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Stepping Out of the Pages CBM Book Review

Title: Stepping Out of the Pages

By: Karen K. Satterlee

ISBN#978-1498444804

A CBM Book Review

10.0 out of 10.0 stars

Stepping Out of the Pages by Karen K. Satterlee brings Old and New Testament Bible characters to life through a series of fascinating monologues without compromising Scriptural truths.  Revealing each character’s thoughts, feelings and perspective, these stories bring understanding, faith and hope to readers. All the monologues are meant to be read individually or within a Bible Study Group. At the end of the book, a Study Guide is presented to bring a deeper study into each storyline. Inevitably, a chapter will bring light and life to your heart!

Beginning with Miriam’s perspective of watching her mother place baby Moses in the Nile, the author continues with Mary’s plight as the mother of Jesus.  Divided into 7 sections, the author shares insight into some well-known Biblical figures, and some others you may have never head of.  Such Biblical characters as the prodigal son are shared, continuing into the parable of the Great Banquet, and insights into Mary of Bethany (The Alabaster Box), Mary of Magdala, Jared’s lunch, Pilate’s Wife, Salome, the dinner guests at Emmaus, Elisha and the widow’s oil, the healing of Naaman, the raising of Lazarus, Midnight Praises (the Philippian jail), a miracle in Cana, the woman with the issue of blood, the Schunemite woman, Lot’s wife and much more with stories on Heaven’s bread (the role of bread in the Bible), the wedding garment (being properly dressed for the wedding Banquet). The last chapter ends in an encouraging challenge to use what God gives us. 

This book is creative and unique, in that the author helps readers identify with these characters of the Bible that will bring insight and revelation into their own circumstances. The Biblical principles are not compromised, which gives a fascinating viewpoint of why these stories were written – they were written for us: to teach, instruct, edify and comfort. The author also has done an excellent job in providing metaphors that relate to our modern life today, bringing these ancient Biblical characters into our every day life, thus revealing a relevancy that stands the test of time and gives readers the truth of God’s Word.

The author also recommends that these monologues can be used and portrayed in churches as skits to bring meaning and understanding in a creative and artistic framework that can be performed in full costume on the stage. This book comes highly recommended as a book that brings glory and honor to God.

Stepping Out of the Pages

Have you ever wondered how Miriam felt as she watched her baby brother being placed in a basket, and launched into the Nile River? Or what emotions and trials Mary the mother of Jesus went through? Or how the prodigal son broke his mother's heart when he left home? Or how it felt to know that the little lunch your mother packed for you was used by Jesus to feed thousands? 

Stepping Out of the Pages makes the characters from the Bible become more real and human as you explore their thoughts, feelings and responses to various situations. Some of the people you will have met before, perhaps, but others may be new - like Claudia Procula, or the Innkeeper's wife, or the servant girl at the Master's banquet! Open the book - let them step out - and touch your heart with their stories! 

Karen K. Satterlee served as a Salvation Army Officer (pastor) for 42 years, along with her husband Phil. She has spoken and presented dramatic Biblical monologues in many churches and various Women's Retreats and Conferences. She is also a frequent contributor to the "War Cry", a national publication of The Salvation Army. Karen continues her ministry in retirement. She and Phil live in South Carolina and have two grown children and five grandchildren. 

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