| Bible Personalities: A Treasury of Insights for Personal Growth and Ministry Contributor(s): Wiersbe, Warren W. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0801065267 ISBN-13: 9780801065262 Publisher: Baker Books OUR PRICE: $15.20 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: February 2005 Annotation: Real people. Real messages. A good biographical example can captivate listeners and impart a strong message. But many times these effective examples are hard to find, requiring in-depth research and more time than a busy pastor or teacher can spare. Internationally known writer and former pastor Warren W. Wiersbe offers a valuable resource for effective sermon and lecture preparation. Opening up the lives of Bible heroes and heroines, from the well-known names such as Abraham and Jeremiah to the lesser-known Demas and Zedekiah, Wiersbe presents a wealth of helpful information in an encyclopedic format that's easy to read and easy to implement. Each entry includes a description of the context in which that person lived as well as how they related to others and to God. Quotes from respected Bible scholars demonstrate how these biographies have captivated audiences around the world. Exploring Bible biographies is a perennial teaching technique because, through the lives of biblical characters, listeners and students can experience life change through their example. With Bible Personalities as your guide, you will discover how to deliver a message that will resonate to the core of each listener. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Biblical Biography - General - Religion | Inspirational - Religion | Biblical Reference - General |
| Dewey: B |
| LCCN: 2004021440 |
| Physical Information: 0.52" H x 6.1" W x 8.98" (0.76 lbs) 207 pages |
| Themes: - Theometrics - Evangelical - Religious Orientation - Christian |
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| Publisher Description: By incorporating biblical characters that have struggled with the same obstacles of faith, pastors, speakers, and teachers make it easier for their listeners to personally apply sermons and lessons. More than just a dictionary of biblical characters, Bible Personalities gives speakers historical context for their messages and simplifies research. Warren W. Wiersbe presents people from Aaron to Zedekiah, offering selected quotes from respected Bible scholars on each character. By putting the thoughts and experiences of these great contributors to work, Wiersbe cracks open complex Bible characters and gives overworked pastors and teachers a simple starting point for effective communication. |
Contributor Bio(s): Wiersbe, Warren W.: - Warren W. Wiersbe (1929-2019) was pastor of The Moody Church and the author or editor of more than 160 books, including 50 People Every Christian Should Know, This Is the Life!, and On Being a Servant of God. |