People of the Bible
People in Matthew
Explore the people connected to the Book of Matthew and discover who they were, where they appear in Scripture, how they fit into the book’s message, and what believers can learn from their lives. Each profile is rooted in the biblical text and helps connect the people of Matthew to the larger story of God’s redemptive plan.
Who Are the Main People in Matthew?
Matthew is part of the larger story of Scripture, and the people connected to this book help us understand its message, events, warnings, promises, and spiritual lessons.
Together, these profiles provide a focused reference for studying the people connected to Matthew and understanding their place within the book’s events, teachings, warnings, and promises.
Each person helps show how God works through real lives, real choices, real failures, and real faith.
Andrew
Andrew, the apostle who introduced others to Jesus and exemplified faithful discipleship.
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Barabbas
Barabbas, the prisoner freed instead of Jesus, symbolizes mercy and substitution in God’s plan.
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Bartholomew
Bartholomew, one of Jesus’ twelve apostles, known for faithful discipleship and spreading the gospel.
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Bathsheba
Bathsheba, wife of David and mother of Solomon, shows God’s grace in redemption.
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Boaz
Boaz was a faithful kinsman-redeemer who played a key role in God’s plan of redemption.
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Caiaphas
Jewish high priest who presided over Jesus’ trial and influenced His crucifixion.
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Herod
King Herod’s role during Jesus’ birth and his impact on God’s redemptive plan.
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Isaiah
Prophet of Judah who foretold the Messiah and called for repentance.
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Jesus
Jesus, the Son of God, Savior, and central figure of the Bible's message of redemption.
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Malachi
Last Old Testament prophet who called Israel to covenant faithfulness.
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Naomi
Naomi, Ruth’s mother-in-law, exemplifies God’s faithfulness through loss and redemption.
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Pontius Pilate
Roman governor who judged Jesus and authorized His crucifixion, pivotal in God’s plan.
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Rahab
Rahab, Jericho resident, hid spies, showed faith, and is in Jesus’ genealogy.
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Why Study the People of Matthew?
- Understand the people connected to the message of Matthew.
- See how individual lives fit into the larger story of Scripture.
- Learn from examples of faith, obedience, failure, repentance, and leadership.
- Connect people, chapters, themes, and application in one place.
- Use these profiles to deepen your understanding of the book and its place in the larger biblical story.
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