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Women of the Bible – Mary Magdalene
Mary Magdalene Her name means: “Bitterness” Her character: Though mistakenly characterized as a prostitute in many popular writings, the Bible says only that Mary was possessed by seven demons. She probably suffered a serious mental or physical illness from which Jesus delivered her. She is a beautiful example of aRead More …
Women of the Bible – The Widow with the Two Coins
The Widow with the Two Coins Her character: Though extremely poor, she is one of the most greathearted people in the Bible. Just after warning his disciples to watch out for the teachers of the law, who devour widows’ houses, Jesus caught sight of her in the temple. He mayRead More …
Women of the Bible – Salome, Mother of the Zebedees
Salome, Mother of the Zebedees Her name means: “Peace” Her character: A devoted follower of Jesus, whose husband ran a fishing business, she shared the common misconception that the Messiah would drive out the Romans and establish a literal kingdom in Palestine. Her name was probably Salome. Her sorrow: ToRead More …
Women of the Bible – Mary of Bethany
Mary of Bethany Her name means: “Bitterness” Her character: Mary appears to have been a single woman, totally devoted to Jesus. The gospel portrays her, by way of contrast with her sister, Martha, as a woman of few words. As Jesus neared the time of his triumphal entry into JerusalemRead More …
Women of the Bible – Martha
Martha Her name means: “Lady” (the feminine form of “Lord”) Her character: Active and pragmatic, she seemed never at a loss for words. Though Jesus chastened her for allowing herself to become worried and upset by small things, she remained his close friend and follower. Her sorrow: To have waited,Read More …
Women of the Bible – The Syrophoenician Woman
The Syrophoenician Woman Her character: Though a Gentile, she addressed Jesus as “Lord, Son of David.” Her great faith resulted in her daughter’s deliverance. Her sorrow: That her child was possessed by an evil spirit. Her joy: That Jesus freed her daughter from spiritual bondage. Key Scriptures: Matthew 15:21-28; MarkRead More …
Women of the Bible – Joanna
Joanna Her name means: “The Lord Gives Graciously” Her character: A woman of high rank in Herod’s court, she experienced healing at Jesus’ hands. She responded by giving herself totally, supporting his ministry, and following him wherever he went. The story of her healing may have been known to HerodRead More …
Women of the Bible – Herodias
Herodias Her name means: “Heroic” (the female form of “Herod”) Her character: A proud woman, she used her daughter to manipulate her husband into doing her will. She acted arrogantly, from beginning to end, in complete disregard for the laws of the land. Her shame: To be rebuked by anRead More …
Women of the Bible – The Woman with the Issue of Blood
The Woman with the Issue of Blood Her character: So desperate for healing, she ignored the conventions of the day for the chance to touch Jesus. Her sorrow: To have suffered a chronic illness that isolated her from others. Her joy: That after long years of suffering, she finally foundRead More …
Women of the Bible – The Woman Who Lived a Sinful Life
The Woman Who Lived a Sinful Life Her character: She was a notorious sinner, possibly a prostitute or adulteress. Rather than trying to defend what was indefensible in her life, she admitted her sin and made a spectacle of herself in a passionate display of love and gratitude. Her sorrow:Read More …
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