Abiathar: The Priest |
Abiathar the priest had faithfully served David during his lifetime, but his unwillingness to adhere... |
The Man of God: Obedience Is Not Optional |
A nameless prophet's death underscores how importantly God views our obedience to His commands.... |
Baruch: Building a Legacy in a Crumbling World |
Jeremiah's scribe, Baruch, left an important legacy as the world he knew crumbled around him.... |
Caleb: Living With The Wait |
Caleb stands out as an example of godly living amid a population intent on rebellion and apostasy.... |
Abigail: No Victim of Circumstances |
Abigail, wife of the foolish Nabal, demonstrates the importance of listening, not speaking rashly, a... |
Joab: David's Weak Strong-Man |
Joab shows weakness by supporting David's sin rather than standing up for righteousness.... |
The Widow of Zarephath: The Leap of Faith |
An unnamed widow during Elijah's time demonstrates the "great controversy" in miniature form.... |
Hannah: Learning to Be Someone |
Hannah gives us an example of relying on God to find self-worth in times of trouble.... |
Uriah: Faith of a Foreigner |
Uriah teaches us about living faithfully as a foreigner in a society and about loyalty in the face o... |
Rizpah: The Influence of Faithfulness |
Though only specifically mentioned twice in the Bible, Rizpah demonstrates that faithfulness is not ... |
Story and History |
A look at some Old Testament stories help us understand the purpose of setting and plot in Bible sto... |
Gehazi: Missing the Mark |
As Elisha's servant, Gehazi had little excuse to fail as badly as he did.... |
Jonathan: Born for Greatness |
Jonathan, son of King Saul, demonstrates the importance of friendship and the relationship between a... |