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Priceless Stones: 42 Days of Hebrew Promises for Kingdom Living
Journey with the author on a forty-two day quest to unearth the amazing goodness of God which lies hidden in the original Hebrew language of the Old Testament. Along the way, you will discover... His merciful forgiveness His intimate love His powerful protection And so much more!
242 pages, Paperback
First published February 13, 2013
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About the author
James Revoir
2 books6 followersI have been an active believer since 1985, during which time I have served to some extent in virtually every facet of Christian ministry. My dominant gifts of teaching and writing are reflected throughout Priceless Stones. I completed my seminary training with a Master of Divinity from Oral Roberts University in 2008, where I studied both Old Testament Hebrew and New Testament Greek. While I have been writing as a hobby for over thirty years with a portfolio including approximately eighty poems, Priceless Stones is my first formally published work.
I have a passion to invite the reader to not only be acquainted with, but to personally experience, the amazing, incomprehensible, boundless love of God and to radically encounter Him on a deeply intimate level to such an extent that the reader is never the same again.
I live in Denver, Colorado, where I serve on the staff of Tree of Life Church as leader of Adult Christian Education.
I have a passion to invite the reader to not only be acquainted with, but to personally experience, the amazing, incomprehensible, boundless love of God and to radically encounter Him on a deeply intimate level to such an extent that the reader is never the same again.
I live in Denver, Colorado, where I serve on the staff of Tree of Life Church as leader of Adult Christian Education.
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September 25, 2013
Priceless Stones: 42 Days of Hebrew Promises for Kingdom Living by James Revoir is a 42 day devotional which explores the Hebrew root words for scriptures. Each devotion begins with the Hebrew word and its English pronunciation. This is followed by a scripture and then a devotional explaining the root word and how it effects the context and depth of the passage. Each day's devotion concludes with a prayer, declaration and questions. The very back of the book contains a glossary of all the Hebrew words used in the study. There are 145 Hebrew words taught in this book. That's not bad for only 42 days of reading!
I am currently studying Hebrew with my family. The language is so full and rich in meaning. James Revoir did a beautiful job of capturing the importance of the language and how knowing it (even the slightest bit) can greatly expound your understanding of scripture.
My favorite devotions are for Day 34 and 38. In Day 34 Revoir quotes Joshua 1:5 and expounds on the word raphah (spelled in Hebrew רָפָה). meaning "to sink or relax". He explains how this verse is telling us (in Yahweh's own voice) that he won't abandoned post and go enjoy a nap while you are facing a trail. He doesn't drop the ball but is consistently with us without fail.
On Day 38 the author tackled one on my big pet peeves and made me want to shout "Amen!". On page 163 Revoir writes, "Jesus bore all of our sorrows. He did not simply declare them to be gone by the word of His mouth, though He could easily have chosen to do so." Many believers (especially in Oklahoma near the biggest name it claim it denomination) can learn from this observation which is pure fact. You know what? I can learn from it too. We all say we want to reflect God, to follow his example in our corrupted world. Yet me miss this. He could have named and claimed his own healing and ultimately our healing but instead he took the pain. Why? Think about it. It's so much harder to just say your pain or the pain of your friend is gone in Jesus name. It's much harder to carry the burden of their illness and loving them and carrying their pain for them (whether it means making a meal, interceding on their behalf, or changing their bandages). This is what I gleaned from one day's study alone.
There was one thing that was odd to me. In a book that focused on Hebrew the author still uses the word Jesus which is known to be a poor transliteration that leans more to the Greek than Hebrew rather than his Hebrew name, Yeshua. I do understand why he made this choice, but felt Messiah might have been a better choice.
In either case, there is still so much food of thought contained in Priceless Stones that it is a very worthy purchase.
You can order yourself a copy from the publisher here for $13.88. If you prefer reading on a kindle, this book is available in that format for $2.99 on Amazon.
