{"id":21678,"date":"2018-05-09T08:00:29","date_gmt":"2018-05-09T12:00:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mintools.com\/blog\/?p=21678"},"modified":"2026-02-15T13:33:57","modified_gmt":"2026-02-15T18:33:57","slug":"bible-character-studies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mintools.com\/blog\/bible-character-studies.htm","title":{"rendered":"Bible Character Studies"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Perhaps you have become convinced of the <a href=\"https:\/\/mintools.com\/blog\/why-study-bible-characters.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">value of studying Bible characters<\/a>. You may have even taken time to learn how to do character studies. Since the Bible mentions a lot of people in both the Old and New Testaments, you might not know where to begin. While you could start at the beginning of the Bible and move forward, you might find it less overwhelming to limit your study based on the following possibilities.<\/p>\n<h2>Bible Character Studies Based on Like Traits or Certain Slants<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_15281\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-15281\" style=\"width: 90px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mintools-store.com\/products\/walk-as-those-gone-before\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-15281 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/mintools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/walk-bef-dwnld.jpg\" alt=\"Walk the Walk Bible Character Studies Devotional\" width=\"90\" height=\"115\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-15281\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Click image to learn more about this devotional.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>For example, you might study all Bible characters who are said to have walked with God. The <a href=\"https:\/\/mintools-store.com\/products\/walk-as-those-gone-before\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Walk the Walk As Those Who Have Gone Before Devotional Guide<\/a> can assist you in this study. You will learn from the lives of Enoch, Noah, Abraham, Isaac, David Jotham, Hezekiah, and Josiah.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Tip:<\/strong><\/em> You can find Bible characters by putting a keyword in a concordance and looking within the context of those verses for people being described as such.<\/p>\n<h2>Bible Character Studies Based on Your Gender<\/h2>\n<p>If you are a woman, you might want to learn from women like Eve, Hannah, Miriam, Sarah, Hagar, Rebekah, Leah, Rahab, Abigail, Esther, Ruth, Naomi, Anna, Mary Mother of Jesus, Mary Magdalene, Mary of Bethany, Martha, Samaritan Woman, Lydia, Priscilla, etc. &#8211; Click on the following to check out the resources in one of our affiliate stores:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"padding-left: 15px;\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.awin1.com\/cread.php?awinmid=87711&amp;awinaffid=2203509&amp;ued=https%3A%2F%2Fchurchsource.com%2Fproducts%2F12-daring-women-of-the-bible-video-study-real-women-real-trials-real-triumphs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">12 Daring Women of the Bible<\/a> by Lisa Harper and others<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.awin1.com\/cread.php?awinmid=87711&amp;awinaffid=2203509&amp;ued=https%3A%2F%2Fchurchsource.com%2Fproducts%2F60-devotions-inspired-by-women-of-the-bible\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">60 Devotions Inspired by Women of the Bible<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.awin1.com\/cread.php?awinmid=87711&amp;awinaffid=2203509&amp;ued=https%3A%2F%2Fchurchsource.com%2Fproducts%2Ffearless-women-of-the-bible-finding-unshakable-confidence-despite-your-fears-and-failures\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fearless Women of the Bible: Finding Unshakable Confidence Despite Your Fears and Failures<\/a> by Lynn Cowell<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.awin1.com\/cread.php?awinmid=87711&amp;awinaffid=2203509&amp;ued=https%3A%2F%2Fchurchsource.com%2Fproducts%2Ften-women-of-the-bible-updated-edition-how-god-used-imperfect-people-to-change-the-world\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ten Women of the Bible: One by One They Changed the World<\/a> by Max Lucado, Jenna Lucado Bishop<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.awin1.com\/cread.php?awinmid=87711&amp;awinaffid=2203509&amp;ued=https%3A%2F%2Fchurchsource.com%2Fsearch%3FrefinementList%255Bnamed_tags.Series%255D%255B0%255D%3DKnown%2520by%2520Name\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Known