I learned. A lot. John MacArthur's work is very intriguing, especially for those interested in learning more about the context of each story. My favorite parts were the introduction (every Christian woman should read it), the exploration of Sarah's character (man, she was a mess), and the Mary Magdalene chapter, especially the rundown of demonic possession in those days. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking to learn about Biblical stories from a historical aspect—MacArthur is very facts-based.