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  1. Mar 7, 2020 · The goals of IWD to elevate women are good and right, but it’s in the pages of Scripture that we find a rock solid foundation and motivation for truly upholding women—namely, that we have been created by God, in his image, and therefore every woman has immeasurable value.

    • Each year explores a theme. There are many topics related to women’s rights and gender equality, so it’s only fitting that each International Women’s Day (IWD) highlights a specific theme.
    • The day has a long history. Today, International Women’s Day is a global event focusing on women’s rights and gender equality, but it originated as part of the labor and voting rights movements.
    • It’s an opportunity to celebrate women’s accomplishments. History bursts with important events that have made the world a better place. Women have always played essential roles in the movements for voting rights, civil rights, LGBTQ+ rights, labor rights, children’s rights, and much more.
    • The day highlights the work that remains to be done. While International Women’s Day celebrates how far women’s rights and gender equality have come, it’s also important to recognize what still needs to be done.
  2. Mar 8, 2024 · For more than a century, people around the world have marked International Women's Day on 8 March. But what is the day for, and why does it matter? How did International Women's Day start?

  3. women.lifeway.com › 2024/03/08 › celebrating-womenCelebrating Women in Scripture

    Mar 8, 2024 · Even now, two thousand years later, God continues to love, care for, and equip women to share His love and plan for true life change through the gospel. From the creation story to today, His value and treatment has been intentional, consistent, and often counter cultural.

  4. Isaiah 3:12 indicates that God allowed women to rule as part of His judgment on the sinning nation. Jesus and Women. In the midst of the Greek, Roman, and Jewish cultures, which viewed women almost on the level of possessions, Jesus showed love and respect for women.

  5. Oct 24, 2017 · Jesus’ genealogy highlights 5 women: Tamar, Rahab, Ruth, Bathsheba, and of course Mary. It was already shocking that Jesus would have included women. But what was doubly shocking was the women he included. He had 2 non-Jews, a prostitute, and Bathsheba who was David’s mistress.

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  7. Mar 7, 2019 · We must celebrate the God intended purpose for women in our world! From the privileged role of motherhood to the high calling of a wife (Prov. 18:22)—women have a special design by God. When women understand their calling and seek to flourish within God’s intended design, they are to be praised.