Biblical Studies / Bible Figures

  • The Meaning of Dreams by

    Have you ever had a dream that recurs throughout your life? If so, then you are not alone. But what shall we make of dreams? Joseph told his dreams to his brothers and it landed him into slavery. He later …

  • Of God and Men by

    All of us at one time or another have been victims of false accusations. We have either been misrepresented or subject to complete fabrications. What are you to do in those situations? Should you stand up for yourself or let …

  • The Revelation by

    It has been said that power corrupts. This truism is often played out in the sphere of sinful human beings, but not always. Joseph was a man who had the power of Pharaoh in his hand. Yet the power he …

  • True Success by

    How do you measure true success? It isn’t always measured in dollars and cents. This is something Joseph had to learn while he was in Egypt. So what does it mean to be a successful Christian? What can we …

  • The Timing of God’s Providence by

    When Joseph found himself in an Egyptian prison, he had made some friends by helping to interpret their dreams. As a sign of gratitude, they promised to put in a good word for him upon their release. From outward appearances …

  • A Plea for the Guilty by

    Movie theaters show previews before the feature film to give their audience a taste of future motion pictures. The hope is that, after catching a glimpse of the story, they will want to return and see the whole film. In …

  • Pharaoh’s Steward by

    During the seven years of famine, people went to Joseph looking for food. Rather than give it to them without cost, Joseph had them pay for it. Was this extortion? Was God’s man taking advantage of the people’s …

  • Saul’s Jealousy by

    Shepherd, hymn-writer, and murderer — God chose a man who would fill each of these roles to sit on the throne of Israel. And it was through his family that the great king of the Jews would come. In this series …

  • David and Bathsheba by

    King David was called a man after God’s own heart. He understood God’s mercy, grace, and loving kindness. Who could deny that after reading the Psalms? But how do we explain the tragic events involving David, Bathsheba, and …

  • David’s Great Repentance by

    After David’s sin with Bathsheba and the murder of her husband, Uriah the Hittite, Nathan the prophet confronted David with a severe word from the Lord. From that moment on, David’s family experienced violence and division, and the …

  • Nathan’s Confrontation by

    All of us sin. It is part of our fallen nature. But thanks be to God that if we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins. But what does it take for us to …

  • I Will Build My Church by

    What is the church built on? What foundation lies beneath this ancient institution we call the Church of Jesus Christ? Here, Dr. Sproul answers these questions in the message entitled “I Will Build My Church.”

  • The Conversion of Paul by

  • The Conversion of Paul by

  • Jeremiah (Part 1) by

    What would cause a man who doesn’t want to be a prophet, to be a prophet? Continuing this series entitled “Great Men to Live By,” Dr. Sproul discusses the call of Jeremiah and the message God wanted to speak …