Introduce Middle-Grade Readers to the Bold Women of the Bible
The Bible is filled with stories of brave, wise, and faithful women who dared to follow God's call. Now you can introduce these remarkable role models to the next generation with Fierce and Faithful: 25 Women of the Bible Who Dared to Trust God.
Written by trusted biblical scholars Carmen Joy Imes and Nijay K. Gupta, this beautifully illustrated book brings the stories of twenty-five biblical women to life. From well-known figures like Mary and Sarah to lesser-known leaders like Huldah and Phoebe, each story is told in a relatable way that connects with young hearts and minds. These women are loyal friends or family members, strong leaders, savvy problem solvers, and faithful members of God's people.
Fierce and Faithful is an engaging tool for discipleship, thoughtfully designed to help kids ages 8-12 see that God has worked in and through women throughout both the Old and New Testaments—and that he can work through them too!
In Fierce and Faithful, you'll discover
With Fierce and Faithful, help the tweens you love discover how they, too, can become fierce and faithful followers of God through these twenty-five women in God's story.
Welcome!
Part 1: Old Testament Women by Carmen Joy Imes
Introduction: The Daily Life of Women in Ancient Israel
1. Eve, Co-Ruler of Creation
2. Hagar, the Woman Who Named God
3. Shiphrah and Puah, Brave Midwives of Egypt
4. Young Miriam, the Best Babysitter
5. Grown-Up Miriam, Worship Leader and Prophet
6. Rahab, Loyalty to Yahweh
7. Deborah, Judge and Prophet of Israel, and Jael, Battle Hero
8. Ruth, Faithful Foreigner
9. Hannah, Who Knew What God Could Do
10. Abigail, a Wise Household Manager
11. "Zahava," the Wealthy Woman from Shunem
12. "Eliana," the Servant Girl from Israel
13. Huldah, Faithful Prophet in Jerusalem
14. Esther, the Queen Who Saved Her People
Part 2: New Testament Women by Nijay Gupta
Introduction: The Daily Life of Women in the Roman Empire
15. Anna, the Elderly Prophet
16. Mary of Nazareth, Mother and Follower of Jesus
17. Elizabeth, Blessed with a Miracle Child
18. "Talmor," The Loving Woman Who Cared for Jesus
19. Mary Magdalene, Herald of the Risen Jesus
20. Tabitha, Generous Follower of Jesus
21. Lydia, a Gentile of Great Faith
22. Priscilla, Church Leader, Wise Teacher, Businesswoman
23. Phoebe, Paul's Messenger to the Church in Rome
24. Junia, Apostle of Jesus Christ
25. Lois and Eunice, Godly Grandmother and Mother
What's Next?
Acknowledgments
Glossary