Bible Character Study

1. Calling & Purpose

• What was this character’s God-given calling or assignment?

• How do we see God’s hand in their life before they even acted or chose?

2. Choices & Character

• What choices did this person make that revealed their heart?

• Where were they tested — and how did they respond (faithfully or unfaithfully)?

3. Hardship or Captivity

• What hardship, consequence, or captivity shaped their journey?

• Was it the result of their own sin, or a trial they endured for righteousness?

4. Turning Point

• Did this person ever reach a moment of brokenness, repentance, or renewed dependence on God?

• If not, what warning does their life give us?

5. God’s Mercy & Redemption

• How do we see God’s mercy or faithfulness in their story?

• In what way did God still accomplish His purpose through them?

6. God’s Central Role

• What does this story ultimately reveal about God’s character?

• How does it remind us the Bible is about God, not just people?

7. Foreshadowing Christ

• Does this person’s story foreshadow or point us to Jesus in some way?

• If yes, what parallels can you see with Christ’s life, death, or redemption?

8. Names & Their Meanings

• What does this character’s name mean in the original language (Hebrew/Greek)?

• What about the names of other key figures in their story? Do those names shed light on the meaning of the events?

(Example: Samson = “sunlike.” Delilah = possibly “delicate/feeble.” Joseph = “He will add.” Each name often reinforces the spiritual message.)

9. Application & Prayer

• If someone today were in this character’s state, what Psalm or Scripture could they pray over their life?

• How can we use their story to realign our hearts with God’s will?

10. My Final Takeaway

• In summary, what am I finally taking away from this character’s story about God, myself, and walking in faith?