Bible Learning
Bible characters & events at a glance
When you first open the Bible, the sheer number of names and events can feel overwhelming. We’ve laid out the key people and events with their story, life flow, and related verses. Tap any name that catches your eye.
Old Testament people
AbrahamThe father of faith — a man who left his homeland holding on to a single promise.MosesThe liberator who led an enslaved people out, and the mediator of the Law.DavidFrom shepherd boy to king — "a man after God's own heart."SolomonThe king who asked for wisdom — the height of glory and a sobering lesson.ElijahThe prophet of fire — who stood against idols, and grew weary.DanielA man who kept his faith in the heart of a foreign empire.RuthA foreign woman's loyalty — a love written into David's family line.NoahA righteous man who built an ark in the midst of the flood.JacobFrom deceiver to "Israel" — a man shaped through wrestling.JosephA man of providence who, from a place of rejection, saved a whole nation.JoshuaThe leader who succeeded Moses and led the people into the promised land.GideonA timid farmer, a judge who won with three hundred men.SamsonThe strongest yet weakest of the judges — restored at the last.SamuelThe last judge and the prophet who anointed the first kings.ElishaThe prophet of miracles who asked for a double portion of Elijah's spirit.Isaiah"Here am I. Send me!" — the prophet of comfort.JeremiahThe "weeping prophet" who never stopped, even when rejected.Esther"If I perish, I perish" — the queen who saved her people.NehemiahA leader of rebuilding who prayed and then acted at once.HannahA mother who gained Samuel through tearful prayer and gave him back.SarahThe son of promise received with laughter — a mother of faith.
Old Testament events
New Testament people
PeterA disciple who failed, was restored, and became the rock of the church.PaulFrom persecutor of the church to apostle to the Gentiles.John the ApostleThe "disciple whom Jesus loved" — from a son of thunder to the apostle of love.Mary, Mother of Jesus"May it be done to me according to your word" — a woman who obeyed.Jesus ChristThe one person to whom all of Scripture points — the Savior.John the BaptistThe voice crying in the wilderness who prepared the way.StephenThe church's first martyr, who died forgiving.ThomasThe doubting disciple who confessed, "My Lord and my God."Barnabas"Son of encouragement" — a co-worker who built people up.Mary MagdaleneThe woman who became the first witness of the resurrection.