Old Testament Characters: 12 Studies for Individuals or Groups, With Notes for Leaders (Lifeguide Bible Studies)

Abraham is an unforgettable portrait of faith. Daniel is a classic example of holiness. And through her willingness to risk her own life, Esther shows us what commitment means.

This twelve-session LifeGuide® Bible Study introduces you to twelve remarkable lives described in the Old Testament. The stories of these people from the ancient past can help you learn to live well even today.

This LifeGuide Bible Study in IVP Connect's revised format features questions for starting group discussions and for meeting God in personal reflection, as well as a "Now or Later" section following each session to help you act on what you learn.

For over three decades LifeGuide Bible Studies have provided solid biblical content and raised thought-provoking questions―making for a one-of-a-kind Bible study experience for individuals and groups. This series has more than 130 titles on Old and New Testament books, character studies, and topical studies.

Pete Scazzero is the founder of New Life Fellowship Church, Queens, New York, and the co-founder of the Emotionally Healthy Discipleship ministry. He earned Master Degrees from Princeton Theological Seminary and Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, and received his Doctorate in Philosophy from Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Pete hosts the top ranked Emotionally Healthy Leader podcast and is the author of several bestselling books, including The Emotionally Healthy Leader and Emotionally Healthy Spirituality. New Life Fellowship Church includes several hundred people from 73 countries and strives to bridge racial, cultural, economic and gender barriers. He formerly served as a staff member with InterVarsity Christian Fellowship.