<p>I’m no Bible scholar either, but you have chosen some pretty main characters. Here’s a thumbnail of each. Caveat: I’m working from memory, so verify after you select the one who best illustrates your point. FWIW, I am Catholic, so my references may reflect an interpretation not shared by all.</p>
<p>Jacob: stole Esau’s birthright, but gained God’s blessing after wrestling w/ angel; played cat & mouse w/ bro-in-law over employment, wives, etc. Father of the 12 tribes of Israel. Part of line that began with Abraham. (Genesis)</p>
<p>David: King who coveted his general’s wife; had gen. killed; married Bathsheba, repented, but his sin cause his son to die at early age. One of God’s most favored. Also part of Abraham’s line. (Kings)</p>
<p>Paul: Name was Saul, a persecutor of Christians until he was struck blind on the road to Damascus. Traveled extensively establishing Christian churches. Suffered terribly, but his faith never waivered. Had a lifelong thorn in his side, which God would not remove. (Acts & Epistles)</p>
<p>Peter: vowed to remain faithful to Christ as he suffered and died, but denied him three times. Repented, and was named by Christ to lead his church on earth when Christ ascended into heaven. First Pope. (Gospels, Acts)</p>
<p>Thomas: doubted Christ’s return until he saw Him, then put his hands in wounds. Chastised by Christ for his faith in only what he could see & touch. (Gospels)</p>
<p>Dan: didn’t have a major role. Was one of the brothers who sold Joseph into slavery, but not as notorious as Reuben, Simeon or Judah. (Genesis)</p>