Bible biogs in 30 minutes

Despite the scale of his international success, what compromises did he end up making?Though famous for giving out wise advice, why did he also demonstrate such stupidity?What can we learn about true wisdom from Solomon’s example?

• How did young David manage to actually kill the giant soldier Goliath?• What did he learn about leadership, when faced both with death threats and personal success?• What were the consequences of his adultery with a married woman?

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 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?

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 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 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?

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?

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 happens after being reunited with Moses, his younger brother, after decades apart?How did he cope with playing second fiddle?Why, despite making serious mistakes, was he chosen by God to be a go-between?

 How did the baby in the original Moses basket become a Prince of Egypt?Why did a burning bush change his life forever?How does he help the pyramid builders discover who’s in charge of life and death?

Why is so much of the book of Genesis devoted to his story?What did he need to learn about his God-given gift for interpreting dreams?How did he cope with his rollercoaster life?

 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?

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?

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?

• Why did God choose Noah to build the Ark?• What was life like in that floating animal sanctuary?• How significant is the rainbow?

Why did God need to create Adam and Eve?What exactly did they do wrong?How can we learn from their mistakes?