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5 days ago · Eve was the very first woman ever created. She was the wife of Adam, the first man, and the she was the first mother in the Bible too. In fact, “Eve” means to give life. Genesis 3:20 (NIV) says, “Adam named his wife Eve, because she would become the mother of all the living.”. In Genesis 2, God tells Adam and Eve that they can eat from ...
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Many may recognise her from sitting at Jesus’ feet (Luke 10:38-42) or being Jesus’ first witness after His resurrection (John 20:11-18). As one of His most devoted followers, Mary Magdalene was the one who anointed Jesus with expensive perfume by pouring it over His head (Mark 14:3-9). Estimates vary, but her flask of pure nardwas worth an incredib...
Deborah was anointed by God to be a prophetess and judge, at a time when men were the ones commonly anointed. She was an unlikely hero as a woman in those days, yet she embodied obedience and trust in God who used her faithfulness to deliver Israel in battle. Judges 4-5recount the incredible deliverance of Israel from their enemies under Deborah’s ...
We know from Joshua 2that Rahab was a harlot who hid two Israelite spies and saved their lives. Interestingly, the spies had been sent to take over Jericho, her homeland, so she was essentially betraying her country. Should she have been caught, she would probably have been executed. Yet, she put her life on the line because of her faith in God. Ra...
In Ruth’s life, we see God’s providence and sovereignty wonderfully shown through her story. As a Gentile widow, she took a great risk by following Naomi back to Israel and leaving her family and culture behind. Ruth was loyal and bold, traits which blessed her in her relationship with Naomi and helped her to earn Boaz’s favour. Ultimately, God use...
Esther is yet another woman who honoured God with her bravery and faith. In the face of persecution, Esther rose up to her calling to save the Jews from death, even at the risk of her life. When the royal decree was made for all the Jews in the land to be destroyed (Esther 3:12-15), Esther was put in a difficult spot. As she was in a position of gr...
HEROINES of the BIBLE: which one would you be? Courageous women in the Bible. Esther married a fool who chose his queen for her beauty. Deborah summoned Barak & said ‘Bring 10,000 men.’. The Queen of Sheba ‘Happy are your wives’ she said to Solomon. Judith was a murderess, but also a theologian. Ruth had the sense to listen to someone older.
Jan 4, 2022 · By saying, “Love never fails,” the Bible means that God’s type of love will not fall or falter. It is constant forever. As God says in Jeremiah 31:3, “I have loved you with an everlasting love.” The truth that love never fails is emphasized in some classical literature, too.
It is clear from Romans 11:20-22 that this means keep on trusting God: “You stand fast only through faith.” So one never earns God’s saving love; one remains within it only by trusting in the loving promises of God.
Apr 20, 2021 · Although we are commanded to repent our sins and strive towards the way of God, He never stops loving us in our journey to righteousness. The Bible shows us that God’s unconditional love never fails and not motivated by personal gain.
Feb 1, 2021 · You are not abandoned. God has said, “Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.” Hebrews 13:5. You can have an abundant life. The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly. John 10:10. You can hold your head high
