Grace: More Than We Deserve, Greater Than We Imagine (2012) (edit title/settings)

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• Tara Storch: Lost a child.
• Luke: Gospel writer, a physician.
• John Newton: Hymn writer.
• Boaz: Old Testament figure--shows kindness to Ruth who is taking care of her mother-in-law Naomi. Eventually kinsman-redeems Ruth and marries her.
• Lee Nailling: Add a description of this character.
• Paul: New Testament figure--As Saul, he persecuted Christians. Then he had a conversion experience on the road to Damascus and eventually took the Gospel message to the Gentiles. His writings span from Romans to Philemon in the New Testament and include letters to various churches that he had helped to start.
• Joseph: 1. In the Old Testament, Joseph was the youngest son who had a coat of many colors. He was sold into slavery by his jealous brothers. This act eventually saved his family since when Famine came and they traveled to Egypt to get food, Joseph was there to provide for them and offer grace to those who had tried to hurt him.2. In the New Testament, Joseph is the carpenter who was engaged to Mary when she became pregnant by the Holy Spirit. By rights he could have divorced her publicly or privately.
• Barabbas: Criminal who was scheduled to be executed around the time of Jesus's crucifixion. The crowd chose to free him over Jesus.
• Regina
• Charles Carl Roberts
• Moses: Old Testament figure--led the Isrealites out of slavery in Egypt (Exodus) and had to listen to their complaining.
• Max Lucado: Author--weaves stories from his own history into the book to illustrate key points.
• Barbara
• Potiphar: Official who employed the Old Testament Joseph.
• Dr. Kyle Sheets
• Pilate: Official during the time of Jesus's capture, trial and crucifixion.
• Todd
• Naomi: Israelite woman who was living in Moab with her family. Her husband and both her sons die. She decides to return home. Both daughters-in-law start the journey with her. Naomi tells them to go home and one does, but the other, Ruth, leaves behind everything she knows and goes with Naomi.
• Bathsheba: Wife of Uriah, has an affair with King David that results in her being pregnant by him at a time when her husband is away fighting the war. After Uriah's death, she marries David.
• John: 1. John the Baptist--Jesus's cousin and a man who paved the way for Jesus's coming.2. One of Jesus's disciples--one of the three who was closest to him.3. Gospel writer.
• Patricia Winters
• Billy
• Chrysalis
• Ruth: Moabite woman who was married to one of Naomi's sons. After being widowed, she chose to accompany her Mother-in-law on a journey back to Naomi's home. She looked after Naomi and eventually married Boaz. Is listed in Jesus's lineage.
• Amy
• Heather Sample
• Matt
• Carol
• Jacob: One of a set of twins from the Old Testament. Wrestled with God. Name changed to Israel by God.
• Victoria Ruvolo
• Mrs. Griffin
• Jean Valjean: Character in a book. Thief who is offered grace unexpectedly.
• Jack Autry
• Peter: One of Jesus's disciples. A fisherman by trade. Walks on the water but also denies Jesus three times out of fear. Jesus extends grace to Peter. Peter becomes a sold out witness.
• Taylor
• David
• Mrs. Nailling
• Vik Muniz

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Themes & Symbolism edit see section history

• Grace: A gift freely given that is often refused.

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1. Max Lucado (Author)

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• Books › Religion & Spirituality › Christianity › Christian Living
• Books › Religion & Spirituality