
Fascinating Stories of Forgotten Lives
Rediscovering Some Old Testament Characters
- 272 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
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
- Cover Page
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Dedication
- Table of Contents
- Introduction
- 1. Often-Overlooked Lives of Significance
- 2. Cain: The Farmer Who Murdered His Brother
- 3. Abraham: The Father Who Released His Son
- 4. Esau: The Son Who Couldn’t Win
- 5. Achan: The Man Whose Sin Brought Calamity
- 6. Samuel: The Boy Who Heard God’s Voice
- 7. Saul: The King Who Refused to Bow
- 8. Abigail: The Woman Who Saved Her Husband’s Neck
- 9. Absalom: The Rebel Prince Charming
- 10. Rehoboam: The Reckless Phony
- 11. Jabez: The Unknown Who Became Well Known
- 12. Naaman: The Officer Whose Leprosy Was Cleansed
- 13. Gehazi: The Servant Who Got Greedy
- 14. Uzziah: The Leader Who Became a Loser
- Conclusion
- Endnotes