2023
Supplement
To 2021-22 Catalogs

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Dear Readers,
To serve you better, we offer our 2023 Supplement
to Word of Life Press Ministries (WLPM) catalogs for 2021
and 2022. Listed here are the NEW PUBLICATIONS of thevarious divisions of WLPM released since those catalogs
were published. Included are REPRINTS of titles that havebeen out of print for a time. So there are many changes since
the following catalogs were printed: 2022 Book Catalog,
2022 Bible and Software Catalog, 2021 Tract Catalog, 2022
AV Catalog and 2022 Music Catalog. The catalogs giveinformation in English about WLPM publications inJapanese. We include PHOTOS of the covers of all new
publications since the previous catalog, as well as new covers
for revised or new editions of back list titles.
Our desire is to make our Book Catalog easy to use,so this Supplement provides indexes to the Book Catalog andthis Supplement. Please read the directions in How To Find A
Book at the beginning of each index that tell how to use theindexes.
Regarding English titles: If the book or video was
originally published in English, then the original English title
is used. If it was first published in Japanese, the English title
we have given is either an approximate translation of theJapanese title or something expressing the content of the
publication.
Yours for Christ and His kingdom,
Keishi Kasuya (gospelhq@wlpm.or.jp)

CONTENTS
2023 UPDATE TO THE 2021-22 CATALOGSNew and Changed Books page 2
New Tracts
page 16
New Music/Audio CDs page 16
New DVDs
page 16
New Software
page 17

NEW TOMIHIRO HOSHINO TITLE
Let the Flowers Tell You How to Draw: My Thoughts Put
Into Poetry and Art, Tomihiro Hoshino.
Hoshino is celebrating 50 years as a poet and artist, is still
attracting a lot of excitement and is widely known in Japan.
This full-color compact booklet summarizes the Christian faithand thoughts that birthed Hoshino’s art and poetry using his
own words, paintings and beautiful photos. This is aheartwarming record of his experience after his life was
miraculously saved. After an accident left him a quadriplegic,
Hoshino paints with a brush in his mouth. Forest Books. A5size, 16 pp. ISBN978-4-264-04420-8 (Hana ni Kakasete
Moraō: Shiga ni Komerareta Omoi) (28880) ¥182

ATTENTION: Please do not discard your 2022 Book Catalog. This Supplement does not replace it, but will help you better
use it. The indexes in the back of this Supplement are for the 2022 Book Catalog and this update. If you do not have one of thefollowing, the 2022 Bible and Software Catalog, 2021 Tract Catalog, 2021 AV Catalog, or 2021 Music Catalog, please feel free
to ask for one. Japanese catalogs are also available. The English page of our website has up-to-date information on our newest
publications.
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2023 UPDATE TO
2021-22 CATALOGS
Publications listed with price underlined are those which werein the 2022 Catalog but now have new prices (and otherchanges in some cases). Prices subject to change without
notice. Prices do not include consumption tax so have “+” after
the price, meaning plus tax. Product numbers are inparentheses before the price. A star (*) before a title means a
reprint. After the price the symbol b=Braille, s=audio for deaf
and k=Kindle or other electronic book edition.

New and Changed Books
I. WORD OF LIFE PRESS
with Forest, Cardia, Manna, Bible Learning, Kairos imprints

I. A. Dictionaries & Reference Books

I. B. Bibles, Bible Study
I.B.1. Bibles
I.B.2. Bible & Doctrinal Study Books, Commentaries
Apostles’ Creed, The, J. I. Packer. New
Classic series. This classic study has
been re-edited and the translation
refreshed for a new generation of readers.
The Creed is a simplified road map for life,
ignoring much but enabling us to see at a
glance the main points of Christian faith.
It is to be applied to life. “4-6” size, 174 pp.
ISBN978-4-2264-04403-1 (Watashitachino Shinkō Kokuhaku Shito Shinjō)(02400) ¥1,300+
Apostles' Creed, Hiroyuki Akae. Are
you struggling with a difficult passage inthe Bible? Who is God the Father, who is
Jesus Christ, who is the Holy Spirit, andwhat is the Church? This book is an"introduction to faith" that describes what
Christians believe by unpacking verse byverse the "Apostles' Creed," which theChristian Church has confessed andhanded down from its beginnings, saying"I believe”. 46 size, 284 pp. ISBN978-4264-04444-4 (Shito Shinjo) (02480) ¥2,500+
Genesis Lecture I The Collected
Works of Kichisaburo Yasuda, Vol. 1,
Kichisaburoh Yasuda. This five-volume
collection contains the works of a pastor
who helped to build the foundation of theReformed Church in Japan, a theologian
who has contributed greatly to thedevelopment of Christianity andevangelicalism, and an educator who
has influenced many younger
generations. Volume I is "Lectures on
Genesis I." A5 size, 456 pp. ISBN978-4-

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264-04430-7 (Soseiki Kohgi I Yasuda Kichisaburoh
Chosakushu Daiikkan) (16150) ¥5,400+
Hard Sayings of The Bible Old
Testament, Walter C. Kaiser Jr. et.al.
Are you struggling with a difficult
passage in the Bible? Wouldn’t you likea short, easy-to-read answer that reallymakes sense without explaining away
the verse? Hard Sayings of the Bible isthe useful reference book you need with
explanations of over five hundred of themost troubling verses for Bible readers.
Four seasoned scholars, gifted incommunication, take you behind the scenes to findsuccinct solutions to a wide variety of Bible difficulties,
ranging from discrepancies about numbers to questions
about God's justice. Historical, cultural, and linguistic
backgrounds enhance understanding of these passages
and not only help explain what they meant in biblical times
but also show how they are relevant today. Now carefully
cross-referenced with over one hundred new verses
explained, as well as a dozen new introductory articles onchronology, miracles, archaeology, prophecy and more,
Hard Sayings of the Bible offers the combined resources offive previous volumes that have over 250,000 copies inprint. A4 size, 528 pp. ISBN978-4-264-04435-2 (Seisho
Nanmon Chushaku Kyuyaku Hen) (00400) ¥5,400+
I Believe: Message From the Apostles’
Creed, Kim Daniel Sung Wook.
Throughout the history of the Christian
Church the Apostles' Creed, has been themost widely regarded confession of faith.
This book explains it article by article. Inan era when Bible faith is being
challenged, the foundation of the church
will be solid and its worship services will
be richly built up through this study. Wordof Life Press co-publishing. B6 size, 288
pp. ISBN978-4-264-04409-3 (Ware wa Shinzu: Shito ShinjōKara no Messeiji) (791448) ¥1,800+
Introducing the Old Testament: A
Short Guide to its History andMessage, Tremper Longman III. This
book is for the reader who desires tounderstand a synopsis of the Old
Testament books, authorship of thebooks, genre/style of the books,
connections to the New Testament (howit anticipates the gospel) and theologicalhistory. There is a chapter on each bookof the Old Testament with orientating dataon what that book is about, key points to understand, when
and why it was written, and references to key passages.
Most significantly, it explores the meaning of each book inlight of its cultural setting. This is a condensed version of theauthor’s best-selling academic work, An Introduction to the
Old Testament. B6 size, 320 pp. ISBN978-4-264-04425-3(Kyūyaku Seisho no Kihon) (01170) ¥2,500+

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Lecture on Genesis Part II and theBook of Job. The Collected Works ofKichisaburo Yasuda, Vol 2,
Kichisaburo Yasuda A commentary on
the second half of Genesis, chapters 2150. This is the second volume of hiscollected works. Also included is theauthor's devoted work on the book ofJob. A collection of writings (to be
published in five volumes) on thepreaching of the Word, theologicalresearch, and reflection by a pastor who
has laid the foundation of the Reformed Church in Japan.
A5 size, 256 pp. ISBN978-4-264-04464-2 (Yasuda
Kichisaburo Chosakushu Dai Ni Kan Souseiki Kohgi II,
Yobuki Kohgi) (16160) ¥5,400+
The Question that Never Goes Away:
What is God Up To in a World of Such
Tragedy and Pain?, Philip Yancey. In
his classic book Where Is God When It
Hurts? Philip Yancey gave us permission
to doubt, reasons not to abandon faith,and practical ways to reach out to hurting
people. Now, with new perspectives andstories gathered across nearly twentyfive years, once again he addresses
hard questions head-on. His visits tothree places in 2012 raised the old problems with newurgency. At some point all of us will face the challenges tofaith Yancey writes about and look for the comfort andhope he describes. There are reasons to ask the questionthat never goes away: Where is God when we suffer? And
Yancey, once again, leads us to find faith when it is most
severely put to the test. 46 size, 192 pp. ISBN978-4-26404313-3 (Kiesaranai Gimon) (06471) ¥1,600+

I.B.3. Listening to the Bible (Seisho ni Kiku) Commentaries
New Series by translations of the Shinkaiyaku 2017 Japanese
Bible, using that as text.
Taking Up My Cross: Listening to The
Gospel of Mark II, Masami Nakashima
Listening to the New Testament Series.
Traces the scripture from the disciples'
confession and Jesus’ prediction of His
death to just before Passion Week. A
deep dive into the gospel of Mark fromchapter 8:27 to chapter 10:52 that
describes in concrete terms the meaningand grace of living according to the Lord.
B6 size, 272 pp. ISBN978-4-264-044673 (Jibun no Jujika wo Seotte : Maruko no Fukuinsho ni Kiku
II) (26080) ¥2,000+
Believe the Promise of the Lord,
Follow the Lord: Listening to Joshua,
Toshihiko Shibata. Listening to the Old
Testament commentary series. First Old
Testament book published in the popular"Listening to the Bible" commentary
series. Look at Joshua as a leader of faith,
not of war. Read the book of Joshua as abook of faith, not a record of war. Follow
this example of how to stay in theblessing of God. Here are 24 chapters
testifying to God's sure guidance and his mighty hand. B6size, 304 pages. ISBN978-4-264-04402-4 (Shu no
Yakusoku o Shinji, Shu ni Shitagau: Yoshuaki ni Kiku)(26070) ¥2,000+

