About this book
The benefits we gain from God's Word multiply significantly as we see how the Lord worked in the lives of His people. Their examples help guide us in very practical ways, enabling us to live the Christian life more effectively and successfully.The 50 biographical sketches in this book both instruct and encourage readers by looking atthe key facts about each Bible character's lifemajor events and crises and how God worked through themspecial qualities worth emulatinglife lessons for everyday living and spiritual growthAs readers discover the ways God has worked through His people in the past, they'll become much better equipped for what God wants to do through them today. This is an outstanding resource for small group leaders, Bible study teachers, and personal time in God's Word.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Contents
- Welcome to the Key People of the Bible!
- AdamâThe First Man
- EveâThe First Woman
- CainâThe First Murderer
- AbelâThe First Martyr
- NoahâThe Man Who Built the Ark
- AbrahamâFather of the Jewish Nation
- SarahâMother of the Jewish Nation
- IsaacâThe Peacemaker
- JacobâTouched by God
- JosephâFaithful and Forgiving
- MosesâThe Deliverer
- AaronâThe First High Priest
- JoshuaâConqueror of the Promised Land
- RahabâThe Harlot
- SamsonâThe Strongest Man on Earth
- RuthâA Virtuous Woman
- HannahâA Godly Mother
- SamuelâThe Last Judge
- SaulâIsraelâs First King
- DavidâSweet Psalmist of Israel
- SolomonâThe Wisest Man on Earth
- ElijahâA Fiery Prophet
- ElishaâThe Peopleâs Prophet
- HezekiahâFaithful to the Lord in Everything
- JobâA Blameless and Upright Man
- EzraâThe Faithful Teacher
- NehemiahâThe Master Builder
- EstherâThe Queen
- IsaiahâA Willing Servant
- JeremiahâThe Weeping Prophet
- EzekielâThe Street Preacher
- DanielâA Man of Convictions
- JonahâThe Unwilling Prophet
- MaryâA Maidservant of the Lord
- John the BaptistâThe Forerunner of Messiah
- MatthewâThe Man Who Left Everything
- MarkâThe Man Given a Second Chance
- LukeâThe First Medical Missionary
- JohnâThe Apostle of Love
- PeterâA Fisher and Leader of Men
- SaulâThe Persecutor of Christians
- PaulâThe Apostle to the Gentiles
- TimothyâA Trainer of the Next Generation
- Aquila and PriscillaâA Dynamic Duo
- TitusâPaulâs Mirror Image
- PhilemonâA Man with a Decision to Make
- JamesâA Servant of Christ
- JudeâContender for the Faith
- Jesusâ Early YearsâThe Promised One
- Jesusâ Later YearsâThe Pre-eminent One
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- About the Author