by Name Bible Study Series<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.awin1.com\/cread.php?awinmid=87711&amp;awinaffid=2203509&amp;ued=https%3A%2F%2Fchurchsource.com%2Fsearch%3Fq%3DThe%2520Mothers%2520and%2520Daughters%2520of%2520the%2520Bible%2520Speak%2520Bream\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Mothers and Daughters of the Bible Speak<\/a>\u00a0by Shannon Bream<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-size: 15px;\"><a style=\"font-size: 15px; text-decoration-line: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.awin1.com\/cread.php?awinmid=87711&amp;awinaffid=2203509&amp;ued=https%3A%2F%2Fchurchsource.com%2Fsearch%3Fq%3Dtwelve%2520extraordinary%2520women%2520macarthur\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Twelve Extraordinary Women: How God Shaped Women of the Bible, and What He Wants to Do with You<\/a>\u00a0by John F. MacArthur &#8212;\u00a0<a style=\"font-size: 15px;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/exec\/obidos\/ASIN\/1418505579\/ministrytoolsres\" target=\"new\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Workbook<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.awin1.com\/cread.php?awinmid=87711&amp;awinaffid=2203509&amp;ued=https%3A%2F%2Fchurchsource.com%2Fsearch%3Fq%3Dtwelve%2520women%2520of%2520the%2520Bible\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Twelve Women of the Bible Study Guide, Life-Changing Stories for Women Today<\/a> by Lysa TerKeurst and others<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.awin1.com\/cread.php?awinmid=87711&amp;awinaffid=2203509&amp;ued=https%3A%2F%2Fchurchsource.com%2Fproducts%2Fwomen-of-the-bible-52-bible-studies-for-individuals-and-groups\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Women of the Bible: 52 Bible Studies for Individuals and Groups<\/a> by Jean E. Syswerda<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/exec\/obidos\/ASIN\/0830830642\/ministrytoolsres\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Women of the Old Testament, LifeGuide Character Bible Study<\/a> by Gladys Hunt<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/exec\/obidos\/ASIN\/0830830774\/ministrytoolsres\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Women of the New Testament (Lifeguide Bible Studies)<\/a> by Phyllis J. Le Peau<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you are a man, you might want to learn from men like Adam, Cain, Abel, Noah, Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Moses, Joshua, Samuel, Jonah, Gideon, Samson, David, other Kings in the Old Testament, Elijah, Elisha, Ezra, Nehemiah, Job, Daniel, John the Baptist, Jesus&#8217; Twelve Disciples, Stephen, Paul, etc.<\/p>\n<ul style=\"padding-left: 15px;\">\n<li style=\"font-size: 15px;\"><a style=\"font-size: 15px;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.awin1.com\/cread.php?awinmid=87711&amp;awinaffid=2203509&amp;ued=https%3A%2F%2Fchurchsource.com%2Fproducts%2Fmen-of-the-bible-a-one-year-devotional-study-of-men-in-scripture\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Men of the Bible: A One-Year Devotional Study of Men in Scripture<\/a>\u00a0by Ann Spangler, Robert Wolgemuth<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-size: 15px;\"><a style=\"font-size: 15px; text-decoration-line: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.awin1.com\/cread.php?awinmid=87711&amp;awinaffid=2203509&amp;ued=https%3A%2F%2Fchurchsource.com%2Fproducts%2Ften-men-of-the-bible-updated-edition-how-god-used-imperfect-people-to-change-the-world\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ten Men of the Bible: How God Used Imperfect People to Change the World Study Guide<\/a>\u00a0by Max Lucado<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.awin1.com\/cread.php?awinmid=87711&amp;awinaffid=2203509&amp;ued=https%3A%2F%2Fchurchsource.com%2Fsearch%3Fq%3Dtwelve%2520ordinary%2520men%2520macarthur\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Twelve Ordinary Men: How the Master Shaped His Disciples for Greatness, and What He Wants to Do with You<\/a> by John MacArthur<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em><strong>Tip:<\/strong><\/em> While studying characters of like gender can be helpful, do not limit yourself to only studying people based on that factor. We gain balance and different perspectives in our lives as we learn from those different from us.