Invisible Faith is Seen in Visible
Deeds: Listening to James, Takao
Nakadai. Listening to the New Testament
Series commentary on James. Is yourfaith really living inside you? It is so
important that your life is founded on true
faith. Deeds are the visible and natural
fruit of the seed of your faith. Here are 27
messages sharing how you can live out
your faith. B6 size, 224 pp. ISBN978-4264-04401-7 (Mienai Shinkō o Mieru
Okonai ni: Yakobu no Tegami ni Kiku) (26060) ¥1,700+
To Walk in the Light: Listening to theLetters of John, Masanobu Endo.
Listening to the New Testament Series.
An exposition that unpacks the threeletters of the "Apostle of Love," referred
to by Jesus as a Son of Thunder. Listen
to John's message, which speaks bothlovingly and harshly to churches andChristians who are confused by radical
persecution and heretical teaching of thegospel. B6 size, 280 pp. ISBN978-4-26404431-4 (Yohane no Tegami ni Kiku Hikari no Uchi o
Ayumu Tameni) (26430) ¥2,000+

I. C. Holy Spirit & Prayer
Circle Maker, The, Mark Batterson.
Praying circles around your biggest
dreams and greatest fears. When his
land was drought-stricken in ancient
times, Honi ha-M'agel drew a circle in thesand, stepped inside it, and wouldn't
budge until God answered his petition forrain. What God-given impossible dream
are you praying about? Sharing insights
and personal stories, this bestseller will
guide you to the kind of audacious prayerthat God delights to answer. It is a mechanism whereby God
accomplishes great things in us and through us. “4-6” size,
392 pp. ISBN978-4-264-04381-2 (Sahkuru Meikah) (04570)¥2,000+Joy of Knowing the Holy Spirit, Park
Youngee. To be filled, guided and fruitful.
What kind of being is the Spirit of the onetrue God? What kind of work does he do?
This study of the scripture passages will
look at the filling and baptism of the Holy
Spirit from various perspectives as wellas the fruits and gifts of the Spirit. Also
viewed are other spiritual beings such asangels and demons. A5 size, 240 pp.
ISBN978-4-264-04423-9 (Seirei o Shiru
Yorokobi) (03150) ¥2,000+
Praying the Lord’s Prayer, J. I. Packer.
New Classic Series. Praying is a problem
for many people. Christians often go
through the motions of prayer because itis expected of them, but they are often left
wondering, "Did God hear me? Does heeven care?" Prayer is a natural activity
between the Heavenly Father and hischildren. This pattern of prayer that Jesus
taught includes the gospel, theology, arule of purpose and petition. As readers
study each phrase in Christ's prayer, they will begin to

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develop a deeper understanding, appreciation for, andcommunion with the Father in Heaven. “4-6” size (13X19cm),
152 pp. ISBN978-4-264-04416-1 (Watashitachi no Shu no
Inori) (04510) ¥1,300+

I. D. Death, End Times, Second Advent

I. E. Christian Thought (Ideology, Philosophy)
Old Testament Peace Theory, Hironori
Minamino. Does God affirm violence andwar? The Bible is said to be the "gospelof peace," but in the Old Testament there
are passages about war and violence.
However "warlike" Yahweh, God of the
Old Testament, said, "Love yourenemies." Is this the same God of lovethat Jesus taught about? Dedicated topeace theology, a Mennonite Old
Testament scholar unravels the vision ofpeace that runs through the Old and New Testaments. “4-6”
size, 288 pp. ISBN978-4-264-04383-6 (Kyūyaku Seisho no
Heiwaron) (29815) ¥2,000+

size. ISBN978-4-264-04375-1 (D6 Kyōkai to Katei o
Tsunagu Jisedai Ikusei Minisutori) (20150) ¥1,300+
I Suffer Not a Woman, Richard Clark
Kroeger & Catherine Clark Kroeger. "Isuffer not a woman to teach, nor to usurp
authority over the man, but to be insilence." (1 Timothy 2:12 KJV) This
passage troubles those who desire
greater leadership roles for women inministry but who also want to remain loyal
to Scripture. Did Paul forbid a woman toexercise her leadership and teaching gifts,
or was he dealing with a particular error
in the church? Paul was reacting to a specific problem thatwas sweeping churches: a myth, taught mostly by women,
which later became a foundation for gnosticism. This bookoffers an in-depth look at the Greek text of 1 Timothy 2:1115 in the context of the Pastoral Epistles and in its historicalcontext. By illuminating the first-century culture of Ephesus,
the Kroegers shed light on the ancient world thought
patterns Paul faced and offer a responsible alternative
understanding of this much debated passage. “4-6” size
(13X19cm), 288 pp. ISBN978-4-264-04412-3 (Onna ga
Oshiete wa Ikenai noka?) (20040) ¥1,900+

I. G. Psychology, Counseling, HealthI. F. Evangelism, Disciplemaking,
Pastoral & Educational MinistryCenter Church, Timothy Keller. Doingbalanced, Gospel-centered ministry inyour community. Many pastors struggle
to translate their theological beliefs into
fruitful ministry in the places they arecalled to reach. Here is a collection of
twelve essays that outlines a theologicalvision for ministry that is organizedaround three core commitments: 1.
Gospel-centered: The gospel of grace inJesus Christ changes everything, fromour hearts to our community to the world. It completely
reshapes the content, tone and strategy of all that we do. 2.
City-centered: With a positive approach toward our culture,
we learn to affirm that cities are wonderful, strategic andunderserved places for gospel ministry. 3. Movementcentered: Instead of building our own tribe, we seek theprosperity and peace of our community as we are led by theHoly Spirit. A5 size, 640 pp. ISBN978-4-264-04342-3（Sentah Chahchi）（08750）¥5,400
DNA of D6, The: Building Blocks ofGenerational Discipleship, Ron Hunter
Jr. What is the environment needed forthe younger generation to worship Christand live in Christ-centered mission?
Based on Deuteronomy Chapter 6, this isa new initiative for the development of thenext generation, where church leadersand parents share the same aspirations
and gather as a community to develop
discipleship training and family ministry. It
makes it easy to understand how to choose the curriculumthat will provide a solid biblical base simultaneously forevery age bracket in an extended family. Discipleship canreturn to the home in partnership with the local church. A5

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A Spiritual Journey to Care for One’s
Soul, Keikichi Sakano From
brokenness, trials, and challenges to justbecoming still, a veteran pastor writes
how the busyness of life almost
destroyed him. Through a season of rest
and time of reflection, he was able torestore his true identity in Christ byrecognizing the spiritual impact of the“soul care” that he received from friends
he met along his life's journey. 46 size,
144 pp. ISBN978-4-264-04462-8 (Tamashii no Hairyo ni
Deau Tabi) (14055) ¥1,600+
Choose Joy: Because Happiness Isn’t
Enough, Kay Warren. Illness, financial
worries, relational problems, loneliness,anxiety---we all deal with challenging
issues. But a joy-filled life is within reach,no matter what your circumstances! With
inspiring insights and solid scriptural
wisdom, the author helps you embrace
joy over fear, apathy, despair, anddiscouragement. The author experienced
the loss through suicide of her son who
had mental illness. "The only thing that would allow me tosurvive the loss of my son was what I knew and believed
about God . . . and joy," says Kay. Let her lead you toward
true and lasting joy in your life. “4-6” size (13X19cm), 288
pp. ISBN978-4-264-04413-0 (Yorokobi wa Erabu Mono)(06530) ¥2,000+

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Forgiving What You Can't Forget, Lysa
TerKeurst. Have you ever felt stuck in acycle of unresolved pain, playing
offenses over and over in your mind?
You know you can't go on like this, but
you don't know what to do next. Lysa
has wrestled through this journey. But insurprising ways, she discovered how to
let go of bound-up resentment andovercome the resistance to forgiving
people who aren’t willing to make things
right. With deep empathy, therapeutic insight, and rich
Bible teaching, she will help you learn how to move on
when the other person refuses to change and never says
they're sorry. Walk through a step-by-step process to freeyourself from the hurt of your past and feel less offended
today. Discover what the Bible really says about
forgiveness and the peace that comes from living it out
right now along with other advice. 46 size, 328 pp.
ISBN978-4-264-04451-2 (Wasurerarenai Shiuchi o Yurusu)(09100) ¥2,000+

community, utilizing his hospice mindset. These two
doctors, who work closely with people living with incurable
diseases, discuss the hope beyond death. B6 size, 112 pp.
ISBN978-4-264-04457-4 (Shi o Ishikishite Ikiru Kiboh)(09170) ¥1,200+

Gentle Memories Illuminate the Future,
Ikuru Fukui, Tatsuu Fukui. The founderand current principal of Shiyō Gakuen,
which celebrated its 60th anniversary,
have seen what is essential in modern
society while living with people withintellectual disabilities. B6 size, 184 pp.
ISBN978-4-264-04422-2(Yasashii
Omoide wa Mirai o Terasu) (09080)¥1,500+Man Cannot Live by “Life” Alone:
Revised New Edition, Honō Sasaki. A
pastor shares stories of elderly andhandicapped people he encountered in
the day care program of his church. Many
gradually lose hope and meaning as theyage. Having just physical life is notenough. We must also have eternal life in
Christ which gives hope for the future andmeaning now. Forest Books. B6* size,
168 pp. ISBN978-4-264-04405-5 (Hitowa Inochi Dake de wa Ikirarenai: Kaitei Shinpan) (09835)¥1,300+God Why? Days Spent With Children
in the Hospital, Nodoka Kubo. As a"clinical pastoral counselor," the author
talks about the "soul pain" that she
teaches while supporting sick children
and their families, and the gaze of God
that supports them. This is the longawaited publication of the series ofarticles in the monthly "Words of Life"magazine. B6 size, 138 pp. ISBN 978-4264-04424-6 (Kamisama, Nande? Byōin
no Kodomo-tachi to Sugosu Hibi) (09140) ¥1,200+
Grief Care Based on the Love of Christ,
Mahoko Iwagami. Walking with Jesus
enroute to Emmaus. Bereavement,
separation, unemployment, broken heart,
relocation… how do you come alongsidepeople experiencing such loss? How doyou face your own loss? Through the griefcaused by loss we can touch the love of
God and be renewed in God’s image.
Learn how to do this through the realexamples in this book. B6 size, 192 pp.
ISBN978-4-264-04426-0 (Kirisuto no Ai ni Motozuku GuriifuKea) (09250) ¥1,500+
Having Hope While Living Facing
Death, Dr. Okio Hino and Dr. Taketoshi
Ozawa When facing death, whichcomes to everyone, there is a hope to befound. Dr. Okio Hino, a pathologist who
works with cancer patients, hasdeveloped "cancer cafes" throughout
Japan to ease the suffering of cancer
patients. Dr. Taketoshi Ozawa, whileproviding end-of-life home medical carein Yokohama, is also working to nurture
people who can reach out to those suffering in the same

