We can learn a lot by studying different characters in the Bible. Most important is that we consider what it shows us about God. For example, we may see God’s faithfulness, mercy, or His power at work through their experiences. Remember, we’re not just teaching biographical or historical accounts. It’s about the Almighty God at work in and through people. Before teaching on biblical characters, take time to consider tips for this type of study.
Curriculum, Bible Lessons on Bible Characters
Below you’ll find resources with lessons covering a number of these people. In time more resources will be provided that zero in on specific individuals.
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For Adults:
- Explore the Bible, by Lifeway, goes through the Bible specifically studying the characters.
- ▹Characters Volume 1: The Patriarchs
- ▹Characters Volume 2: Old Testament Heroes/Deliverers
- ▹Characters Volume 3: The Kings
- ▹Characters Volume 4: The Prophets
- ▹Characters Volume 5: Jesus
- ▹Characters Volume 6: The Followers
- ▹Characters Volume 7: Early Church Leaders
- New Testament Characters (LifeGuide Bible Studies)
- Old Testament Characters (Lifeguide Bible Studies)
- Ten Men of the Bible: How God Used Imperfect People to Change the World by Max Lucado
- Ten Women of the Bible: How God Used Imperfect People to Change the World by Max Lucado
- Walk the Walk As Those Who Have Gone Before Devotional Guide by Ministry Tools Resource Center (can also be used in group study)
- Women of the New Testament (Lifeguide Bible Studies)
- Women of the Old Testament (Lifeguide Bible Studies)
For Children:
- 21 Bible Character Object Lessons
- Bible Heroes 12-Week Children’s Ministry Curriculum
- Unknown Heroes 8-Week Children’s Ministry Curriculum
- Who was…? Study on Bible Characters
For Teens:
- Explore the Bible Teen Study, by Lifeway, goes through the Bible specifically studying the characters.
- Characters Volume 1: The Patriarchs
- Characters Volume 2: Old Testament Heroes/Deliverers
- Characters Volume 3: The Kings
- Characters Volume 4: The Prophets
- Characters Volume 5: Jesus
- Characters Volume 6: The Followers
- Characters Volume 7: Early Church Leaders
- Creative Bible Lessons from the Old Testament: 12 Character Studies of Surprisingly Modern Men and Women by Laurie Polich
- Extreme Faith: 12 Radical Young Believers In The Bible Who Changed Our World by Tim Baker
- Supporting Roles Bible Characters
- Wild Truth Bible Lessons for Junior Highers by Mark Oestreicher
- Wild Truth Bible Lessons 2 for Junior Highers by Mark Oestreicher
For Character Studies based on certain slants or criteria like gender, relationships, circumstances, ministry, go to: Bible Character Studies
Tools to Assist Teaching About People in God’s Word
For Adults: (some may also help if teaching teens)
- Book: Encyclopedia of Bible Characters: The Complete Who’s Who in the Bible by Paul D. Gardner
- Book: The Complete Book of Who’s Who in the Bible by Philip Comfort, Walter A. Elwell
- Book: The Defining Verse: Find Your Life’s Sentence Through the Lives of 63 Bible Characters by Warren W. Wiersbe
- Book: They Walked with God: 40 Bible Characters Who Inspire Us by Max Lucado
- Monologues: 52 Bible Characters Dramatized by Kenneth W. Osbeck
For Children:
- Book: The Ultimate Bible Character Guide Hardcover by Gina Detwiler
- Coloring: Bible Heroes Coloring Book
- Posters: Good Character Posters (uses Bible figures to teach good character traits)
- Puppets: Bible Characters Puppets
Looking for lessons targeting specific biblical characters?
Be advised that more pages will be added in the future targeting specific people.