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Women of the Bible – The Shunammite Woman
The Shunammite Woman Her character: Generous and hospitable, she was a wealthy and capable woman who showed great kindness to one of God’s prophets. Her sorrow: To lose the son that had been promised her. Her joy: To experience just how deep God’s faithfulness goes. Key Scriptures: 2 Kings 4:8-37;Read More …
Women of the Bible – The Widow of Zarephath
The Widow of Zarephath Her character: A Phoenician woman, she showed extraordinary hospitality to one of God’s prophets, providing a safe harbor for him during a period of famine. Her sorrow: To suffer extreme poverty, famine, and the loss of husband and son. Her joy: To experience repeated miracles ofRead More …
Women of the Bible – Jezebel
Jezebel Her name means: “Where Is the Prince?” Her character: A religious woman, she spread idolatry throughout Israel. Powerful, cunning, and arrogant, she actively opposed God, even in the face of indisputable proofs of his sovereignty. Her triumph: To have enhanced her own power at the expense of others. HerRead More …
Women of the Bible – The Queen of Sheba
The Queen of Sheba Her character: Though a pagan queen like Jezebel, she prized wisdom above power. She appears to have been intellectually gifted, with a good head for business and diplomacy. Her joy: That her quest for wisdom was rewarded beyond her expectations. Key Scriptures: 1 Kings 10:1-13; MatthewRead More …
Women of the Bible – Rizpah
Rizpah Her name means: “A Hot Stone” or “Coal” Her character: Saul’s concubine Rizpah was the mother of Armoni and Mephibosheth. Though a woman with few rights and little power, she displayed great courage and loyalty after the death of her sons. Her sorrow: That her only sons were executedRead More …
Women of the Bible – Wise Woman of Abel
The Wise Woman of Abel Her character: Rather than passively waiting for someone else to save her city, she had the wisdom and courage to act quickly and decisively. Her sorrow: That her city, though faithful to the king, was besieged by his army because it had been infiltrated byRead More …
Women of the Bible – Tamar
Tamar, Daughter of King David Her name means: “Date Tree” or “Palm Tree” Her character: Tamar shared her father’s, David’s, good looks. Young and innocent, she was naive to the danger that threatened from her own family. Her sorrow: That her half brother saw her only as an object forRead More …
Women of the Bible- Bathsheba
Bathsheba Her name means: “The Seventh Daughter” or “The Daughter of an Oath” Her character: Her beauty made her victim to a king’s desire. Though it is difficult to discern her true character, she seems to have found the courage to endure tragedy, winning the king’s confidence and eventually securingRead More …
Women of the Bible – Woman of Endor
The Woman of Endor Her character: Compassionate to Saul on the eve of his death, she exercised power by acting as a medium. Her sorrow: To have delivered a hopeless message to Israel’s king. Key Scriptures: 1 Samuel 28:3-25 Her Story It was a night for frightening apparitions. Squinting throughRead More …
Women of the Bible – Abigail
Abigail Her name means: “My Father Is Joy” Her character: Generous, quick-witted, and wise, she is one of the Bible’s great peacemakers. Her sorrow: To have been mismatched in marriage to her first husband. Her joy: That God used her to save lives, eventually making her the wife of David.Read More …
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