The Characters of Christmas, The by Daniel Darling

The Characters of Christmas, The by Daniel Darling

Learn Something New This Christmas

We hate to admit it, but after years, sometimes even decades, of reading the same Luke 2 story of Christmas, we get a little bored--we lose some of the awe we ought to have when discussing the greatest miracle in history. That's why The Characters of Christmas was written, to help you take a fresh look at the Christmas story by getting to know the minor characters that played a part in Jesus' birth, such as Zechariah and Elizabeth, the Shepherds, and Herod.

As you slow down, engage your imagination, and enter into the stories of these women and men, you'll see the most important character--Jesus Christ--with new eyes. And with discussion questions and a Christmas song suggestion at the end of each chapter, it's perfect for engaging your whole family.

Break free from the familiar, and discover something you never knew about the story you've always heard.

The Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission's vice president of communications is Daniel Darling. He was previously the senior pastor of Gages Lake Bible Church in Gages Lake, Illinois, for five years. Leadership Journal, Gospel Coalition, and a number of other magazines have published his work. Activist Faith, Teen People of the Bible (nominated for a Gold Medallion Award), Crash Course, and iFaith are just a few of his books. Leading evangelical periodicals have featured Dan's work.

He is a contributing writer to Zondervan's Couples Devotional Bible and has been profiled by the Chicago Tribune. He's written for Michael Hyatt and other well-known blogs as a guest blogger. Daniel graduated from Dayspring Bible College with a bachelor's degree in pastoral ministry. Daniel Darling writes a blog at danieldarling.com.