Part 4. Esther found herself in a situation where she could have chosen a very comfortable life. But instead she stepped out, risked her life, and saved her people.
Category: Horrible Histories
Hagar Learns to be Real
Part 3. Hagar had a difficult life. She wasn’t free, she was bound by the customs of her day and was mistreated. What’s more, God told her to persevere in a difficult situation. From Hagar we learn that life is … Continue reading “Hagar Learns to be Real”
Deborah the Encourager
Part 2. Deborah was one of the Judges of Israel and a prophetess, a woman who heard from God. She was a radical woman and achieved what no woman had before her. She went to the extreme to encourage Barak.
Rahab Welcomes the Spies
Part 1. Rahab was welcoming even when it was dangerous, and went against the Kings orders. She was also welcoming to her enemies, because she knew they were part of God’s plan.
Elijah and the Prophets of Baal
The final part of our three week family friendly mini-series: the showdown between Elijah and King Ahab, where they find out who’s God is real.
Fat Eli and his Rebellious Sons
Part 2 of our three week family friendly mini-series. Eli was a judge leading Israel for many years, and God was unhappy with him because of his rebellious sons. But God sees young Samuel, who listens, and grows up to … Continue reading “Fat Eli and his Rebellious Sons”
Balaam’s Talking Donkey
Part 1 of our three week family friendly mini-series. God is always speaking. Are we listening? Often it’s simple and direct, but sometimes God uses the unexpected things.