Description
Marvin A. McMickle offers expert insights through the in-depth study of popular Bible passages. Beginning with the Twenty-Third Psalm, the book shares reflections that can guide small group discussion, personal reading, or congregational conversations. Additional topics include The Lord’s Prayer, The Roman’s Road, The Whole Armor of God, and individual studies that relate to timely topics. Read McMickle’s wisdom to help you safe-keep the word of God in your heart today.
Reviews
“Dr. Marvin McMickle’s Hiding God's Word in Our Hearts is the post-pandemic theological tune-up that we did not know we needed! While marketed as a collection of bible studies- Dr. McMickle’s systematically walks through some familiar and beloved passages in the Christian tradition and exposes truths that both the biblical novice and the seminary theologian can be stimulated by. Dr. McMickle stands unflinchingly in the prophetic tradition to critique dangerous theological systems and problematic figures who undermine the truths of the text. But Dr. McMickle also writes with the heart of a seasoned pastor- explaining key concepts in the chosen texts while calling the reader to answer critical questions concerning their own faith, beliefs, and core convictions concerning Christ and community. Personally, Dr. McMickle’s interpretations of long debated passages like John 14:6 have helped to provide new clarity to critical scriptures in the Christian faith- even while actively serving as a local pastor and seminary professor. Hiding God’s Word in Our Hearts is a must read for every Christian believer, teacher, minister and leader in the Lord’s church.”—Joshua Mitchell
“Herein is a full harvest of one of our finest pastor-scholars ever. Whether speaking, writing, or leading, Dr. Marvin McMickle can be counted on to offer his finest intellectual, practical might. This timely book of insightful, transformative Bible Studies is a witness.”—Kirk Byron Jones, Ph.D., DMin, author of Rest in the Storm: Self-Care Strategies for Clergy and Other Caregivers and Addicted to Hurry: Spiritual Strategies for Slowing Down
“I am very thankful to Dr. McMickle for the bible studies. I found them to be thoughtful, provocative, and inspirational. I am delighted to have a devotional resource for centering my mind and spirit.”—James McJunkin Jr. Executive Regional Pastor, Philadelphia Baptist Association
“At a time when we are witnessing a decline in spiritual maturity among church members, Dr. McMickle offers pastors, preachers, and teachers a resource to engage our members in a serious study of the Bible. As a Pastor Emeritus, who has a passion for spiritual formation, he gives us a series of studies from both the Old and New Testaments designed to equip and empower us to lead our members in hiding the Word in their hearts so that we might grow in God’s grace.”—Cynthia L. Hale, M.Div. M.Min., Senior Pastor, Ray of Hope Christian Church
“Dr. McMickle’s most recent work, Hiding God’s Word in Our Hearts: A Collection of Bible Studies, offers a treasure trove of best practices for both the teacher and student seeking meaningful, relevant, and easy-to-follow guidance on how to “rightly divide” God’s Word. More than an instruction manual, this work provides Bible study lessons that are both timeless and applicable to our current sociopolitical realities in the 21st century.”—Reverend Christine A. Smith, Ph.D., M.Div., B.S., Senior Pastor, Restoration Ministries of Greater Cleveland, Inc., Executive Director, R.E.A.C.H., National President, American Baptist Women's Ministries, Facilitator Women Together in Ministry of Greater Cleveland (WTIM)
“In his nearly forty years of leading weekly Bible studies, Dr. Mickle has perfected the telling of a good story, the offering of a prophetic word, and the firm push of his listeners and readers out of their comfortable reading of the biblical texts. In Hiding God’s Word in Our Hearts, he offers us the gift of Bible studies during the challenging days of COVID-19. These studies are rich in biblical insight and interpretation and include beautiful passages of poetry and lyrics from hymns. For those needing a fresh encounter with familiar biblical texts, Hiding God’s Word in Our Hearts will be a much-welcomed addition to your daily devotional reading.”—Rev. Dr. Pam Durso, president, Central Seminary, Shawnee, Kansas
Author Bio
Marvin A. McMickle, DMin, PhD is currently Interim Regional Executive Minister of The Cleveland Baptist Association of American Baptist Churches USA. He was Interim Pastor of Antioch Baptist Church in Cleveland, Ohio, where he previously served as senior pastor for nearly twenty-five years. He has also served as past president of Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity School in Rochester, New York. No stranger to academia, McMickle previously served as professor of homiletics at Ashland Theological Seminary and in 2009, spent a semester as a visiting professor at Yale University Divinity School. He also taught at Case Western Reserve, Cleveland State, Princeton, and Fordham universities. A prolific author, McMickle, has more than a dozen books to his credit, including resources on preaching, ministry, and African American history