Explore the impact the Bible has had on people’s lives today and throughout history.
As you explore, consider these questions for reflection or discussion.
Timothy & Teachers Video
Most people know about Paul the Apostle, but few of us know about Timothy—Paul’s disciple, early Christian evangelist, and trusted friend. Timothy was instrumental in teaching and spreading the Word of God. Watch the video below to learn more about Timothy, the impact of his teaching on history, and its relevance today. Learn how the work of teaching and spreading these truths continues today, through the work of filmmaker Timothy Mahoney and other present-day “Timothys”.
Historical Trailblazers Worksheets
Do you know these amazing individuals who have each positively impacted the world in their own way? Seven historical trailblazers (from the 1600’s to 1963) are featured in the 2 PDF worksheets linked below. Click on the title or picture to open each worksheet. As a fun activity, you can learn about one of them from the facts provided, or do even further research on your own.
Historical Trailblazers: Women
Present-Day Explorers
Are you familiar with these inspiring women and men who are currently doing God’s work? From best-selling authors, artists, pastors, scholars, TV hosts, athletes, to walking miracles—these individuals are doing amazing work across the nation and the world. Choose an individual from the list and do a search to see what they are up to today.
Present-day Explorers: Women
Lisa Bevere
Lisa Bevere is a passionate speaker and New York Times best-selling author of books such as Lioness Arising and Fight Like A Girl. Lisa is a strong advocate for women and empowers them by weaving the practical with the profound truth of God’s word.
Juanita Bynum
Juanita Bynum is an American gospel singer, New York Times best-selling author and pastor, who turned her humble beginnings into a philanthropic empire. Fueled by passion for character building, life coaching and spiritual rejuvenation, she merges spirituality with the practicality of everyday life. She is a platinum recording artist, awarded actress and television host.
Sonja Corbitt
Sonja Corbitt is a Carolina native, raised Southern Baptist turned into Catholic author and speaker. Keeping her heart and life as pure as possible so the Holy Spirit can work unhindered and powerfully through her, Sonja offers “bible study spinach that tastes like cake.” She is also the host of Bible Study Evangelists Show on radio and podcast.
Lisa Harper
Lisa Harper is a theological scholar, author, speaker and hilarious storyteller who encourages women through wit, authenticity and biblical wisdom. Her writing and speaking overflow with comedic wit and colorful pop culture references that connect the dots between the Bible and modern life.
Anne Graham Lotz
Anne Graham Lotz is an author and American Protestant evangelist, named by the New York Times as one of the five most influential evangelists of her generation. The daughter of Billy Graham, she speaks around the globe and has been featured on popular TV programs such as 60 Minutes, Larry King Live and The Today Show. Her revivals have been attended by hundreds of thousands of people.
Beth Moore
Beth Moore is an American evangelist, author, Bible teacher and storyteller with great energy, passion, humor, warmth and grace. She founded Living Proof Ministries in 1994 with the purpose of teaching women how to love and live on God’s word. Beth’s Living Proof Live conferences across the country have been attended by more than 421,000 women.
Priscilla Shirer
Priscilla Shirer is a Christian evangelist, motivational speaker, actress, and author of two New York Times best-selling books. Her book Fervent: A Woman’s Battle Plan for Serious, Specific, and Strategic Prayer was named the 2016 Christian Book of the Year. She plays the principal in the inspiring 2019 movie Overcomer. Thousands flock to her conferences and dive into her Bible study series and books each year.
Joni Eareckson Tada
Joni Eareckson Tada is an evangelical Christian author, radio host, and inspiring international advocate for people with disabilities. A diving accident in 1967 left Joni a quadriplegic in a wheelchair at 17 without the use of her hands. She is the founder and CEO of Joni and Friends International Disability Center, an author of over 50 books and a magazine columnist.
Devi Titus
Devi Titus is an international Christian conference speaker and author. Devi’s passion is centered on restoring the dignity and sanctity of the home. She is the creator and principal author of The Home Experience: Making Your Home a Sanctuary of Love and a Haven of Peace. Devi and her husband co-authored the book, When Leaders Live Together: How Two Strong Personalities Can Thrive In Marriage.
Present-day Explorers: Men
Ray Comfort
Ray Comfort is a Christian minister, evangelist, and the best-selling author of more than 80 books. He is the founder and CEO of Living Waters Publications and also co-hosts the award-winning television program Way of the Master that has aired in almost 200 countries. His logic-based style of presenting God’s Word in an engaging, amiable way is notable.
Tony Evans
Dr. Anthony Tyrone “Tony” Evans is a Christian pastor, speaker, author and widely syndicated radio and television broadcaster. His vibrant way of communicating complex theological truths through simple, engaging and profound illustrations is highly respected in evangelical circles. His daily radio broadcast, The Alternative with Dr. Tony Evans, can be heard in more than 130 countries.
Will Graham
William Franklin Graham IV is an American Christian evangelist, executive director of the Billy Graham Training Center at The Cove and Associate Evangelist of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association. The grandson of Billy Graham, Will has shared the Gospel through evangelistic outreach events in many countries across six continents.
Nick Hall
Nick Hall is the founder of PULSE, a movement to empower the Church and awaken culture to the reality of Jesus. A young and powerful speaker, Nick is truly an evangelistic voice to the next generation. He’s shared the Gospel at events attended by nearly four million students and has been featured on media outlets such as the Huffington Post, USA Today and Fox News.
Luis Palau
Luis Palau Jr. was an international Christian evangelist and Christian author who held many large-scale evangelistic gatherings around the world. He was born in Argentina and came to Portland, Oregon, in his mid-twenties for graduate school in Biblical studies. As one of the world’s greatest storytellers, he’s estimated to have shared the message of Jesus Christ with more than 25 million people in 70 nations. Luis went home to Jesus in March 2021 at age 86.
David Platt
David Joseph Platt is a Pastor Teacher at McLean Bible Church in Washington, D.C., and author of the New York Times best-selling book, Radical: Taking Back Your Faith from the American Dream. A gifted communicator and educator, he has earned the responsibility and trust of many at a young age.
John Smith
John Smith is a living miracle who fell through the ice of a lake in 2015 when he was 14. He was declared dead for 45 minutes until his mother, Joyce Smith, prayed to God to bring him back. His story was made into a big screen film called Breakthrough in 2019. John wasn’t a believer when he fell through the ice, but has since felt called to go into ministry.
Tim Tebow
Timothy Richard Tebow is a minor league baseball outfielder with the New York Mets and former NFL quarterback with the Broncos, Jets, Patriots and Eagles. He was the first home-schooled athlete to be nominated for the Heisman Trophy, which he won in 2007. Tebow is dyslexic and believes his uniqueness is a gift from God. Tebow’s outspoken dedication to his faith on the field is well-known—illustrated by the neologism Tebowing, coined after his penchant for kneeling and praying during games.
Nick Vujicic
Nicholas James Vujicic is an Australian Christian evangelist and motivational speaker born with no arms or legs. Despite being bullied during childhood, Vujicic met life’s challenges through the strength and hope found in Jesus Christ and discovered his mission: to use his “disability” to start conversations that change lives. He founded Life Without Limbs, an international nonprofit organization and ministry and has spoken in more than 57 countries.