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Aug 21, 2019 · The lectionary gospel reading for Trinity 10 Year C is Luke 13.10–17, a remarkable short account, unique to Luke, of Jesus healing a crippled woman on the Sabbath. There are multiple layers to the meaning of this story, and an interesting and important challenge is how we might, in our own local context, enable exploration.
Sep 23, 2024 · From Genesis through the New Testament, the many women in the Bible can teach us all a thing or two about what following God truly looks like. Here, we dive into the captivating stories of 12 of these women and the lessons we can learn from them.
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Apr 4, 2019 · The strength and grace displayed by these 10 mighty women of God in the Bible reflect that very truth. Their journeys, filled with brokenness and difficulty, offer us hope in whatever we may find ourselves facing today.
Mar 14, 2023 · Despite the fact that women are relatively absent from the pages of the Bible, we glimpse enough of their lives to get a pretty honest portrayal of the challenges faced by women, and we can...
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- Sarah. Sarah, already elderly, abandoned everything to live in tents for the rest of her life. She always stood by and supported Abraham, her husband and father of faith.
- Miriam. Miriam was born and raised as a slave in Egypt. She was responsible for looking after her little brother, Moses, who years later freed his people from slavery.
- Rahab. Rahab was a prostitute in Jericho, but she saved the lives of two Hebrew spies. Because of this, her family was saved when the Hebrews attacked Jericho.
- Deborah. Deborah was a prophetess and judge, chosen by God to lead Israel when there was no king. She summoned the army and encouraged the warriors, who defeated their oppressors.
From the very first chapter of the Bible, we are taught that women, like men, bear the stamp of God's own image (Genesis 1:27; 5:1-2)—men and women were created equal. Women play prominent roles in many key biblical narratives.
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Feb 19, 2020 · Here are 25 core characteristics that are found in godly women. #1 A Godly Woman Fears the Lord. Proverbs 31:30 says…. “Charm is deceitful, and beauty is vain, but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised.”. Rather than focusing on outward beauty or appealing to other people, a godly woman focuses on God first.