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Sep 12, 2012 - Sep 14, 2012 1 Samuel 13-15 Back in biblical times, when kings reigned and kingdoms grew, all sorts of characters emerged who wore crowns. Some were loud, boisterous, brutal, and ungodly, while others were quiet, weak-willed, and even humble. A few on record were godly and teachable, many were stubborn and arrogant, and still others were young, impressionable, and easily misled. Fascinating Stories of Forgotten Lives: Rediscovering Some Old Testament Characters read more

Sep 7, 2012 - Sep 11, 2012 1 Samuel 3:1-18 Most of us can remember the pictures that hung on the walls of our Sunday school classrooms when we were children. They were usually portraits of biblical characters at crucial moments in their lives: Daniel in the lions' den, David and Goliath, blind Samson standing between the temple pillars, Moses leading the Hebrews across the Red Sea, Jonah being thrown into the stormy seas, etc. Fascinating Stories of Forgotten Lives: Rediscovering Some Old Testament Characters read more

Sep 7, 2012 - Sep 11, 2012 1 Samuel 3:1-18 Most of us can remember the pictures that hung on the walls of our Sunday school classrooms when we were children. They were usually portraits of biblical characters at crucial moments in their lives: Daniel in the lions' den, David and Goliath, blind Samson standing between the temple pillars, Moses leading the Hebrews across the Red Sea, Jonah being thrown into the stormy seas, etc. Fascinating Stories of Forgotten Lives: Rediscovering Some Old Testament Characters read more

Sep 7, 2012 - Sep 11, 2012 1 Samuel 3:1-18 Most of us can remember the pictures that hung on the walls of our Sunday school classrooms when we were children. They were usually portraits of biblical characters at crucial moments in their lives: Daniel in the lions' den, David and Goliath, blind Samson standing between the temple pillars, Moses leading the Hebrews across the Red Sea, Jonah being thrown into the stormy seas, etc. Fascinating Stories of Forgotten Lives: Rediscovering Some Old Testament Characters read more

Sep 7, 2012 - Sep 11, 2012 1 Samuel 3:1-18 Most of us can remember the pictures that hung on the walls of our Sunday school classrooms when we were children. They were usually portraits of biblical characters at crucial moments in their lives: Daniel in the lions' den, David and Goliath, blind Samson standing between the temple pillars, Moses leading the Hebrews across the Red Sea, Jonah being thrown into the stormy seas, etc. Fascinating Stories of Forgotten Lives: Rediscovering Some Old Testament Characters read more

Sep 5, 2012 - Sep 6, 2012 Joshua 7 Some of the stories in Scripture bring us great joy as we enter into the triumphs and delights of those whose lives we have cause to celebrate. On other occasions we are gripped by agony as we read accounts where some go through times of tragedy, especially when the tragedy is self-inflicted. The story of Achan falls into the latter category. Fascinating Stories of Forgotten Lives: Rediscovering Some Old Testament Characters read more

Sep 5, 2012 - Sep 6, 2012 Joshua 7 Some of the stories in Scripture bring us great joy as we enter into the triumphs and delights of those whose lives we have cause to celebrate. On other occasions we are gripped by agony as we read accounts where some go through times of tragedy, especially when the tragedy is self-inflicted. The story of Achan falls into the latter category. Fascinating Stories of Forgotten Lives: Rediscovering Some Old Testament Characters read more

Aug 31, 2012 - Sep 4, 2012 Genesis 25:20-34; 26:34-35; 27:5-28:9; Romans 15:4 Tucked away in numerous folds of the Old Testament are stories that have held the attention of Bible readers for centuries. Some intrigue us, and others encourage us. There are stories of heroism and incredible accomplishments along with stories of disappointment, sadness, and tragedy. If ever a book contained a human-interest emphasis, it's the Bible. This series uncovers some of those stories, including this one about a young man who seemed born to lose. Though a twin, he was quite the opposite of his younger brother and ultimately became the heartache of the family. Fascinating Stories of Forgotten Lives: Rediscovering Some Old Testament Characters read more

