LESSONS FROM THE WOMEN OF FAITH

                     GATEWAY BAPTIST CHURCH, ADO-EKITI

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).