{"product_id":"9781501824296","title":"Underdogs and Outsiders [Large Print]: A Bible Study on the Untold Stories of Advent","description":"\u003cp\u003eThere’s something about underdogs that makes us cheer them on. And stories about outsiders always make a good movie script or book. Maybe it’s because we know how it feels to be in \u003cg\u003elast\u003c\/g\u003e place or left out. We may never win a trophy or become a hero, but as Matthew shows us, God uses people like Tamar, Rahab, Ruth, Uriah’s \u003cg\u003ewife—and of \u003cg\u003ecourse\u003c\/g\u003e\u003c\/g\u003e Mary—in unexpected ways. This five-session study looks at the lives of these five women and will help you see how even underdogs and outsiders can play a pivotal role in God’s purposes. You’ll uncover new dimensions of familiar stories and be reminded to look for God in unanticipated places during this Advent season.\u003c\/p\u003e Designed to be used by individuals and small groups. In addition to the main content, each chapter offers questions for reflection and discussion, a brief prayer, and a focus for the week. The weekly focus emerges from the chapter content and encourages the readers to engage a spiritual practice or do something specific that will help them grow in faith.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Tom Fuerst is one of the most effective communicators I know. He writes as he preaches, with clarity and compassion. Rarely is one able to communicate solid scholarship with effective 'popular' writing. Tom does that exceptionally well. This book is a valuable asset for pastor and lay person alike, to make Advent rich in understanding and meaning.\" - Maxie Dunnam, author and chancellor of Asbury Theological Seminary; pastor emeritus Christ United Methodist Church - Memphis, TN; vice-chairperson World Evangelism of the World Methodist Council. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Tom Fuerst is one of the most talented pastors and writers with which I have had the privilege of working. His new book is not only well written but an important windows into the Advent journey.\" - Dr. Shane Stanford, Senior Pastor, Christ United Methodist Church - Memphis.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Abingdon Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47143237517552,"sku":"9781501824296","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781501824296_p0.jpg?v=1763707830","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781501824296","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}