Biblical Characters
Many Biblical characters found in the Word teach us so much about God's plans for humanity and how the Creator interacts with His creation. Though the Maker's nature never changes, the circumstances and stories involving real people in Scripture are varied and show how uniquely the Lord handles the personalities of those He created. The Gospel characters are wonderful examples of how mortal men and women can interact with a living, breathing God that eventually walked on earth and brought forth the plan of salvation for all mankind. Because our Lord desires to fellowship with created beings, He has given us extraordinary illustrations of His involvement in the lives of people. And when we take a close look at the people in the Bible, we find that the Creator has a very real and personal relationships with a variety of personalities. God's Word is exciting and the relationships among the people in the Word are dramatic, heart breaking, inspirational, and sometimes even funny. When we take the time to closely study how the Lord spoke to, cared for, and redirected people, we find that our Creator will do no less with each of us living today.
A quick study of humanity according to the Word reveals that the Lord communes with people despite their imperfections or their continued lack of faith. In the Old Testament we find men and women who, time and again, acted from human strength and neglected to believe the promises of their Maker. Abraham and Sarah, two well-known Biblical characters, both demonstrated great faith and are listed in the infamous hall of fame sited in Hebrews, chapter eleven. Yet, both Abraham and Sarah attempted to rush the promises of God by creating circumstances outside of God's will. Abraham agreed to Sarah's plan to bring about the promised son through her maid servant, Hagar, instead of believing that Sarah would be the one to give birth to the son promised Abraham (Genesis, chapter 16). And still, the Lord continued to fulfill His plans to make Abraham and Sarah the father and mother of a great people, the nation of Israel. These stories and others from the Old Testament serve to inspire us and teach us about the nature of our Maker. They also remind us that even when we are in doubt, our Maker will not falter. The God of Heaven and earth understands sinful man and has made a way to reconcile these fallen creatures to himself.
The New Testament hosts stories and parables about men and women that loved and followed Jesus, wrestled with Christ's teachings, and even betrayed the Son of Man. Readers receive an in-depth look at how Gospel characters related to the Maker of the Universe when He walked on earth, teaching and preparing the world for His kingdom. Throughout the Biblical books that contain the Good News, Jesus closely relates to ordinary men and women. Christ had real relationships with those he encountered, challenging cultural traditions and long-standing doctrine. He offered a most dynamic of personal relationships. He loved and convicted His followers. The disciples trustingly followed Christ leaving their jobs and families behind. These men spent years in the presence of the promised Messiah, experiencing his teachings, witnessing miracles, and seeing lives transformed. And just as quickly as they followed, they turned away when Jesus stood before the Jewish leaders and was tried, beaten, and ultimately crucified.
There are stories throughout the New Testament that deal with Jesus using seemingly foolish things to confound wise people. These tell of kings, government officials, and religious leaders challenging Jesus' authority and challenging His teachings. There are also wonderful stories of common people in the Gospels. Simeon is revealed as one who knew he would see the coming Messiah; a woman at a well learned how true worshippers would worship. There's the story of Martha who worked tirelessly and was rebuked and Mary who sat quietly and was commended. Other Gospel characters include a Pharisee who sought Jesus in the secrecy of night and a Synagogue leader who sought to kill the Savior of mankind. Who could forget the account of the woman caught in adultery and was told to "go and sin no more?" Some were bold, others meek, but those who sought Jesus found the love of a lifetime and the Savior of mankind. All of the Biblical characters found in the books of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John illustrate humanity discovering a loving, forgiving Savior. It is thrilling to learn that each personal encounter with Christ in the New Testament has something to teach each of us.
The Bible tells us, "All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instructions in righteousness." (2 Timothy 3:16) This revealing passage includes the lives of the people within the pages of the Bible and their interactions with Scripture and also their relationships with Christ himself. Students of God's Word will discover fascinating truths in the dramatic stories of common people as well as noble men and women. Gospel characters and the saints of the Old Testament continue to teach us about the sovereignty of God and salvation for the world today. Take a close look at Biblical characters and discover how the Lord uniquely relates to the men and women He created and find a Creator who is intimately involved in the lives of His people.
A quick study of humanity according to the Word reveals that the Lord communes with people despite their imperfections or their continued lack of faith. In the Old Testament we find men and women who, time and again, acted from human strength and neglected to believe the promises of their Maker. Abraham and Sarah, two well-known Biblical characters, both demonstrated great faith and are listed in the infamous hall of fame sited in Hebrews, chapter eleven. Yet, both Abraham and Sarah attempted to rush the promises of God by creating circumstances outside of God's will. Abraham agreed to Sarah's plan to bring about the promised son through her maid servant, Hagar, instead of believing that Sarah would be the one to give birth to the son promised Abraham (Genesis, chapter 16). And still, the Lord continued to fulfill His plans to make Abraham and Sarah the father and mother of a great people, the nation of Israel. These stories and others from the Old Testament serve to inspire us and teach us about the nature of our Maker. They also remind us that even when we are in doubt, our Maker will not falter. The God of Heaven and earth understands sinful man and has made a way to reconcile these fallen creatures to himself.
The New Testament hosts stories and parables about men and women that loved and followed Jesus, wrestled with Christ's teachings, and even betrayed the Son of Man. Readers receive an in-depth look at how Gospel characters related to the Maker of the Universe when He walked on earth, teaching and preparing the world for His kingdom. Throughout the Biblical books that contain the Good News, Jesus closely relates to ordinary men and women. Christ had real relationships with those he encountered, challenging cultural traditions and long-standing doctrine. He offered a most dynamic of personal relationships. He loved and convicted His followers. The disciples trustingly followed Christ leaving their jobs and families behind. These men spent years in the presence of the promised Messiah, experiencing his teachings, witnessing miracles, and seeing lives transformed. And just as quickly as they followed, they turned away when Jesus stood before the Jewish leaders and was tried, beaten, and ultimately crucified.
There are stories throughout the New Testament that deal with Jesus using seemingly foolish things to confound wise people. These tell of kings, government officials, and religious leaders challenging Jesus' authority and challenging His teachings. There are also wonderful stories of common people in the Gospels. Simeon is revealed as one who knew he would see the coming Messiah; a woman at a well learned how true worshippers would worship. There's the story of Martha who worked tirelessly and was rebuked and Mary who sat quietly and was commended. Other Gospel characters include a Pharisee who sought Jesus in the secrecy of night and a Synagogue leader who sought to kill the Savior of mankind. Who could forget the account of the woman caught in adultery and was told to "go and sin no more?" Some were bold, others meek, but those who sought Jesus found the love of a lifetime and the Savior of mankind. All of the Biblical characters found in the books of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John illustrate humanity discovering a loving, forgiving Savior. It is thrilling to learn that each personal encounter with Christ in the New Testament has something to teach each of us.
The Bible tells us, "All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instructions in righteousness." (2 Timothy 3:16) This revealing passage includes the lives of the people within the pages of the Bible and their interactions with Scripture and also their relationships with Christ himself. Students of God's Word will discover fascinating truths in the dramatic stories of common people as well as noble men and women. Gospel characters and the saints of the Old Testament continue to teach us about the sovereignty of God and salvation for the world today. Take a close look at Biblical characters and discover how the Lord uniquely relates to the men and women He created and find a Creator who is intimately involved in the lives of His people.
Biblical Characters
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