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Living Word Bible Studies
Isaiah: The Lord Saves
Sometimes called the "Romans of the Old Testament," the book of Isaiah is a theological masterpiece. Not only does it deliver some of the most beautiful poetry in the Bible, but it also gives us a glimpse into God's perspective on human history and his magnificent redemptive plan. Kathleen Nielson helps us apply this book to ourselves as the people of God and points us to our Savior, the promised Messiah.
Living Word Bible Studies offer a guide into deeper study of God's Word, one whole book at a time. Five days of questions in each lesson lead the way to careful textual study, with helpful context and commentary woven throughout. The aim is to read the Scripturesand to learn to read the Scriptureswith ever increasing discernment, delight, and conviction.
Living Word Bible Studies offer a guide into deeper study of God's Word, one whole book at a time. Five days of questions in each lesson lead the way to careful textual study, with helpful context and commentary woven throughout. The aim is to read the Scripturesand to learn to read the Scriptureswith ever increasing discernment, delight, and conviction.
384 pages, Paperback
First published May 31, 2011
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Kathleen Buswell Nielson
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A native of St. Louis, Missouri, Kathleen Nielson holds M.A. and Ph.D. degrees in literature from Vanderbilt University and a B.A. from Wheaton College (Illinois). She has taught in the English departments at Vanderbilt University, Bethel College (Minnesota), and Wheaton College. She is the author of numerous Bible studies, and the book Bible Study: Following the Ways of the Word, as well as various articles and poems. Kathleen has directed and taught women s Bible studies at several churches and speaks extensively at conferences and retreats. She serves as director of women s initiatives for The Gospel Coalition and on the board of directors of The Charles Simeon Trust. Kathleen and her husband Niel (president of Covenant College 2002 2012, now leading an enterprise in global Christian education) have three sons, two beautiful daughters-in-law, and a growing number of grandchildren!
A native of St. Louis, Missouri, Kathleen Nielson holds M.A. and Ph.D. degrees in literature from Vanderbilt University and a B.A. from Wheaton College (Illinois). She has taught in the English departments at Vanderbilt University, Bethel College (Minnesota), and Wheaton College. She is the author of numerous Bible studies, and the book Bible Study: Following the Ways of the Word, as well as various articles and poems. Kathleen has directed and taught women s Bible studies at several churches and speaks extensively at conferences and retreats. She serves as director of women s initiatives for The Gospel Coalition and on the board of directors of The Charles Simeon Trust. Kathleen and her husband Niel (president of Covenant College 2002 2012, now leading an enterprise in global Christian education) have three sons, two beautiful daughters-in-law, and a growing number of grandchildren!
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July 19, 2019
I love Isaiah and this was an incredibly helpful Bible study tool. It helped me connect heart and head, as it consistently pointed me to the King, Servant, and Conqueror. I learned much.
It was long because Isaiah is long. Towards the end I was ready to be done. But that has more to do with me and my attention span than Nielson’s writing/guidance!
It was long because Isaiah is long. Towards the end I was ready to be done. But that has more to do with me and my attention span than Nielson’s writing/guidance!
July 13, 2024
4+ Stars
For someone, looking to study the book of Isaiah and doing so in its’ entirety, this is a great study. I thought that there were some really great thought-provoking questions but also questions at times that could’ve been left off and/or not as clear as I would like for them to have been. A few of the ladies in our group struggled with some of the questions. But for the most part, it was all well thought out and easy to understand. Just required time and the desire to invest in doing a long-term study.
For someone, looking to study the book of Isaiah and doing so in its’ entirety, this is a great study. I thought that there were some really great thought-provoking questions but also questions at times that could’ve been left off and/or not as clear as I would like for them to have been. A few of the ladies in our group struggled with some of the questions. But for the most part, it was all well thought out and easy to understand. Just required time and the desire to invest in doing a long-term study.
January 18, 2021
Not as in depth theologically as I had hoped it would be. It's more of a lesson book for someone who is unfamiliar with the theology or history involved. It may fair better in rating had that been my purpose in ordering. I was able to gleam a couple helpful things from it so it may stay as a reference book or one I can pass along to someone just starting to study.
December 30, 2024
Def recommend these Bible Study resources that help you to think/absorb your way through Isaiah. It was so rewarding to complete and I feel little I have a deeper perspective on who God is and His plan for mankind. If you are looking for an easy study, this is not it, but she does lead with questions that make you dig deeper.
February 12, 2023
My first solo study of any book of the Bible and the most powerful life changing study I have ever done. Kathleen with her masterful grasp of literary structure and her many accreditations in literature is not an easy understudy by any means. For this I love her! I am grateful to her and the incredible women who have served as dear spiritual Ironwoman triathletes to me in their mentorship, teaching, and encouragement. What an incredible four years.
May 10, 2015
Another great book study by Nielson! Went thru' this book with friends at a Friday morning Bible study this school year. It was a great study, I learned a lot! But Isaiah is a tough book of the Bible to get thru'... all the history and symbolism. I regularly got more out of the discussions than the study on my own, which is why this is a great book to go thru' with others.
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