(This is taken from the NLT Study Bible: "Who's Who in the Bible")
- Adam - Our sins have far greater implications than we realize.
- Noah - Great rewards come from obeying God.
- Abraham - Faith alone makes one right in God's eyes.
- Isaac - Seeking peace brings true respect.
- Esau - It is never too late to put away bitterness and forgive.
- Amalek - There are evil men and nations who seek to harm God's people.
- Israel (Jacob) - While our sins may haunt us, God will honor our faith.
- Judah - God can change the hearts of even the most wicked people.
- Tamar - God works His purposes even through sinful events.
- Perez - Your background does not matter to God.
- Boaz - Those who are kind to others will receive kindness themselves.
- Jesse - Never take lightly the impact you may have on your children.
- David - True greatness is having a heart for God.
- Joab - Those who seek power die with nothing.
- Amnon - Giving in to lust leads only to tragedy.
- Absalom - Those seeking to oust a God-appointed leader will have a difficult battle.
- Adonijah - God must determine what is rightfully ours.
- Bathsheba - One wrong act does not disqualify us from accomplishing things for God.
- Solomon - Human wisdom is foolishness without God.
- Reuben - What is gained from a moment of passion is only perceived; what is lost is real and permanent.
- Aaron - Don't expect God's leaders to be perfect, but don't let them get away with sin either.
- Nadab - Pretending to be God's representative is dangerous business.
- Eleazar - Those who are consistent in their faith are the best models to follow.
- Korah - Rebelling against God's leaders is rebelling against God and will always be unsuccessful.
- Joshua - Real courage comes from God.
- Saul - Those who say they follow God but don't live like it waste their God-given potential.
- Jonathan - True friends always think of the other person, not just themselves.
- [[[ Insert Your Name ]]] - What would we learn from your life?