We know Jesus has saved us. We know we need to trust him. But too often there’s little sense of a lived experience of him—of enjoying him and being a joy to him, of loving him and being loved by him, of interacting with him as we walk through each day.In Enjoying Jesus, Tim Chester explores how Jesus acted and interacted with people in Luke’s Gospel and how, through his Spirit, we can experience the joy of Jesus’ presence and companionship in our day-to-day lives.T...

We believe in God, we serve God, we trust God, but would we say that we enjoy God on a day-to-day basis?In Enjoying God, Tim Chester explores how the Father, the Son and the Spirit relate to us in our day-to-day lives revealing how we can experience the power and love of God, whether we are experiencing good times or hard times; whether we are changing nappies, or stuck on a train.As we interact more with God and understand how awesome he is, we will experience joy...

Many people find it easy to understand about God and Jesus, but struggle to understand quite how and where the Holy Spirit fits into the picture. Who exactly is he? And how does he work in our lives? This book cuts through the confusion and looks at what the Bible says about the Holy Spirit.Suitable for all Christians, and especially those who are struggling with questions about who the Holy Spirit is.Part of the Questions Christians Ask series: a range of short, s...

This collection of eighty theologically rich and beautifully written prayers and meditations, adapted from Puritan prayers and prose, will enrich and deepen your prayer life.While retaining the dignity and beauty of the original language, Tim Chester has updated key words and phrases, making the book accessible to modern readers.Each prayer combines beautiful words with profound truths. Read during personal devotions or use to lead rich and deep corporate prayers.In...

2 Samuel is a story of triumph and disaster, both personal and national. It is the account of the rise and fall and rise of a great king, David of Israel. But it is also the story of the God who rules his people, who forgives his people, and who promises to send the King whose greatest fall will bring our eternal rise.You can read through this accessible commentary as a normal book, work through it devotionally, or use it as you prepare for teaching or preaching a passage. As you r...

Many books on the practice of prayer seem to be informed more by the experiences of their authors than by Scripture. However, the Bible not only teaches us about prayer, it also gives us many examples of prayer. It is God's Word to us, and it teaches us how to respond to that Word.Tim Chester's insightful exposition of this central aspect of Christian living is driven by the conviction that we need to reform not only our thinking and behaviour in the light of God's...

Titus For You will help you get to grips with this short, powerful letter, showing how it transforms our hearts and lives today. You will see how the truth about Christ changes our lives, our churches and our mission.Tim Chester's renowned gifts for clarifying the complex, applying the truth and revealing the light of the gospel shine through this encouraging resource.You can read through this accessible commentary as a normal book, work through it devotionally, or...

1 Samuel is a book of barrenness and battles, kings and schemes, shepherds and giants. It recounts the history of Israel as it moved from no king, to the king it demanded, to the king God knew his people needed.But its greatest excitement lies not in the events and characters, but in the person they all point to. 1 Samuel presents us with a wonderful picture of Jesus. Seeing him in and through this Old Testament book enables us to see him with fresh color and texture, and see afres...

What does Christian Discipleship look like in practice?This 12-session discipleship course, perfect for individuals or groups, looks at how the gospel and God's grace can shape our attitude towards church, Bible reading, prayer, suffering, how to use our money and many other aspects of life.Incorporating Bible study, clear explanations and thought-provoking discussion questions, these sessions can be completed in around an hour and are designed to be used flexibly in differ...

An inspiring collection of daily devotions and prayers from great Christian writers of the past, including Augustine, Charles Spurgeon, John Bunyan, Catherine Parr and Martin Luther.The heart-warming words of these saints of old exalt the grace and glory of Christ's work, and will encourage and inspire readers as much today as they did when they were first written.Each daily reading has been selected, edited and introduced by Tim Chester to make these treasures accessible t...

Many extraordinary things happen in the Bible. People walk on water. People touch handkerchiefs and are healed. People disappear into the sky. Did these events really happen? What was their purpose?And do miracles happen today? How do we respond if someone says they’ve seen a miracle happen? Should we hold healing services? What can I say to a child about praying for healing? How should we react when prayers for healing aren’t answered?In this warm and accessible book, Tim ...

What has God said? How has he said it? And how does it apply to our lives today?This accessible book is for everyone who wants to grow in their faith as they hear God speak.Each section starts with an introduction to the topic and then moves to a Bible passage. We focus on the theme, go deeper and explore 'living out' the word. Useful prayer prompts also help to make the message deep, real and personal.Here is sure-footed Bible teac...