BIBLE STUDY SERIES
TOPIC:
LESSONS FROM THE WOMEN OF FAITH
TEXT:
PROVERB 30:10-31
INTRODUCTION: The contributions of the women of
faith in the Bible to the welfare of others are enormous. Some women in the
Bible played some outstanding roles in building the kingdom of God and their
homes. These women were more available to serve God, His ministers and others. As
we study the word of God together, we shall look in depth, some women of God
who lived exemplary lives.
1.
Eunice and Grandmother Lois (IITim.3:15).
These two women of God taught their son and grandson- Timothy the scriptures
from childhood. They taught him how to do the will of God.
2.
Jochebed (Ex.2). Jochebed received her
son Moses back from the river, taught him about God to the extent that the
Egyptian training given to him at the palace could not remove from him
godliness that had been instilled in him by his mother. Moses grew to esteem
God more than the pleasures,
the wealth and the politics of Egypt (Heb.11:24-26).
3.
Hannah (1sam. 1): Hannah nursed her son
Samuel, made clothes for him and presented him to the Lord in the Temple as she
had vowed. Hannah also prayed for Samuel’s fruitful service.
4.
Sarah- She respected her husband’s
authority. She even called him ‘lord’
5.
King Lemuel’s mother (Prov. 31): This
woman warned her son not to embrace
wayward woman (31:3). She also advised him to be just and fair in all
his doings (31:8-9)
6.
Noble wife- (prov. 31:10ff). She was a
virtuous, skilful and productive keeper of home. She was her husband’s trusted
companion.
7.
Priscilla (Acts 18:2-3). Priscilla, the
wife of Aquila co-laboured with Paul in tent making, in the gospel and
discipling. It is evident in the scriptures that She and her husband also used
their home for the kingdom of God (Acts 18:24-26; 1cor. 16:19; Rom. 16:3-4). In
so doing they both risked their lives to serve Christ (Rom. 16:3-4).
8.
Martha (Lk. 10:38; Jn.12:2): Martha
showed hospitality to the Lord and others in her home.
9.
Peter’s mother-in-law (Mk 1:31): This
woman was hospitable to the Lord and His disciples.
10.
Joanna and Susanna provided for the Lord out of their substances, probably meals and
clothing (Lk.8:3).
11.
Dorcas (Acts 9:36, 39): She was full of good works and charitable deeds; she made
garments for widows.
12.
Phoebe (Rom. 16:1-2). Phoebe was a servant in the church, a helper of many including Paul.
13.
Mary (Jn. 12:1-7). Mary worshipped the
Lord by anointing His feet with precious ointment.
14.
Older women (Titus 2:4): Older women
taught younger women how to better love their husbands and children. Women’s
contributions to the ministry include: serving at meetings (Heb.10: 25),
submission through the head covering (1 cor.11:10), financial support and
prayer, etc.
15.
Shunemite woman (2kings 4:8-37). This
woman was a discoverer and initiator of good things for the man of God.
CONCLUSION: If you could learn from these women of faith, I am sure your life
will be transformed. May Christ increase in us so that
flesh can decrease (John3:30).
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