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New Testament People of the Bible

This Bible study resource provides an introduction to the New Testament people of the Bible. You will learn about each person, what they have accomplished, their character strengths and weaknesses, and any lessons we can learn from their lives. These people of the Bible profiles will help you better understanding how God interacts with his people and assist you in applying God's truth to your life.

Jesus | Joseph | Mary | Caesar Augustus | Three Kings | Herod the Great | Zechariah | Elizabeth | John the Baptist | Lazarus | Mary (Lazarus' Sister) | Martha | Zacchaeus | Peter | Andrew | James (Son of Zebedee) | John | Philip | Bartholomew |Thomas | Matthew | James (Son of Alphaeus) | Thaddaeus (Jude) | Simon the Zealot | Judas Iscariot | Mary Magdalene | Pontius Pilate | Joseph of Arimathea | Nicodemus | Caiaphas | Herod Antipas | Apostle Paul | Luke | John Mark | Barnabas | Philip | Stephen | Silas | Timothy

Jesus Christ

Profile of Jesus Christ, Lord and Savior of the world.

Joseph

Profile of Joseph, the earthly father of Jesus Christ.

Mary the Mother of Jesus

Profile of Mary, the mother of Jesus Christ.

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Caesar Augustus

Profile of Caesar Augustus, first emperor of Rome.

Three Kings from the East

Profile of the Three Kings, who followed a star to find the young Messiah, Jesus Christ.

Herod the Great

Profile of Herod the Great, King of the Jews who schemed to kill the baby Jesus.

Apostle Matthew

Profile of Matthew, Gospel writer and follower of Jesus.

Zechariah

Profile of Zechariah, father of John the Baptist.

Elizabeth

Profile of Elizabeth, mother of John the Baptist.

John the Baptist

Profile of John the Baptist, one of the most distinctive characters in the New Testament.

Zacchaeus

Profile of Zacchaeus, the tax collector from Jericho.

Peter the Apostle

Profile of Peter, apostle and member of Jesus' inner circle.

Apostle James

Profile of James, the first martyred apostle.

John the Apostle

Profile of John the Apostle, "the disciple Jesus loved."

Philip the Apostle

Profile of Philip the Apostle, follower of Jesus Christ.

Apostle Thomas

Profile of Thomas, the apostle known as Doubting Thomas.

Judas Iscariot

Profile of Judas Iscariot, betrayer of Jesus Christ.

Mary Magdalene

Profile of Mary Magdalene, an early follower of Jesus.

Pontius Pilate

Profile of Pontius Pilate, Roman governor of Judea.

Joseph of Arimathea

Profile of Joseph of Arimathea, who buried Jesus in his own tomb.

Nicodemus

Profile of Nicodemus, member of the Jewish Sanhedrin who sought God at night.

Caiaphas

Profile of Caiaphas, high priest in the temple at Jerusalem.

Herod Antipas

Profile of Herod Antipas, ruler of Galilee and co-conspirator in the death of Jesus Christ.

Apostle Paul

Profile of the Apostle Paul of Tarsus, one of the all-time giants of Christianity.

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