“Now that Alabaster Bibles have been around for a while, I can confidently say that they have "beauty" and "art" down to a science. It is their true identity and brand. When describing all of their products, these words are expected to pop up and be used in the description. Can the same be said about their new The Good and Beautiful Bible Study? "Yes," by the looks of it. But I require more than "beautiful" and "art" for my Bible studies; I require depth. The pages of this Bible study are beautiful and artistic, as expected, though they are lacking in the larger landscape photographs that tend to dominate their Bibles. Instead, readers are treated to smaller paintings that seem to be carefully chosen and connect well with the topic. Alabaster offers 30 Bible study topics to choose from. I appreciate their straightforward advice on how to use the study: read, reflect, pause, ponder, and pray. I like how relatable the topics are and how they challenge you to go deeper in your faith journey while also assisting you in considering how the Gospel message is relevant today. The chapter "The Story of John the Baptist and the Crowd," for example, helps give the reader a three-dimensional view of John the Baptist's character as someone who "demonstrates a radical boldness to call people to the type of ethnics that Jesus lives out." A couple sentences earlier, audiences were hit with thoughtful and thought provoking questions: “When we see injustice and suffering in the world, how often do we call out the perpetrator? Do we remain silent and complacent? When we remain silent, it may be out of a desire for peace. However, more often than not our silence helps the perpetrator and leaves victims feeling more alone and forgone.” Other chapters pose similarly challenging questions. For example, in the chapter, “The Story of Hagar,” readers are told and asked, “the story of Hagar urges us to ask questions on who we choose to value and bring to the center of our own narratives. Who is the last? The lost? The least? The lonely? The mistreated? Do we see these people?” Do yourself a favor, and pick up this Bible study. It truly is good and beautiful. **My copy of the book was complimentary through Alabaster's Influencer Program**”
“The Good and Beautiful Bible Study is just that - good and beautiful. This study has helped me deepen my understanding of Scripture and was the perfect guide in helping me engage with the text and see how it connects to the things I’m walking through personally. Couldn’t recommend it enough!”
“The Good and Beautiful Bible Study is just that - good and beautiful. This study has helped me deepen my understanding of Scripture and was the perfect guide in helping me engage with the text and see how it connects to the things I’m walking through personally. Couldn’t recommend it enough!”
“So good, so beautiful. Always love how Alabaster Co brings the Bible to life through art and creativity. I love how practical and simple this Bible Study is — beautiful and easy to apply!”
“So good, so beautiful. Always love how Alabaster Co brings the Bible to life through art and creativity. I love how practical and simple this Bible Study is — beautiful and easy to apply!”
“The Good and Beautiful Bible Study is just that- good and beautiful and most importantly, it shows how the Bible is good and beautiful, as well. Alabaster has done a phenomenal job presenting so many books of the Bible in a beautiful, aesthetically pleasing format. I am so happy to see their beauty come to life once again in a new Bible study that covers many of the lessons found in the Bible in a new way. What I love most about this bible study is that it takes various people, events, and topics throughout the bible and shows how they help to teach a certain lesson- oftentimes people and events we didn’t hear much about growing up (Lydia, Naaman, Onesimus, Tamar, Daughter of Zelophehad, and many more). With over 200 pages, I cannot wait to learn more as I dive into this amazing study! **I received a complimentary copy through Alabaster’s Influencer Program.”
“The Good and Beautiful Bible Study is just that- good and beautiful and most importantly, it shows how the Bible is good and beautiful, as well. Alabaster has done a phenomenal job presenting so many books of the Bible in a beautiful, aesthetically pleasing format. I am so happy to see their beauty come to life once again in a new Bible study that covers many of the lessons found in the Bible in a new way. What I love most about this bible study is that it takes various people, events, and topics throughout the bible and shows how they help to teach a certain lesson- oftentimes people and events we didn’t hear much about growing up (Lydia, Naaman, Onesimus, Tamar, Daughter of Zelophehad, and many more). With over 200 pages, I cannot wait to learn more as I dive into this amazing study! **I received a complimentary copy through Alabaster’s Influencer Program.”
“I just love the approach Alabaster takes to Scripture using beautiful art and photography to highlight the Word of God’s innate beauty. This book’s minimalist design is stunning and their content is just spot on. ***This book was given to me complimentary in exchange for an honest review.***”
