Acts of the Almighty: Meditations on the Story of God for Every Day of the Year

by Walter Wangerin Jr.

Overview

Acts of the Almighty by beloved, National Book Award-winning author Walter Wangerin Jr. carries us sequentially through the sweep of the Bible's story in daily devotional readings.

One of the greatest modern writers on faith and spirituality, Walter Wangerin Jr. is the author of more than forty books - including The Book of God and The Book of the Dun Cow - and the recipient of the National Book Award. In Acts of the Almighty, Wangerin's deep biblical insight and poetic heart help us explore how the Bible fits together into one grand story.

This 365-day devotional invites us to understand more fully God's redeeming works through five sections: Genesis and Exodus, David and Solomon, the prophets, the life of Christ, and the birth of the Church. The short, daily readings capture Wangerin's signature voice as well as his profound wisdom. Each dated entry contains a biblical passage that focuses on a single moment from the Bible's epic story, a brief meditation from Wangerin, and a prayer.

Sink deep into this unique devotional that takes you through the Bible in one year. Acts of the Almighty offers a beautiful opportunity to read the Bible's expansive and arresting story in a brand-new way.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780310356882
Publisher:	Zondervan
Publication date:	10/08/2019
Pages:	352
Sales rank:	1,010,367
Product dimensions:	5.40(w) x 8.30(h) x 0.90(d)

About the Author

Walter Wangerin Jr. is widely recognized as one of the most gifted writers writing today on the issues of faith and spirituality. Known for his bestselling The Book of the Dun Cow, Wangerin’s writing voice is immediately recognizable, and his fans number in the millions. The author of over forty books including The Book of God, Wangerin has won the National Book Award and the New York Times Best Children’s Book of the Year Award. He lives in Valparaiso, Indiana, where he is Senior Research Professor at Valparaiso University.

Table of Contents

Introduction 9

Book 1 The Old Testament 11

Part 1 Creation and the Fall 13

Part 2 The Patriarchs 21

Part 3 God Sets Israel's Children Free 33

Part 4 The Kings 51

Part 5 The Prophets 77

Book 2 The New Testament 135

Part 1 The Word 137

Part 2 Beginnings 143

Part 3 Ministry and Miracles 155

Part 4 Jesus Turns His Face to Jerusalem 201

Part 5 The Long Walk to the Cross 215

Part 6 Resurrection 227

Part 7 The Apostles 239

Part 8 The Epistles of Paul 279

Part 9 James, Peter, John, and Hebrews 301

Part 10 The Book of Revelation 315

Part 11 Christmas Again 333