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May 31, 2011 · just a few of the Bible’s unsung heroes, “unsung” because they were primarily focused on making sure that the praises of Jesus Christ were sung by people from all tribes, tongues, and nations. When your most passionate desire is that Christ’s praises be sung, you too can be an unsung hero.
- Trevin Wax
- Naaman’s wife’s maid (2 Kings 5) Well yes, this maid, with her name not mentioned or recorded, is the 1st on our list of overlooked heroes in the bible, the bible story tells of a successful Syrian commander who had the disease of leprosy.
- Balaam’s donkey (Numbers 22) Quite funny, you’ll say, but yes, the donkey deserves to be recognized simply for preventing Balaam’s death at the hands of an angel.
- Ehud (Judges 3:15-30) The story of Ehud comes right out of Judges 3 but would fit in nicely to the plot of any action movie. It happened that, Israel was under the oppressive rule of Eglon the king of Moab and cried out to the Lord for deliverance.
- Jabez (1 Chronicles 4;10) Though the story Jabez is commonly told when it comes to issues of the power of prayer and topics on Gods mercy, he would still fit right in on this list of overlooked heroes.
- Huldah: A Prophetess of Wisdom. While prophets like Isaiah and Jeremiah are widely celebrated, Huldah, the Prophetess, often remains unnoticed. When King Josiah sought guidance regarding the Book of the Law, it was Huldah whose words rang with divine wisdom.
- Caleb: A Fearless Spy and Faithful Servant. Caleb’s bravery as one of the twelve spies who explored the Promised Land is often overshadowed by the account of Joshua.
- Ruth: A Portrait of Loyalty and Redemption. The Book of Ruth paints a beautiful portrait of loyalty and redemption through the life of a Moabite woman who chose to stay with her mother-in-law, Naomi, after their husbands’ deaths.
- Barnabas: A Encourager and Mentor. Barnabas, often overshadowed by the Apostle Paul, was a key figure in the early Christian church. His encouragement and support of Paul’s ministry opened doors for the spread of the Gospel.
- Ananias
- Ebed-Melek
- An Unknown Servant
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In the Book of Acts, we come across this faithful, respected disciple whose name is recorded in just two passages of Scripture. Yet, what he was called to do, though an unpleasant task for him, would impact Christianity forever. The disciple’s name was Ananias, and he was directed by God to minister to the deadliest enemy of the Christian faith at ...
Ebed-Melek was from a Cushite background and served in the palace of King Zedekiah in the time of Jeremiah the prophet. The story, found in Jeremiah 38:1-13, recalls how Jeremiah is imprisoned in a cistern filled with mud by the spineless King Zedekiah, with the real possibility of having to face death (Jeremiah 38:4-9). The plot to imprison Jeremi...
The third unseen hero is, sadly, an unknown person. What he did, however, would impact the history of the nation of Israel profoundly because it had an impact on the life of Israel’s greatest king, David. David, as we well know, remains a legendary personality in the history of Israel, whose life and story has inspired millions. He was known as a m...
Learn about Ananias, Ebed-Melek and an unknown servant who played crucial roles in God's plan for their generation. Discover how they ministered to Saul, rescued Jeremiah and served David with courage and love.
- Palitha Jayasooriya
Jun 2, 2011 · Aristarchus, Archippus, Nympha, Justus... just a few of the Bible's unsung heroes, "unsung" because they were primarily focused on making sure that the praises of Jesus Christ were sung by people from all tribes, tongues, and nations.
- Trevin Wax
Learn about the stories of ten biblical characters who are not well-known, but who played a significant role in God's plan. Read their stories and apply their lessons to your life in this 10-day reading plan.
Ten Unsung Bible Heroes & Their Priceless Legacy. Nobody knows their names, but without them, the Bible would be incomplete. We call them heroes because through what they did, they impacted destinies and pleased God.
