Witness the Divine Power of Jesus That Transforms a Demoniac into a Disciple.Legion—a man known only by the name of the demons that tormented him— is not a famous person in the Bible. Do you know his story? Climb into the boat and follow Jesus on his mission of rescue, and then celebrate the ways that God’s sovereign power and relentless love can bring deliverance to any wounded soul, including … including yours.
Sometimes we feel trapped and alone. But there is nothing that God cannot overcome. Through this six-week, in-depth Bible study, you will discover how God is working to bring redemption and deliverance to your life.
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Like good Biblical fiction, Ms. Hrichi brings Scripture to life. The difference is in making it personal, applying Biblical Truth in our day to day life. Her knowledge of history and culture applicable in Bible times is evident on every page.
As with her earlier book, Hagar, Ms. Hrichi “begs the reader to “Pause to Ponder,” asking deep and probing questions, and offers a “Your Turn” section to integrate the study with our own lives.” (excerpted from my prior review)
This reviewer shares with Ms. Hrichi her passion for the “hard stories in the Bible—the messy stories..” I, too, can relate to “the ones who … felt unseen, or unloved, or unwanted.” I therefore, deeply appreciate her probing studies of God’s Word.
The journey of this book is “Rediscovering the God Who Rescues Me.” Ms. Hrichi asks and then answers such questions as, “Why was God willing to risk rebellion in the Garden?” Have you ever wondered that? I know I have. “And why would God allow His perfect creation to fall victim to the enemy’s schemes?” And one I’ve heard so many times, “… if God is so good, why does He allow evil to exist?”
Hard questions with hard answers. But when Ms. Hrichi explores God’s Word, the answers seem so simple and obvious. Truly, as He has told us, “For He rescued us from the domain of darkness, and transferred us to the kingdom of His beloved Son.” Colossians 1:13 (NASB)
I so appreciate the author’s heart for and knowledge of God’s Word, and her willingness and ability to craft this study. Once again, “she shares Bible passages with relevant questions. She links seeming unconnected Scripture, bringing to light revelations of Who Father God is, and who we are in Him.”
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I received a complimentary copy of this book, but was under no obligation to read the book or to post a review. I offer my review of my own free will. The opinions expressed in my review are my honest thoughts and reaction to this book.
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An interesting study with the authors takes, questions and thoughts to ponder. If you like interactive bible studies that get you to thinking and doing all the steps each week, this one will reach out to you..
I was gifted a copy, no review was required. My review is voluntary.
Legion
Legion is a six week bible study. Starting with the beginning of time when God created the earth. There is a lot of great information in the book. A lot of great questions to ask yourself.
This bible study guide is great for individual use or groups. The discussion questions are great for groups.
I love how this study guide combines the Old and New Testament together. There is so much to learn from both.
I received a complimentary copy of the book from the publisher through Celebrate Lit. This book review is my own opinion.
Legion, Rediscovering the God Who Rescues Me by author Shadia Hrichi is a Bible Study that explores the demoniacs story in the Gospel of Mark. Demoniac is a new term for me. We always just said demons, but this word is more accurate. It means “of, like, or characteristics of a demon.”
This is my first experience with a study by author Hrichi. Her study was well researched, easy to understand, organized, and well planned. It is written for six weeks with instructions to spend at least 15 minutes per lesson. The lessons are so captivating that 15 minutes would leave me hungry for more. I spent much more time on each lessons because I wanted the knowledge.
You will learn so much from this exquisitely written study. The author brings the Bible to life with her writing. She shares her testimony and other personal things with readers. She has a beautiful style of teaching.
There were many tough questions that the author asked, asks us to ponder, and then gave her answers. This is not a light study but one that will remain with readers long after finishing it. I urge you to try it, whether alone or in a group.
I highly recommend this enlightening Bible Study. Whether you are just beginning to study the Bible or have for years, you will glean things from this. There are benefits for both individual and group study. Small groups would love this. It receives a 5 out of 5 stars from me.
I am excited to have discovered the Bible studies written by Shadia Hrichi and highly recommend her work. Hrichi is very knowledgeable about Scripture and biblical culture, personable, and a clear communicator. And best of all, she covers unusual topics – people and subjects that wouldn’t normally pop into your mind when you think of doing a Bible study – but with life-changing messages that speak to the heart.
Legion: Rediscovering the God Who Rescues Me focuses on the Gospel of Mark’s account of Jesus healing the demoniac. I’ve been a student of the Bible almost all my life and am familiar with this story, yet am amazed at the freshness and so many eye-opening moments and I worked my way through this study. The demoniac’s story doesn’t actually begin and end in Mark, but rather goes back all the way to the days of Creation and why God allowed sin to enter the His perfect world. I loved Hrichi’s quote from commentator Victor Hamilton: “There are only four chapters in the Bible where Satan is not present, the first two and the last two. The Bible begins and ends with him out of existence. But between Genesis 3 and Revelation 20 he is a factor to be reckoned with.”
