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Character Bible Studies

Take a deep dive into the lives of people in Scripture with these Bible studies. We can learn so much from the successes and failures of biblical characters as we seek to live our own faith today.

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Search all of our Bible studies by series or session: ▶︎ 4-9 Sessions ▶︎ 10-11 Sessions ▶︎ 12-19 Sessions ▶︎ 20+ Sessions 

Hear My Prayer: Learning from the Faith of Elijah—A 6-Week Bible Study Experience, By Liz Ditty
Hear My Prayer
Liz Ditty
A0623
Moms at the Well: Meeting God Through the Mothers of Scripture—A 7-Week Bible Study Experience, By Tara Edelschick and Kathy Tuan-MacLean
Moms at the Well
Tara Edelschick and Kathy Tuan-MacLean
A0678
Upheld: Meeting Our Trustworthy God Through Isaiah—A 6-Week Bible Study Experience, By Kori de Leon
Upheld
Kori de Leon
A0772
Never Beyond Hope, By J. I. Packer and Carolyn Nystrom
Never Beyond Hope
J. I. Packer and Carolyn Nystrom
6 Sessions
A0506
Jesus Christ: Teacher, Servant, and Savior, By John Stott
Jesus Christ
John Stott
13 Sessions
2178
Ezekiel: Visions of God's Glory, By Douglas Connelly
Ezekiel
Douglas Connelly
10 Sessions
3117
The Risen Christ: Jesus' Final Words on Earth, By Bill Weimer
The Risen Christ
Bill Weimer
8 Sessions
3116
1 and 2 Kings: God's Imperfect Servants, By Carolyn Nystrom
1 and 2 Kings
Carolyn Nystrom
10 Sessions
3112
Ruth: Rescued by the Redeemer, By Dale Larsen and Sandy Larsen
Ruth
Dale Larsen and Sandy Larsen
6 Sessions
3109
Moses: Calling and Character, By Stephen D. Eyre
Moses
Stephen D. Eyre
11 Sessions
3141
Paul: His Life and Teaching, By Jack Kuhatschek
Paul
Jack Kuhatschek
10 Sessions
3139
Elijah: Living Securely in an Insecure World, By Douglas Connelly
Elijah
Douglas Connelly
8 Sessions
3028
Abraham: Hearing God's Call, By Jack Kuhatschek
Abraham
Jack Kuhatschek
9 Sessions
3047
Couples of the Old Testament, By Dale Larsen and Sandy Larsen
Couples of the Old Testament
Dale Larsen and Sandy Larsen
9 Sessions
3048
Joseph: How God Builds Character, By Paul Borthwick
Joseph
Paul Borthwick
9 Sessions
3049
New Testament Characters, By Carolyn Nystrom
New Testament Characters
Carolyn Nystrom
10 Sessions
3069
Job: Wrestling With God, By Paul Stevens
Job
Paul Stevens
12 Sessions
3025
Women of the New Testament, By Phyllis J. Le Peau
Women of the New Testament
Phyllis J. Le Peau
10 Sessions
3077
Esther: Character Under Pressure, By Patty Pell
Esther
Patty Pell
9 Sessions
3039
Women of the Old Testament, By Gladys Hunt
Women of the Old Testament
Gladys Hunt
12 Sessions
3064
David: Developing a Heart for God, By Jack Kuhatschek
David
Jack Kuhatschek
12 Sessions
3063
Daniel: Spiritual Living in a Secular World, By Douglas Connelly
Daniel
Douglas Connelly
12 Sessions
3031
Old Testament Characters, By Peter Scazzero
Old Testament Characters
Peter Scazzero
12 Sessions
3059
Peter: Learning to Be Like Jesus, By Robbie F. Castleman
Peter
Robbie F. Castleman
12 Sessions
3088