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This EVS Study Archeology Study Bible contains archaeology pictures in each books in The Bible. An Concordance, and finally, maps. "Disclosure- I recieved this complimentary copy of this EVS Study Bible from the publisher through the crossway.org Book Review Program Which requires an honest though not necessarily  positive review. The opinions I have expressed are mine. I am disclosing this in accordance with the FTC, CFR Title 16, Part 255, "Guides Concerning  the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."

The features of this great Study Bible are Outlines for each book of the Bible.  For example, The Book of Ruth is outlined as follows I. Naomi's Challenge:Despair, Death, Depression, Verses 1-1-22  A. The Famine in Bethlehem Leaving the Land  and Friends, B. The Return to Judah Emptiness 1:6-22. II. Ruth;s Work of Gleaning 2:1-23 B. The Provision of Boaz 2:1-17 B. The Response of Ruth 2:18-23 III. Ruth's Appeal for Redemption 3:1-18. A. Naomi's Plan for Ruth 3:1-4 B. Ruth's Response to Naomi's Counsel: Obedience 3:5-9 C. The Response of Others 3:10-18 IV.  The Reward for Ruth and Naomi :Redemption 4:1-22 A. Boaz As Redeemer 4:1-12 B. Ruth's Marriage to Boaz 4:13 C. The Restoration of Naomi 4:14-16 D. The Epilogue: The Legacy of Obedience 4:17-22 The second feature of this Women's  Study Bible is questions about the book of Ruth itself. For example, Who wrote Ruth?  Perhaps a scribe. Who were the recipients? Not told. What is Ruth about?

This devotional is a really good one.  There are five sections over 40 days. Day 1-10 Climbing with Moses, Day 11-20 "Climbing with Elijah"  Day 21-30 "Climbing with Jesus" Day 31-40 "Climbing with Peter and John"  The two sections I liked best are Day 21 "Climbing with Jesus: "Hearing Your Father's Voice" and Day 25 "Come Holy Spirit Feed Me" Mr. Spykstra says on page 117-118,  In The section "Climbing with Jesus: "Hearing Your Father's Voice"  Jesus made prayer a priority in his life. For example, when He was baptized in The Jordan River, He prayed to his Father who answered Him by ripping open the heavens and sending The Holy Spirit on him.  Throughout the gospels Jesus made prayer important in his life.  For example, after an busy day of ministry  and healing in the town of Capernaum, Jesus he needed to spend time with His Father and found a quiet place to pray. This was a teachable moment for his fol