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The Way Home: God's Invitation to New Beginnings Kindle Edition

by Tessa Afshar (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 210 ratings
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Winner of the 2021 Christian Book Award® (Bible Study Category)

Enter the Story of Ruth Like Never Before through This 6-Week Bible Study

Ruth was a vulnerable, widowed woman starting over in a foreign land. While Naomi was returning to community, Ruth was setting herself up to be the odd one out her whole life. What gave her the strength to do it? Could it be that she sensed all along that her journey away from Moab was a journey toward home?

The story of Ruth is a remarkable tale of bravery, calling, and God’s provision, and it will come to life in new ways as you dig deep in this 6-week Bible study. Tessa Afshar, author of award-winning biblical and historical fiction, teaches you how to study the text, discern meaning, pray through it, and live it out. She’ll show you how to draw on the same strength and courage that Ruth did and accept God’s invitation to new beginnings in your own life.

This Bible study also includes optional teaching videos that can be purchased separately to enrich your study.

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TESSA AFSHAR is the award-winning author of many biblical and inspirational historical fiction books, including Harvest of Gold which won a Christy Award and In the Field of Grace, a biblical fiction on the life of Ruth. Born in the Middle East, Tessa spent her teen years in England and later moved to the United States. Her conversion to Christianity in her twenties changed the course of her life. She holds a Master of Divinity from Yale, where she was co-chair of the Evangelical Fellowship. She served in women and prayer ministry for twenty years before becoming a full-time writer and speaker.

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Weaving story with biblical truth is Tessa Afshar’s specialty. In her new Bible study, The Way Home, Tessa invites us to discover truth for ourselves. Finding our story within the timeless story of Ruth, and discovering Jesus, our Kinsman Redeemer, afresh and anew. What a beautiful study!
—Joanna Weaver
Bestselling author of Having a Mary Heart in a Martha World

The crying need of the church today is for teachers, authors, and preachers to draw God’s people deeper into God’s Word. Tessa Afshar has done exactly that in her highly accessible study of Ruth, The Way Home. Part commentary, part study guide, Afshar invites readers into a profound interaction with arguably the Bible's most beloved book. The six-week plan will enable readers to open themselves in new ways to the book of Ruth, where they will find grace for the deepest recesses of their hearts. Highly recommended.
—Bill Giovannnetti
Pastor, Pathway Church; professor, A.W. Tozer Theological Seminary and VeritasSchool.life

How do you pick up the pieces of your life when everything is seemingly ripped away? How do you fit in with others when you're the odd one out? How do you discover your life's meaning and purpose? Tessa Afshar addresses these questions and more in her beautiful study of the book of Ruth, The Way Home. With solid teaching on historical and biblical context, this study will provide life-changing insight with its application of faith principles. I highly recommend it for personal or small group studies.
—Janet Holm McHenry
Bible teacher, speaker, and author of twenty-four books, including the bestselling PrayerWalk and the Bible studies Stronger Every Day and Training for Success

The book of Ruth has long been a personal favorite, and Tessa Afshar is one of the most gifted writers I know. In The Way Home, we have the perfect combination of subject matter and teacher. Tessa’s scholarship and mature understanding of Scripture coupled with her unique cultural background enables her to lead us through an in-depth study of Ruth in a way few others can. Just as Ruth found her destiny in companionship, I urge you to journey through this amazing story of redemption in community with others. You could not have a finer guide.
—Maggie Wallem Rowe
Author of This Life We Share: 52 Reflections on Journeying Well with God and Others

A page-turner of a Bible study. The Way Home walks you right into the vivid world of Ruth and right up to your own relationship with God, then sends you off on a wave of encouragement as you discover your own part in God’s glorious plan.
—Kimberly Hill
Television writer, Family Ties, One Day at a Time, The Facts of Life

In a stunning craft of study and reflection, Tessa takes a well-known story and paints it with fresh, new strokes. The timeless encounter of Ruth comes alive as Tessa brings us to points of realization in our own lives. Will we be bitter and waste our lives . . . or will we overcome pain to unlock our destiny? Through the bold rhythm of this study, Tessa authentically shows us how.
—Gari Meacham
Author of Spirit Hunger, Watershed Moments, and Be Free; president of The Vine Uganda