Aug 31, 2012 - Sep 4, 2012 Genesis 25:20-34; 26:34-35; 27:5-28:9; Romans 15:4 Tucked away in numerous folds of the Old Testament are stories that have held the attention of Bible readers for centuries. Some intrigue us, and others encourage us. There are stories of heroism and incredible accomplishments along with stories of disappointment, sadness, and tragedy. If ever a book contained a human-interest emphasis, it's the Bible. This series uncovers some of those stories, including this one about a young man who seemed born to lose. Though a twin, he was quite the opposite of his younger brother and ultimately became the heartache of the family. Fascinating Stories of Forgotten Lives: Rediscovering Some Old Testament Characters read more

Aug 31, 2012 - Sep 4, 2012 Genesis 25:20-34; 26:34-35; 27:5-28:9; Romans 15:4 Tucked away in numerous folds of the Old Testament are stories that have held the attention of Bible readers for centuries. Some intrigue us, and others encourage us. There are stories of heroism and incredible accomplishments along with stories of disappointment, sadness, and tragedy. If ever a book contained a human-interest emphasis, it's the Bible. This series uncovers some of those stories, including this one about a young man who seemed born to lose. Though a twin, he was quite the opposite of his younger brother and ultimately became the heartache of the family. Fascinating Stories of Forgotten Lives: Rediscovering Some Old Testament Characters read more

Aug 31, 2012 - Sep 4, 2012 Genesis 25:20-34; 26:34-35; 27:5-28:9; Romans 15:4 Tucked away in numerous folds of the Old Testament are stories that have held the attention of Bible readers for centuries. Some intrigue us, and others encourage us. There are stories of heroism and incredible accomplishments along with stories of disappointment, sadness, and tragedy. If ever a book contained a human-interest emphasis, it's the Bible. This series uncovers some of those stories, including this one about a young man who seemed born to lose. Though a twin, he was quite the opposite of his younger brother and ultimately became the heartache of the family. Fascinating Stories of Forgotten Lives: Rediscovering Some Old Testament Characters read more

Aug 29, 2012 - Aug 30, 2012 Genesis 22:1-14 Letting go is always difficult. And the closer we are to the thing (or person) being released, the more difficult it is to let go. We must hold everything loosely. Some of the most poignant examples of letting go come in the context of parent-child relationships. Upon receiving God's command to offer his son as a sacrifice, Abraham let Isaac go and obeyed without resistance, illustrating his allegiance to God above all. When God sought to redeem humanity, He let go, allowing His Son to die at the hands of unworthy men. Fascinating Stories of Forgotten Lives: Rediscovering Some Old Testament Characters read more

Aug 29, 2012 - Aug 30, 2012 Genesis 22:1-14 Letting go is always difficult. And the closer we are to the thing (or person) being released, the more difficult it is to let go. We must hold everything loosely. Some of the most poignant examples of letting go come in the context of parent-child relationships. Upon receiving God's command to offer his son as a sacrifice, Abraham let Isaac go and obeyed without resistance, illustrating his allegiance to God above all. When God sought to redeem humanity, He let go, allowing His Son to die at the hands of unworthy men. Fascinating Stories of Forgotten Lives: Rediscovering Some Old Testament Characters read more

Aug 27, 2012 - Aug 28, 2012 Genesis 4:1-15 The story of Cain and Abel is tossed around rather generally in both Christian and non-Christian circles. Many folks are aware of the big picture aspect of the account—namely, that the older brother murdered the younger—but beyond that, little is known and even less is applied to everyday life. But woven within and between the lines of this amazing story are several insights that await our discovery. Fascinating Stories of Forgotten Lives: Rediscovering Some Old Testament Characters read more

Aug 27, 2012 - Aug 28, 2012 Genesis 4:1-15 The story of Cain and Abel is tossed around rather generally in both Christian and non-Christian circles. Many folks are aware of the big picture aspect of the account—namely, that the older brother murdered the younger—but beyond that, little is known and even less is applied to everyday life. But woven within and between the lines of this amazing story are several insights that await our discovery. Fascinating Stories of Forgotten Lives: Rediscovering Some Old Testament Characters read more