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May 31, 2018 · One of the ways the church is called to help widows is by encouraging Christian family members to care for them. Paul said this, “But if a widow has children or grandchildren, they should first learn to fulfill their duty toward their own household and so repay their parents what is owed them. For this is what pleases God” (v. 4).
Mar 12, 2024 · Conclusion: The Bible’s Message for Widows. It’s clear that the Bible holds a special place in its heart for widows. Scriptures repeatedly highlight God’s deep compassion and concern for these women who’ve lost their spouses. It underscores the importance of treating widows with kindness, respect, and support.
News flash: the Bible is huge: about 611,000 words long, all divvied up across 66 smaller documents called the “books” of the Bible. That’s because the Bible is a collection of writings from different authors writing at different times.
Oct 30, 2023 · For example, both Paul and the anonymous book of Hebrews use imagery that is very similar to that in an Apocryphal book called the Wisdom of Solomon. Likewise, Hebrews 11:35-37 mentions the martyrdom story from another book called 2 Maccabees.
Elijah and the Widow - Then the word of the Lord came to him, saying, “Arise, go to Zarephath, which belongs to Sidon, and dwell there. See, I have commanded a widow there to provide for you.” So he arose and went to Zarephath. And when he came to the gate of the city, indeed a widow was there gathering sticks. And he called to her and said, “Please bring me a little water in a cup, that ...
Dec 9, 2022 · Younger widows were more likely to remarry; in fact, Paul counsels them to do so (verse 14). Since God honors widows and treats them with compassion, believers should do the same: “Learn to do right; seek justice. Defend the oppressed. Take up the cause of the fatherless; plead the case of the widow” (Isaiah 1:17).
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