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The Bible is full of “love” stories. But the Biblical idea of love is so much bigger than we imagine.

Love is at the heart of the Bible. From the moment Adam declared Eve “flesh of my flesh”…to the sacrificial love of Joseph for Mary…to the deep friendship of David and Jonathan…to the abounding and never-changing love of God: The Bible is a love story. But it also redefines the way the world tells us we should think about love.

The Bible reveals not just butterflies and broken hearts. In Scripture, we see God’s beautiful design for the partnership of marriage. We witness friendships that cross all boundaries. We watch as families navigate the many seasons of life. Our guiding example for them all is the deepest, most abiding, foundational love ever known: God’s unconditional love for His people.

In The Love Stories of the Bible Speak, Shannon Bream draws lessons from the good, the bad, and the ugly of Biblical romances, friendships, and families. She shows how God’s love is often very different from ours, turning upside down our assumptions about life, relationships, and each other.

The Love Stories of the Bible Speak reminds us that, no matter where we find ourselves, God’s unwavering love will sustain and guide us. These insights into biblical relationships will uplift and encourage you, and reveal new dimensions to the most central Christian duty: to love God and your neighbor.

In these pages, Shannon Bream uncovers powerful lessons on the many facets of love:

Romantic Love: Go beyond the fairy tale to see God’s design in the passion of the Song of Solomon and the foundational bond between Adam and Eve.
Faithful Friendships: Discover the unbreakable, brotherly bond of David and Jonathan and the life-saving camaraderie of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego.
Sacrificial Marriage: Witness the quiet trust of Joseph and Mary and the surprising courage of Esther in marriages that changed the course of history.
God’s Unconditional Love: Find encouragement and hope in the ultimate love story—God’s unwavering, redeeming love for His people, even when they are unfaithful.