Fascinating Stories of Forgotten Lives: A Bible Study for the “Advanced Class”

Let’s be honest: many Bible studies recycle the same handful of characters.

Abraham. David. Peter. Paul. (As important as they are.)

But what if you’re ready for something more?

What if you’ve walked through dozens of Bible studies and now you’re hungry for deeper cuts—stories you don’t already know by heart?

That’s exactly what Fascinating Stories of Forgotten Lives delivers.

This is a Bible study for the advanced class. Not advanced in knowledge—but advanced in hunger. If you’re eager to explore parts of the Bible that often get skipped, and characters whose names are hard to pronounce but whose lives are rich with meaning, this study is for you.

You’ll discover powerful lessons in places you never expected. Hidden away in the shadows of Scripture are stories that were never meant to be forgotten.

Each session includes over 20 engaging, ready-to-use questions, perfect for sparking conversation in your small group, adult Sunday School, or personal study. No prep required. Just open the Bible, ask a few questions, and watch the light bulbs turn on.

Here are just a few of the lesser-known lives you’ll explore:

Benaiah – The lion-chaser who “went down into a pit on a snowy day” (Yes, really!)

Abigail – A peacemaker with courage and tact who stopped a war before it started

Achan – The man whose hidden sin brought tragedy to an entire nation

Gehazi – Elisha’s servant who chose greed over godliness—and paid the price

Uzziah – A king who started strong, but finished in disgrace

Rehoboam – A leader who listened to the wrong voices and split a kingdom

Naaman – A powerful general who learned healing comes with humility

Jabez – A nobody with a bold prayer that left a legacy

Cain – A familiar name, but have you ever studied what his story teaches us about worship, anger, and sin management?

And more.

This study dives into real people, real mistakes, and real moments of transformation.

Because here’s the truth:
God doesn’t just use the well-known. He uses the willing.

Whether you’re a teacher looking for fresh material, a group leader hungry to challenge your class, or a longtime believer craving new insight—this study will stretch you, encourage you, and remind you that no life is too small for God to use.

Perfect for:

✔ Adult Sunday School classes who’ve “been there, done that”
✔ Small groups looking for fresh material with depth
✔ Longtime Christians hungry for more than surface-level study
✔ Teachers who want to help others rediscover the joy of Scripture