I received a free copy of this book to review. I was not required to write a positive review nor was I compensated in any other way. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the FTC Regulations. I am part of BookCrash.
I am currently studying Hebrew with my family. The language is so full and rich in meaning. James Revoir did a beautiful job of capturing the importance of the language and how knowing it (even the slightest bit) can greatly expound your understanding of scripture.
My favorite devotions are for Day 34 and 38. In Day 34 Revoir quotes Joshua 1:5 and expounds on the word raphah (spelled in Hebrew רָפָה). meaning "to sink or relax". He explains how this verse is telling us (in Yahweh's own voice) that he won't abandoned post and go enjoy a nap while you are facing a trail. He doesn't drop the ball but is consistently with us without fail.
On Day 38 the author tackled one on my big pet peeves and made me want to shout "Amen!". On page 163 Revoir writes, "Jesus bore all of our sorrows. He did not simply declare them to be gone by the word of His mouth, though He could easily have chosen to do so." Many believers (especially in Oklahoma near the biggest name it claim it denomination) can learn from this observation which is pure fact. You know what? I can learn from it too. We all say we want to reflect God, to follow his example in our corrupted world. Yet me miss this. He could have named and claimed his own healing and ultimately our healing but instead he took the pain. Why? Think about it. It's so much harder to just say your pain or the pain of your friend is gone in Jesus name. It's much harder to carry the burden of their illness and loving them and carrying their pain for them (whether it means making a meal, interceding on their behalf, or changing their bandages). This is what I gleaned from one day's study alone.
There was one thing that was odd to me. In a book that focused on Hebrew the author still uses the word Jesus which is known to be a poor transliteration that leans more to the Greek than Hebrew rather than his Hebrew name, Yeshua. I do understand why he made this choice, but felt Messiah might have been a better choice.
In either case, there is still so much food of thought contained in Priceless Stones that it is a very worthy purchase.
You can order yourself a copy from the publisher here for $13.88. If you prefer reading on a kindle, this book is available in that format for $2.99 on Amazon.
I received a free copy of this book to review. I was not required to write a positive review nor was I compensated in any other way. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the FTC Regulations. I am part of BookCrash.
June 16, 2013
This book is “priceless”! Very powerful messages that include insight from the original Hebrew words, which helps readers understand God’s Word more fully and how we are to apply it to our lives. You can tell that the author’s ministry is help people grow spiritually mature.
Each day’s reading contains a Scripture, the teaching on a Promise (aka a “Priceless Stone”), a prayer, a declaration, and thought-provoking questions. It is a powerful combination of reading, saying, and doing that can help folks get closer to God. I’ve seen prayer and questions in studies before, but the declaration section was neat because I felt compelled to read it out loud with feeling and heart (to God).
I enjoyed learning the Hebrew words and definitions that were woven into the study!
I enjoyed the questions section. In my own journal, I jotted down the Day’s point and then answered the questions. This really helped me focus on God and assess my own faith journey. Here’s one of my favorite questions: “Can you think of a time when the Lord protected you from the onslaught of the enemy?” (from Day 3)
I like the Glossary of Hebrew words at the back.
What I wish was in the book: I would have liked to have seen a photo and bio of the author. The blurb on the back only tells how long the author has been a Christian and that he has a Master in Divinity. Note: I was glad to see more about the author on Goodreads!
What I didn’t need: At the end of the book, I didn’t need to see the Scripture Index, Bibliography or Endnotes sections, BUT because they were there I more fully appreciate the time and effort that the author put into creating this study. I also realize that some other readers may want to see this information and see that it is backed by the Bible and theological publications.
Each day’s reading contains a Scripture, the teaching on a Promise (aka a “Priceless Stone”), a prayer, a declaration, and thought-provoking questions. It is a powerful combination of reading, saying, and doing that can help folks get closer to God. I’ve seen prayer and questions in studies before, but the declaration section was neat because I felt compelled to read it out loud with feeling and heart (to God).
