Mary mother of Jesus chosen to bear the Messiah her life includes annunciation visitation nativity and presence at key moments of Jesus ministry and passion exemplifying faith humility and discipleship.
Luke 1:26 to 56; John 19:25
“Behold the handmaid of the Lord”
Philip the Evangelist one of the seven chosen in Jerusalem who preached in Samaria baptized many and guided the Ethiopian eunuch into faith exemplifying evangelistic zeal and practical ministry.
Acts 6:5; Acts 8:4 to 40
“Philip proclaimed Christ in Samaria and baptized the Ethiopian eunuch”
Apollos eloquent Alexandrian teacher who knew the scriptures spoke boldly in Ephesus and Corinth and was instructed more accurately by Priscilla and Aquila.
Acts 18:24 to 28; 1 Corinthians 3:6 to 9
“Apollos was an eloquent man mighty in the scriptures”
Judas Iscariot treasurer for the Twelve who betrayed Jesus leading to arrest trial and crucifixion his remorse and death raise enduring questions about motive free will and consequence.
Matthew 26:14 to 16; Acts 1
“Betrayed the Son of Man for thirty pieces of silver”
Tabitha also called Dorcas a disciple in Joppa known for acts of charity and for being raised from the dead by Peter. Her life highlights service compassion and the role of women in sustaining community life through tangible acts of mercy and skilled craft.
Acts 9:36 to 42
“Tabitha was full of good works and acts of charity”
Philip apostle who asked theological questions introduced Nathanael and whose missionary pattern appears in Acts with Philip the evangelist showing practical proclamation and service.
John 14:8 to 9; Acts 8
“Show us the Father”
Demetrius a silversmith in Ephesus who led a riot against Paul because the gospel threatened the local trade in idols. His actions show the economic and cultural resistance to the new faith and the social consequences of prophetic challenge.
Acts 19:23 to 41
“Demetrius the silversmith stirred up the craftsmen against Paul”
