Bible characters

Zacharias and Elisabeth. Share it online, save it for later, or use it as a tool to teach these truths to others. © Enjoying the Journey 2026. Zacharias, as a priest, knew the Old Testament Scriptures well. He would have known Isaiah 40 and Malachi 4, which prophesied of his son’s ministry. He used the Word of God to instill eternal purpose in his boy. Early in the chapter, Zacharias questioned the angel with unbelief. But by the time John was born, Zacharias stood up and spoke in bold faith and praised God (Luke 1:68). Zacharias and Elisabeth likely died before John’s public ministry commenced, yet their influence lived on. John lived in the desert without them, but their instruction rang in his ears.

Bible Biographies: Zacharias and Elisabeth

November 3, 2026
 The First Family of the New Testament Jesus Himself said of one man that there was no greater man born of woman. The first great character we are introduced to...
Bible Biographies: Onesiphorus. Both times Paul references Onesiphorus, he speaks of his house and household, as though the man himself was already gone. Most scholars believe that by this time, Onesiphorus had fallen during the intense persecution of believers, having been imprisoned or put to death for his faithful following of the Lord Jesus Christ.

Bible Biographies: Onesiphorus

October 20, 2026
Paul's Farewell Address In 2 Timothy chapter 1, we come to Paul's farewell address—his final letter written to his son in the faith. Sitting in a cold Roman prison cell,...
a graphic that read "Believe' and connects it to Hebrews 11 ont he topic of faith. It links to a series by Scott Pauley on Faith from Hebrews 11.

Believe

October 20, 2025
My Bible word for the year has been the powerful imperative: Believe! In that one word, there is both a principle and a promise. The One who commands us to...
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Samson: God’s Strength For Man’s Weakness

August 5, 2019
One of the most exciting ways to study Scripture is to get acquainted with the great characters of the Bible. When you begin to identify with the men and women...
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My New Favorite Bible Character

June 27, 2018
Do you have a favorite Bible character? Each one has some message for us. They may serve as a positive example or a negative example. At different times, they may...