Abigail: Wife of David
She is rewarded for her goodness, faithfulness, and for her saving grace to her master and king, and humbly chooses to become his wife and the servant of his servants, washing their feet much like Christ then washes the feet…
Women in Scripture
Exploring all the Women in the Bible
Women in Scripture
Exploring all the Women in the Bible
Category New Testament Women of the Bible
Mary of Bethany: Heartfelt Devotion
Her small, heartfelt action of submission and worship spoke for itself. In the Bible, she rarely speaks. Mary of Bethany, that quietly introspective, introverted, unmarried woman who humbly sat at the feet of Jesus, soaking in His teaching and choosing…
Salome: The Mother of James and John
In doing so, she proved herself to be a godly mother with strong influence over the lives of her two children, and fulfilled King Solomon’s wise saying:“Train up a child in the way he should go, And when he is…
Peter’s Mother-In-Law: Identity Over Status
Jesus loved this nameless, faceless woman as a reminder that He loves each and every person, no matter if they are the daughter-in-law of a King or an unimportant servant in a household. Peter’s mother-in-law is one of the most…
Mary, Mother of Jesus: Vessel for God
Mary was in the right place at the right time, and was a willing and able vessel for God at the time He needed her. Her family lived in humble stone and mud-brick houses, with Mary spending her days grinding…
Martha: Understanding Jesus’ Friend Beyond the Kitchen
Martha is a reminder that no matter how much we are in charge, we must also submit to God’s authority with a humble, serving heart. Martha, Martha. A woman whom Jesus depended on for ministering, nurturing, hospitality, friendship, companionship, rest…
The Syro-Phoenician Woman: A Story of Faith, Healing, and Hope
Know that this Gentile woman, by going to Jesus and proclaiming her faith in Him, was risking everything. The story of the Syro-Phoenician woman, found in Matthew 15:21-28 and Mark 7:24-29, has to be one of the most controversial, misunderstood…
Elizabeth: Mother of John the Baptist
Her legend continues eternal, and her life between the lines of the Bible speaks volumes as to her character. Elizabeth, widely known for her role as mother of John the Baptist and relative of the Virgin Mary, is one of…
Joanna, Wife of Cuza: A Faithful Disciple of Jesus
Joanna could easily have been one of the unnamed women witnesses watching Jesus’ crucifixion at a distance. She is specifically named at the His resurrection empty tomb. Luke 8:1-3 After this, Jesus traveled about from one town and village to…