"For God so loved the world . . . "
Many of us could finish that sentence in our sleep. John 3:16 is a beautiful Scripture that neatly and simply sums up the message of the Gospel. But what do all the other 3:16s in the Bible have to tell us?
The words of the Bible weave a tapestry of love, particularly the love that our Heavenly Father has for His children. But a love so deep and so wide cannot be contained in one memorized phrase. It takes multiple authors of sixty-six individual books to begin to explore the mystery of God's care for us.
The Other Three Sixteens by Malinda Fugate examines each third chapter and sixteenth verse in the Bible and invites a fresh, new perspective to help readers uncover surprises or remind them of forgotten truths of a faith that has become routine.
Through Genesis to Revelation, we can soak in its depth, wonder at its intricacies, and be moved at how much the Lord truly does lavish upon us. Together, we discover God's love under the weight of Eve's sin in the garden. It's there in front of Moses, burning in a bush that is somehow not consumed. God's love sits in the dark with Job, rebuilds a wall with Nehemiah, and encourages a young pastor named Timothy. Together we will find a deeper understanding of the way our Heavenly Father cares for each of us today.
Discussion questions suitable for individual or group use included.
| Title: The Other Three Sixteens By: Malinda Fugate Format: Paperback Number of Pages: 284 Vendor: Ambassador International Publication Date: 2020 | Dimensions: 9.00 X 6.00 (inches) Weight: 1 pound 1 ounce ISBN: 1935507141 ISBN-13: 9781935507147 Stock No: WW507140 |
Author: Malinda Fugate
Submitted: May 02, 2020
Tell us a little about yourself. Malinda Fugate serves as the Children's Education Director at a church in Southern California. She attended Azusa Pacific University and worked behind the scenes in Los Angeles Christian radio. Her writing includes "The Other Three Sixteens", "Bible Time for Active Kids", copywriting, faith-based stage and screen plays, and co-producing "A Single Girls Guide To," blog and web series.
What was your motivation behind this project? After learning and teaching John 3:16 to kids for many years, other 3:16 verses would stand out to me while studying. I was curious what could be learned from them, and the research revealed much about God's love and His character. It was too good to keep to myself, so I wrote "The Other Three Sixteens" to share the goodness of the Lord.
What do you hope folks will gain from this project? I pray that God uses the words on the pages of "The Other Three Sixteens" to speak personally about how much He loves you. May it reveal the many ways His hand is tangible, real, and active in your life!
