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Hope: Live in the Surety of the Unseen (Women of the Old Testament Bible Studies) Paperback – March 14, 2024

by Sarah K. Howley (Author)
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Discover Hope in the Stories of Women Who Overcame Impossible Odds

In life’s most challenging moments, where do we find hope? In Hope: Live in the Surety of the Unseen explore how God brought hope to four remarkable women from the Old Testament—Tamar, Ruth, Rahab, and Bathsheba. Despite overwhelming adversity, their stories are intricately woven into the lineage of Jesus Christ, revealing a profound message of redemption and unshakable hope.

Over the course of this four-week study, you’ll journey into the lives of these courageous women, uncovering the ways in which God’s grace and faithfulness illuminated their darkest moments. Their stories demonstrate how God can transform even the most difficult circumstances into opportunities for His love to shine brightly.

In Hope, you'll Discover:

Tamar: When everything has been taken away, God stands with us in justice.

Ruth: In dire times, God provides.

Rahab: When everything we know is on the line, God saves and reestablishes.

Bathsheba: When our past could hold us back, God renews.

And through it all, when the future is uncertain, God remains faithful.

Each session not only highlights the extraordinary ways these women placed their hope in God but also provides practical insights for your own life. Their stories are a testament to the enduring power of hope—a hope that is yours, no matter what you’re facing.

Guiding you through this study is Sarah K. Howley, author, speaker, and founder of InspiritEncourage. With compassion and insight, Sarah helps you connect these timeless stories to your own life, offering a new understanding of how God transforms your walk with Him.

Let their journeys inspire yours. Purchase Hope: Live in the Surety of the Unseen today and discover the hope that lies within your story.

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  1. Part of series
    Women of the Old Testament Bible Studies
  2. Print length
    99 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publication date
    March 14, 2024
  5. Dimensions
    8 x 0.23 x 10 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    196079308X
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1960793089
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Flaming Dove Press (March 14, 2024)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 99 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 196079308X
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1960793089
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 9.9 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8 x 0.23 x 10 inches
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Sarah K. Howley is the founder of InspiritEncourage ministries, a trained Christian counselor, and the author of numerous Bible studies. She loves Jesus and is passionate about helping believers grow spiritually and take on His character. Sarah often travels the world, usually with espresso in hand. She and her husband support initiatives for feeding the hungry and for expanding access to reading.

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  • Bibliomum
    5.0 out of 5 stars What a Blessing!
    Reviewed in the United States on January 26, 2025
    What a great study! Hope - what we definitely need more of, right now and always. These often overlooked women of the Bible are studied: Tamar, Rahab, Ruth, Bathsheba. We always have our own struggles that often go overlooked as wives, mothers, daughters. This study is well-written and inspiring. If your hope increases, your faith increases, your good works increase, your sense of self and well-being increase, and you will feel better and be a benefit to all of those around you. Well done.
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  • Marieve
    4.0 out of 5 stars Four Lives, Four Destinies
    Reviewed in the United States on April 12, 2024
    In-depth treatment of four Bible heroines whose courage and persistence were rooted in hope.

    "The surety of the unseen" is a phrase we should all consider committing to memory for these turbulent times..

    The author explores each life, providing motivations, insights, and study questions to explore.
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  • Denise Galido
    5.0 out of 5 stars Deep Dive into Old Testament Women
    Reviewed in the United States on August 3, 2024
    An empowering study for any person who needs a little encouragement and strength during trying times, it examines the lives of Tamar, Ruth, Rahab, and Bathsheba closely. Showcasing some of the extraordinary acts of their bravery and strength, these women overcame huge challenges by being sustained through their faith and hope in God. Beautifully illustrating how God's love and faithfulness can transform our lives. This is a real companion if you are ready to start the journey of self-discovery and empowerment. Now is the time to embrace hope and see how it is going to change your life for good.
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  • HeartfeltReviewer50
    5.0 out of 5 stars Thought provoking / Insightful
    Reviewed in the United States on March 18, 2024
    I truly enjoyed reading this book. So much powerful insightfulness packed into a quick read. I didn't read this as part of a bible study but definitely will recommend to my church for our next one. I have read the stories of Tamar, Rahab, Ruth and Bathsheba many times before, but I never saw their stories through the lenses that the author has painted in this book. In fact, I always wondered why these particular women and their stories were called out in the bible. For the first time, I am seeing these strong, courageous women in a much different light.
    The author does a great job of explaining the circumstances of each woman in their biblical time and the struggles they were dealing with. For instance, explaining the biblical law of levirate marriage. I never understood that when Judah sent Tamar back to her father's home, he never released her to remarry but instead, retained his right to find Tamar a husband. I appreciated the author explaining the customs as they were during that time which truly helped to grasp the risks the women were taking (for their own lives and in some cases, the lives of their family) in hopes for a better life.
    This book includes recommendations for scripture readings to supplement the lessons, as well as the reflective questions the author gives the reader to contemplate about their own life. Not only did this book pique my interest to open my bible to read God's word but it also helped me to better understand four of the most important women in the lineage of Jesus. This book will definitely go back on my shelf of books I want to read again!
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  • Dale Allman
    4.0 out of 5 stars A few things I didn't know
    Reviewed in the United States on March 18, 2024
    The book is very well written and organized. There are several things to do for each woman studied from the Bible to help the reader find their own hope and confidence in the Unseen. From the title I was expecting broader material, but the author takes a clear focus on 4 important women from the Bible. Looking at the author's profile on Amazon, I think this book is a good complement to her other books. The only thing I would ask for is some clue in the title or subtitle to indicate the book is about women in the Bible. Not that us guys can't learn a lot from that, but I would've had different expectations before picking this book to read. It's a great book and a good companion for studying these 4 women. Well done!
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  • Pam Ungashick
    5.0 out of 5 stars We all need hope
    Reviewed in the United States on June 24, 2024
    I really am enjoying this study of four women in the Bible and applying their teachings to my own life. Thorough and engaging.
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  • Cy C. Young
    5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful examples of courage and moral fortitude
    Reviewed in the United States on March 18, 2024
    Sarah K. Howley gives us a new look at four of the early women of the Bible, a look not investigated before.
    These four women, Tamar, Rahab, Ruth, and Bathsheba, are wonderful examples of courage, moral strength, and fortitude when being a woman was dangerous, held limited opportunities for the female class, and often times hopelessness.
    Sarah explores these women through the lens of “hope,” and how their hope motivated, supported, and encouraged them to live in a difficult time and to often prosper as well as suffer lack in their experiences.
    As a Bible student, the author is grateful to this writer for her fortitude in writing about these early examples of how hope sustained these women in trying times and how they took action in seeking to realize the fruits of their hope without waiting for a man to initiate the action.
    To sum up in the writer’s words, “Tamar hoped for restoration in family, Rahab hoped to save her family, Ruth hoped to serve God and Naomi, and Bathsheba hoped to see her son safely on the throne, and all of them left a “legacy of the strength of hope in the life of those who believe.”
    These early exponents of courage and fortitude stand today as great examples for all, not just women, of the importance of hope and trust in God who is always sustaining each mortal man and woman in their journey back to their spiritual consciousness which is intact and waiting for our awakening to spiritual glory. This book is a helpful impetus in the journey.
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  • LaRae G
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very good insights
    Reviewed in the United States on March 17, 2024
    I really enjoyed this book and the insights provided. Definitely recommend the book to anyone!
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