Man of Faith in Life and Death – Does the Bible Tell His Story?
- jolie815
- Sep 16, 2025
- 2 min read
By Joanne Seward, Literacy Committee Chair
The tragic death of Charlie Kirk has struck a chord with many across the nation—not just for who he was in life, but for the symbolism some see in the timing of his final moments.
Charlie was reportedly shot at 12:23 p.m., a time that seems to mirror several powerful Bible verses:
John 12:23 – “The hour has come for the Son of Man to be glorified.”
Hebrews 12:23 – A verse describing the assembly of God’s firstborn children, enrolled in heaven—a vision of the spiritual reality awaiting believers to be gathered to God in heaven.
Luke 12:23 – “Life is more than food, and the body more than clothes.” A message Charlie echoed in his pro-life advocacy. The physical needs for food and clothing are secondary to the value of life itself.
Proverbs 12:23 – “The prudent conceal knowledge, but the hearts of fools proclaim folly.” A stark reminder of the importance of wisdom in speech—something Charlie championed in an age of noise and misinformation. Knowing when to speak and to whom, contrasting with the fool’s need to broadcast their opinions without regard for the consequences or truth.
Charlie Kirk was declared deceased at 2:40 p.m., and once again, the scripture references to that time seem to carry weight:
Acts 2:40 – “With many other words he warned them; and he pleaded with them, ‘Save yourselves from this corrupt generation.’” Peter’s sermon urges the crowds to repent and accept Jesus as their Savior saving themselves from a corrupted generation.
Luke 2:40 – “And the child grew and became strong; he was filled with wisdom, and the grace of God was on him.”
Daniel 2:40 – Speaks of a fourth kingdom in Nebuchadnezzar's dream where a fourth kingdom, as strong as iron, will crush and break all previous kingdoms that subjugate other nations.
Was it coincidence, or providence? For those who knew Charlie as a man of deep faith, the alignment of these verses with his final hours seems to tell a story greater than tragedy—it may be one of purpose, legacy, and eternal truth.
