A Little Bird Told Me: Everyday Expressions from Scripture

by Timothy Cross

A drop in the ocean; The writing is on the wall; From strength to strength; Head and shoulders above the rest - just some of our everyday expressions which find their roots in the Bible! people quote biblical expressions without even knowing that they are doing so. Historically, the influence of the Bible has been so great that it has permeated the very fibre of the English language. Timothy Cross in this enlightening and Scripture-rooted book reveals the origins of fifty-two of these sayings whilst considering their meaning and how they apply to us today.

224 pages, Paperback

First published January 13, 2015

About the author

Timothy Cross is a graduate of the University of Wales and an experienced preacher and Bible teacher. He is the author of over thirty Christian books and numerous articles in various Christian periodicals.

Reviews

[Nick Jones · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really good. This could work well as a devotional or as an evangelistic tool.

[Peter · Rating 4 out of 5]

This enlightening and Scripture-rooted book reveals, in a very helpful way, the origins of fifty-two everyday sayings found in Scripture, whilst considering what they mean and how they apply to us today.