Each page of the Smart Guides books feature handy sidebars filled with icons and helpful information, cross-references for additional insights, definitions of key words and concepts, brief commentaries from experts on the topic, points to ponder, evidence of God at work, the big picture of how passages fit into the entire biblical context, practical tips for applying biblical truths, and plenty of maps, charts and illustrations. A wrap-up of each passage, combined with study questions, concludes each chapter.