Inside Out, Larry Crabb. You don't haveto pretend you have it all together---whenyou don't! Take an honest look at yourinnermost struggles and bring them
before God. Only then can you be set freefrom them, and experience a truly fulfilling
Christian life. If you want a more vital
union with God, a richer relationship withothers, and a deeper sense of personal
wholeness, learn how to look inside
yourself and discover how God works
real, liberating change when you live from the inside out. An
essential tool for personal discipleship, counseling, andencouragement. “4-6” size (13X19cm), 400 pp. ISBN978-4264-04414-7 (Insaido Auto) (14005) ¥2,500+

Mentally Handicapped and the Church,
The, Ikuyoshi Mukaiyachi. A Christiansocial worker discusses the real issue of
Christians in the church with mental
handicaps and how believers can counsel
each other even though they are notprofessionals. He shares the thoughts ofmentally handicapped people he has
worked with regarding how the church
can minister to them in their weakness.
B6* size, 224 pp. ISBN978-4-264-033134 (Seishin Shōgai to Kyōkai) (9910) ¥1,500+
On Rainy Days and Clear Days Too:
My Manic Depression Diary, Michiyo
Uchida and Mariko Yoshiga, psychiatrist.
Manga story and essays sharing theexperience of a woman with manic
depression who is supported by family
and her psychiatrist. Honest, direct
sharing what her life is like and how it has
affected her family. She is strengthened
and supported by the Bible and her faithin God which gives her hope. Includes
essays by the psychiatrist on how to support sufferers of theillness. A5 size, 256 pp. ISBN978-4-264-04369-0 (Ame no
Hi mo Hare no Hi mo: Watashi no Sō Utsubyō Nikki) (11950)¥1,800+To get a Music Catalog (in English) listing music books, CDs, cassettes and videos, contact the WLPM missionary staff.

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Hajime Hori. God's grace felt with all fivesenses. A book version from the monthly
magazine series: "The Gospel for aMillion People". Hajime Hori cared for it
until just before he passed away andwrote it down. The five senses are thegateway to information from the outside,in other words, the "windows to thesoul”. It shares the secret to cultivating ahealthy mind and offers a message ofGod's grace poured out to today's weary people. B6 size,
96 pp. ISBN978-4-264-04449-9 (Kokoro no Mado o Hiraite)(12810) ¥800+
Paper Art Collage – Nurturing Your
Heart, Yuki Morizumi. The warmth of thepictures and poems that decorated thecover of the devotional magazine"manna" with verses from the Living
Bible. A Japanese paper art collage withWords to daily encourage your heart.
Either for wall-mounting or table-top. The second in the
Himekuri series following the popular "Even a Flower in a
Corner". 128 x 150mm size, 32 pp. ISBN978-4-264-044482 (Himekuri Kokoro Hodoite) (17005) ¥1,400+
Why should I have to go throughthis?, Okio Hino What do you do whenunexpected things happen? What should
we do when we encounter events
beyond our control, such as sudden
illness? Cancer pathologist, Okio Hino,
studied the book of Job and seeks toanswer this question. An essay by theauthor, who has dealt with many patientsat the Cancer Philosophy Outpatient
Clinic, aims to help people today with
their burdens and challenges. 46 size, 208 pp. ISBN978-4264-04450-5 (Naze Konnameni Awanakerebanaranainoka)(09120) ¥1,600+

I. H. Biography, History, Testimony
I. H. 1. Bible Biography (see I.B.2 also)
Sermons of Women of the New
Testament, C. H. Spurgeon. These
Spurgeon sermons focus on 13 women in
the New Testament and their interaction
with Jesus and the apostles. Consider
what they can teach us about faith andthe Christian life. “4-6” size, 352 pp.
ISBN978-4-264-04378-2(Shinyaku
Seisho no Josei tachi) (10510) ¥2,000+

I. H. 2. Biography, History (see I.E. also), Testimony
Certainly Tomorrow’s Weather Will Be
Fine, Various Authors. Documentary on
the hope of 27 people. Suffering doesn't
end with suffering—Volume 7 of the
popular documentary series “Turning
Point of Life." Authors include Sayuri
Kume, Okio Hino, Kiko Wilson, Ritsuko
Honda, Sakie Yokota and others. People
from many walks of life, including doctors,
rugby player, singers, scientist, writer,
Mongolian, actor, nursing care supervisor,
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chaplain, architect, public health nurse, etc. Collection offaith testimonies from the Gospel Edition (Fukuinban) of
THE CHRISTIAN Newspaper tabloid monthly tract. B6 size,
152 pp. ISBN978-4-264-04388-1 (Kitto Ashita wa Ii Tenki)(11030) ¥500+
The Christian Church Over 2000
Years: Looking at The Image of The
Church in Each Century, Tadataka
Maruyama What kind of times did theChristian Church live through, and whereis it going? From the first century, when
the church was born, to the present day,this book provides an overview of its
characteristics from each century overthe 2,000 years of history through which
it has progressed. Now, the 20th century
has been added, almost 40 years after the first edition witha new look! 46 size, 256 pp. ISBN978-4-264-04458-1(Kirisuto Kyokai 2000 Nen: Seiki Betsu ni Miru Kyokai no
Imehji) (11005) ¥1,900+
Hometown Scene With a Cross, SunAe Choi. RIPA Books reprint. Why are
there over 500,000 Koreans permanently
living in Japan called Zainichi Koreans?
Many are the children and grandchildrenof those forcibly brought to Japan to workin mines and factories after Japanannexed Korea and sent its own men to
war. After the war those who remained
faced discrimination. The author shares
her family history as an introduction to thehistory of these people and Korean churches so Japanese
Christians can be good neighbors to them. B6 size, 176 pp.
ISBN978-4-264-04303-4 (Jūjika no Aru Fūkei) (11645)¥1,500+ModernEra
Japan’s
ChristianBusiness Pioneers, Yōichi Yamaguchi.
In the Meiji Era which began themodernization of Japan, Christianevangelism was also revived. Among
those who became Christians were many
who worked out their faith in roles insociety, including entrepreneurs andmanagers of businesses that werecreated. This book briefly describes 20
suchpeople
who
made
great
contributions to Japanese society. It is an old story but it isstill relevant to us today. As we look at these people weshould think how we can make a new start in our time. B6size, 92 pp. ISBN978-4-264-04407-9 (Kindai Nihon no
Kurisuchan Keieishatachi) (12220) ¥1,000+
Where the Light Fell: A Memoir, Philip
Yancey. Autobiography. Philip and his
brother were raised by a widow in trailerparks in Atlanta who was part of an
extreme racist fundamentalist church.
Philip shares his family origins, taking us
on an evocative journey from the
backwoods of the Bible Belt to thebustling streets of Philadelphia; fromtrailer parks to church sanctuaries; fromfamily oddballs to fire-and-brimstone
preachers and childhood awakenings through nature, music,
and literature. In time, the weight of religious and familypressure sent both sons on opposite paths—one towardhealing from the impact of what he calls a "toxic faith," theother into a self-destructive spiral. All this is set in a turbulent

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time in post–World War II America. Eventually, Philipattended Bible college where he was quite rebellious until
he had an encounter with God and also fell in love. He
turned to a God full of grace, so different from the homelife
he had experienced. “4-6” size, 424 pp. ISBN978-4-26404410-9 (Hikari no Sosogareta Basho: Jiden) (12305)¥2,600+Whom Shall I Fear? Hyeon Soo Lim.
Over 18 years the author made 150 trips
into North Korea as pastor of a Koreanchurch in Canada. Wrongly convicted oftreason, he spent 949 days in prison
there. In all this experience, as hereflected on it all after his release, what
did he see? He saw many signs of thegrace of God. He recognized God was atwork and gave him assurance through itall. “4-6” size, 288 pp. ISBN978-4-26404411-6 (Dare o Watashi wa Osoreyō) (29185) ¥1,800+
Why Were You Able to Smile? Various
Authors. Shunpei Fukumoto’s lifetime ofbeing loved by God and people. “I am so
glad you were born.” After Fukumoto’s
death at age 33 from a serious congenital
neurological disease, several authors
write about him, his faith in God and his
influence on them. In every situation,even after losing his voice, he continued
to testify to God’s grace and the hope he
had in Christ. Teachers, doctors andnurses are among those his testimony impacted greatly.
Forest Books. “4-6” size, 244 pp. ISBN978-4-264-04397-3(Naze Kimi wa Egao de Iraretano?) (29315) ¥1,600+

I. I. Devotional
I.I.1. General Devotionals
I.I.2. Daily Devotionals for One Year
365 Meditations and Prayers from theGospel of John, Akira Shinohara. Readslowly and carefully the concise Bible
passage from John’s Gospel with shortcommentary and questions for meditation
along with a prayer. You can have afulfilling devotional time in God’s Wordand deepen your communion with God
and experience the love and grace ofJesus with these meditations for each dayof the year. B6 size, 144 pp. ISBN978-4264-04392-8 (Yohane no Fukuinsho 365 no Reisei to Inori)(13720) ¥1,400+
Book of Acts: 365 Meditations andPrayers, Akira Shinohara This book is tobe read slowly and carefully, day by day,as the work that the Lord Jesus began
unfolds under the guidance of the Holy
Spirit. What message can we, as heirs of
this work that has been handed downfrom generation to generation, learn
from these daily meditations? You will be
fulfilled as you journey through thesethought-provoking devotions. B6 size,
168 pp. ISBN978-4-264-04463-5 (Shito no Hataraki 365 no
Mokuso to Inori) (13780) ¥1,600+

