Mountains: Rediscovering Your Vision and Restoring Your Hope in God's Presence

by Kat Armstrong

These studies guide you through the storyline of Scripture-each following a person, place, or thing in the Bible. Maybe you are practiced in dissecting a passage and pulling things out of the text to apply to your life. But now you may feel as though your faith is fragmented. The Storyline Bible studies help you put the pieces back together. You’ll discover cohesive, thematic storylines with literary elements and appreciate the Bible as the masterpiece that it is.

Each study is five weeks long and can be paired with its thematic partner for a seamless ten-week study to fit in a church semester. Every study


In the ancient, symbol-driven world of the Bible, location didn’t just matter―it had meaning. The Mountains Bible study will guide you through five mountaintop Bible stories because mountains are holy ground for connecting with God. We will

Genres: Faith, Spirituality

160 pages, Paperback

Published January 17, 2023

About the author

KAT ARMSTRONG (www.katarmstrong.com) was born in Houston, Texas, where the humidity ruins her Mexi-German curls. She is a powerful voice in our generation as a sought-after Bible teacher, preacher, coach, and innovative ministry leader. She holds a master’s degree from Dallas Theological Seminary and is the author of No More Holding Back, The In-Between Place, and a 6-book series called Storyline Bible Studies. In 2008, Kat cofounded the Polished Network to embolden working women in their faith and work. Kat is the senior director of marketing and content for Integrus Leadership, is pursuing a doctorate of ministry in New Testament context at Houston Theological Seminary, and hosts the Holy Curiosity podcast. She and her husband, Aaron, have been married for twenty one years and live in Dallas, Texas, with their son, Caleb, and attend Dallas Bible Church, where Aaron serves as the lead pastor.

Reviews

[Mikhael Hayes · Rating 5 out of 5]

Insightful studies that could be quick to consume but definitely merit digestion

[Angela · Rating 4 out of 5]

“Rediscovering Your Vision and Restoring Your Hope in God’s Presence.”

This is my second Kat Armstrong study and I enjoyed it just as much as the first.

The book takes the reader through five ‘Mountains’ (both geographic and metaphoric in nature) found in the Bible, and discusses how these close encounters with God can teach and encourage us in our current lives.

Each day, you read a portion of scripture and delve more into context, meaning, and application.

I loved so much about it.

First off, the artwork is stunning. Not the most important aspect, but so beautiful.

I loved that the scriptures appeared in the text.

I loved that the daily homework wasn’t overwhelming. We all love Sister Beth, but we don’t always have hours a day to devote to study.

I loved that there are more in this series. It’s like finishing an excellent novel and knowing you get to spend more time with your favourite characters.

I didn’t really dislike anything, but I’d have liked more cultural context, and I think I would have preferred going through this in community, instead of by myself.

I’m very much looking forward to more from this teacher.

8/10

Thanks to NetGalley and Tyndale House Publishers for this tender ARC.

[Julia · Rating 4 out of 5]

I have enjoyed Kat Armstrong's work previously, and I was so excited to get an advanced review copy of this new Bible study series to read. It was beautiful, insightful and straightforward. I loved the unusual theme of looking at mountains and what God does there, the depth of contextual and historical insight, and the very practical and honest application.

This book is very well done and is a great study looking for something different in their Bible journey. My only "complaint" is I didn't feel each section was a weeks worth of material, I found myself completing most in a day or two during my morning Bible study time. That isn't a bad thing - I didn't want to put it down, but most weekly Bible studies I do have been a little lengthier.

[Ivy · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love studies that focus on the symbolism in Scripture and this study does not disappoint. Focused on the mountains in Scripture, Kat Armstrong takes you through various mountains and mountain top experiences in Scripture to show us that God is always with us. Has good reflective questions throughout and would be great for a small group study.

I received an eARC of this book from the publisher via NetGalley. All opinions expressed in this review are my own.

[Allison Wise · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5. pretty well done. Studies like this are sometimes hard for me to approach graciously because so many of them are unhelpful. Also, if you know me, you know a workbook is not my favorite way to engage Scripture. However, Armstrong does a great job with thought provoking questions and providing helpful connections throughout the entirety of Scripture. This was so sweet because I did this as part of a growth group at church!! yayayayya for women's bible studies

[Lindsay Keim · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed this study, although some of the questions at the end of each section got repetitive. I love the connections from old and new testaments too

[Krista Mc · Rating 4 out of 5]

This Bible study is unique in the aspect that it doesn't have a Days 1-5 format (how refreshing!). This may very well be the study for you if you are burned out or in a season of life where you can take in only small chunks of information/insight at a time.

There are a couple of minor details that I disagree with the author on, but I still recommend this study!