This study is an extraordinary walk through the Book of Ruth. Need a little hope? Do this study!
—Vicki Heath
National Director, First Place for Health and author of Don’t Quit Get Fit

The Way Home will change the way you view life’s storms. The author’s love for God and her passion for His Word will guide you into a new understanding of His presence and activity in the hard places. It will instill hope and renew peace as you delve into its pages.
—Grace Fox
Author of Moving fromFear to Freedom: A Woman’s Guide to Peace in Every Situation, global worker, popular international speaker

Are you currently on a life journey that includes both unknown and new? Then I highly recommend this Bible study by Tessa Afshar. This award-winning storyteller and Bible teacher takes readers deep into God’s Word to mine the treasure that is the story of a woman who risked everything for God’s ultimate plan. Being a word girl, I especially loved the careful teaching from the original biblical languages. But it is the exquisite imagery and historic sense of place—done so beautifully by this novelist—that make the book of Ruth come alive. I look forward to working through this study (including the video) with my own group of sisters and highly recommend you do the same.  I’m better equipped for life after reading The Way Home!
—Lucinda Secrest McDowell
Author, Soul Strong and Life-Giving Choices

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07YTNJ1CJ
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Moody Publishers (June 2, 2020)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 2, 2020
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 8055 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 266 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 0802419836
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 210 ratings

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Tessa Afshar’s ancient historical fiction has been on Publishers Weekly, CBA, and ECPA bestseller lists and has been translated into 12 languages. Her novel, Pearl in the Sand is the recipient of the ECPA’s Bronze Milestone Sales Award. Tessa’s books have received the Christy, INSPY, and ECPA Christian Book of the Year (Bible Study category) Awards, and are Carol, Christy, and ECPA Christian Book Award finalists. Born in the Middle East, Tessa spent her teen years in England and later moved to the United States. Her conversion to Christianity in her twenties changed the course of her life. She holds a Master of Divinity from Yale, where she served as co-chair of the Evangelical Fellowship for a year. Tessa is a devoted wife, a mediocre gardener, and an enthusiastic cook of biblical recipes.

