Borrowing from best-selling studies by Beth Moore, Priscilla Shirer, Lisa Harper, Kelly Minter, and Jennifer Rothschild, this 5-session study explores crucial moments in the lives of five Old Testament figures--Esther, Gideon, Malachi, Nehemiah, and Hosea. Through their stories, discover how God uses the lives of ordinary people for His glory and the good of His people. Strengthen your faith as you walk alongside these larger-than-life figures who all chose to obey God no matter the circumstances.

• One Bible study book with personal study segments to complete between 5 weeks of group sessions and leader guide to lead discussion within small groups
• 2 DVDs with enriching teaching videos, approximately 25-60 minutes per session
• Card with 3 additional digital downloads of teaching videos

• Preview full-length studies from best-selling Lifeway Women authors.
• Engage in Bible study during busy seasons with these stand-alone sessions.
• Dive deep into Old Testament character studies.
• Find encouragement to live a bold, faithful life in obedience to God.
• Motivate yourself to further study stories from the Old Testament.

• Introduction (2:34)
• Session 1: Gideon by Priscilla Shirer: Judges 6:11-13(43:32)--God is more interested in changing your heart than He is in changing your circumstances. Priscilla explores how God positions His people for His purposes.
• Session 2: Nehemiah by Kelly Minter: Nehemiah 2:11-4:15(23:04)--The message and sacrifice in Nehemiah is not just for other people, it is for us. It is God's kindness that leads us to repentance and leads us to love others better.
• Session 3: Esther by Beth Moore: Esther 4:1-17(1:05:32)--Test how much you believe God about who you are and the position you hold. Esther goes through changes to move her from self-preservation to brave determination.
• Session 4: Hosea by Jennifer Rothschild: Hosea 2 and 3 (32:07)--We are prone to wander away from God. Men, women, the church, people have done this for centuries: lost their first love. The problem is a lack of knowledge and avoiding the temptation to put activity for God in place of relationship with Him
• Session 5: Malachi by Lisa Harper: Malachi 1:2-5 (27:40)--This session is all about the power of God's grace and God's definitive declaration of love for His people. Our Redeemer loves broken people.