Meet

• A throwaway woman
• A blind beggar
• A prison guard
• A doubting disciple
• An elderly couple

They were ordinary people. Some were never even mentioned by name. Yet they were all touched by Jesus.

In this ten-session LifeGuide® Bible Study, Carolyn Nystrom introduces you to the fascinating men and women of the New Testament. As you enter into their stories, you'll discover how you too can be touched by the Savior.

This revised LifeGuide Bible Study features additional questions for starting group discussions and for meeting God in personal reflection, together with expanded leader's notes and a "Now or Later" section in each study.

For over three decades LifeGuide Bible Studies have provided solid biblical content and raised thought-provoking questions—making for a one-of-a-kind Bible study experience for individuals and groups. This series has more than 130 titles on Old and New Testament books, character studies, and topical studies.

CONTENTS

Getting the Most Out of New Testament Characters

1. Anna and Simeon: Growing Old with God - Luke 2:21-40

2. A Throwaway Woman: Redeemed by Christ - John 8:1-11

3. A Blind Beggar: Seeing Jesus with Open Eyes - John 9

4. Mary Magdalene: Loving Jesus in Practical Ways - Luke 8:1-3; Mark 15: 37-47; John 20: 1-18

5. Thomas: Disciple of Doubt - John 14:1-7; 20:19-31

6. Simon: Bargaining with God - Acts 8:9-25

7. A Jailer: Getting Free from Internal Prisons - Acts 16:6-40

8. Priscilla Aquila: Practicing Hospitality - Acts 18; Romans 16:3-5

9. Governor Felix: Saying "Wait" to God - Acts 24

10. Philemon: Bridging Barriers to Brotherhood - Philemon

Leader's Notes