What does it mean to be holy? Holiness 101 answers many questions you may be asking about the holy life, such as: How do I live a life that's pleasing to God? Will I become holy in a moment or over a lifetime? What does God expect of me? What if I fail? Take the journey of a lifetime and find out what it means to be holy in a fallen world.

The people in Scripture are particular; historical. They wrestle with insecurities; occasionally they lie on their backs and look at the stars; they ask God big questions; and they get angry when the break room has no coffee.

Named is a small group resource that tells the stories of people from Scripture through a new lens exploring the mystery of faith with a literary touch. Each series introduces six different characters in the Bible, unpacking one every week. Become acquainted with the people identified by God in a story as particular as your own.

The Despised Summary

The people whose stories are told here are all despised by someone or another. But another thing they all have in common is the opportunity for redemption. Some accept this redemption, some never do and in some instances, we are left to wonder.

The Despised included in this study are: Leah, Jonah, Tamar, Gomer, Balaam, and Judas.