Bible Character Madness #3

I pray that not only is this fun as we discover and read about Bible characters but it also inspires others to learn more about Bible Characters because they can teach us many great lessons. Tonight we will look again at 6 more Bible figures.

 #1-Jeremiah vs. Samuel
In this battle of Old Testament greats we have a Prophet of God who was preaching in Jerusalem as it was being conquered by Babylon, going against the first prophet of God in the united Kingdom who followed God's leading and anointed both King Saul and King David. Some interesting facts about both characters are, first that history tells us the Jeremiah was killed for being a prophet of God shortly after the fall of Jerusalem, and secondly my son was not named after Samuel from the Bible.
Jeremiah 1:4-5

The word of the Lord came to me, saying, “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart; I appointed you as a prophet to the nations.”

1 Samuel 3:19

The Lord was with Samuel as he grew up, and he let none of his words fall to the ground. 

Winner:Samuel 

#2- Esther vs. Aaron
First we have Esther, who was a Hebrew living in the Medo-Persian Empire after most of here people returned back to Israel and rebuilt the temple. She was the Hebrew as Queen who risked her life to save her people from massacre. Aaron is know as the big brother of Moses, who because Moses was shy, did all the talking with Pharaoh. Aaron was also the first Priest after the tabernacle was erected.
Esther 2:15
And Esther won the favor of everyone who saw her.
Exodus 4:27
The Lord said to Aaron, "go into the desert to meet Moses". So he met Moses at the mountain of God and kissed him.
Winner: Esther

#3- Peter vs. Jarius
Here we have the most well know Apostle of Jesus, the rock of the church, and the guy who put his foot in his mouth a lot. Jarius is an interesting character in the Bible. We do not know much about him other than he was a synagogue ruler, who's daughter dies. He goes to Jesus for help and Jesus challenges his belief and faith and then raises the daughter from the dead.
Mark 1:17
"Come follow me" Jesus said, (to Peter) "and I will make you fishers of men".
Luke 8:50
Hearing this, Jesus said to Jarius, "Don't be afraid; just believe and she will be healed".
Winner: Peter

*My son is actually named after my favorite book character*