The people behind the verses.

Moses

Prophet and lawgiver

The prophet who led Israel out of slavery in Egypt and received the Law at Sinai.

David

Shepherd, king, and psalmist

The shepherd boy who became Israel's greatest king and wrote many of the Psalms.

Ruth

A Moabite of loyalty and faith

A Moabite widow whose loyalty wove her into the line of David, and of Christ.

Paul

Apostle to the Gentiles

Once a persecutor of the church, he became its most far-reaching missionary and letter-writer.

Abraham

Father of many nations

The man who left everything on God's promise and became the father of Israel's faith.

Esther

A queen for such a time as this

A Jewish orphan who became queen of Persia and risked her life to save her people.

Joseph

From the pit to the palace

Sold into slavery by his brothers, he rose to save the very family that betrayed him.

Noah

He walked with God

A righteous man who built an ark on God's word and outlasted the flood.

Elijah

Prophet of fire and the still small voice

A bold prophet who called down fire on Mount Carmel, then met God in a whisper.

Mary

The mother of Jesus

A young woman of Nazareth who said yes to God and became the mother of Jesus.