Most Important Stories of the Bible

Publisher: Bethany House Publishers
ISBN: 9780764232862
Type: Paperback

You're familiar with the exciting adventures of David and Goliath, Noah and the ark, and Daniel in the lion's den, but how do they fit together? Each one of this book's easy-to-read stories includes a brief introduction that gives historical context to help you grasp the overall narrative of the Bible and an explanation of how each story applies to your life.;Most of us are familiar with the exciting adventures of David and Goliath, Noah, or Daniel in the lions' den, but we don't always understand how they fit together. We lack context, and so we sometimes miss the point.;The Most Important Stories of the Bible will give you a working knowledge of the key events in Scripture and how they flow into one big story. The book's 75 stories are compact, easy to read, and enjoyable. Each chapter includes a brief introduction that gives historical context to help you grasp the overall narrative of the Bible, and concludes with an explanation of why that story matters in our lives.;There's a reason most of the Bible is made up of stories. They speak to us in a deep way, helping us internalize God's message. And in the end, understanding the stories of God's Word will help us connect more closely to Jesus, the greatest storyteller of all.