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.

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Virtuous Lady of Acts

Some people's performances are so special that they warrant immortal mention in the Bible.
Illustration of John writing the book of Revelation.
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Profiles of Faith: John - An Apostle of Godly Love

John was an apostle who reflected God's love. He taught the truth and worth of godly love and left us an outstanding example.
Architecture of the Library of Celso, Ephesus, Turkey
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Recapture Your First Love

Satan's attacks on the Ephesians are eerily reminiscent of trials and heresies faced today. The Bible shows how to overcome the resultant loss of "first love."
Illustration of Paul and Timothy preaching.
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Profiles of Faith: Timothy - Paul's Son in the Faith

One of the great lessons we learn from Timothy is to practice genuine faith.
Illustration of Luke talking to Paul
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Profiles of Faith: Luke - Paul's Beloved Friend and Companion

Luke was thorough and comprehensive, unwavering in his commitment to the truth. He didn't assume things. He carefully checked things out. We, too, should be sure that our beliefs are firmly grounded in the Scriptures.
Illustration of the apostle Paul preaching.
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Profiles of Faith: Paul - Apostle to the Gentiles

When you read the book of Acts and Paul's letters, this perspective can serve as a backdrop and perhaps help you better understand why Paul was "all things to all men".
Illustration of Peter denying Christ.
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Profiles of Faith: Peter - From Fisherman to Fisher of Men

What does Peter's example mean for us? Can we see ourselves in Peter's experience as he stepped out of his boat onto the waves toward Jesus Christ? Do we see a parallel in standing for God and His truths?
an expanse of choppy water
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Dealing With Objections to the Flood

How could Noah have fit all those animals into the ark?
Noah's ark floating across an expanse of water as it rains
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Lessons From the Flood of Noah

The Flood in the days of Noah was one of the greatest events in the history of the world.
Illustration of taxes being paid to Matthew the tax collector.
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Profiles of Faith: Matthew - From Serving Mammon to Serving God

Like Matthew, many today are also called to be Jesus' disciples, representing Him on earth. Will you answer that call as Matthew did?
Illustration of Mary and Martha
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Profiles of Faith: Mary & Martha - Lessons from Two Sisters

In a world filled with distractions, the story of Mary and Martha can help you set your life in order.
Illustration of Joseph and Mary fleeing to Egypt.
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Profiles of Faith: Joseph and Mary - A Faithful Couple

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.
Illustrations of Esther
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Profiles of Faith: Queen Esther - A Woman Willing to Save Others

The story of Esther and Mordecai transcends time and culture. The situation they faced still applies and teaches valuable spiritual lessons. We should have godly, loving faith built on a loving, trusting relationship with God.
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The Bible and Archaeology: The Intertestamental Period—Daniel's Prophecies Come to Pass

As the period covered by the Old Testament drew to a close, Daniel wrote a series of prophecies about events that would soon transform the Middle East. Read how his astounding prophecies were fulfilled in remarkable detail.
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Judah's return to Jerusalem

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.
Illustration of Josiah tearing down the idols in Jerusalem, Judah and Israel.
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Profiles of Faith: Josiah - A Kingdom Returns to God

If we are willing to mend our own ways, learning from and following the example of righteous King Josiah, we can be spiritually prepared for the dangerous times to come at the end of this age.
Artist illustration of the prophet Isaiah.
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Isaiah: Prophet of the New Mind

"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...
Woman holding yellow petaled flower
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This Is the Way, Walk in It: Turning Swords Into Plowshares

A nation ahead of its time in repairing the breaches.
Illustration of Assyrians attacking Jerusalem
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Profiles of Faith: Hezekiah - A Faithful King

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.
a man dressed in kingly garments
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The Life of King Asa: Vital Lessons For You and Me

There are numerous lessons we can learn when we make a study of certain well—known Old Testament individuals and the events that influenced their lives.
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