Noteworthy Nameless
This woman met Jesus when he was “tired out”. Even so, they had quite a conversation! She believed him when he told her he was the Messiah and she hurried to tell others.
John 4
Who is the Samaritan woman at the well?
This person was righteous and approved by God, but hated by his own brother. Even though none of his words are quoted in the Bible, “he still speaks through his faith”.
Hebrews 11:4
Who is Abel?
Israel’s first king was tall and handsome. He stopped being kind as he aged, but he was shy and humble at the beginning of his reign.
1 Samuel 9:2,17
Who is Saul?
This apostle loved Jesus. He told him so when Jesus asked three times. The same number of times he had denied knowing Jesus. He wept bitterly that night, and proved himself repentant for the rest of his life.
Matthew 26:69-75
Who is Peter?
This prophet read writing on the wall and spent a night with lions. He is described in the scriptures as a resolute youth, a faithful elderly man, and was referenced by Jesus Christ. What a legacy!
Matthew 24:15
Who is Daniel?
This child saw someone had leprosy and felt moved to make a suggestion.
2 Kings 5:2,3
Who is the captive Israelite girl?
My son Methuselah is famous for getting old, but I am best known as one who ”kept walking with the true God”.
And 365 years is a long life!
Genesis 5:22-24
Who is Enoch?
His sins are well known. Jehovah chose to remember his faithfulness. Jehovah helped when he was a young shepherd facing a lion and when he was an old man with family troubles.
2 Chronicles 1:8
Who is David?
Zebedee was left with the fishing business when these two sons left to work with Jesus full time.
Matthew 4:21
Who are James and John?
He famously avoided an assignment and landed in a sticky situation! His account is only four chapters but it teaches us about Jehovah’s patience and mercy with his servants and the people who hear their message.
Matthew 12:40
Who is Jonah?
This woman agreed to use the last of her resources to make a simple meal for Elijah. She was rewarded with miraculous provisions during the famine and, later, the resurrection of her son.
1 Kings 17:9
Who is the widow of Zarephath?
This person is not as well known as his son and grandsons, probably because he died about five years before the flood. He is listed in the genealogy of Jesus and gave his son a name that means consolation.
Genesis 5:28, 29
Who is Lamech?
This son of Bathsheba had a strong start. He wrote words of godly wisdom that still benefit us today.
1 Kings 1:28-30
Who is Solomon?
Bartholomew is a term that means Son of Tolmai. The apostle John uses his given name when writing about this apostle who wondered if anything good could come from Nazareth.
John 1:46
Who is Nathanael?
This prophet said, “I do not know how to speak“ when he first received his assignment. Later, when he was discouraged, he said, “I will speak no more”. Clearly, Jehovah strengthened him. He served as a prophet for more than 40 years and gave many strong messages.
2 Chronicles 36:21
Who is Jeremiah?
She knew that if she just touched the fringes of Jesus’ garments she would get well.
Mark 5:29-36
Who is the woman with the flow of blood?
While she is better known for a terrible decision, she is the first human quoted in the Bible using God’s name.
Genesis 4:1
Who is Eve?
This king worked hard to restore pure worship. He was only eight when he started to rule and he started to seek God as a teenager.
2 Chronicles 34:1-3
Who is Josiah?
This apostle, also known as Levi, was once a tax collector. He wrote the Gospel that especially emphasizes what Jesus taught about God’s kingdom.
Mark 2:14
Who is Matthew?
This prophet gave good advice to King Hezekiah. His writings were read aloud by Jesus in the synagogue and we look forward to seeing the rest of the words fulfilled. We will build our own houses!
Luke 4:17
Who is Isaiah?
This person had one unbelievable night shift! There was an earthquake. He thought he was in trouble and was about to kill himself. Paul and Silas saved his life that night and taught him how to get real salvation.
Acts 16:26-30
Who is the jailer?
His parents and brothers are infamous so we might forget him. This third son of the first human family has a name that is still fairly common today.
Genesis 5:3
Who is Seth?
This man became king at 25 and immediately started to restore pure worship. He had challenges during his reign, but saw his trust in Jehovah was rewarded. While he was king, an angel destroyed 185,000 enemies in one night.
2 Kings 18
Who is Hezekiah?
This man was not one of the twelve who walked with Jesus. He was appointed later as an apostle to the nations and was used to write many books of the Bible.
1 Timothy 1:1
Who is Paul?
This woman was “never missing from the temple” even though she was “well along in years”. When Jesus was presented at the temple as an infant, she spoke about him to the crowd.
Luke 2:36-38
Who is Anna?