10 Minutes To Knowing The Men And Women Of The Bible

In his clear, engaging style, George offers biographical sketches of 50 remarkable men and women of the Bible, providing a panoramic overview of that persons life story, major events and experiences, and how God worked through them special qualities worth emulating.

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 at... the key facts about each Bible character’s life major events and crises and how God worked through them special qualities worth emulating life lessons for everyday living and spiritual growth As 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.

Growing as a man after God's own heart happens one step at a time. Bestselling author Jim George shares quick, focused devotions that will enable you to make every step count. You'll discover great advice for... making forward progress in your spiritual growth staying strong when life gets tough managing your responsibilities with wisdom leading and loving your wife and children living with maximum impact in all you do Along the way you'll experience the satisfaction that comes from living as the kind of man God designed you to be.

Guiding a boy toward making right choices will equip him to think carefully about his decisions, assuring a more fulfilling and successful life. In this book, Jim George focuses on all the high points of a young man’s life—the things that matter most. Teen guys will learn... why prayer and Bible reading are so essential what makes for the best kinds of friendships how school and social skills contribute to a strong future how to stand strong against temptation and peer pressure what contributes to healthy and biblical perspectives on dating and purity Young men will enjoy Jim’s balance of biblical insight, personal anecdotes, and candid forthrightness. And they’ll gain the skills they need for making right choices in response to all the challenges that come their way.

New from bestselling author Jim George—The Bare Bones Bible® Facts, which continues the extremely popular series that includes The Bare Bones Bible® Handbook (over 150,000 copies sold) and 10 Minutes to Knowing the Men and Women of the Bible. This book brings together the best of what readers need to know to gain a wider and richer understanding of the Bible. Included are more than 150 carefully selected topics that provide fascinating insights about important historical events, interesting customs and cultural practices, and significant people and places What makes this book especially helpful is that the vast majority of the topics include personal applications for today. As a result, Bible facts come alive, and readers come to see how Scripture is truly relevant to every part of everyday living. The Bare Bones Bible® Facts makes personal exploration of the Bible more rewarding and life-transforming. Both new and longtime Christians will find this a must-have resource to keep alongside their Bibles.

Discover How God Can Use Men Just Like You Start or end your day with powerful one-minute reminders of how God can work in your life—as seen through in the lives of men in the Bible. You'll find encouragement for your own faith journey as you meet... Abraham, who modeled obedience to God Daniel, who made a habit of prayer Jonathan, who was a loyal friend John the Baptist, who was a bold messenger Jesus, who was the ultimate example and a true servant Through these examples and more, you'll learn how God will stand with, help, and provide for you—and you'll grow more and more aware of His amazing love for you.

From the author of the bestseller A Man After God's Own Heart (more than 100,000 copies sold)—a survey of God's priorities for leaders as exhibited in the life of Nehemiah. The Bible is filled with amazing people, and Nehemiah stands out prominently among them. What made him so effective, so influential? It starts with knowing what God desires in a leader. From Nehemiah's example, readers will learn 15 ways to lead with purpose. Among them are... giving direction to your leadership by cultivating a vision for the future solidifying your leadership by recognizing the value of conviction refining your leadership by acquiring problem-solving skills validating your leadership by pursuing personal integrity extending your leadership by understanding the power of motivation Because it is God who enables us, these great qualities are accessible to every believer. Readers will experience real fulfillment as they take steps toward becoming God's kind of leader.

The Bible is filled with amazing people, and Paul stands out prominently among them. What made him so effective, so influential? In this book, author Jim George explores how Paul took God’s priorities for life and made them his own. The result? He had a significant impact on everyone around him. From Paul we can learn how to... let God’s power work in and through us acquire discernment for making right decisions and choices pursue holiness that allows God to work through us unhindered stay faithful to God’s calling all the way to the end Because it is God who enables us, these qualities are accessible to every believer. Readers will experience true fulfillment as they take steps toward making a difference in the workplace, at home, at church, and in their community.