The Faith 30 Day Bible Study Devotionals Based on Bible Characters Series

King David, Israel’s greatest king, was a giant killer as a youth, a mighty warrior as a young man, a sweet psalmist ― and also a lustful man ― in his prime, and a poor excuse for a father in his older age. Still, the Bible records that David was a man after God’s “own heart.” The life and adventures of David, both his triumphs and failures, are recorded in the Old Testament of the Holy Bible, specifically in the books of First and Second Samuel, First and Second Kings, and First and Second Chronicles for our benefit. David’s Faith is designed to be read every day as a 30-day devotional, complete with an epilogue for months that have 31 days. Each chapter includes a Bible reading about one event in David’s life; a Bible study on the Scripture passage; a practical application for Christian women today whose heart’s desire is to be a woman after God’s heart; a reflection on a psalm of David; and a suggested prayer. This book brings the ancient biblical king alive, not only to relate his amazing adventures, but also to apply his experiences to our personal joys and triumphs as we seek to draw closer to God. This book also helps the reader to obey the Bible’s command to study it, while teaching and helping the reader to apply lessons learned from ancient history to contemporary Christian life. Lastly, David’s Faith includes a glossary of people and places that were important in the life of King David. Each chapter in the book is subdivided into sections: • Daily Bible Reading: A passage about David and one of his psalms. • Key Bible Verse: A summation of both the Bible lesson and personal application. • Bible Lesson: The Biblical account explained. • Ponderings of a Woman after God’s heart: A practical application from the account of David’s life as applied to daily Christian living. • Reflections on one of David’s psalms: Thoughts on one of the psalms written by David that relates to that particular event in David’s life. • Suggested prayer: A short prayer after the day’s reading. Topics included in this book that David had to deal with and are examples to us in our daily lives include: • Being disappointed with God: It was David’s desire to build a house for God, but God said that He wanted David’s son, Solomon, to build it. • Coping with the loss of an innocent child: David’s first child with Bathsheba died as a result of his actions. • Honoring aging parents: David was a wanted man with a price on his head, so by extension, his parents were not safe either. David provided for them. • Adultery and its fallout: David and Bathsheba • The loss of a loved but rebellious child: David’s son Absalom was intent on killing his father and taking the throne for himself. Absalom paid for this with his life. • Trusting God while being falsely accused. • The beauty of friendship: Prince Jonathan was David’s best friend, even while his father, King Saul, was intent on killing David. • Love at first sight: David and Abigail. • Coping with the death of a beloved friend: Jonathan’s death in battle. • David encourages himself in God, even when all of his men wanted him dead. • Thanking God for all of His blessings. • Feeling forsaken by God. • Dealing with a treacherous friend. • Learning how to be patient: David was anointed three times before becoming the second king of Israel. • David’s last words: David turns his kingdom over to Solomon. As you read through both the Bible using the suggested Scriptures and the accompanying Bible lesions in David’s Faith, you will be introduced to many characters, both good and bad. There are times when David was faced with grievous trials, to which he responded very well ― and a few times when he did not. When he did what was right, he is an example to us today. When he failed and fell into sin, we can learn from his failures and ― hopefully ― not repeat them in our own life. Although David is long dead and in heaven with God, his life still speaks volumes to us today.

WHAT DOES GODLY FAITH LOOK LIKE? Learn from the woman who saved a nation.The story of Esther-orphan, woman of faith, intercessor, and queen-can inspire us all to live out God's plan for our lives, and to leave legacies that will never be forgotten. In Esther's Faith, an in-depth Bible study devotional of the Book of Esther, Mary Jane Humes pulls you into the story of a woman whose faith and bravery saved all future generations of her people. Apply the lessons learned from her choices and actions to move into a deeper understanding of faith and how it relates to your life and calling in God. Each day of this 30-day Bible study devotional for women includes a:Portion of God's Word - to help you make Bible reading a daily practice. Short lesson on what you just read - to deepen your knowledge and understanding of Scripture.Fictional perspective of a character in the story - to see Esther with fresh eyes. Practical, modern-day application - that you can apply to your life.Portion of Scripture to meditate on - to help you grow in grace and in the knowledge of Christ. If you are looking for a Bible study using the King James Version of the Bible to learn God's Word, to deepen your knowledge of Him, and to apply practical life lessons from the woman whose faith and bravery brought deliverance to God's chosen people, then this book is written for you. Start reading it today. You'll never look at life the same way again.

Discover Jesus in the Amazing Life of Joseph From Genesis Then learn from Joseph — the man who trusted God implicitly. The encouraging and moving life journey of Joseph — goat herder, slave, household manager, prisoner, dream interpreter, and finally governor (highest official next to the pharaoh) — are recorded in the Biblical book of Genesis to help us learn how to trust God completely with His plans for our lives. In Joseph’s Faith, an in-depth Bible study of his life, Mary Jane Humes brings Egypt’s greatest governor alive. The lessons you learn from his struggles, integrity, and perseverance can be directly applied to your own life today. Each day of this thought-provoking, 30-day devotional includes: • Suggested reading from Genesis about Joseph’s life. • Related Bible study and teaching with supporting scriptures. • Practical personal, present-day application. • Meditation on the similarities between Joseph and Jesus Christ. • Suggested personal prayer. If you desire to learn from a biblical hero, study God’s Word using the King James Version of the Bible, grow deeper in your understanding of God’s loving control, and apply what Joseph learned about God in your own life, then this book is written for you. Don’t wait another minute to start. Your faith and hope will flourish exponentially!