1 Samuel 1:20, “So in the course of time Hannah became pregnant and gave birth to a son. She named him Samuel, saying, “Because I asked the Lord for him.” Hannah lived in a time when women’s lives were based primarily on their ability to produce children for their tribe. Male children were regarded as more…

Judges 4:4, “Now Deborah, a prophet, the wife of Lappidoth, was leading Israel at that time.” After the death of Joshua, God raised up judges to lead the people of Israel. God used these judges to be prophetic voices to lead the Israelites. They often times would lead Israel’s army into battle and make final decisions…

Joshua 24:31, “Israel served the Lord throughout the lifetime of Joshua and of the elders who outlived him and who had experienced everything the Lord had done for Israel.” God appointed Joshua as Moses’ successor before he died. Joshua’s assignment was to bring about God’s promise to Israel by conquering the enemies of God and taking…

Hebrews 11:24-25, “24 By faith Moses, when he had grown up, refused to be known as the son of Pharaoh’s daughter. 25 He chose to be mistreated along with the people of God rather than to enjoy the fleeting pleasures of sin.” Many things can be written about the life of Moses- the burning bush encounter…

Genesis 41:41, “And Pharaoh said to Joseph, “See, I have set you over all the land of Egypt.” The life of Joseph is one of my favorite stories in the Bible because in the end everything that he went through worked together for his good. Joseph said to the brothers who sold him into slavery in…

Hebrews 11:8, “By faith Abraham, when called to go to a place he would later receive as his inheritance, obeyed and went, even though he did not know where he was going.” Imagine being a tribal herdsman following in the ways of your ancestors and all of a sudden you hear the voice of God directing…

Hebrews 11:7, “By faith Noah, when warned about things not yet seen, in holy fear built an ark to save his family. By his faith he condemned the world and became heir of the righteousness that is in keeping with faith.” Noah is one of the most famous people in the entire Bible. Most people know…

Hebrews 11:5, “By faith Enoch was taken from this life, so that he did not experience death: “He could not be found, because God had taken him away.” For before he was taken, he was commended as one who pleased God.” Enoch, who’s name means “dedicated,” is a mysterious person in the Bible. His entire life…