Old Testament Heroes
Negotiated with God over the fate of Sodom
Who is Abraham
pride led him to build a massive image and demand universal worship under threat of a fiery furnace.
Who is Nebuchadnezzar
Secured future by appealing to a kinsman-redeemer.
Who is Ruth
confessed Jesus as “the Christ, the Son of the living God,” and was later rebuked as “Satan” in the same chapter.
Who is Peter
delivered the sermon at Pentecost interpreting Joel’s prophecy about the Spirit being poured out.
Who is Peter
Given the name Israel, meaning “he struggles with God
Who is Jacob / Israel
murdered his brother out of jealousy when God favored his offering.
Who is Cain
the first recorded witness of the resurrected Christ.
Who is Mary Magdalene
requested to sit at Jesus’ right and left in glory, alongside my brother.
Who is James
young pastor in Ephesus who was encouraged not to let anyone despise his youth.
Who is Timothy
Anointed the first two kings of Israel
Who is Samuel
As queen, she promoted Baal worship and arranged Naboth’s death to secure land for my husband.
Who is Jezebel
risked execution by approaching the Persian king unsummoned to expose a genocidal plot.
Who is Esther
Formerly a Zealot, belonged to a revolutionary movement before following Jesus.
Simon the Zealot
hosted a church in her home alongside her husband Aquilla and instructed Apollos more accurately in the faith.
Who is Priscilla
Believed God’s promise but thought it was funny
Who is Sarah
ordered the execution of Hebrew baby boys in an attempt to control Israel’s population growth.
Who is Pharaoh
lied to protect Israelite spies in Jericho
Who is Rahab
carried the money bag for the disciples
Who is Judas
sharply disagreed with Paul over John Mark, leading to a missionary split.
Who is Barnabas
Rebuilt Jerusalem’s walls despite opposition
Who is Nehemiah
Amalekite king spared by Saul, which led to Saul’s rejection as king.
Who is Agag
Woman who judged Israel under a palm tree and commanded Barak to battle Sisera.
Who is Deborah
Disciple who stood at the foot of the cross
Who is John
chosen to replace Judas Iscariot among the Twelve after lots were cast.
Who is Matthias