Jesus Listens: Daily Devotional
Prayers of Peace, Joy, and Hope,
Sarah Young When your days feeloverwhelming and your life has you
anxious and stressed, you can findpeace and hope in Jesus. In this NEW
366-day devotional prayer book, Jesus
Listens by Sarah Young, author of Jesus
Calling, you’ll find confidence to come to
God in all circumstances with short,heartfelt prayers based on Scripture. 46
size, 404 pp. ISBN978-4-264-04469-7 (Anata ga Itsumo
Kiite Kudasarukara: Shu Iesu to Inori, Kokoro o Tsunagu
366 Nichi) (13750) ¥2,400+
Light That Shines in Weakness andDarkness: 366 Days of Devotions, JōNakamura. Bible devotions complete on
one page for each day of the year so
those experiencing dark days andweakness can feel the breath of God who
never stops loving them. A pastor shares
meditations on scripture with themes
such as the Trinity, the words of Christ
from the cross and the Christian life, all tohelp a Christian grow strong in Christ.
Small, handy size that can be carried in a pocket or handbag.
A6 size, 392 pp. ISBN978-4-264-04398-0 (Yowasa to Yamio Terasu Hikari: 366 Hi Debōshon) (13460) ¥1,600+
Magnificent Prayer, Nick Harrison. One
year daily devotional focusing on prayer.
The author draws from the insights on
prayer from 180 believers, including
Augustine, Luther, Calvin, Wesley,
Bunyan, Pascal, Newton, Lincoln, Muller,
Moody, Murray, Spurgeon, Eric Liddell,
Corrie ten Boom and Charles Stanley,along with Scripture to guide you into a
deeper relationship with God. A year-longcourse of discovery, application andgrowth. Hardcover. “4-6” size, 576 pp. ISBN978-4-26404400-0 (Shu to Inori, Shu to Ikiru 366 Hi) (13370) ¥3,800+
Mana for Your Soul: 366 Days of
Prayer, Yoko Miya The author of the
popular book on the Word of God,
"Kokoro no Gohan" (Mana for Your
Soul), offers 366 days of devotionals andprayers. You can use it for daily
devotions or for specific topics bysearching the thematic index at the endof the book. It also includes a section on
mental health as well as beautiful
seasonal plant paintings by RARIYOSHIO. A6 size, 400 pp. ISBN978-4-264-04446-8(Kokoro no Gohan 366 Nichi no Inori) (13010) ¥1,700+

I. J. Christian Life, Church Life, Cults
Christ for Real: How to Grow Into
God’s Likeness, Charles W. Price. Why
can't I sustain the exhilaration I felt when
I first believed? By the presence and workof the living God within us, we are madeinto God's likeness. That's what God
made me for, and that's the only way togive meaning to life. A popular and widely
respected
BritishBible
teacher
encourages readers to let God remake

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7them in His own image and replace their frustration with asense of fulfillment. B6 size, 240 pp. ISBN978-4-264-043935 (Kirisuto wa Tashika ni Orareru) (802105) ¥1,700+

Humility, Andrew Murray. New Classic
Series. When Jesus "made himself
nothing ... taking the nature of a servant,"
He modeled for all believers true humility.
Murray calls this "our true nobility" and"thedistinguishingfeatureofdiscipleship." In twelve brief but powerfulchapters, Murray journeys throughScripture and Christ's life, underscoring
the utmost need for humility---as opposed
to pride---in the Christian's life. With
insightful, penetrating clarity, Murray calls all Christians toturn from pride, empty themselves, and study the characterof Christ to be filled with His grace. Often called the best
work on humility ever written. This edition has been edited
for today's reader. “4-6” size (13X19cm), 112 pp. ISBN9784-264-04418-5 (Kenson) (27190) ¥1,200+

New Christian English Conversation
Handbook, Sawako Tagawa. New
edition now quoting the Shinkaiyaku 2017
Bible translation. Conversational English
phrases with Japanese beside them thatare frequently used in fellowship, worship,
testimony and prayer, plus those used in
Christian circles for writing letters andcards. For Japanese welcoming English
speakers to their Japanese church, or for
those attending an English language
church in Japan or in another country.
Ideal for Japanese with intermediate English ability.
Essentially bilingual, it is also useful for missionaries andother foreigners learning Japanese religious vocabulary
because furigana pronunciation marks are included with thekanji. It includes both a Japanese and an English table ofcontents, vocabulary lists and a list of Japanese
denominations. Forest Books. B6 size, 232 pp. ISBN978-4264-04385-0 (Shin Kurisuchan Eikaiwa Handobukku)(14590) ¥1,800+
Pastor’s Comments IV 2019-2022, ShinHyun-Seuk. Fourth volume of candid
essays published in a weekly churchbulletin by a Korean pastor who devoted
his life to Japan which he loved. 156
essays cover casual scenes of everyday
life, news that cannot be overlooked, andwhat he learned through interaction withvarious people. All to encourage
believers in their walk of faith. With color
illustrations. Distributed by Word of Life
Press. B6 size, 464 pp. ISBN978-4-264-04387-4 (Bokushi
Shokan IV 2019-2022) (801054) ¥2,000+
Putting on My New Self Each New
Day, Kana Toyoda. Recognize yourself
as you are and discover a new you.
When you become aware of the various
thoughts and preconceived notions that
unknowingly bind and limit your mind,
you will understand better what isholding you back, and discover your true
identity, created by God. You will feellighter and less burdened by a greater"awareness” of yourself. B6 size, 128 pp.

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ISBN978-4-264-04439-0 (Kyo mo Atarashii Jibun ni Sode oTohsu) (14605) ¥1,200+
Spend a Sabbath with Jesus, Nobuyuki
Toyota. Can you rest for 24 hours? Why
do you not rest but end up continuing towork? While probing the present-day
meaning of the Sabbath, let’s think aboutthesignificanceofdeepeningcooperation with God by entrusting all toHim. So that we may be led to a way oflife centered on obedience to God. B6size, 152 pp. ISBN978-4-264-04395-9(Iesu to Tomo ni Sugosu Ansokunichi)(14510) ¥1,300+
The Wisdom of Each Other, A
Conversation Between Spiritual
Friends, Eugene Peterson. Honest andprayerful conversation is often hard tocome by. In our reliance upon the Bible
as our source of counsel, many of us
overlook what the Scriptures themselves
say about the importance of godly
friends as a source of wisdom andpractical direction for living. The author
believes that counsel between companions engaged in acommon task--that of following Christ--needs to be revived
among believers. The author portrays a relationshipbetween a long-time believer and a seeker wanting to
renew his commitment to Christ as they discuss theimportance of living out their faith. Drawing from his own
experience, he helps us see how God can speak throughwise, faith-filled companions, offering guidance,encouragement, and counsel for the challenges andconcerns of everyday living. B6 size, 144 pp. ISBN978-4264-04311-9 (Shinko no Tomo e no Tegami) (15775)¥1,500+Vitamin A for the Spirit, Akira Satō.
Reprint. Devotional gift book appropriate
for men as well as women. 182 shortmessages ideal for reading on the train
during daily commute or in the daily
activities of life. RIPA Books. B6 size, 192
pages. ISBN978-4-264-01655-7 (Kokoro
no Bitamin A) (15431) ¥1,300+

I. L. Gift Books(Art, Crafts, Literature, Photography)

From That Time the Sky Changed,
Tomihiro
Hoshino.
Reprint.
New
collection of 45 glorious paintings offlowers and plants with poetry, plus
essays, all by the famous quadriplegicmouth artist and poet. Many beautiful
paintings and essays are published here
for the first time. Poems offer delightful
insight. He helps the reader think about
what is really necessary and important.
Prose essays reveal his Christian faith. When he realized
God saw him, knew him and loved him everything changed.
Forest Books. B5* size, 88 pp. Hardcover. ISBN 978-4-26404305-8 (Ano Toki Kara Sora ga Kawatta) (18268) ¥1.500+

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Gift of Wild Flowers, Miho Hanamura,
Machiko Ochiai, Photos. Reprint.
Beautiful color photos of wild flowers withpoetic prayers to God that will encourage
the reader and introduce God and prayer
to non-believers as well. In the afterword
she urges readers to look at the flowers
when they are tired or sick and find thatencouragement. Forest Books. B6 size,
32 pp. ISBN978-4-264-04307-2 (No no
Hana no Okurimono) (17291) ¥700+
Jesus’ Quotes, Is That Possible?,
Kiyoshi Mizutani. At first glance, Jesus'
parables and famous sayings seem
incomprehensible and unreasonable.
With light humor, the author reveals themagnitude of God's love and deep grace
hidden in those words in a way that iseasy to understand even for biblicalbeginners.This book is perfect as a gift
as it comes with surrealistic illustrations
by Daikichi Panto, who is well known for his flip calendar
called "Laughing with Scripture” series. B6 size, 104 pp.
ISBN978-4-264-04440-6 (Iesu no Meigen Sorette Ari
Nano?) (18015) ¥1,200+
Let the Flowers Tell You How to Draw:
My Thoughts Put Into Poetry and Art,
Tomihiro Hoshino. Hoshino is celebrating
50 years as a poet and artist, is still
attracting a lot of excitement and is widely
known in Japan. This full-color compact
booklet summarizes the Christian faithand thoughts that birthed Hoshino’s art
and poetry using his own words,
paintings and beautiful photos. This is aheartwarming record of his experience
after his life was miraculously saved. After an accident left
him a quadriplegic, Hoshino paints with a brush in his mouth.
Forest Books. A5 size, 16 pp. ISBN978-4-264-04420-8(Hana ni Kakasete Moraō: Shiga ni Komerareta Omoi)(28880) ¥182+
Letter of Tree Leaves, Mamoru Honda.
There are many winds we face in life.
There are tailwinds, headwinds, strong
winds, and gentle breezes that quietly
caress the skin. Sixteen artistic drawingsand especially crafted messages makeup this unique collection of tear out postcards. The author hopes that each piece(card like a leaf) will touch and ministerto someone like a gentle breeze thatcarries a pleasant fragrance. Forest
Books. A6 size, 16 pp. ISBN978-4-264-04432-1 (Konoha
no Tegami) (17240) ¥1,100+
Open Your Heart – Tear Off Postcard
Book, Yuki Morizumi A postcard bookwith warm perforated pictures and words
that can be given to a loved one orframed and displayed. The postcard
book features original pictures andpoems that decorated the cover of the
devotional magazine "manna" and the
Living Bible translated into everyday
language. A6(148x105mm) size, 16 pp.
ISBN978-4-264-04465-9 (Kaado Bukku
Kokoro Hodoite) (17085) ¥1,100+

