Bible Mock Draft: Picking the 16 Greatest Characters in Scripture


So its mock draft season for the NFL and I wanted to have a little fun so I am doing a Bible Character mock draft! Fun? Sure. Sacrilege? Maybe. My buddy Evan Duncan and I did this draft together and we included only characters that are fully human and not divine. Hope you enjoy!

Pick 1 (Evan): Mary - Mother of our Lord. She was an activist and revolutionary. Knew her scripture and trusted God - even when it meant virgin birth, being a social outcast, and watching Jesus die.

Pick 2 (David): Moses - led God's people out of slavery, sent the plagues, cool staff. Got to hang out with God and was given the law. Pretty great all around leader, versatile.

Pick 3 (Evan): Paul. Early career character issues but turned it around to be the greatest missionary of all time. Opened the door for all to enter. Real student of the game.

Pick 4  (David): Abraham - Father of nations, faithful. Has some character issues but showed strength overcoming them. Known worldwide for his catchy song.

Pick 5 (Evan): John - Jesus loved him and so will you. Theology on lock. Writes better than anyone else.

Pick 6 (David): Peter - Was renamed Cephas or Peter by Jesus because he is the rock the Church will be built on. Will blow up on the sidelines but that passion makes him who he is. Ceiling is pontifex level, played an important role in the acceptance of gentiles.

Pick 7 (Evan): I'll go David next. Triple threat- artist, warrior, political leader. Lots of off-field issues, but constantly produces.

Pick 8 (David): Mary Magdalene - Faithful woman of God, first to see the Risen Christ, first apostle, learned faith directly from Jesus by sitting at his feet. All around great prospect.

Pick 9(Evan): Stephen! Great vision. Prodigy who steps up to what is before him. Can take a punishment. (Too soon?)

Pick 10 (David): Elisha - Fierce competitor that you don't want to mess with. Has even sent bears after children. Had a double portion of Elijah's power. His lack of humor could be a problem in the locker room, might drive teammates away.

Pick 11 (Evan): Jael - resourceful. Keep away from tent pegs. Will do whatever it takes to win.

Pick 12 (David):  Joshua - best leader available. Extremely faithful and capable. Can take things too far for victory. Will lead his team to victory, but prefers to do so to the sound of trumpets.

Pick 13 (Evan): Solomon. Wisdom wisdom wisdom. Ladies love him. Can help fund whatever too!

Pick 14 (David): Melchizedek - first priest, blessed Abraham. The type of player who will leave a lasting legacy even if only appearing for a short time. A precursor of Jesus himself.

Pick 15 (Evan): Onesimus - Slave turned disciple who later becomes a bishop. Paul's very heart - they will be a great tandem.

Pick 16 (David): Shamgar - powerful leader and player, can defeat his enemies with nothing but an ox goad. A man of few words.

Thats all folks! Who would you draft for your team?

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