Bible Biogs in 30 Minutes

Why was such a reluctant leader ever chosen to be a pioneer king? What were the consequences of choosing to do things his own way? How did Saul’s reputation as a blame-shifter lead to his downfall?

What sets her love story apart from all the others in the Bible? Was her surprising marriage simply arranged by her mother-in-law? What is Ruth’s connection with Christmas?

Why was he chosen as a secret agent to operate undercover in enemy territory? How did he react to the fact that the land didn’t just flow with milk and honey? When he reached his mid-eighties why did he refuse to retire?

Why did this pagan moon worshiper travel a thousand miles from his comfortable home?

As an elderly childless nomad, how did he come to father a family of global significance?

How do his life choices provide clues for successful living today?

How did he narrowly escape becoming a victim of child sacrifice? Why did God choose this number two son to fulfil his promises? To what extent was his marriage made in heaven?

What did this mighty hero think of himself? Why was it unnecessary for him to repeatedly ask for signs that God was in control? How was his faith unbelievably tested?

What sacrifices did Samuel’s parents make that shaped his life? How did he recognise the voice of God at a time when God had stopped speaking? Why did he help God establish a brand new monarchy?

Why did God choose such a bad boy to deliver his people? Is it true that one of his feats of strength is pictured on certain tins of golden syrup? Was Delilah the sole cause of his downfall?

What was it like to be a personal assistant to Moses? How did the spy-turned-military-leader help millions of people to cross a flooded river? Who actually fought the Battle of Jericho?

What problems resulted from being treated as his mum’s favourite twin son? How was he tricked into marrying the wrong woman? Why was his name changed after a wrestling match that ended up with him getting a permanent limp?