Background Characters in the Old Testament | Sabbath School Study Hour

Background Characters in the Old Testament | Sabbath School Study Hour

Quarterly: Background Characters in the Old Testament. You’ll get fresh and in-depth biblical insight from our popular Bible school program in time for your weekly lessons! (30 minutes). Get into the Bible and grow in your faith.

Duration: 60 minutes
Program Listings for Background Characters in the Old Testament
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Story and History

A look at some Old Testament stories help us understand the purpose of setting and plot in Bible sto...

Caleb: Living With The Wait

Caleb stands out as an example of godly living amid a population intent on rebellion and apostasy....

Hannah: Learning to Be Someone

Hannah gives us an example of relying on God to find self-worth in times of trouble....

Jonathan: Born for Greatness

Jonathan, son of King Saul, demonstrates the importance of friendship and the relationship between a...

Abigail: No Victim of Circumstances

Abigail, wife of the foolish Nabal, demonstrates the importance of listening, not speaking rashly, a...

Uriah: Faith of a Foreigner

Uriah teaches us about living faithfully as a foreigner in a society and about loyalty in the face o...

Abiathar: The Priest

Abiathar the priest had faithfully served David during his lifetime, but his unwillingness to adhere...

Joab: David's Weak Strong-Man

Joab shows weakness by supporting David's sin rather than standing up for righteousness....

Rizpah: The Influence of Faithfulness

Though only specifically mentioned twice in the Bible, Rizpah demonstrates that faithfulness is not ...

The Man of God: Obedience Is Not Optional

A nameless prophet's death underscores how importantly God views our obedience to His commands....

The Widow of Zarephath: The Leap of Faith

An unnamed widow during Elijah's time demonstrates the "great controversy" in miniature form....

Gehazi: Missing the Mark

As Elisha's servant, Gehazi had little excuse to fail as badly as he did....

Baruch: Building a Legacy in a Crumbling World

Jeremiah's scribe, Baruch, left an important legacy as the world he knew crumbled around him....