Path of Light, Miho Hanamura, Machiko
Ochiai, photos. Beautiful 2-page full-color
spreads of photos of flowers with prayersthat gently invite you to the light, andtrees and flowers to cleanse your heart.
“Please heal this world deeply, in thispresent age of pain and wounds.” A small
prayer book you will want to give to yourfriends and loved ones. B6 size, 32 pp.
ISBN978-4-264-04390-4(Hikarino
Komichi) (17490) ¥700+

I. M. Introduction to Christianity
100 Japanese Words and Phrases That
Came From the Bible, Akihiko
Yonekawa. The Japanese Bible has
introduced words and new meanings ofwords into the Japanese language thatwere different from the commonly
accepted usage before that time. For
example, Francis Xavier chose “ai” totranslate “love” using a meaning notcommon at the time. But now Japanesedictionaries reflect the Bible’s usage.
Other words came in the Meiji Era through the Bible
translation of that time. Some words were popularized by
Christian journalists and novelists in more recent years.
More examples are eternal life, Satan, Babel, Revelation,etc. It explains why at first certain kanji were chosen for thename of Christ but it is now usually written in katakana. Thisis a fascinating study for laymen as well as specialists by aformer university professor teaching the history of theJapanese language. Forest Books. B6 size, 224 pp.
ISBN978-4-264-04394-2 (Seisho kara Deta Nihongo 100)
(18205) ¥1,800+
A Book for Someone New to the
Bible: Revised Edition, Kazuhiko
Uchida First Step Series. Intro book fornewcomers to the Bible. The revised andfinal edition of the popular "First Steps
Series". It provides an easy-tounderstand overview and guides the
beginner how to read the New Revised
Translation 2017. This is an ideal bookto use for small group study or for a gift.
B6 size, 96 pp. ISBN978-4-264-04466-6(Seisho wa Hajimete to Iu Hito no Tameno Hon: Kaitei Shinpan) (18785) ¥500+
Bible Verses in Local Japanese
Dialects, Arata Kamata, Ryōsuke
Iwahashi,
MamoruKuniyoshi.
Fascinating look at the way Bible verses
are expressed in local dialects in Aomori,Ōsaka and Okinawa. The dialectphrasing makes the verses very real tothe people of the area where it is spoken.
Each article includes a brief Bible
message suitable for daily meditation. B6size, 96 pp. ISBN978-4-264-04368-3(Hōgen Seiku: Tsugaruben, Ōsakaben, Okinawaben Hen)(18670) ¥800+

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9Christmas Special: The Shining Lightin Darkness, Forest Books Editorial
Office Christmas Q&A explains the true
meaning of Christmas. Includes: "CafeHoly" a comic strip with animal
characters that share about the God whocares for us, Italian recipes for a special
Christmas dinner, and a Christmas
message about the Savior who
illuminates a dark world. Recommended
to include this booklet with yourChristmas gifts. B5 size, 16 pp. ISBN978-4-264-04470-3(Kurisumasu Supesharu Kurayami ni Kagayaku Hikari)(28850) ¥200+
Christian Doctrine for Teens, Youthand Adults, Shigenori Ōshima. With 20
years of experience in outreach touniversity students through KGK, theauthor explains the basic principles of the
Bible, salvation, church, etc. applied to
the Christian life with words and examples
that resonate with young people. He helps
them think about questions such as,“What can I live for? What about sex, love
relationships and marriage? Am I really
saved?” Great as a gift to youth and for
those preparing for baptism. “4-6” size, 240 pp. ISBN978-4264-04384-3 (Jūdai Kara Hajimeru Kirisutokyō Kyōri)(18055) ¥1,600+
Enjoy the ABC Bilingual Bible
Workbook, Yuko Green A colorful
workbook for young children to trace thealphabet and learn the ABCs whilefamiliarizing themselves with Bible
stories in easy English. The book also
includes a variety of fun educational
activities such as mazes, coloring,finding mistakes, connecting dots, andmore. B5 size, 56 pp. ISBN978-4-26404437-6 (ABC de Tanoshimu Seisho
Bairingal Wakubukku) (24820) ¥900+
Everyday Theology, Naoki Okamura.
“There are things I should have asked
about sooner regarding church and theChristian life. But now I need to know.
How can I know the will of God? What is
baptism? What does “offering” mean?”
Here are answers to these and manyother questions about the Christian faithfrom young people and recently baptized
believers as well as from those who havedecades of experience but who are still unsure about someissues. Here is a practical guide that is full of content foreveryone. B6* size, 184 pp. ISBN978-4-264-04408-6(Nichijō no Shingaku) (18505) ¥1,500+
First Look at Church: Revised Edition,
Kazuhiko Uchida. First Step Series. Introbook for newcomers to church. ManyJapanese are wary of entering a church
because they don’t know what to expect
and how to act. Here is an easy
introduction that tells what happens there
and the meaning of it all, taking away thatfear. New edition now quotes the New
Japanese Bible 2017 translation. B6* size,
96 pp. ISBN978-4-264-04386-7 (Kyōkai

10wa Hajimete to Iu Hito no tame no Hon: Kaitei Shinpan)(18860) ¥500+
Introduction to Christianity - Listening
Around the Bonfire, Shinichiro Oozu
Basic questions about Christianity andthe Bible will be answered in aninteractive format by Pastor Daito or
invited guests with experience on the
topic. It is beneficial for Christians as well
as for those who are starting to take aninterest in Christianity and seeking more
information. Q&A includes such topics as“What is virgin conception? Isn't it afantasy?”, “What's a book of Revelation? I am not very sure
about the language it uses.”, “I'm a Christian, but I still get
angry easily.”, etc. These are from a unique and popularseries published in The Gospel of a Million for three and ahalf years. Forest Books. B6 size, 192 pp. ISBN978-4-26404406-2 (Takibi o Kakonde Kiku Kirisuto Kyo Nyumon)(18805) ¥1,300+
Masterpieces: A Collection of
Christmas Fairy Tales, Hiroko
Komatsubara Recapture the excitement
you felt when you opened a book as achild. A Christmas Carol, The Happy
Prince, The Nutcracker, Martine the
Shoemaker, and many other winterfavorites are included in this collection ofchildren's stories, now in a new, easy-toread translation. The short story "Kate's
Christmas" by Louisa May Alcott, author
of "Tales of Young Grass," is also included for the first timein a Japanese translation. 46 size, 176 pp. ISBN978-4-26404454-3 (Meisaku Kurisumasu Douwa Shu) (22080)¥1,700+
Merry Christmas to You! Various
authors. Seven people give brief
Christmas evangelistic messages. Hereis one book that is easy to read and easy
to understand by people hearing for the
first time what the true meaning ofChristmas is. B6 size, 116 pp. ISBN9784-264-04391-1 (Merii Kurisumasu Tou
Yuu!) (18005) ¥500+

Merry Christmas to You! 2: I Found
Joy!, Taiki Kichimoto, Shigenori
Ohshima et.al. Seven evangelistic
messages on the theme of Christmas.
Easy to read and understand foreveryone, the messages convey the true
meaning of Christmas in a clear way. B6size, 122 pp. ISBN978-4-264-04455-0(Meri Kurisumasu Tyu Yu! 2: Watashi ga
Mitsuketa Yorokobi) (18045) ¥500+
Really? I See It Now! Bible Knowledge
Essays Vol. 3 (Hebrews, James),
Sōichirō Nakajima. The author doesn’twant to keep to himself the new
discoveries in his studies and the insights
he has gained through meditation. He
wants to share in order to deepen thefaith of others. In this series he hassummarized it all in an essay style, sayingthat it would be better if it would be asource of spiritual nourishment to

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someone. B6 size, 240 pages. ISBN978-4-264-04421-5(Sōka, Naruhodo! Seisho Kyōyō Essei III (Heburu Sho,
Yakobu Sho Hen) ) (18705) ¥1,800+
Really? I See it Now! IV Bible
Knowledge Essays Vol. 4: The
Epistles of Peter, John, and Jude,
Soichiroh Nakajima The author wants toprovide people with a Biblical worldview
that has been deepened and enhanced,
matured into unshakable wisdom, andleft as an asset to society. This is the
fourth volume in the popular series of
essays on biblical education, in which
the author, who has been reading the Bible for many years,
summarizes what he has been taught and discovered in
the style of an essay. B6 size, 208 pp. ISBN978-4-26404461-1 (Soka Naruhodo IV Seisho Kyoyo Essei-4: Petero
Yohane Yuda Shokan Hen) (18305) ¥1,600+
The Good News for You: What the
Bible says about the "Gospel.”,Hironori Minamino God's desire is tobring justice and peace to a violent world
where the weak are oppressed. Is justicefor everyone? Can there bereconciliation with our enemies? This
book explores the depths of the Bible
and the story of "salvation" that frees
people from oppression and conflict.
What is the "good news" or gospel, that
Jesus' life of nonviolence and resistance demonstrates? A
spirited biblical scholar reveals God's justice and peace. 46
size, 112 pp. ISBN978-4-264-04471-0 (Yoki Shirase oAnata ni：Seisho ga Kataru “Fukuin” towa Nanika) (02960)¥1,400+I. N. Marriage, The Home, Women
Boundaries in Dating, Henry Cloud andJohn Townsend. This book provides rules
for romance that can help you find thelove of your life. It's filled with pointed
assessments, insights, questions forthought and discussion, and principles foryou to put into practice in yourrelationships with the opposite sex.
Between singleness and marriage lies thejourney of dating. Set and maintainhealthy boundaries that will help you growin freedom, honesty, and self-control. “4-6” size, 400 pp.
iSBN978-4-264-04389-8 (Renai de Seichōsuru Hito,
Kizutsuku Hito) (20290) ¥2,300+
I Suffer Not a Woman: Rethinking I
Timothy 2:11-15 in Light of Ancient
Evidence, Richard Clark Kroeger.
Working from a wide range of primarysources, this book draws the reader into
ancient world thought patterns of theapostle Paul’s day. By an in-depth lookat the Greek text of 1 Timothy 2:11-15,
the authors provide a compelling casefor interpreting the scripture as arefutation of false teaching, rather thanas a narrow restriction on women's role. Their thoroughresearch in the life and language of the Greco-Romanworld combines with a clarity of expression and asensitivity to theological issues that will commend theirwork to all who care about biblical authority and theministries of Christian women. 46 size, 296 pp. ISBN978-4264-04412-3 (Onna ga Oshiete wa Ikenainoka) (20040)¥2,200+Married for God, Christopher Ash. A
Good Marriage Begins with God. It is our
natural tendency to seek personalhappiness and satisfaction in marriage.
We often give our own needs, wants, andgoals first priority. But what is God’s
design for our marriages? With clarity andconviction, Christopher Ash turns usaway from marriage for ourselves andtoward marriage in the service of God.
With practical applications for everyday
life, Ash shows us God’s purposes and patterns for every
part of the marriage relationship. By realigning our hopes,
expectations, and goals for marriage according to the Bible,
we will discover the deep joy and lasting fulfillment thatcomes from a God-centered marriage. “4-6” size (13X19cm),
232 pp. ISBN978-4-264-04417-8 (Seisho ga Oshieru
Kekkon to Sei) (20090) ¥1,700+

