Which Person In The Bible Can You Relate To?

@gtargirl (5376)
United States
January 12, 2009 10:39pm CST
Personally, I think I'm very much like Peter--a little bit of a hot head who means well. Loves the Lord very much but, on occasion, leaps before he thinks. How 'bout you?
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jonesrichard
@jonesrichard (56)
• India
13 Jan 09
I think i would like to be like David, though he sinned he asked god's forgiveness. But i dont think iam like David, anyway David's character impresses me a lot.
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Deborah L. Alten
@gtargirl (5376)
• United States
13 Jan 09
He was pretty darn awesome! I always thought of him as humble yet brazen, strong, brave, loyal and very loving. Of course, he was also a rebel with a soft heart and a great musician.
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Stephannie
@stephcjh (38473)
• United States
13 Jan 09
I know this is awful but I do not recall much of the Bible. I do not recall all of the names either. I'm not sure who I am like. I have a hard time comprehending the Bible alot of times.
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Deborah L. Alten
@gtargirl (5376)
• United States
13 Jan 09
May I suggest getting a copy of the Bible called "The Message" by Eugene H. Peterson. This version uses every day English (the way we talk today). Here, let me give you an example of John 3:16. You know that verse right? It's the "for God so loved the world . . . " text. The Message: "This is how much God loved the world: He gave his Son, his one and only Son. And this is why: so that no one need be destroyed; by believing in him, anyone can have a whole and lasting life. God didn't go to all the trouble of sending his Son merely to point an accusing finger, telling the world how bad it was. He came to help, to put the world right again." Anyhow, it will help you comprehend the Bible a little better. You know, just in case you might want to try it again.
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Lakota12
@Lakota12 (42600)
• United States
13 Jan 09
DOnt think I relate to any. I always picked out actresses and actors on the parts they played and worked around them . as JOhn Wayne my father favored and Roy Rogers was like my Uncle to give you an example!
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Lakota12
@Lakota12 (42600)
• United States
13 Jan 09
then which one of the women had get up and go and stick to it and mind made up to go own way no metter what any one said. One that knew her own mind and really danced to her own drum!?
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Lakota12
@Lakota12 (42600)
• United States
14 Jan 09
Way cool . Where did men get the idea that they ruled? I also came to mind the amazon woman from the amazon region they also were good warriors!
Deborah L. Alten
@gtargirl (5376)
• United States
13 Jan 09
Hi Lakota, you should check out the story of Jonathan (King David's best bud) or Joshua . . . these two guys were like the John Waynes of Biblical times. Pretty awesome stuff, my friend.
eaforeman6
@eaforeman6 (8979)
• United States
27 Jan 09
I would rather be more like John the Baptist, but those would not be eeasy steps to follow in....but hes the first one who came to mind.
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Deborah L. Alten
@gtargirl (5376)
• United States
27 Jan 09
Most admirable. Yes indeed, very hard footsteps to follow but do-able. Um, not for me, of course.
srbollar
@srbollar (259)
• United States
27 Jan 09
Why not for you?
underdogtoo
@underdogtoo (9579)
• Philippines
19 Jan 09
I could be Judas, who thinks too much and is misunderstood by simple folk. Cheers!!!
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Deborah L. Alten
@gtargirl (5376)
• United States
19 Jan 09
I'll go with the fact that he thinks too much . . . wait . . . are you sure. He might have been one who didn't think at all. Was he misunderstood? Awww, I don't know. He seemed like one who could be bought for any price. Ah, the darker side of things.
srbollar
@srbollar (259)
• United States
26 Jan 09
I don't know. I guess I should study biblical characters more. I think I see really good traits (though often among bad ones) in those in the Bible, and I don't see any of those good traits in myself. Maybe like Timothy? Looked down upon by some because he is younger than most, but still trying really hard with the help of great leaders like Paul.
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Deborah L. Alten
@gtargirl (5376)
• United States
27 Jan 09
Timothy was awesome. And yes, you're right he did have a great mentor in Paul who actually told him not to let his youth keep him from great accomplishments. Dig deeper (or maybe not that deep), my friend, and you will see that you do have good traits.
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srbollar
@srbollar (259)
• United States
27 Jan 09
Thanks. Go Timothy! =] ~Jesus loves you and I do too~
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its-logos-plus-logic
@flowerchilde (12529)
• United States
24 Feb 09
I've always been a bit partial towards the apostle John.. Like you, I'm probably more like Peter, but would like to be more like John! (the apostle of love)
makingpots
@makingpots (11915)
• United States
14 Jan 09
Good discussion, gtargirl. I don't have an answer at the moment. Just wanted to drop in to say hi and wish you a great new year. I'll return with an answer later.
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Deborah L. Alten
@gtargirl (5376)
• United States
14 Jan 09
Aww, that's so sweet. Hope you're having an awesome new year too. I'll be very interested to read your answer.
tumenoa
@tumenoa (58)
• Uganda
13 Jan 09
Myself i would prefer Elijah, you know this very confident man who entirely relies on God's providence and is strong hearted and couragoues that he mascarres over 180 of Baal prophets alone. He is magical.
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Deborah L. Alten
@gtargirl (5376)
• United States
13 Jan 09
Yeah, and wasn't he the one who was able to call/strike down fire from heaven? Or was that Elisha?