Legion is spread out over six weeks, but can be done at any pace. It works well for either personal or group study, for new believer, seeker, or the seasoned Christian. Hrichi suggests varying levels of commitment, going from 15 minutes to 60 minutes a day. I suspect those starting out “light” at 15 minutes will quickly desire to spend more time delving into these lessons, for they are that good.
Legion begins in Genesis 1 and addresses the age-old question that causes so many to stumble … How could a loving God allow so much evil in the world? The three main sections are entitled The Bondage, The Battle, and The Blessing, ending with powerful teaching from Revelation. I really can’t say enough good things about this study, so I’ll just encourage you to try it for yourself – personally or in a small group.
Very highly recommended.
I received a copy of this book through Celebrate Lit and Leafwood Publishers. The opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own.
There are numerous Bible Studies available and they all follow a similar format. It is usually set up with an example of someone from the Bible followed by scriptures, explanations and then questions that can be done over a period of time. I wanted to take a very close look at this Bible Study and see if I could give a clear and concise reason why this one would be beneficial.
I was cautious yet optimistic as I started to read. I wanted the study to intrigue me and make me want to dig deeper into what the author was trying to convey through the questions. Would I walk away feeling a deeper relationship with God? Could I discipline myself to do the study giving everything I had? So l began my journey to find out how far God was willing to go to save each of us.
The first part deals with the beginning as we get to know Adam and Eve. Okay so I pretty much have read this a million times and wanted to move on to the meat of the study. Oh how impatient I was when I almost overlooked something very significant in the study. If God had stepped in and stopped Adam and Eve’s disobedience, then he would have taken away their freedom to choose. That just blows me away. From the beginning God was showing us that He wants the best for us, but we must decide which path we will chose. So I thought I knew it all, but that little sentence about free will opened my eyes to the choices we make each day. God could have stopped me from making a poor choice in my life, but if He did would I have learned anything?
I loved how the author explains scripture like this; ” Scripture can never contradict Scripture.” That is why I love this Bible Study so much. I found the reason to suggest this study to everyone. In the study the author explains that sometimes we give part of our life that we think God can control and the other part we think we need to control ourselves. In reality God can control everything in our life if we freely give it to Him. We see over and over in the study where we have free will. It is our choice whether we want God to rescue us or not.
We certainly aren’t hiding anything from Him so why do we wan to hold on to things that keep us from completely surrendering to Him? I can say with confidence that this study is filled with truths that have helped me deal with struggles. I know I have kept some things to myself and not allowed God to help me. I have asked the question, “Where was God when I was being abused every day?” Why did He allow me to suffer?” Through all I endured, God was right there. He was protecting me but I blamed Him instead of the people responsible.
I really enjoyed this study and plan to redo it again and go slowly through it. It is very intense but worth the time you put into it. I learned a lot and realize that God has been there every time to rescue me.
I received a copy of this book from Celebrate Lit. The review is my own opinion.
This is my first chance to read a book by Shadia Hrichi and I am very impressed with her apparent love for God and her knowledge of His word. Legion is centered around the demon possessed man that we read about in Mark 5 but it covers so much more of God’s Word! I first learned about Jesus’s healing of this man as a young child and the imagery has always remained with me of the 2000 pigs, filled with demons, rushing down the bank and drowning in the lake. This book, however, has truly deepend my understanding of this event! Hrichi reminds us that this story isn’t confined to Mark because it actually began in Genesis, when sin was introduced into our world. Legion is divided into sections: The Bondage, The Battle, and The Blessing and in each day’s study, the author adds questions in “Pause to Ponder” and a chance to apply what we’ve learned in “Your Turn”. This is designed to be a 5 days per week / six-week study and a person’s individual commitment can vary from 15 minutes to 1 hour each day but I believe that you will find yourself choosing the latter. I also think that, even though I am using it for my personal study, Legion would be perfect for a small group Bible study.
I’m always eager to learn more about God’s Word and I am so thankful to be given this opportunity! Legion: Rediscovering the God Who Rescues Me is a wonderful reminder that “Just as Jesus was willing to cross the sea and rescue one man from the enemy’s chains, He crossed the Heavens to rescue you and me from a fate even worse: eternal chains.”
I received a complimentary e-book from the author but I was in no way obligated to write a positive review. These are my own thoughts and opinions.