I. O. Children and Youth Books
I. O. 1. For Small Children, Picture Story Books, Fiction
And the Star Shone Brightly, Sally Ann
Wright, Frank Endersby, illus. Youngchildren discover how the story of the first
Christmas unfolds as the star shinesbrightly above Bethlehem. Mary had ababy boy in a stable in Bethlehem on thatfirst Christmas day. His mother loved him,angels sang for him and the stars shonebrightly when Jesus was born. Now
Christmas is celebrated all over the world because Jesus
was born on that very first Christmas day. Hardcover.
250x210mm size, 32 pp. ISBN978-4-264-04356-(Hoshi ga
Kagayaku Kurisumasu) (24680) ¥900+
Bedtime Stories For Parents andChildren to Enjoy, Hiroko Komatsubara,
Yōko Yoshida, illus. Twelve illustrated
stories with biblical themes forelementary school children to read withparents at bedtime or on their own
anytime. The forest animals enjoy theirforest library and learn many things as
they observe the nearby humans andread the Bible stories. Funny andheartwarming stories with charming black
and white illustrations. Delightful story characters include an
insomniac raccoon, a tomboy rice bird, a transfer student
peacock and many others. Furigana on many kanji. Readinglevel from 3rd grade and up. Forest Books. A5 size, 174 pp.
ISBN978-4-264-04404-8(OyakodeTanoshimu
Beddotaimu Sutōrii) (24740) ¥1,500+

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Blue and Red Kings, Asuka Shirotsu.
Children’s picture book. The comical
characters of the Blue king and the Red
king have very different personalities andare always competing and arguing. God
tells them to switch places and live in theother’s kingdom for a while to better
understand each other. They discovermuch about the other and eventuallylearn to accept each other and love eachother the way God wants them to. Co-winner of thechildren’s picture book contest. A4 size, 40 pp. ISBN978-4264-04367-6 (Ao to Aka no Ōsama) (24130) ¥764+
Children and Family Ministry
Handbook, Sarah Flannery. Philip
Yancey Got a volunteer crisis? Needhelp choosing curriculum? Wondering
how to balance ministry, health, and life?
This useful handbook offers advice andhow-to’s on all this and more fromseasoned ministry leaders, as well as
relatable church life anecdotes.
Chapters include: Chapter 1: Family &Intergenerational Ministry, Chapter 2:
Parents & Guardians, Chapter 3: Children's Ministry,
Chapter 4: Preteen Ministry, Chapter 5: Youth Ministry
Chapter 6: Intergenerational Worship & Serving, Chapter 7:
Spiritual Milestones, Chapter 8: Disability Ministry, Chapter
9: Curriculum & Ministry Design, Chapter 10: Volunteers,
Chapter 11: Marriage & Divorce Ministry, Chapter 12:
Crisis & Counseling, Chapter 13: Navigating Human
Resources & Organizational Charts in Ministry. A5 size,
304 pp. ISBN978-4-264-04447-5 (Kidzu ando Famiri
Minisutouri Handobukku) (20570) ¥2,500+
First Christmas, The: Lift-a-Flap Book,
Copenhagen Editorial Staff, Gill Guile,
illus. Board book. Little children 3 years
old and up can lift the chunky flaps to
explore the story of the very first
Christmas with Mary and Joseph, theshepherds, baby Jesus, and later thewise men. 147x147mm size, 10 pp.
ISBN978-4-264-04352-2 (Hiraite Tanoshii Kurisumasu no
Ohanashi) (24870) ¥800+
Hallelujah!, Shinri Murakami. Children’s
picture book. “Hallelujah” means “Praise
the Lord.” We say it when we are happy
and thankful to God. But we can also say
it in hard times because we look up to
God and trust in his grace and help. For
readers from age 3 to adult. Co-winner ofthe children’s picture book contest. A4size, 40 pp. ISBN978-4-264-04366-9(Haleluya!) (24120) ¥764+
My Little Picture Puzzle Bible, Else
Kirsten Juhl, Nina de Polonia-Nill, illus.
Board book with padded cover.
Introduces the youngest children to 20
amazing stories of the Bible in 2-page
spreads. At the same time children 3
years old and up will have fun putting thejigsaw puzzles together in the first andlast stories. 185x144mm size, 42 pp.
ISBN978-4-264-04357-7 (Jigusō Pazuru
tsuki Seisho Ehon) (24790) ¥1,200+

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The Scarecrow of the West, Shigeru
Yanagawa Is there a difference between
being praised by others and being
praised by God? Do you have to give up
a kind heart and be stern sometimes?
Children and adults alike will enjoy thispicture book that explores how to live alife pleasing to God by observing themain character Kakashi’s decision
making process for charitable acts. The long-awaited
newest addition to the Farmer-san series, which has been
well received by the You are Special Book Club. A4 size,
64 pp. ISBN978-4-264-04445-1 (Nishi no Kakashi) (22320)¥2,200+What I Have Been Given, Tomoko
Sugawara, text and illus. Picture book forchildren. A boy is thankful for theordinary things in his life he has received(his hat, shirt and trousers) including thekindness of his family. He is happy forthe things his older siblings teach him
and make for him and the way his father
reads books to him. On his birthday his mother tells about
when he was born and he thanks God who gave him life.
Closes quoting John 3:16. For children age 3 and older. A4
size, 32 pp. ISBN978-4-264-04396-6 (Morattano) (24840)¥764+

I.O.2. Devotion with Children
Grace for the Moment: 365 Devotions
for Kids, Max Lucado, adapted by Tama
Fortner. The master storyteller fuels your
6- to 10-year-olds' spirit with powerfulstories that offer inspiration and hope all
year long. Featuring excerpts from
Lucado's best-selling writings in kidfriendly
language,this
365-day
devotional includes Scripture verses andlife applications on one page for each day.
Introduce your child to how God transforms even "ordinary"
moments---while forming strong Bible study habits! Includes
check list for reading through the Bible. A5 size, 392 pp.
ISBN978-4-264-04382-9 (Ohayō! Kamisama) (24980)¥2,700+I.O.3. Manga Books (Comic book style)
LAMMY COMICS

I. P. Hymnals, Song Books
Psalms for Singing, Japan Presbyteryof the Reformed Presbyterian Church ofNorth America. Reformers John Calvin
and John Knox thought the most correct
way to sing in church worship was to singthe Psalms. This denomination carries onthat tradition and their congregations sing
only the Psalms in their worship without
instrumental accompaniment. Here aremusical expressions of all 150 Psalms.
Distributed by WLPM with Covenanter
Bookstore. Vinyl cover. A5 size, 320 pp. ISBN978-4-26404376-8 (Shihen Kashū) (802091) ¥2,000+

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Psalms for Singing: Small Edition,
Japan Presbytery of the Reformed
Presbyterian Church of North America.
Reformers John Calvin and John Knox
thought the most correct way to sing inchurch worship was to sing the Psalms.
This denomination carries on thattradition and their congregations sing
only the Psalms in their worship without
instrumental accompaniment. Here aremusical expressions of all 150 Psalms.
Distributed by WLPM with Covenanter Bookstore. A6 size,
320 pp. ISBN978-4-264-04377-5 (Shihen Kashū:Kogataban) (802092) ¥1,400+

I. R. Evangelistic
Evangelism Guide 2023, Missions
Research Department, JEA Committee
on Missions. The official JEA
Evangelism Guidebook not only provides
data but also analyzes the current
missional situation and makes practicalsuggestions for evangelism. This
guidebook also utilizes "Databook: Theview of the Future of Japanese
Missions" from the 6th Japan Mission
Conference in 2016. A5 size, 96 pp.
ISBN978-4-264-04459-8 (Senkyo Gaido 2023) (08680)¥1,900+Invigorating Bible Words from the “It’s
OK” Pastor, Seiichi Kisaka. The gospel
in 140 letters. “It's OK. It's OK. You are
loved by God.” Every morning you canread the words of the Bible the author has
translated into everyday language thatanyone can understand. The words thathave been posted on Twitter as “Kisaka
Super Translated Bible.” Here is amessage of love for you, carefully
selected from among those posts. He has delivered "God's
peace of mind" to the 30,000 followers he has on Twitter. B6
size, 96 pp. ISBN978-4-264-04427-7 (Daijōbu Bokushi no
Genki ga Deru Seisho no Kotoba) (18905) ¥800
Let Life Shine, PBA. There is a place foryou, too. It's okay if you can't see it!? Hereare40
brief,
easy-to-understandmessages of encouragement and hope,sometimes gentle and sometimes blunt,by 10 speakers who have explained
God’s Word on radio and television inbroadcasts by Pacific Broadcasting
Association. This is the 2023 edition in avery popular series, where you can see
the love of God and see the light. B6 size,
110 pp. ISBN978-4-264-04428-4 (Inochi Kagayakasete)(28800) ¥300+

Pioneer Mission Handbook, Edited by
Domestic Pioneer Mission Society For
65 years, KDK has supported church
planting in various parts of Japan. This
book is a review of KDK's past work andrecommendations for future pioneering
to provide a place where people involvedin various forms of pioneering can share
their experiences and support eachother. B5 size, 160 pp. ISBN978-4-26404460-4 (Kaitaku Dendoh Binran) (802230) ¥2,000+
Surrounded by the Love of God andPeople: A Message to Young People
Living Today, Takashi Nishimura “It'shard not to be able to move and talk, but
I am happy to be alive in this moment.”
Written by his wife, Masayo Miyamoto,this essay captures the words of her
husband struggling with the intractabledisease called ALS. Their hope is that
his words can inspire especially young
people who may also be experiencing
hardship and difficult challenges and give them hope andperspective of how precious “life” truly is. B6 size, 200 pp.
ISBN978-4-264-04433-8 (Kami Sama to Hito no Ai ni
Tsutsumarete) (29525) ¥1,500+

