Books published by NavPress

Evangelism is not just for the gifted few; it's for all of us. In The Insider, Navigator authors Jim Petersen and Mike Shamy will give you the awareness and skills needed to share your faith and deepen your outreach to others.

"The Earliest Account of Jesus' LifeWhen Jesus came claiming to be the promised Messiah, the Jewish people were expecting a powerful warrior-king who would throw off their oppressors. Instead, He served the needs of the weak and suffered injury from the strong. Because He did not fit their ideal picture of a messiah, the people rejected Him. Mark's Gospel, probably the earliest account of Jesus' life, shows us how Jesus upsets our expectations in order to give us something better than we could imagine.LifeChangeLifeChange Bible studies will help you grow in Christlikeness through a life-changing encounter with God's Word. Filled with a wealth of ideas for going deeper so you can return to this study again and again.Features¿Cover the entire book of Mark in 18 lessons¿Equip yourself to lead a Bible study¿Imagine the Bible's historical world¿Study word origins and definitions¿Explore thoughtful questions on key themes¿Go deeper with optional projects¿Add your notes with extra space and wide margins¿Find the flexibility to fit the time you have"

See Who God Is and What Love IsWho is God? What is love? People have asked these questions for thousands of years, and they were asking them in John's day too. Christians like John believed the answers were found in Jesus, but some so-called believers were leading people astray, questioning Jesus' very identity. John wrote these letters to the churches he loved in order to keep them straight. With conviction, confidence, and clarity, John presents a compelling picture of Jesus--so we see clearly who God is and what love is.LifeChangeLifeChange Bible studies will help you grow in Christlikeness through a life-changing encounter with God's Word. Filled with a wealth of ideas for going deeper so you can return to this study again and again.FeaturesCover the books of 1, 2 & 3 John in 14 lessonsEquip yourself to lead a Bible studyImagine the Bible's historical worldStudy word origins and definitionsExplore thoughtful questions on key themesGo deeper with optional projectsAdd your notes with extra space and wide marginsFind the flexibility to fit the time you have

A unique devotional Bible designed to encourage parent-child interaction, My First Message introduces children to God's Word through the best-selling Message Bible text, lively illustrations, short lessons, and a format that considers a small attention span. Much more than a storybook, it's an easy and fun way for parents to teach their children about God's Word and learn a lifelong devotional method. Features include: *A unique devotional Bible for children ages 4 to 8 *An illustrated design *Each story designed to be read in 10-15 minutes *Durable casebound cover *Fun activities for parents and children

Improved style, size, and added study features make the completely redesigned Message Personal Size New Testament with Psalms and Proverbs the contemporary translation of choice. FEATURES: " Verse Numbers, an exclusively designed numbering system that's distinct to The Message " New Portable Size " Study Helps and charts that enhance the big picture of Scripture Written in the rhythms and idiom of contemporary language--the way you'd talk with friends, write a letter, or discuss politics--The Message Personal Size New Testament with Psalms and Proverbs brings out the expressive, earthy flavor of the original biblical text. Which means that, whether you've been reading the Bible for years or are exploring it for the first time, The Message will startle and surprise you. And it will allow you to experience firsthand the same relevance and directness that motivated its original readers to change the course of history many centuries ago. "Seems like forever since I've picked up a Bible that made the stories so fresh and new. My name is on that long list of folks who love to read The Message. What a friend this Bible has become." -Max Lucado, author of Come Thirsty