I enjoyed learning the Hebrew words and definitions that were woven into the study!
I enjoyed the questions section. In my own journal, I jotted down the Day’s point and then answered the questions. This really helped me focus on God and assess my own faith journey. Here’s one of my favorite questions: “Can you think of a time when the Lord protected you from the onslaught of the enemy?” (from Day 3)
I like the Glossary of Hebrew words at the back.
What I wish was in the book: I would have liked to have seen a photo and bio of the author. The blurb on the back only tells how long the author has been a Christian and that he has a Master in Divinity. Note: I was glad to see more about the author on Goodreads!
What I didn’t need: At the end of the book, I didn’t need to see the Scripture Index, Bibliography or Endnotes sections, BUT because they were there I more fully appreciate the time and effort that the author put into creating this study. I also realize that some other readers may want to see this information and see that it is backed by the Bible and theological publications.
July 23, 2013
Very interesting book with very powerful messages. A manual for all people who want to come closer to Him and understand His love and importance.
The author is a teacher who uses simple examples to make everything easier for the reader.
I recommend this book to everyone who wants to understand more about God.
The author is a teacher who uses simple examples to make everything easier for the reader.
I recommend this book to everyone who wants to understand more about God.
October 7, 2013
I always wonder, as I read through the Bible, how the original text differed from the English version that I read--how well our inadequate language represents what the original Hebrew conveyed (or, in the NT, Greek). While learning Hebrew and translating the entire OT myself could prove to be a lifetime project, James Revoir makes it a bit more accessible through this devotional. It is not a comprehensive dictionary by any means, but rather a devotional meant for the average Joe. Or Josephine.
Each devotional focuses on a single OT passage and is concisely written, without sacrificing content. My reading time per chapter averaged about 10 minutes. Although each day spotlights one Hebrew word, Revoir often includes additional Hebrew words within a single devotional to better explain the passage. He also provides both historical and biblical context for the passage, rather than attempting to fully interpret it as an isolated message, as many other devotionals do. A Hebrew-English and English-Hebrew glossary are tucked into the back of the book for reference.
Each chapter ends with an italicized call to action of sorts, followed by a short prayer, declaration and three questions. Although I usually ignore these parts of devotionals (they just don't do anything for me), I skimmed these and found them to be relevant and potentially helpful for those who do like the more interactive components.
I was tempted, on multiple occasions, to give this book five stars. However, I often had to force myself to focus on the page before me, and sometimes it just didn't "click." For other readers, it probably will. It just wasn't 100% me. Also, it sometimes felt like an advertisement for Oral Roberts University, as there was rarely a chapter where Revoir let us forget what college he attended.
(I received this book free from the publisher through BookCrash.com, which requires an honest, though not necessarily positive, review. The opinions I have expressed are my own.)
This review originally posted to poetree.
Each devotional focuses on a single OT passage and is concisely written, without sacrificing content. My reading time per chapter averaged about 10 minutes. Although each day spotlights one Hebrew word, Revoir often includes additional Hebrew words within a single devotional to better explain the passage. He also provides both historical and biblical context for the passage, rather than attempting to fully interpret it as an isolated message, as many other devotionals do. A Hebrew-English and English-Hebrew glossary are tucked into the back of the book for reference.
Each chapter ends with an italicized call to action of sorts, followed by a short prayer, declaration and three questions. Although I usually ignore these parts of devotionals (they just don't do anything for me), I skimmed these and found them to be relevant and potentially helpful for those who do like the more interactive components.
I was tempted, on multiple occasions, to give this book five stars. However, I often had to force myself to focus on the page before me, and sometimes it just didn't "click." For other readers, it probably will. It just wasn't 100% me. Also, it sometimes felt like an advertisement for Oral Roberts University, as there was rarely a chapter where Revoir let us forget what college he attended.