I. S. Current Issues

Changing Japan's Stagnation by
Christianity, Hisakazu Inagaki and
Hirofumi Mizuyama Japan, once aneconomic powerhouse that dominatedthe world, is now rapidly deteriorating.
The author points out that the explosion
at the Fukushima nuclear power plant isa symbol of this deterioration. By looking
back at the construction process and the
response to the accident, the author
discusses the problems that arecommon to Japanese society as a whole and makes thecase that Christianity can contribute to compensate forthese weaknesses. 46 size, 192 pp. ISBN978-4-26404456-7 (Heisoku Nihon o Kaeru Kirisutokyo) (08570)¥1,600+Christian Who Was Made a BC ClassWar Criminal, Kaihei Koshio. Yoshiaki
Nakada was a seminary student who
travelled to the Philippines during WW2
as a representative of the Japanesechurches to urge the Philippine churches
to cooperate with the occupying
Japanese forces. As a result the people
gathered in a church and then theJapanese army set the building on fire to
get rid of those opposing their rule.
Nakada desperately saved a number of people out of thefire. But after the war the war crime tribunal concluded hewas party to the atrocity and branded him a BC class war
criminal. Though he considered himself innocent because
he tried to save people, he eventually realized he was guilty
of prejudice against them. He worked for peace andreconciliation and wants the Japanese churches torecognize their war responsibility. Kairos Books. “4-6” size,

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104 pp. ISBN978-4-264-04380-5 (BC Kyu Senpan ni Sareta
Kirisutosha) (29515) ¥1,000+
Family Regeneration After Domestic
Violence, Kayomi Kurihara. The author isthe director of a women’s shelter for
victims of domestic violence called “Step.”
She developed a counseling program tohelp the perpetrators of the violence tochange their attitudes and behavior andbe reconciled to their families. This is areport on 6 men and how they were
helped to change. B6 size, 136 pp.
ISBN978-4-264-04379-9 (DV Kara no
Kazoku Saisei) (29175) ¥1,300+
Harassment and Church Human
Relations, Toshiyuki Kubotera. Even
within the church, anyone could becomea perpetrator or victim of harassment. It
has many forms and is difficult torecognize. Here is help in tracing humannature and the climate of the Japanesechurch to help everyone talk about how toprevent it. This book helps readers
understand the gospel and faith and think
about how church life should be. A5 size,
60 pp. ISBN978-4-264-04399-7 (Harasumento to Kyōkai no
Ningen Kankei) (29285) ¥600+

War and Pacifism: What Ecumenism
Aims For, Tomisaka Christian Center.
Will you accept Russia’s invasion of
Ukraine? Know how to overcome anger
and retaliation. How have the world,
Japanese churches and Christians beenworking so far? Includes a report on thecurrent situation in Germany andNorthern Europe and the situation ofmodern wars. A5 size, 224 pp. ISBN9784-264-04415-4 (Sensō to Heiwashugi:
Ekyumenizumu no Mezasu Mono) (29485) ¥2,000+
Why Do People Leave Churches?,
Masami Katsumoto. Does Christianity not
fit in with the Japanese and its society? Is
the church the cause? People who cometo church because they are seeking
something are not staying, and those who
once professed faith leave the church
after a short period of time. ...... This bookaims to explore the reasons in terms ofpeople's psychology and religious views.
B6 size, 128 pp. ISBN978-4-264-04434-5(Hito wa Naze Kyokai wo Sarunoka ) (802188) ¥1,200+

III. NEW JAPANESE BIBLE CENTER
New Japanese Bible (Shinkaiyaku) 2017

Medical Care and Christian Welfare in
the Future, Nobuo Kudō and Ikuyoshi
Mukaiyachi. In 2016 there was shocking
news about a mass killing at the
Sagamihara facility for disabled people,
and even now there are daily reports ofabuse and violence at other facilities.
What do people need in order to live with
dignity? This book is a gem with essays
and a dialogue between Mr. Kudō, apsychiatrist who is involved with people
with mental disorders, and Mr. Mukaiyachi, a social worker.
Kairos Books. “4-6” size (13X19cm), 122 pp. ISBN978-4264-04429-1 (Korekara no Iryō to Kirisutokyō Fukushi)(29825) ¥1,000+
The Church and the Plague: What
was asked during the pandemic?,
Hirofumi Nodera et.al. What did the
Church do, and what did it lose during
the Covid disaster that lasted more than
three years? Tracing how the church has
confronted plagues throughout history,
such as pestilence and cholera, we willlearn from the Bible how to think aboutsuch a "disaster". This book is acompilation of lectures given at theShinshu Summer Mission Course. A5 size, 142 pp.
ISBN978-4-264-04443-7 (Kyokai to Ekibyou) (29845)¥1,100+

New Japanese Bible 2017 is an essentially literal translationin modern Japanese language. It is a comprehensive
revision of the Shinkaiyaku Bible translation affecting 90%of the text that reflects the changes in usage in theJapanese language, reflects recent biblical scholarship,provides a careful and accurate translation of the original
languages of Hebrew, Aramaic and Greek into natural
Japanese, and is easily understood by listening to oral
reading of the text. The new font of the printed text makes it
easy to read.
Medium Print Bibles and New Testaments

V. THE CHRISTIAN Newspaper
EHC
Flipbook Animation: Pottery Workshop/ Enter the Narrow
Gate (ParaPara Manga: Utsuwa Kōbō Sōzōshu dō / Semai
Mon Kara Hairu), Masumi Noda. Two stories without words
can be viewed in moving images by flipping the pages of thislittle booklet. View one and then turn it over and flip the otherside. Story 1: The Pottery Workshop. A pot is unwanted andis left unsold so he is depressed. But he discovers he isperfect for an unusual role. The author says, “Each of us isuniquely created by God, so there is no comparison withothers. I hope you feel the love of God who created you withlove and painstaking care.” Story 2: Enter the Narrow Gate.
A well-dressed sheep tries to go through a door but hecannot fit through it. He learns he must get rid of everythingof his own to fit through the door and run into the arms ofJesus. (44579) ¥1,200+

God Will Not Abandon You (Kamisama wa Misutenai) EHC/
Enoku Iwamoto. Card tract. Bible words that invigorate

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your soul. Card with Bible verses on the front and amessage on the back. The verses quoted from theJapanese Contemporary Bible (Ribingu Baiburu) are Isaiah
43:4; Jeremiah 29:11; Lamentations 3:33; Deuteronomy
31:6 and Romans 4:25. Message by Enoku Iwamoto isentitled “God Will Not Abandon You” based on
Deuteronomy 31:6 "The Lord is on your side. He will never
betray you or abandon you." What we need in order to livewith peace of mind is that there are people who will notgive up on us no matter what failures or mistakes we make.
People may be afraid of failures and mistakes because they
think they will make them less worthy and others will leavethem. When they feel uneasy, people want someone whowill stay with them until the end. No matter what failures
or mistakes we make, no matter what difficulties we face,
Jesus recognizes us as valuable and precious beings andnever forsakes us or abandons us. That's what the Bible
claims. Jesus will walk through life with us and will neverloosen his grip on us until the end, even in heaven. B6(128mmX182mm) size card. Pack of 10. (44586) ¥400+
Very First Christmas, The (Sekai de Hajime no Kurisumasu),
EHC, Norico, illus. Manga illustrated full-color Christmas
tract for children. The world’s first Christmas was 2,000
years ago. The shepherds were the first to celebrate thebirth of Jesus. Angels told them the Savior was born in theCity of David, Bethlehem. The shepherds went and foundthe baby in a manger, the first Christmas. Let’s all celebrate.
Includes a maze for fun. Pack of 50. (44580) ¥1,000+
God Who Sleeps in a Manger (Kaibaoke ni Nemuru Kami),
Makoto Tokuda. Christmas cards depict a baby Jesus
sleeping peacefully and Mary and Joseph surrounded bycute angels. Such cards add a homey warmth to Christmas.
However the very first Christmas depicted in the Bible is alittle different. Mary was pregnant with Jesus when they
were told to return to Joseph’s hometown and register there.
There were no cars or trains. Mary set out with Joseph,probably on the back of a donkey. They finally arrived at
Bethlehem, but where did she give birth? It was in a manger,
or a corral, not a well-equipped hospital or even an ordinary
house. The manger could have been covered with leftover
food and drool from the animals. The Bible tells us that thisJesus is Christ the Savior, God Himself who came into theworld. God created our world, the sun, the stars, and theentire universe, and is still ruling today. However, God, who
is so big, who created the whole world became so small that
he cried and had to have his diaper changed. The Bible saysthat there was no room for them to stay in. People in oursociety did not have room for Jesus. The first to accept sucha Jesus were the shepherds who were told by an angel togo and meet the baby Jesus. Shepherding was generally
looked down on. People who were shut out from society
came first to Jesus. Jesus was the first to come to them.
Jesus was rejected by society throughout his life. Many of
those who came to Jesus were the poor, the sick andsinners. And society, especially the powerful people, sentsuch a Jesus to the cross. Christianity understands that his
death was to save us from our sins. Jesus prayed for those
who crucified him, "Father, forgive them, for they know notwhat they do.” But the impossible happened. According to
the Bible, on the morning of the third day after his death on
the cross, the tomb was empty. He rose from the dead. Did
people see this in a dream or in a vision? No, indeed, hereally was resurrected. His disciples had feared they too
might be killed. But when they met the resurrected Jesus,
they began to boldly share their joy. Witnessing the love of
God that conquers even death, they were transformed.

