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Apollos
His eloquence and powerful defense of the Christian faith in public debate
Apollos was a learned Jewish Christian from Alexandria, known for his eloquent oratory and deep knowledge of the Scriptures, who became a prominent leader in the early church.
Jacob
Wrestling with an angel and being the father of the twelve tribes
Jacob, the son of Isaac and Rebekah, was a foundational patriarch of Israel and the father of the twelve tribes, renamed Israel after wrestling with a divine being.
Lot's Wife
Turning into a pillar of salt for looking back at Sodom
The anonymous wife of Lot who, during the destruction of Sodom, was transformed into a pillar of salt for looking back in defiance of divine commands.
Herod Antipas
Beheading John the Baptist and the trial of Jesus
Herod Antipas was the 1st-century tetrarch of Galilee and Perea, known for his roles in the executions of John the Baptist and the trial of Jesus Christ.
Barnabas
Being the 'Son of Encouragement' and Paul's first missionary partner
An early Christian leader, Levite, and missionary known as the 'Son of Encouragement' who mentored the Apostle Paul and co-led the first missionary journey.
Ruth
Loyalty to Naomi and being an ancestor of King David and Jesus
A Moabite widow who remained loyal to her mother-in-law Naomi, moved to Bethlehem, and became a Great-Grandmother to King David.
Esther
Saving the Jewish people from genocide in Persia
The Jewish queen of Persia who courageously risked her life to save her people from a genocidal plot by the royal vizier, Haman.
Elijah
Contest on Mt. Carmel, calling down fire, taken to heaven in a whirlwind
Elijah was a major prophet of the Northern Kingdom of Israel in the 9th century BC, known for his fierce opposition to Baal worship and his dramatic departure for heaven in a whirlwind.
Deborah
Leading Israel to victory over the Canaanites and judging under a palm tree
Deborah was a prophetess, the only female Judge of Israel, and a military leader who orchestrated the defeat of the Canaanite king Jabin and his general Sisera.
David
Slaying Goliath, uniting Israel, and writing the Psalms
David was the second and most significant king of Israel, an ancestor of Jesus, and the legendary author of many Psalms, known as a man after God's own heart.
Moses
Leading the Exodus and receiving the Ten Commandments
The foundational prophet of Israel who led the Hebrews out of Egyptian bondage, received the Ten Commandments, and mediated the Covenant at Mount Sinai.