Bible characters are intriguing people, and we can learn a lot
from their lives. That’s the idea behind Fascinating People of
the Bible. For scores of Bible men and women—famous,
not-so-famous, and infamous—a daily reading provides a brief,
easy-to-read biography along with a devotional or inspirational
takeaway. Bonus features—such as “Did You Know?”—provide additional
detail on the background for each character. Read it as a daily
devotional, or use it for a group study—Fascinating People of
the Bible is sure to enhance your biblical knowledge and
spiritual experience.
From the Back Cover
Take a One-Year TourThrough the Intriguing, Inspiring,and Occasionally Incredible Worldof Bible Characters From the God-blessed Abraham to the fish-swallowed Jonah. . .from the miracle-working Moses to the plague-suffering Pharaoh. . .from the humongous Goliath to the wee-little Zacchaeus. . .from the brilliant but misguided Solomon to the powerfully-changed Paul. . .the characters of the Bible provide a dazzling array of obedience and obstinacy, love and lust, fear and faith. Each story makes for fascinating reading. Fascinating People of the Bible takes you on a whirlwind tour of scripture, providing easy-reading entries for every day of the year. Inside, you’ll find essays on Powerful prophets of God Corrupt kings and other officials The closest friends—and enemies—of Jesus Women who changed the course of history The favored—and the despised—of biblical cultures Miracle-working preachers and missionaries And average people just trying to make it through life You’ll see the good, the bad, and the ugly of Bible characters—and come away with a greater appreciation of the amazing God who uses imperfect human beings to accomplish His perfect ways.