Many of us, too, may feel tired in mind and body as if we arebeing forced to bear a "cross.” But when we fix our eyes on
Jesus we find a glimmer of hope. Through the steps fromthe manger to the cross, we can see the "resurrection"
beyond the manger and beyond the cross. Jesus invites us
to follow in his footsteps. Keep your eyes on the manger,
here is salvation, here is life. The first shepherds who ran to
the manger went around announcing the birth of Jesus andsurprised the people. Aren’t we surprised? The joy of
Christmas comes with that surprise. Pack of 50. (44583)¥1,000+The True Joy of Easter (Iisutah no Hontō no Yorokobi), EHC.
Has Easter entered Japanese culture? Theme parks havebegun to incorporate "Easter" as an event, and the foodindustry is spreading Easter-related sweets shop dishes, so
it is becoming established in Japan as a festival to enjoy
with the arrival of spring. Easter is also called Resurrection
Festival and is important to Christians. In Europe and theAmericas and in South Korea and other places it iscelebrated like Christmas, but it is not celebrated in Japan.
It is a Sunday because Jesus Christ was resurrected on a
Sunday. It is not celebrated on the same day every year like
Christmas is but is always the first Sunday after the of thefirst full moon after the spring equinox. The Resurrection
Event. The resurrection referred to is the resurrection of
Christ. What is that? According to the Bible, Jesus Christwas 30 years old when he began a 3-year ministry inancient Israel of healing the sick and preaching about thelove of God and salvation (forgiveness of sin and eternallife). He told his disciples he would be killed and the third
day afterward would rise from the dead. Religious leadersarrested him and the Roman governor had him crucified.
He was buried but the leaders tried to make sure his
disciples could not say he rose from death as he had said.
So they put a heavy stone over the entrance to the tomb,sealed it and set a guard. But on the third day the tomb
was empty and Jesus showed himself to many people. The
leaders were surprised and even the disciples were afraidand did not believe at first until they actually met theresurrected Jesus. When they knew it was true they werefilled with hope and with true faith and they began to tellothers of Jesus Christ so the news has spread all over world.
It is not easy to believe someone could die and come backto life. Even the disciples who were with him for 3 years
could not believe until they met him themselves. This is an
obstacle to faith for people and is hard for Japanese tobelieve. So why include this? Even if it is a fact and really
happened 2,000 years ago, what does it mean for us? The
Bible’s four Gospels (two written by disciples who werewith Jesus for 3 years) recount the life of Christ and testify
to Christ’s resurrection and the empty tomb. The earlychurch history (Acts of the Apostles) has 13 sermons by theapostles and 11 of them testify to the resurrection. Early
church preachers all stressed the importance of theresurrection and argued that it was with no doubt a fact.
Quotes 1 Corinthians 15: 14-20. (Without the resurrectionof Christ we are still in our sins.) Christianity began on thefoundation of the resurrection of Christ. Those who believe
testify that life does not end in death and have received
the ultimate hope. Spring declares Easter has come. Grassand flowers burst with life. Families and friends enjoy
eating together. Children make and enjoy Easter eggs.

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However, I would strongly wish you to know the deeper joy
hidden in the origin of the holiday which is the resurrectionof Christ. Pack of 50. (44590) ¥750+
Why Is the Cross the Symbol of Christianity? (Jūjika wa Naze
Kirisutokyō no Shinboru nanoka?), EHC What do you
associate with Christianity? Most often it is a cross thatsymbolizes it. It’s the wooden cross on which Jesus Christ
was crucified. But why would such a cruel image become asymbol of Christianity? The four Gospels tell the story of
how Jesus preached salvation, healed the sick and did
many miracles and many people admired him. But jealous
leaders convinced the Roman governor to condemn Jesus
to death on the cross even though he was innocent oftreason. Jesus knew this would happen as part of God’splan and told his disciples it would (Matthew 20:18-19).
Compared to sinless Jesus, we people are all sinners(Romans 3:10) and deserve punishment of death as thewrath of a holy God against sin. Jesus showed this when hetold a crowd who wanted to stone a woman caught in
adultery to cast a stone if they were without sin. No one
did (John 8). Jesus “came to give his life as a ransom pricefor many” (Matthew 20:28). God loved us so much that hesacrificed his own Son, Jesus, to take the punishment forour sin as our substitute, and all who believe receive
eternal life (John 3:16). Christianity is called the religion oflove. “Jesus Christ crucified” is the central message ofChristianity. Pack of 50. (44587) ¥750+

VII. OLIVES DIVISON
VII. B. 2. Other Picture Books

VII. D. Visual Aids and Games
BIBLE STORY COLORING BOOKS

VIII. Church School Growth Center
VIII. A. Books Suitable as Adult Curriculum
VIII. C. Teaching Resources
Sunday School Teacher’s Notebook
2023, Church School Growth Center.
Contents: 2-page spread calendars foreach month from January, 2023, to March,2024. Class attendance record pages.
Teachers meeting note pages. Pages for
thanks and prayer requests. Ruled blankpages for notes. Message preparationnote pages. Seicho curriculum overview
for this period. How to prepare a message
to children. Bible history timeline. Bible

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maps. Harmony of the Gospels. Address pages for children
and other teachers, etc. Owner’s identification page. B6 size,
96 pp. ISBN978-4-82060355-9 (CS Kyōshi Nōto 2023)(60223) ¥780+

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#49117
Introductory
price¥18,000+tax.
Fifth and final season of computergenerated animation Bible stories in
16 episodes on 7 DVDs. Chris, Joy andtheir robot friend travel back in time to meet the people of
the Bible and interact in their exciting stories. Episodes: 1.
The Birth of Moses; 2. Nicodemus; 3. Zacchaeus; 4. The
Sermon on the Mount; 5. Isaiah; 6. Baptized: Simon Peterand miraculous catch of fish; Chris and Joy are baptized; 7.
Jesus-Friend of Sinners; 8. Paul Keeps the Faith: in prison
and writes letters; 9. Love Your Enemies: Jesus arrested,heals ear, forgives those who kill him, Stephen forgives
those who kill him; 10. Paul and the Unknown God Part 1;
11. Paul and the Unknown God Part 2; 12. Doubting
Thomas; 13. The Promise of a Child: Mary and Gabrielrevisited: from creation to Jesus (includes Christmas song);
14. Rescued: Shadrach and friends, Daniel, Jonah; 15.
Heroes of the Bible: Noah, Rahab, Joshua; 16. The Widow’s

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Soundtrack in Japanese or English with subtitles inJapanese or English. Each episode is 22 to 28 minutes.
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Soundtrack in Japanese or English with subtitles inJapanese or English. Each episode is 22 to 28 minutes.
Blue-ray Disk Shiokari Pass HD
Remastered Edition (BD Shiokari
Tōge
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RimasutahBan)
Shochiku/Worldwide Pictures
Home use Blue-ray Disc #49121¥3,800+High Definition. 103 minutes. Fromnovel by Ayako Miura. Powerful gospel
message based on a true story of a Christian railroad worker
who gave his life to save others at Shiokari Pass in
Hokkaido in February 1910. The drama deals with many
misconceptions Japanese have about Christianity as it
follows him from childhood to adulthood. The reality of sin,
the impossibility of following Christ without the new birth,
the substitutionary death of Christ and His transforming
love are seen in this Christian's life. Closed captioned forthe deaf. (Only home use: you must request permission toshow publicly.)
DVD Shiokari Pass HD Remastered Edition (DVD
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RimasutahBan)
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Home use Blue-ray Disc. #49123¥3,800+High Definition. 96 minutes. About 25%
is in English w/Japanese captions, therest is Japanese only. From the novel by Ayako Miura,
based on a true story. After drifting a year and two months
across the Pacific, three shipwrecked Japanese seamen
wash ashore in Canada in the 1830s, and encounter

Christianity. Taken to London and then Macao, they helptranslate Japan's first Scripture portion, are refused re-entry
to Japan, and turn to Christ. Johnny Cash sings “The Ninety
and Nine.“ Closed captioned for the deaf. (Only home use:
you must request permission to show publicly.)
DVD Hidden Ranges (Adrift at Sea) HD Remastered
Edition(DVD
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RimasutahBan)
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Home use DVD #49124 ¥3,200+
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Rimasutah Ban) Shochiku/Worldwide
PicturesHome use Blue-ray Disc Set #49125¥7,000+
Now in High Definition. These two movies from novels by
Ayako Miura in one set.
DVD Shiokari Pass + Hidden Ranges (Adrift at Sea) HD
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Kairei HD Rimasutah Ban) Shochiku/Worldwide Pictures
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Edition, WLPM/Japan Bible Society. The
2018 edition of the Japan Bible Society’s
Japanese Interconfessional Bible used bymainline
ProtestantandCatholic
churches in Japan is now available in the
J-BIBLE family of software. Interfaces
with other J-BIBLE software, but it can be
downloaded and used even without theother J-BIBLE software. Download bygoing to www.wlpm.or.jp/j_bible/ where you click on thisversion and you will be taken to the Vector site which
provides the download. (J-Baiburu Seisho Kyōkai
Kyōdōyaku Daunrōdo Ban) (48916) ¥4,500+
J-BIBLE
Bible
Society
Interconfessional
Bible
CD-ROM
Edition, WLPM/Japan Bible Society. The
2018 edition of the Japan Bible Society’s
Japanese Interconfessional Bible used bymainline
ProtestantandCatholic
churches in Japan is now available in the
J-BIBLE family of software. Interfaces
with other J-BIBLE software, but it can beused even without the other J-BIBLE
software. (J-Baiburu Seisho Kyōkai
Kyōdōyaku CD-ROM Ban) (48917) ¥4,500+

To get a Music Catalog (in English) listing music books, CDs, cassettes and videos, contact the WLPM missionary staff.

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Evangelical Hymns for the Church
USB Memory Stick, JEACS. On the10th anniversary of the publication of theEvangelical Hymns for the Church, theJapan Evangelical Association for
Congregational Singing has released adigital version of the hymnal on a USB
memory stick with mp3 files of organand piano music (without voices) for all
the 506 hymns plus the 22 songs in theSing a New Song #2 book for a total of 528 songs. A few ofthe songs have more than one arrangement, for example acontemporary sound with guitar. This amounts to having aHymn Player on your computer that you can use foraccompanying singing for church services, Sunday School,small group meetings or home use. Of course you can also
use it as background music while using your computer or in
any other way that fits your lifestyle. A Hymn Player machine
usually costs many times this.
(25609) USB Memory ¥36,300 (including tax) until the endof December 2022 when it will become ¥39,600 (including tax).

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To get Audio/Visual Catalog in English with DVDs and audio CDs, contact the WLPM missionary staff.