Teen People of the Bible: Celebrity Profiles of Real Faith and Tragic Failure

by Daniel Darling

Book Overview

Throughout Scripture, extraordinary tales of real people give us examples of how to live--and how not to live. Many of these true stories are about people who are younger than you'd imagine. In Teen... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1596690887
• ISBN13: 9781596690882
• Release Date: January 2007
• Publisher: New Hope Publishers (AL)
• Length: 254 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.9" x 8.9"
• Age Range: 13 to 18 years
• Grade Range: Grade 8 to Postsecondary

Customer Reviews

Deep book for teens

Teens need meat, not fluff. That's Dan Darling's premise in his devotions in Teen People of the Bible. His devotionals have real substance giving teens hope that God can use them right now and they don't have to wait to serve with their whole hearts. This devo would be great for youth groups or for any teen in your life. You will enjoy learning about the teens in the Bible when you read this book. Bravo!

Excellent Teen Bible Devotional Resource

I knew that I was going to love this book when I first picked it up, but I didn't know how much. It captured me in the introduction. It settled me in the "How to Use This Book" when the author stated that it wasn't to replace Bible reading. Daniel Darling has taken the stories written down thousands of years ago and effectively shown that they are still alive and well for life today in the 21st century. The 100 entries are laid out in a format that presents the Bible passage, a synopsis, a current situation, and then a place for teens to give the topic thought for their own lives. An excellent book! We are considering incorporating this book into our Christian school Bible class curriculum! I heartily recommend it!!

Courtesy of Teens Read Too

TEEN PEOPLE OF THE BIBLE is, without a doubt, geared towards Christian young adults. That being said, though, I think that the appeal of the book will cross over to both the old and the young, the church-going and the non. Although its layout is that of a daily devotional meant to be used alongside the Bible, it can also be used as a simple reference guide that is both accurate and entertaining in the way it gets its message across -- and that is its greatest strength. Historical figures were not perfect, and this applies even to those whose stories are narrated throughout the Bible. I think people, mainly younger people, forget that the men and women who lived before, during, and after the time of Christ were fallible humans just as we are. Everyone is a sinner, and the youth of the Bible were no exception. From an arrogant (but well-meaning) Moses to a self-sacrificing (yet sometimes still annoyed) Jeremiah, there were teens and adults who served Christ imperfectly. This is a book meant to be used daily, with "journal" type spots to work through scenarios and to jot down your thoughts. There is an abundance of Biblical verses that you can use to study further, along with a "did you know?" section, a deeper delve into each scripture and character, and a daily prayer. All in all, TEEN PEOPLE OF THE BIBLE is a must-have for Christian teens, but it's also a "you might want to check this out" for every teen, regardless of whether they're a Christian or not. Reviewed by: Jennifer Wardrip, aka "The Genius"

A Blessing to my Family

I bought this book for my teen son two months ago and he hasn't missed one daily lesson yet! He loves reading the Bible passages that go with each daily message, and has shared with me how they have helped him grow in his walk with God. This outstanding teen resource has been a real blessing to my son and family! I highly recommend sharing this book with the teens in your life.

Excellent devotional for teens!

Daniel Darling brilliantly weaves the choices, challenges, victories and defeats of the Bible's young people into intriguing and thought-provoking lessons for today's teen. If you are looking for a daily dose of wisdom and a deeper understanding of how God's Word applies to your life, look no further. This is truly an excellent book! Ginger Plowman Author, Don't Make Me Count to Three and Heaven at Home