Background Characters in the Old Testament - 2010
Discover the often-overlooked figures in the Old Testament whose lives reveal powerful lessons of faith, failure, courage, and redemption. These lessons highlight how God works through ordinary people in extraordinary ways—inviting every believer to find purpose, calling, and relevance in His unfolding story of salvation.
Story and History
A look at some Old Testament stories help us understand the purpose of setting and…
Caleb: Living With The Wait
Caleb stands out as an example of godly living amid a population intent on rebellion…
Hannah: Learning to Be Someone
Hannah gives us an example of relying on God to find self-worth in times of…
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, and…
Uriah: Faith of a Foreigner
Uriah teaches us about living faithfully as a foreigner in a society and about loyalty…
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 connected…
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.
Baruch: Building a Legacy in a Crumbling World
Jeremiah's scribe, Baruch, left an important legacy as the world he knew crumbled around him.
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