<\/p>\n<h2>Studying Biblical Characters Based on Relationships, Marital Status, or Other Circumstances<\/h2>\n<p>Reading about people with similar life struggles, needs, and responsibilities can help us learn how to navigate life and relationships.<\/p>\n<ul style=\"padding-left: 15px;\">\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/exec\/obidos\/ASIN\/0830830480\/ministrytoolsres\" target=\"new\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Couples of the Old Testament, LifeGuide Character Bible Study<\/a> by Dale &amp; Sandy Larsen<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-size: 15px;\"><a style=\"font-size: 15px; text-decoration-line: underline;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/exec\/obidos\/ASIN\/0830830766\/ministrytoolsres\" target=\"new\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Friendship: Growing Side by Side, LifeGuide Topical Bible Studies<\/a>\u00a0by Carolyn Nystrom<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/exec\/obidos\/ASIN\/0877885338\/ministrytoolsres\" target=\"new\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Marriage: Learning from Couples in Scripture (Fisherman Bible Studyguides)<\/a> by R. Paul Stevens &amp; Gail Stevens<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/exec\/obidos\/ASIN\/0825427762\/ministrytoolsres\" target=\"new\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">They Were Single Too: 8 Biblical Role Models<\/a> by David M. Hoffeditz<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em><strong>Tip:<\/strong><\/em> Remember that not all people in the Bible lived each moment with integrity. Learn from both the good and bad in their lives.<\/p>\n<h2>Bible Character Studies Based on Ministry<\/h2>\n<p>The pages of Scripture contain many examples of people who served God in various capacities. We can learn from their leading, teaching, evangelizing, and a number of other ministries.<\/p>\n<ul style=\"padding-left: 15px;\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/exec\/obidos\/ASIN\/0310086280\/ministrytoolsres\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">21 Qualities of Leaders in the Bible Workbook<\/a> by John C. Maxwell<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-size: 15px;\"><a style=\"font-size: 15px;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/exec\/obidos\/ASIN\/1615215441\/ministrytoolsres\" target=\"new\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Lead as Jesus Led: Transformed Influence<\/a>\u00a0by Bill Hull, Paul Mascarella<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-size: 15px;\"><a style=\"font-size: 15px;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/exec\/obidos\/ASIN\/1615215433\/ministrytoolsres\" target=\"new\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Minister as Jesus Ministered: Transformed Service<\/a>\u00a0by Bill Hull, Paul Mascarella<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-size: 15px;\"><a style=\"font-size: 15px;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/exec\/obidos\/ASIN\/0805461655\/ministrytoolsres\" target=\"new\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Nehemiah, Men Of Character Series<\/a>\u00a0by Gene A. Getz<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-size: 15px;\"><a style=\"font-size: 15px;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/exec\/obidos\/ASIN\/0830743537\/ministrytoolsres\" target=\"new\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Rock-Solid Teacher: Discover the Joy of Teaching Like Jesus<\/a>\u00a0by Gregory C. Carlson<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-size: 15px;\"><a style=\"font-size: 15px;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/exec\/obidos\/ASIN\/1579108628\/ministrytoolsres\" target=\"new\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Teaching As Jesus Taught<\/a>\u00a0by Roy Zuck<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/exec\/obidos\/ASIN\/1400206111\/ministrytoolsres\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Twelve Unlikely Heroes Study Guide: How God Commissioned Unexpected People in the Bible and What He Wants to Do with You<\/a> by John MacArthur<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em><strong>Tip:<\/strong><\/em> Glean principles for serving from all who have gone before us but always look to Jesus as the Master Servant.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Perhaps you have become convinced of the value of studying Bible characters. You may have even taken time to learn how to do character studies. Since the Bible mentions a lot of people in both the Old and New Testaments, you might not know where to begin. 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