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Come Alive: Conversations with Scripture is a guide through the books of the Bible, providing cultural context and insights that bridge the gap between the world of the Bible and our world today. Each book includes a daily reading, a daily insight, and a daily reading prompt that will help you reflect on the text and build the skills to read the Bible for yourself with more confidence and understanding. Discover a new and unexpected way to engage with Scripture and experience the Bible not as a distant, confusing document, but as a living, breathing conversation between God and humanity that continues to speak into our ever-changing world. Galatians and Ephesians: Uncover the intrigue, the drama, and the conflict behind St. Paul's letters to the churches in the region of Galatia and to the church in Ephesus. Known for their soaring theology, and magnificent prose, step behind the magnificent writing of these Letters to discover real congregations of people with all their foibles, confusion and conflict. People just like the modern readers of these Letters.

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Davis' work is engaging, deep and approachable. -Rev. Dr. Leah Hidde-Gregory, Global Methodist Elder, Chairwoman of the Transitional Leadership Council for the GMC If you found the Bible confusing--perhaps you need someone like Talbot Davis to walk alongside you and explain the who, what, when, where, and why. - Jennifer Cabrera, Editor of the Alachua Chronicle I highly recommend Davis's study on Galatians and Ephesians to individuals looking for a deeper dive into Scripture and also for group study. - Brian Russell, professor of biblical studies at Asbury Theological Seminary This book is characterized by accessibility, accuracy, depth, and applicability. - David R. Bauer, Ph.D., Ralph Waldo Beeson Professor of Inductive Biblical Studies, Dean of the School of Biblical Interpretation, Asbury Theological Seminary Talbot's insights into Scripture are fresh and relevant, drawing the reader closer to Christ. - Dr. Scott Standard, Standard MD FANS, Chief of Neurosurgery, Ascension St Thomas, Nashville, TN I can't wait for the next Come Alive book. I am not a big reader but I have not been able to put Matthew down. It really brings Jesus and God deeply into my heart. - Stephen Deneale, retired retail executive, Knoxville, TN

Davis' work is engaging, deep and approachable. -Rev. Dr. Leah Hidde-Gregory, Global Methodist Elder, Chairwoman of the Transitional Leadership Council for the GMC If you found the Bible confusing--perhaps you need someone like Talbot Davis to walk alongside you and explain the who, what, when, where, and why. - Jennifer Cabrera, Editor of the Alachua Chronicle I highly recommend Davis's study on Galatians and Ephesians to individuals looking for a deeper dive into Scripture and also for group study. - Brian Russell, professor of biblical studies at Asbury Theological Seminary This book is characterized by accessibility, accuracy, depth, and applicability. - David R. Bauer, Ph.D., Ralph Waldo Beeson Professor of Inductive Biblical Studies, Dean of the School of Biblical Interpretation, Asbury Theological Seminary Talbot's insights into Scripture are fresh and relevant, drawing the reader closer to Christ. - Dr. Scott Standard, Standard MD FANS, Chief of Neurosurgery, Ascension St Thomas, Nashville, TN I can't wait for the next Come Alive book. I am not a big reader but I have not been able to put Matthew down. It really brings Jesus and God deeply into my heart. - Stephen Deneale, retired retail executive, Knoxville, TN

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Talbot Davis was born and raised in Dallas, Texas. As a teenager, he was the two-time Texas state champion in tennis for boys' 18-and-under. After graduating from high school in 1980, he attended Princeton University in Princeton, NJ, where he played varsity tennis for four years, served as team captain, and graduated with honors in English in 1984. Talbot is a 1990 graduate of Asbury Theological Seminary in Wilmore, KY. In 32 years of full-time United Methodist ministry in the Western North Carolina Annual Conference, he has served two appointments: Mt. Carmel-Midway (1990-1999) and Good Shepherd (1999-present). Since 1999, Good Shepherd's average worship attendance has increased from 500 per Sunday to 2,000 per Sunday. The church is known for its modern style of worship, ethnic and racial diversity, and radical impact projects. Talbot has been married to Julie since 1984 and they have two adult children.

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