Bible CharactersFebruary 8, 2026
Matthew the Apostle: From Despised Tax Collector to Gospel Writer
“As Jesus went on from there, he saw a man named Matthew sitting at the tax collector’s booth. ‘Follow me,’ he told him, and Matthew got up and followed him.”...
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Thomas the Apostle: From Doubting Thomas to “My Lord and My God”
“Then he said to Thomas, ‘Put your finger here; see my hands. Reach out your hand and put it into my side. Stop doubting and believe.’ Thomas said to him,...
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Philip the Evangelist: The Spirit-Led Deacon Who Changed Nations
“Then Philip went down to the city of Samaria and proclaimed the Messiah there.” — Acts 8:5 (NIV) In the tapestry of early Church history, few figures shine as brightly...
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Stephen the First Martyr: The Deacon Whose Death Launched a Movement
Some deaths end movements. Others ignite them. Stephen was a young deacon—one of seven men chosen to wait on tables and care for widows. He wasn’t an apostle. He wasn’t...
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Barnabas the Son of Encouragement: The Apostle Who Saw Potential in Everyone
In a world quick to criticize and slow to encourage, one man stood out for his radical belief in people’s potential. His name was Barnabas, and his nickname meant “Son...
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Timothy the Young Pastor: Paul’s Spiritual Son and Model for Ministry
In an era when age and experience were everything, God chose a young man to lead one of the most important churches in the ancient world. His name was Timothy,...
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James the Brother of Jesus: From Skeptic to Pillar of the Early Church
Imagine growing up in the same household as the Son of God. Sharing meals with Him. Watching Him work in the carpenter’s shop. Hearing His prayers. Yet not believing He...
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John the Beloved Disciple: The Apostle of Love Who Walked Closest to Jesus
Among the twelve disciples, one stood closer to Jesus than all the rest. He leaned against the Savior’s chest at the Last Supper. He stood at the foot of the...
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Paul the Apostle to the Gentiles: From Persecutor to Proclaimer of Christ
If there is one story that proves God can transform anyone, it is the story of Saul of Tarsus—better known as the Apostle Paul. A violent persecutor of Christians became...
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Peter the Rock: From Fisherman to Foundation of the Church
In the gallery of biblical heroes, few figures are as relatable, flawed, and ultimately transformative as Simon Peter. He was a man of extremes—bold yet cowardly, passionate yet impulsive, faithful...
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Joseph the Righteous Carpenter: A Model of Silent Faith and Obedience
In the grand narrative of salvation history, there are voices that thunder from mountaintops and prophets whose words shake nations. But there is also Joseph—a man whose power lay not...
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Mary: The Faithful Mother Who Said Yes to God’s Impossible Plan
Mary, the mother of Jesus, stands as one of the most revered and misunderstood figures in Christian history. A young Jewish woman from an obscure village, she received the most...
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