Winks from Scripture: Understanding Gods Subtle Work Among Us

Wheres God when times are hard? Hes winking to let us know Hes with us!

Life is mysterious and cryptic. It defies explanation, especially in times of suffering and distress. We wonder, Where is God in all of this?

Hes with usand the Scriptures wink to show us His redemptive activity unfolding in our lives.

In Winks from Scripture, Chris Palmer takes you through familiar New Testament stories and points out unfamiliar features that have the effect of a punchline. When the Scriptures wink, youll be surprised, delighted, and challenged not to give up hope.

Biblical stories are loaded with mystery, Chris says. That mystery keeps us asking questions about the storys details. In doing so, little ironies and nuances emerge that we hadnt seen before. This is God winking at us, letting us know Hes there, guiding our lives.

In Winks from Scripture, you will:

Come to embrace mystery

Learn how to appreciate uncertainty and integrate it into a vibrant life of faith

Discover how God triumphs over suffering

Observe how the New Testament writers understood the Old Testament through Jesus

Renew your hope in Gods beautiful plan of creation and redemption

Guided by careful scholarship and heartfelt, pastoral reflection, these thirty studies offer a fresh perspective to the most difficult questions of the Christian faith, certain to bring comfort to your soul.