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Biblical Personalities

"And what more shall I say? For the time would fail me to tell of Gideon and Barak and Samson and Jephthah, also of David and Samuel and the prophets..." (Hebrews 11:32).

The Bible is filled to the brim with all sorts of characters—peasants, kings, villains, heroes, prophets, priests, fishermen, servants, carpenters, tax collectors and just about every other personality you can imagine. Get to know some of them here.

  • by Jerold Aust
Much of the Bible is about Jesus Christ. Only a small portion of the New Testament discusses His parents - Joseph and Mary Yet the details about their lives help enhance our understanding of these two honored parents.
  • by Jerold Aust
Decades after the Jews went into captivity in Babylon, King Cyrus of Persia made a decree (ca. 538 B.C.) that the Jews in Babylon could return to Jerusalem.
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  • by John Ross Schroeder
"Behold I will do a new thing" (Isaiah 43:19). The biblical book of Isaiah is a true literary classic, with words, phrases and images that leap across the centuries to our day. But what is this book all about? Does this ancient message have relevance for us today?
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  • by Jerold Aust
God's mercy is always available to people in a repentant attitude, who acknowledge their inadequacies and strive to honor and serve Him. Hezekiah's life proves this is true.
  • by Kae Tattersall
Can we all succeed in our goals of fulfilling our dreams? What is "success" anyway? Here is the overall key to keep in mind that will bring real success.
  • by Jerold Aust
A careful reading of the writings of Solomon that have been preserved in the Bible provides the reader with both human and divine wisdom.