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The most HEALING book I have EVER read!!!!!
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The most HEALING book I have EVER read!!!!!
I cannot sing the praises of this bible study enough. I have never been so spiritually moved and changed and challenged in all the right ways by a book or bible study before. This is written so poetically and yet simple enough for anyone to comprehend. I am an easily distracted person, so I really enjoy the workbook format. I was worried the work would be overwhelming, but it couldn’t be more ‘bite-sized’ and easy to complete in 10-15 minutes (but the lessons feel like decades of truth!!). I haven’t been able to put it down - and honestly - I’ll be sad when I’m finished. That’s how good this is. If you’re in a season of loss, confusion, or just need a reason to feel hope - this is the book for you. I have recently lost my husband in a sudden, tragic accident and I needed this book more than words can say. THANK YOU to the author for putting this out into the world - God surely knew I needed your honest, beautiful, and encouraging words!!!! Please do more of these because I will buy them all :)
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Linda Smith
5.0 out of 5 stars Superb Bible study! Perfect for individual or small groups!
Reviewed in the United States on September 2, 2020
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Are you searching for a Bible study that totally immerses you? Possibly something that makes Old Testament events easy to understand and relevant to your life? Having done many Bible studies throughout the years; this one is my favorite for so many reasons:
1. Author Tessa Afshar uses her Middle Eastern heritage to explain customs, words, etc. that are difficult to grasp.
2. The discipline of journaling increases what you gain from this study. Slowly as weeks pass by, you begin to look inward and change takes place.
3. The Book of Ruth is one that is familiar to many, yet, Ms. Afshar brought out little nuggets that I haven't caught before.
This study has blessed me in innumerable ways and I can't recommend it highly enough.
I started out with an ebook of The Way Home. After a couple days I ordered a print book. There's a lot of searching for Scripture in this book which was much easier with a hard copy.
As Fall approaches, small groups that are seeking a study that is laid out in a well organized manner, promotes much discussion and includes life application sources; check this one out. It will be a blessing to you as it has been to me.
@moodypublishers @tessaafshar #TheWayHome
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5.0 out of 5 stars Love it!!
Reviewed in the United States on March 27, 2024
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My 3 daughters & I are doing this bible study & loving it
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Emily Norbury
5.0 out of 5 stars The most HEALING book I have EVER read!!!!!
Reviewed in the United States on July 23, 2020
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I cannot sing the praises of this bible study enough. I have never been so spiritually moved and changed and challenged in all the right ways by a book or bible study before. This is written so poetically and yet simple enough for anyone to comprehend. I am an easily distracted person, so I really enjoy the workbook format. I was worried the work would be overwhelming, but it couldn’t be more ‘bite-sized’ and easy to complete in 10-15 minutes (but the lessons feel like decades of truth!!). I haven’t been able to put it down - and honestly - I’ll be sad when I’m finished. That’s how good this is. If you’re in a season of loss, confusion, or just need a reason to feel hope - this is the book for you. I have recently lost my husband in a sudden, tragic accident and I needed this book more than words can say. THANK YOU to the author for putting this out into the world - God surely knew I needed your honest, beautiful, and encouraging words!!!! Please do more of these because I will buy them all :)
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Emily Norbury
5.0 out of 5 stars The most HEALING book I have EVER read!!!!!
Reviewed in the United States on July 23, 2020
I cannot sing the praises of this bible study enough. I have never been so spiritually moved and changed and challenged in all the right ways by a book or bible study before. This is written so poetically and yet simple enough for anyone to comprehend. I am an easily distracted person, so I really enjoy the workbook format. I was worried the work would be overwhelming, but it couldn’t be more ‘bite-sized’ and easy to complete in 10-15 minutes (but the lessons feel like decades of truth!!). I haven’t been able to put it down - and honestly - I’ll be sad when I’m finished. That’s how good this is. If you’re in a season of loss, confusion, or just need a reason to feel hope - this is the book for you. I have recently lost my husband in a sudden, tragic accident and I needed this book more than words can say. THANK YOU to the author for putting this out into the world - God surely knew I needed your honest, beautiful, and encouraging words!!!! Please do more of these because I will buy them all :)
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Abigayle Claire
5.0 out of 5 stars Thorough, Thought-Provoking Study
Reviewed in the United States on August 20, 2020
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This is by far the most thorough and applicable Bible study I've ever done. I expected it to mostly follow the story of Ruth and draw out questions and themes. While it does that, it also dives into the Old and New Testament, the time of the judges, cultural laws, word studies, and more to really set the framework for what Ruth conveys under the surface. It's a story I enjoy and learn from every time anyway, but I love Tessa's ability to bring the Bible to life in a new light. And all the challenges she presented were very timely for me (and timeless for spiritual growth in general). I highly recommend this if you're looking for something to help you examine your heart, grow closer to Christ, learn more from a timeless story, and appreciate how God writes all of history--from what's recorded all throughout the Bible all the way down to our own lives today.
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Candace Rose
5.0 out of 5 stars Healing and Challenging and Encouraging all Rolled into One Book
Reviewed in the United States on November 25, 2020
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Tessa's research and passion for shedding light on the nuances of God's workmanship and care even though he seems silent is aglow in this study. Tessa gently brings us on a journey to better trust a God who cares, sees, and is patient with us. This study is a soothing balm for this crazy year; I don't want it to end (the study that is...). This study is a beautiful journey behind the curtains of a wonderful story of three seemingly ordinary people.

The state of their world mirrors life today. In times where people do what they think is right in their own eyes, we see struggles and faith and extraordinary choices. The choices they made thousands of years ago are still changing lives today.

One of my favorite things to see laid out throughout each lesson is the work of God through ordinary people who didn't hear from him the way Abraham or Moses did. God honored choices and provided for their external needs, internal needs, and spiritual needs. Not one aspect of the lives of these people are left unchanged - all for the better.

And the best part? We're invited into this same story - God's story of redemption for the world.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Good quality
Reviewed in the United States on January 27, 2022
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Although the front was damaged a little book was in great shape. When I received it I actually thought they sent me a used one. But you could tell that the inside was never touched. It’s an interesting Bible study
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Debbie
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautifully written allowing you to derive a deeper meaning with the book of Ruth
Reviewed in the United States on April 15, 2021
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I was captivated by this study . I have done many studies and have to say this by far is my favorite . It brought the book of Ruth alive and I learned so so much even though I have studied the book of Ruth many times . She draws out so much meaning and relates it to my life and how it pictures Jesus redemption . I can't recommend this book enough . She is a skilled writter and reveals every hidden treasure of meaning beautifully !
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