(I received this book free from the publisher through BookCrash.com, which requires an honest, though not necessarily positive, review. The opinions I have expressed are my own.)
This review originally posted to poetree.
July 26, 2013
Title: PRICELESS STONES: 42 Days Of Hebrew Promises For Kingdom Living
Author: James Revoir
Publisher: Crosslink Publishing
February 2013
ISBN: 978-1-936746-37-8
Genre: Hebrew Language \ Christian Life
226 pages. $18.50.
Journey with the author on a forty-two day quest to unearth the amazing goodness of God which lies hidden in the original Hebrew language of the Old Testament. Along the way, you will discover...
His merciful forgiveness
His intimate love
His powerful protection
And so much more!
PRICELESS STONES forces the reader to contemplate the truths that are communicated through Hebrew words. Author James Revoir tackles one word in each devotional, provides insight and analysis as to the importance of that word, and then invites the reader to respond to the Lord by means of Prayer and Dedication.
The Prayers and Dedications are written out and demonstrate to the reader points of real-life application that can be put into practice. The Dedications are a breath of fresh air for the tired believer. The meanings and importance of the words are understood, and the impact that it should have on the believer made clear. Following the Prayer and Dedication, there are a number of Study Guide questions that are excellent for small-group discussion.
Whether for small-group Bible study, or personal devotions, PRICELESS STONES will bring the Hebrew language to life. And you don’t have to know Hebrew to benefit from this excellent resource. I love devotionals, and this is a different twist on one, using Hebrew words as a basis. Recommended, whether you’re a lay-Christian, or a scholar.
5 stars
Author: James Revoir
Publisher: Crosslink Publishing
February 2013
ISBN: 978-1-936746-37-8
Genre: Hebrew Language \ Christian Life
226 pages. $18.50.
Journey with the author on a forty-two day quest to unearth the amazing goodness of God which lies hidden in the original Hebrew language of the Old Testament. Along the way, you will discover...
His merciful forgiveness
His intimate love
His powerful protection
And so much more!
PRICELESS STONES forces the reader to contemplate the truths that are communicated through Hebrew words. Author James Revoir tackles one word in each devotional, provides insight and analysis as to the importance of that word, and then invites the reader to respond to the Lord by means of Prayer and Dedication.
The Prayers and Dedications are written out and demonstrate to the reader points of real-life application that can be put into practice. The Dedications are a breath of fresh air for the tired believer. The meanings and importance of the words are understood, and the impact that it should have on the believer made clear. Following the Prayer and Dedication, there are a number of Study Guide questions that are excellent for small-group discussion.
Whether for small-group Bible study, or personal devotions, PRICELESS STONES will bring the Hebrew language to life. And you don’t have to know Hebrew to benefit from this excellent resource. I love devotionals, and this is a different twist on one, using Hebrew words as a basis. Recommended, whether you’re a lay-Christian, or a scholar.
5 stars
August 9, 2013
Priceless Stones is a very unique, well written devotional of sorts. I was amazed to discover the many promises for kingdom living in the original Hebrew language of the Old Testament. There are 42 days in all, and each one begins with a word, word set, or phrase in Hebrew. The English-Hebrew and Hebrew-English Glossary were very useful at this point, with all the references you will need to enjoy the journey. A verse follows, with the appropriate context to match the promise the chapter is focusing on. Revoir writes a brief chapter on the topic, then provides a prayer, declaration and questions for self-reflection. I was astounded to realize how enriching it is to study the Bible in it's original language, and all the truth I gleaned daily was worth not rushing through the whole book. It was inspiring, refreshing, well written, and full of treasures whose worth cannot be described in mere words. Revoir has a heart for God's word that shows on every page. He communicates God's everlasting love and long-suffering grace that is for anyone who believes. This devotional is for Christians of every stage in their walk with the Lord.
This book was provided by the publisher for free in exchange for an honest review.
This book was provided by the publisher for free in exchange for an honest review.
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