Exploring all the Women in the Bible
Exploring all the Women in the Bible
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 what was the best thing even while being rebuked by her…
Her common, everyday title encapsulates her completely: She was simply the mother of Zebedee’s sons. However, the utter magnitude of this simple description cannot be overstated because this “simple” role of hers resulted in the most powerful books in the…
Peter’s Mother-In-Law Peter’s mother-in-law is one of the most famous, unnamed women in the Bible, a mere footnote in the annals of biblical history. Yet, God specifically calls attention to her in three of the gospels as Jesus enters Peter’s…
Her family lived in humble stone and mud-brick houses, with Mary spending her days grinding wheat and barley into flour, and making their meals which consisted of vegetables, eggs, fruits, and nuts. Her daily routine would consist of making the…
Martha, Martha. A woman whom Jesus depended on for ministering, nurturing, hospitality, friendship, companionship, rest and respite. Understand what Jesus is saying, and not saying to his friend, since He is speaking to all women of the past, present and…
The Syro-Phoenician Woman 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 passages in the entire Bible. Antagonists of Jesus use it to call Him a cold,…
Elizabeth, widely known for her role as mother of John the Baptist and relative of the Virgin Mary, is one of the most prominent, highly regarded women in the Bible. Although these two roles speak volumes as to her historical…
Enter Joanna, a disciple of Christ, who is mentioned in a mere two verses of the Bible. As typical of many women during the Biblical era, virtually no background information is written about her. We don’t know whose family…