Character guide

Jesus Christ

major

Also known as Jesus, Christ, the Christ, the Lord Jesus Christ, the risen Saviour, Saviour Jesus Christ

Central figure of the book; divine Saviour whose love and sacrifice are the way to God.

Unknown Narrator

major

Also known as your, himself, mine, yourself, myself

Focal narrator guiding readers through the way to God; often uses direct address.

Peter

supporting

Also known as thee, your, Thou, thou, thy

Apostle whose experiences illustrate faith, failure, and restoration in the Christian walk.

Paul

supporting

Apostle whose teachings on grace and salvation are frequently cited.

Gotthold

supporting

Also known as myself

Recurring devotional voice; often narrates personal reflections on faith.

Nicodemus

minor

Also known as Ye, your, ye

Pharisee who came to Jesus by night; example of seeking spiritual truth.

The Master

supporting

Also known as the Master, The Master

Title for Jesus; emphasizes His role as teacher and Lord.

Moses

minor

Also known as himself

Lawgiver whose serpent of brass prefigures Christ's crucifixion.

John the Baptist

minor

Also known as John

Forerunner who pointed to Jesus as the Lamb of God.

David

minor

Psalmist and king; his repentance and faith are cited as examples.

Abraham Lincoln

minor

Also known as Abraham

Historical figure mentioned for his humility and reliance on God.

Matthew

minor

Also known as I.

Apostle and gospel writer; his account of Christ's teaching is referenced.

Isaiah

minor

Prophet whose visions of God's holiness and redemption are quoted.

Adam

minor

First man; his fall introduced sin, contrasting with Christ's redemption.

Satan

minor

Adversary who tempts and accuses; defeated by Christ's work.

Judas

minor

Also known as himself

Betrayer of Christ; example of lost opportunity and remorse.

Jeremiah

minor

Also known as Mine

Weeping prophet; his laments and calls to repentance are cited.

Moody

minor

Also known as Mr. Moody

Evangelist whose preaching and personal testimony are referenced.

Elijah

minor

Also known as himself

Prophet of fire; his boldness and dependence on God are examples.

Lot

minor

Righteous man whose worldly compromise serves as a warning.

Nebuchadnezzar

minor

Babylonian king humbled by God; example of pride's fall.

Ephraim

minor

Also known as Thou, thee, your, Thee, ye

Tribal name representing Israel's waywardness and God's call.

Charlie Ross

minor

Also known as Charlie, Charles

Kidnapped child; used as an illustration of lost condition and seeking.

Luke

minor

Gospel writer and physician; his accounts of Christ's parables are cited.

Ananias

minor

Disciple who restored Paul's sight; example of obedience.

Israel

minor

Also known as thy, thou

Nation of God's chosen people; their history illustrates redemption.

John Bunyan

minor

Also known as John

Author of Pilgrim's Progress; his spiritual journey is referenced.

Death

minor

Personified as an enemy conquered by Christ's resurrection.

Philip

minor

Also known as thine, thou

Apostle who brought Nathanael to Jesus; example of evangelism.

The Lord

supporting

Divine title for God or Christ; sovereign ruler and redeemer.

The Spirit

supporting

Holy Spirit; convicts, regenerates, and seals believers.

The Israelites

minor

Also known as The bitten Israelites

People of Israel in the wilderness; their healing from serpent bites prefigures faith in Christ.

Job

minor

Suffering servant whose endurance and restoration are cited.

Columbus

minor

Explorer; his faith and perseverance are used as an analogy.

Maggie

minor

Illustrative character in a story about seeking and finding.

Pharaoh

minor

Egyptian king whose hardened heart is a warning.

The Jews

minor

Religious leaders and people who rejected Christ; contrast to believers.

Lazarus

minor

Man raised from the dead by Jesus; proof of divine power.

Absalom

minor

Rebellious son of David; example of pride and downfall.

Papa

minor

Father figure in an illustrative anecdote about faith.