They Walked with God

40 Bible Characters Who Inspire Us

Max Lucado

• Publisher: Thomas Nelson
• Year: 2022
• ISBN:
  9780785294603
• Topic: Theology & Religion
• Subtopic: Religious Biographies

Find inspiration to live faithfully today from the example of 40 heroes of faith from the Bible.

The characters we meet in the Bible play a huge role in our lives. Whether we personally relate to Joseph's dedication to serving the Lord even when he was confused or we understand when Mary Magdalene mourns in front of the vacant tomb, the timeless stories we find in the Bible influence and inspire us to learn to be more like Christ. But how can we apply these lessons to our everyday lives?

In They Walked with God, pastor and New York Times bestselling author Max Lucado takes a closer look at 40 of the most inspirational and influential characters in the Bible and shares a powerful message: if God can find a place for each character in the Bible, we can rest assured that he's carved out a spot for us too.

They Walked with God weaves together stories from Scripture with stories that offer a modern perspective, bringing each of these men and women to life for you. Throughout Max will encourages you as you get to know these figures, and yourself, better by:

• Guiding you through a comprehensive study of 40 of the Bible's most remarkable--and sometimes seemingly unremarkable--characters
• Providing in-depth discussion questions (185+ total) that correspond with each biblical character, giving you a chance to reflect further about the incredible lives they led and spark further conversation about you we can apply these lessons to your daily life
• Sharing personal stories that will help you grow your faith and strengthen your relationship with Jesus

Whether you are a seasoned follower of Christ or a new believer, They Walked with God will inspire your walk of faith as it adds dimension and depth to 40 incredible people who had the chance to walk alongside God, reminding you that you are invited to walk alongside him too.

Table of contents

• Cover
• Title Page
• Copyright
• Contents
• A Word From the Author
• Abigail
• Ananias and Saul
• Cornelius
• David
• Esther
• Isaiah
• Jacob
• Jairus
• Jesus’ Brothers
• Job
• John
• Joseph
• Josiah
• Lazarus
• Mary and Martha
• Mary Magdalene
• Mary, Mother of Jesus
• Matthew
• Mephibosheth
• Moses
• Nicodemus
• Noah
• Paralyzed Man
• Paul
• Peter
• Philip
• Rahab
• Rich Young Ruler
• Samaritan Woman
• Sapphira
• Sarah
• Simon and Mary
• The Canaanite Woman
• The Crippled Man at the Gate
• The Gadarene Demoniac
• The Leper Jesus Healed
• The Woman Caught in Adultery
• The Woman Who Washed Jesus’ Feet
• The Woman With the Issue of Blood
• Two Criminals
• Notes