Mary, who was called Magdalene
There is probably more mentioned about Mary Magdalene than there is about any other woman other than Mary, the mother of Jesus. The first time she is mentioned in in Luke 8:1-3.
Category: New Testament
Martha And Mary
Martha and Mary are always mentioned together. Here we take a look at them as individuals and glean what we can learn from each of them as they serve our Lord Jesus Christ. We must find that happy medium for building our relationship with Jesus. We have to be concerned with the physical need just like Martha. We must never forget to nurture our spiritual needs and sit at the feet of Jesus to learn the all the specialness He…
Lydia a Seller of Purple
Lydia was the only business woman mentioned in the Bible. We do not know much about her business practices. We do know that her hospitality shown to Paul becomes a guideline for all Christian business women of today. She was baptized and received the Holy Spirit and made sure her household also was baptized.
Lois and Eunice the Grandmother and Mother of Timothy
Eunice was the daughter of Lois and mother of Timothy. Eunice married a Greek, or gentile which was a nonbeliever. Eunice was a Jewess, as was Lois her mother. They have shown us the importance of raising children early in the Holy Scripture.
Joanna – who was the wife of Chuza
Joanna had the courage and the dedication to stand up for the truth about Christ. Her husband, Chuza, worked for Herod Antipas. She is an example of courage, dedication and loyalty to Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior.
Herodias
Herodias was a cruel queen who demanded and received the head of John the Baptist out of revenge. She was cruel, sexually perverse, determined to get what she wanted at any cost. The manipulative Herodias and her plotting worked and she managed to get her way and received the head of John the Baptist on a platter. She is still guilty of being in an adulterous marriage.
Elizabeth the Mother of John the Baptist
Elizabeth is a strong illustration of a faithful, selfless, woman who put the LORD first before her desires. Her yearning to have a child was always there but there was no bitterness or animosity toward the LORD because she did not have a child. Elizabeth can teach us how vital it is to have a strong relationship with the LORD.
Elect lady and the Message She Received
This is another un-named woman who was praised for her action of loving and reacting to the truth. The truth as taught in the Christian religion, respecting God and the execution of his purposes through Christ, and respecting the duties of man, opposing alike to the superstitions of the Gentiles and the inventions of the Jews, and the corrupt opinions and precepts of false teachers even among Christians.
Drusilla the Wife of Felix
Drusilla was the wife of Felix. We know she was a Jewess. Paul took advantage of his trial before Drusilla and Felix to proclaim Jesus Christ as Lord. Drusilla had turned her head against the lessons that Paul was trying to teach.
Dorcas/ Tabitha
Dorcas/Tabitha is a perfect role model of a strong woman that had traditional family values, courage, fortitude and good sense. She gave herself, her time and her love to serve the neediest among them of the day which was the widows. Peter resurrected her from death and because of this miracle many came to know Jesus Christ.