John Mark

Overview "Mark began to follow Jesus, and the apostles marveled at his boldness." Though this precise wording does not appear in Scripture, the Gospel accounts reveal John Mark as a faithful servant of Christ whose life demonstrates both human weakness and d…

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John the Apostle

Overview John the Apostle stands as one of the most prominent figures in the New Testament, called by Jesus to be an intimate disciple and later entrusted with writing one of the four Gospel accounts. Scripture introduces him through the words of Jesus Himse…

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John the Baptist

Overview John the Baptist stands as one of the most significant forerunners to Jesus Christ in Scripture. "In those days John the Baptist came, preaching in the wilderness of Judea" — Matthew 3:1. He was the divinely appointed herald who prepared the way for…

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Jonah

Overview Jonah was a prophet of Israel during the reign of Jeroboam II, called by God to deliver a message of judgment to the city of Nineveh. The book bearing his name records one of Scripture's most dramatic accounts of divine mercy and human resistance. "…

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Jonathan the Son of Saul

Overview "Now Saul's son Jonathan was a man of valor. He took half the men with him." — 1 Samuel 14:1 BSB. Jonathan, the eldest son of King Saul, stands as one of Scripture's most compelling figures—a man whose character, courage, and covenant loyalty reveal…

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Joseph Husband of Mary

Overview "Joseph, the husband of Mary, of whom Jesus was born, who is called the Messiah" — Matthew 1:16. Joseph was a righteous man from Nazareth in Galilee who played a crucial role in God's redemptive plan. Though he is rarely mentioned in Scripture after…

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Joseph of Arimathea

Overview Joseph of Arimathea is presented in Scripture as "a rich man from Arimathea, named Joseph, who was also a disciple of Jesus" — Matthew 27:57. Though he appears briefly in the Gospel accounts, Joseph's actions at a critical moment in redemptive histo…

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Joseph the Patriarch

Overview "Now Jacob loved Joseph more than any of his other sons, because he had been born to him in his old age; and he made a robe of many colors for him." — Genesis 37:3. Joseph stands as one of Scripture's most remarkable figures, whose life demonstrates…

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Joshua

Overview "And the Lord said unto Joshua, This day will I begin to magnify thee in the sight of all Israel, that they may know that, as I was with Moses, so I will be with thee" — Joshua 3:7. Joshua was Moses' successor who led the Israelites into the Promise…

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Josiah

Overview Josiah stands as one of Judah's most righteous kings, a figure whose life demonstrates the power of returning to God's Word and purging idolatry from a nation. "Now the rest of the acts of Josiah and his goodness, according to what was written in th…

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Josiah King of Judah

Overview Josiah was the sixteenth king of Judah, reigning from approximately 640 to 609 BCE during the latter part of the Old Testament period. He is remembered as one of the most significant reformers in Judahite history, ascending to the throne at just eig…

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Jotham King of Judah

Overview Jotham was the eleventh king of Judah who reigned during the eighth century before Christ. He was the son of King Uzziah and served as regent and co-ruler before ascending to the throne in his own right. Jotham is remembered in Scripture as a ruler …

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Judah

Overview Judah was the fourth son of Jacob and Leah, whose name means "praise" or "he will be praised." The Scripture records that "Leah conceived again and bore a son and said, 'This time I will praise the LORD.' Therefore she named him Judah" — Genesis 29:…

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Judas Iscariot

Overview Judas Iscariot stands as one of the most pivotal and tragic figures in Scripture. Jesus said of him, "It would be better for that man if he had not been born" — Matthew 26:24. Judas was chosen by Jesus as one of the twelve apostles, yet he became th…

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Judas Iscariot the Betrayer

Overview Judas Iscariot stands as one of the most infamous figures in Christian history, remembered primarily as the disciple who betrayed Jesus Christ to the religious authorities in Jerusalem. His name appears in all four Gospel accounts, and his actions s…

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Junia the Apostle

Overview Junia is a figure mentioned briefly in the New Testament whose identity and role have generated considerable scholarly discussion and theological significance throughout church history. The name appears only once in Scripture in Paul's letter to the…

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Keturah Wife of Abraham

Overview Keturah was the wife of Abraham after the death of Sarah, Abraham's first and most prominent wife. She appears in the Genesis account as the mother of six sons who became the ancestors of various Arabian peoples. Though less prominently featured in …

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Korah the Rebel

Overview Korah was a Levite who led one of the most significant rebellions against Moses and Aaron's leadership during Israel's wilderness wanderings. His story, recorded primarily in the book of Numbers, serves as a stark warning about the dangers of pride,…

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Lazarus of Bethany

Overview "Jesus wept." — John 11:35 These two words encapsulate the profound humanity of Christ displayed in His relationship with Lazarus of Bethany, a man whom Jesus loved deeply. Lazarus stands as one of the most significant figures in the Gospel accounts…

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Leah

Overview Leah was the first wife of Jacob and mother of six of his twelve sons, playing a crucial role in the establishment of Israel's twelve tribes. Scripture introduces her as the older daughter of Laban: "Laban had two daughters; the name of the older wa…

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Lot

Overview Lot was Abraham's nephew who became a key figure in God's plan during the patriarchal age. Scripture records, "So Abram said to Lot, 'Let us not have strife between us, or between our herdsmen and your herdsmen; for we are brothers'" — Genesis 13:8.…

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Luke the Beloved Physician

Overview Luke the Beloved Physician stands as one of the most significant figures in the New Testament, serving as both a trusted companion to the Apostle Paul and the author of two major biblical books: the Gospel of Luke and the Acts of the Apostles. His d…

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Luke the Evangelist

Overview Luke is identified in Scripture as a physician and faithful companion of the Apostle Paul who authored both the Gospel of Luke and the Book of Acts. Paul writes, "Luke, the beloved physician, greets you" — Colossians 4:14. As the writer of the most …

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Lydia

Overview Lydia appears in Scripture as a remarkable woman of faith whose conversion marks a pivotal moment in the spread of the Gospel into Europe. "And a certain woman named Lydia, a dealer in purple cloth from the city of Thyatira, who worshipped God, was …

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Lydia Seller of Purple

Overview Lydia was a prominent businesswoman and one of the first documented converts to Christianity in Europe during the first missionary journey of the Apostle Paul. She is remembered in Scripture as a successful merchant who dealt in purple dye or purple…

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Malachi

Overview Malachi is the final book of the Old Testament, containing the last recorded words of God to Israel before the four-hundred-year silence preceding John the Baptist. The name Malachi means "My Messenger," and though the prophet's personal identity re…

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Manasseh King of Judah

Overview Manasseh was the thirteenth king of Judah and the son of Hezekiah, one of Judah's most righteous rulers. Manasseh's reign lasted fifty-five years, making it the longest of any Judahite monarch, yet his legacy is marked by a dramatic spiritual transf…

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Mark the Evangelist

Overview Mark the evangelist stands as one of the four Gospel writers whose account of Jesus Christ forms the foundation of New Testament teaching. "And Jesus went throughout all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues, proclaiming the gospel o…

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Martha of Bethany

Overview Martha of Bethany appears in Scripture as the sister of Mary and Lazarus, residents of the village of Bethany near Jerusalem. She is remembered primarily for her encounter with Jesus Christ recorded in the Gospel of Luke, where we learn that "Martha…

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Mary Magdalene

Overview Mary Magdalene stands as one of the most significant female figures in the New Testament, remembered primarily for her devotion to Jesus Christ and her pivotal role in witnessing His resurrection. "Now when Jesus rose early on the first day of the w…

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