Wednesday, June 4, 2008

31 Bible Women and The Lessons We Can Learn From Them

Eve – Women share God’s image and were created to be man’s helpmate, partner.
Sarah – God can do what we cannot see as possible and he responds to faith even in the midst of failure.
Lot’s Wife – Disobeying a direct order from God can change our lives forever, actions speak louder than words and stuff is temporary, life in Christ is eternal.
Rebekah – God can use even our mistakes.
Rachel – Envy and competitiveness can ruin relationships and love isn’t earned.
Jocabed (Moses’ Mother) – We can hold our frightening and seemingly impossible situations to God and he work things out.
Miriam – A single life can be used mightily by God, and motives behind criticism are often more important than the criticism itself.
Rahab – Our past doesn’t determine our future, faith that is demonstrated is remembered.
Deborah – God chooses leaders by His standards not ours and wise leaders choose wise helpers.
Delilah – The love of a man is to be treasured, silver and gold aren’t good company, weaknesses should be strengthened not exposed.
Ruth – Putting yourself first doesn’t always get the best results.
Hannah – God hears and answers prayers and our children are gifts from God.
Abigail – Anyone can play a significant role regardless of their position and life’s trials can bring out the best in people.
Michal – We are not as responsible for what happens to us as we are for how we respond to our circumstances.
Bathsheba – We are responsible for how we deal with things even when we feel caught up in them, a sin may seem small but there can be consequences far beyond measure and even in the worst situations God can bring good.
Woman with oil – God can use what little you have to bless you beyond measure if you trust Him and listen to Him.
Esther – God has a purpose for the situations in which he places us and serving God often demands we risk our own security.
Mary (Jesus' mother)– God’s plans involve extraordinary events in ordinary people’s lives and a person’s character is revealed by their response to the unexpected.
Elizabeth – God’s timetable and methods don’t always conform to our expectations.
Mary – The busyness of serving God can become a barrier to knowing him personally.
Martha – There is a proper time to listen to Jesus and a proper time to work for him and getting caught up in the details can make us forget the main reasons for our actions.
Mary Magdalene – Jesus relates to women, women have a part to play in His ministry and those who are obedient grow in understanding.
The sinful woman (alabaster jar) - Small acts of obedience and service have widespread effects.
Woman with blood issue – Determination and a little faith go a very long way and have the courage to stand for what you want.
Woman at the well – Don’t be afraid to ask questions, thirst (curiosity) is a gift from God, and the good water is meant to be shared not hoarded.
Lydia – God can work with your abundance if you give it to him and he will do great things if you open up yourself and resources to Him.
Sapphira – Pride and generosity don’t mix and it’s not necessary to give in public, give privately God still knows.
Pricilla : God can and will use women to teach.
Dorcas : True faith is active.
Phoebe : God calls us to serve humbly and to serve always.
Junia : God uses women in all aspects of ministry, God doesn’t limit us.

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