New Testament – Page 2 – Guided Bible Studies for Hungry Christians

The Philippian Slave Girl

New Testament Women of Christ January 31, 2015March 24, 2022

The Philippian slave girl made her living by soothsaying for her masters. She earned them great gain. She also was possessed with a spirit of divination. When Paul commanded this spirit of divination out of her it left. That stopped their ability to earn money as a soothsayer for her masters. What happened to this damsel once she had been made clean is not known? It does give us pause to think what we do when we have been made…

Samaritan Woman at the Well

New Testament Women of Christ January 31, 2015March 25, 2022

The Samaritan Woman at the Well who meets Jesus is another un-named woman. This nameless woman brings many lessons to us as women and it heightens our experience in following Jesus. She has made a strong statement about the role of the early Christian communities and the role woman played. Through this woman we learn what it takes to receive life giving water. It is a story of faith in the Messiah, courage to step out and bringing others to…

Phebe or Phoebe

New Testament Women of Christ January 31, 2015March 24, 2022

Phoebe was a committed Christian, who had the trust of the Apostle Paul and the congregation of fellow believers in Cenchrea. Phoebe was an officer in her church, and commissioned to go on a mission to the Christians in Rome. She was faithful and dedicated to the service of the Lord Jesus Christ.

Salome Danced for the Head of John the Baptist

New Testament Women of Christ January 30, 2015March 25, 2022

This woman was never named in the Scriptures. Salome was the daughter of Herodias and Herod Philip one of the sons of Herod the Great. It was according to Josephus that Herodias bore to her first husband a daughter, whom Josephus says was named Salome.

What is a Family?

New Testament Women of Christ January 29, 2015February 20, 2022

Society declares a family to be in categories like Nuclear family, Extended family, or Blended family. Throughout the New Testament, the church is identified as a family.

The Mother of a Daughter with an Unclean Spirit

New Testament Women of Christ January 13, 2015March 24, 2022

The mother of a daughter with an unclean spirit is another woman of the New Testament who remains unnamed. She is identified as a Greek; this meant she was a Gentile woman and not a Jewess from Syrophenician by nation. She knew of Jesus and knew Jesus would have mercy on her and her child. Her persistence in seeking help from Jesus knowing He had the ability to heal her daughter is an attribute we should all hold on to.

The Mother-in-law of Simon Peter

New Testament Women of Christ January 13, 2015March 25, 2022

We live in a hurting world that is polluted with not only sickness and diseases it is also polluted with sin. The mother-in-law of Simon Peter helps us better understand the healing power of Jesus. Because Jesus healed Peter’s mother in law we know that Jesus has the authority to heal disease.

Ponderings of A Mother

New Testament Women of Christ January 10, 2015March 23, 2022

Mary, the mother of Jesus, was a strong, courageous, faithful loving mother. She experienced fully the calling of the LORD God and embraced the hardship that came along with it. She is a wonderful example for all Christian mothers to emulate.

Mary the mother of Jesus

New Testament Women of Christ January 10, 2015March 23, 2022

Mary is an example of unconditional faith and obedience to the LORD God. She considered herself to be a handmaiden to the LORD and only “pondered” the difference circumstances of her life and the life of her son Jesus Christ. She is an example for us to be trusting, loving, selfless and exalting of the LORD God.

Traditions and Reputation Mary Magdalene

New Testament Women of Christ December 30, 2014March 24, 2022

Mary Magdalene is a perfect role model for Christian Women who want to follow the Lord Jesus Christ with all honesty and dedication. You do not have to search unbiblical sources to make her something she was not.