Bible Question:
I need to research some people in the Bible who have left an awesome legacy for us to follow... Then I also need some names of people that have not left a good legacy, but are wellknown. Can anyone help me!!???? Please! Thanks! |
Bible Answer: There are so many for both categories. Joseph (son of Israel via Rachel) - was hated by his brothers because of his dreams and favor of their father. He was hated by his brothers, sold into captivity, thrown into prison because of a lie, and finally, made it to the palace. Through all of this, he never complained or stopped trusting God. (starting in Genesis 37) Job - in all poor Job went through, he never lost his integrity and love for God (Book of Job) Esther - was born into captivity, who, because she was very humble and bold, became queen of Persia and saved her people from being killed. (Book of Esther) Daniel - was God's dream interpreter, refused to bow down to the Persian gods, continued to pray to God, even though it was forbidden, was cast into the lion's den, never stop trusting God. (Book of Daniel) Jonah - was sent by God to preach to a people whom he hated, ignored God's commission, ended up in a whale, went to preach anyhow, was mad because God saved the people (Book of Jonah) Samson - was not to mess with strange women (Philistines), played with Delilah until her plot to take his strength was carried through, died with the Philistines (starting in Judges 13:24) Jezebel - did anything to control everything, had God's prophets killed, thrown into prison, exiled, you name it. If you ever heard someone get called a "jezebel" this person is a control freak. Often, people would refer to a promiscuous woman as a "jezebel," even though Jezebel would have done anything to have her way, she is biblically known for her overpowering nature (1 Kings 18, 19, 21, 2 Kings 9 and Revelation 2:20) YoYo, I hope these help get you started WalkingTalkingBible |