What sets Deborah apart from perhaps every woman in the entirety of the scriptures—both the Hebrew and Christian Testaments, is the astonishing position she held in Israel.
Prophet to the Nation: Huldah
The high priest had just discovered the long-lost scriptures in a shuttered room of the temple. The king tore his clothes when he heard God's Law for the first time, ever. They were a nation in crisis! Who should they turn to for counsel?
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Pastor in Philippi: Lydia
It is through such stories as Lydia’s that the scriptures convey the dignity God settled on women in first century Palestine, and on Lydia. In keeping with the Lord’s example, the apostle Paul also conferred dignity on women and on Lydia when she hosted the first church in Europe in her home.
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Delilah: Philistine Power
Was Delilah really a seductress who toyed with the trusting Samson’s heart, and finally succeeded in deceiving him? Was Samson really just a sweet, unsuspecting hero who got double-crossed by the love of his life? Or is there more to this account than past commentators have acknowledged?
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Challenge God: Wife of Job
She has been cast as a villain in Job's ordeal. Of the five people who speak with him, four are theologizing friends who who defend God's character and attributes while insisting Job must have some hidden sin. It is only his wife who insists Job do something about his predicament.
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Matriarch of the Ark: Wife of Noah
A shadowy figure, she is never mentioned by name, though she is spoken of five times throughout the Flood account and specifically included in God’s instructions to Noah.
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Turning Back: Wife of Lot
Raised in the verdant Valley of Siddim amid a time of peace and prosperity of every kind, she was living her dream.
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HER STORY: Kings and Queens, Abigail
Abigail’s story begins during a traditionally joyful time, the sheep shearing festival. Many guests had gathered, and there was much feasting. Abigail was well-known for her gracious hospitality, and all the tables were generously supplied. As the celebration wore into the evening, ten plainly dressed men entered the pavilion and came to address Nabal. Would … Continue reading HER STORY: Kings and Queens, Abigail
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HER STORY: Kings and Queens, The Witch of Endor
Probably the main point of the story, and why it was included in King Saul’s narrative, is to show how truly far he had sunken. At one point, King Saul is depicted in a dead faint of hunger, weakness, and terror, with the Witch of Endor stooping over him urging him to get up and … Continue reading HER STORY: Kings and Queens, The Witch of Endor
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HER STORY: Season 2, Time of the Matriarchs, Wife of Potiphar
Hers was a tale of longing, obsession, and seduction, for as often as her young slave rebuffed her, her desire grew all the more ardent. #PotipharsWife #Joseph #Seduction #Genesis39
