Fascinating Stories of Forgotten Lives
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Fascinating Stories of Forgotten Lives

Rediscovering Some Old Testament Characters

  1. 272 pages
  2. English
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eBook - ePub

Fascinating Stories of Forgotten Lives

Rediscovering Some Old Testament Characters

About this book

Join pastor and bestselling author Charles Swindoll as he explores the lives of 13 biblical hidden figures whose stories have remained in the shadows of history for long enough.

Somehow life has taught us poorly. We're trained to think that the most significant people are star athletes, actors, and musicians--the ones we applaud, those whose autographs we seek, or those who have worldly fame.

But Swindoll teaches us that most often, the people really worth noting are those who turn from a 'nobody' into a 'somebody' but never receive credit. Fascinating Stories of Forgotten Lives reminds us of a core truth: success in God's kingdom and in the church depends upon faithful people the public rarely knows.

The Old Testament contains numerous fascinating stories of forgotten lives--unsung heroes whose actions, sacrifices, or battles failed to ascribe them worldly applause. These great lives, however, reveal significant people whom God honors in the pages of His Word and, therefore, deserve our serious attention and emulation.

From the misfortunes of Esau to the bravery of Abigail, each of these unlikely heroes has four unique elements in common:

  • A selfless sense of devotion
  • A mission
  • A love of harmony
  • A contagious joy

Join Swindoll in this eighth volume of the bestselling Great Lives from God's Word series as he examines little-remembered Bible characters and events, helping you discover biblical principles and practical applications for living so that you can be who you already are in God's eyes--a person of true significance.

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Table of contents

  1. Cover Page
  2. Title Page
  3. Copyright Page
  4. Dedication
  5. Table of Contents
  6. Introduction
  7. 1. Often-Overlooked Lives of Significance
  8. 2. Cain: The Farmer Who Murdered His Brother
  9. 3. Abraham: The Father Who Released His Son
  10. 4. Esau: The Son Who Couldn’t Win
  11. 5. Achan: The Man Whose Sin Brought Calamity
  12. 6. Samuel: The Boy Who Heard God’s Voice
  13. 7. Saul: The King Who Refused to Bow
  14. 8. Abigail: The Woman Who Saved Her Husband’s Neck
  15. 9. Absalom: The Rebel Prince Charming
  16. 10. Rehoboam: The Reckless Phony
  17. 11. Jabez: The Unknown Who Became Well Known
  18. 12. Naaman: The Officer Whose Leprosy Was Cleansed
  19. 13. Gehazi: The Servant Who Got Greedy
  20. 14. Uzziah: The Leader Who Became a Loser
  21. Conclusion
  22. Endnotes