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

Rizpah a Concubine of Saul

Old Testament Women of Christ February 19, 2015March 29, 2022

Rizpah is found in the book of 2 Samuel. Rizpah, the daughter of Aiah and the concubine of King Saul, once King Saul dies, King David hands over seven of his relatives to be executed by the Gibeonites. The bodies of the seven were left to be eaten by the wild animals. Rizpah risked her life to bury her two sons. She adorned sackcloth and spent the days and nights chasing away the birds and wild animals away from her…

Rebekah The Wife of Isaac

Old Testament Women of Christ February 19, 2015March 14, 2022

Rebekah was the wife of Isaac and the mother of two great nations through Esau of the Edomites and Jacob of the Israelites. There are many lessons to be learned from Rebekah; she was a loving mother and an obedient wife, she was faithful, rebellious as well as being passionate. She was a Godly woman but she did have her human weaknesses.

The Faith of Rahab Helps our Faith

Old Testament Women of Christ February 19, 2015March 13, 2022

The faith of Rahab condemns the Israelites and many Christians. Faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. We need to continue to walk our life journey in faith and trust in our Lord Jesus Christ.

Rahab

Old Testament Women of Christ February 19, 2015March 13, 2022

Rahab had an immoral past, she was a harlot, and had a pagan background. Then her life changed and she is an example of bravery, conviction and hope for all of us who did not have a “pretty perfumed beginning” in our lives.

Rachel the Wife of Jacob

Old Testament Women of Christ February 19, 2015March 27, 2022

Rachel was the wife of Jacob who founded the twelve tribes of Israel. The characteristic we see from Rachel is jealousy, resentfulness, she was a loving and giving wife and mother. Rachel is a reminder to us that being beautiful, having a great job and husband does not bring happiness.

Queen of Sheba

Old Testament Women of Christ January 29, 2015March 27, 2022

The queen of Sheba was a wealthy, powerful woman who reigned a vast, rich empire. She was most interested in the wisdom and prosperity and the relationship that King Solomon had with the LORD God. The wisdom of the queen of Sheba came from her wealth, power and her life experience.

Queen Athaliah Reigns in Judah

Old Testament Women of Christ January 29, 2015March 27, 2022

Athaliah was the daughter of Ahab and Jezebel, and the wife of Jehoram. She took over the rule of the southern Kingdom of Judah after the death of her husband and oldest son. Athaliah is referred to as, that wicked woman, who had broken up the house of God. She also took all the dedicated things of the house of the LORD and bestowed them upon Baalim. We as Women of Christ must always be aware of our influence on…

The Daughter of Pharaoh Adopted and Raised Moses

Old Testament Women of Christ January 29, 2015March 13, 2022

Biblically the Daughter of Pharaoh who adopted and raised Moses is unnamed. “By faith Moses, when he was come to years, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh’s daughter; Choosing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God, than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season; Esteeming the reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasures in Egypt: for he had respect unto the recompense of the reward.

Naomi

Old Testament Women of Christ January 29, 2015March 26, 2022

Naomi is a brave virtuous woman who lost everything she had and was forced to return home in poverty with a daughter-in-law who was from Moab. It is a beautiful story about love, dedication and even restoration of the soul. "There is a son born to Naomi." His name was Obed and he was the grandfather of King David and part of the lineage of Jesus Christ.

The Mother of Samson

Old Testament Women of Christ January 21, 2015March 26, 2022

An unnamed woman who played an important role in the history of the Israelites, the mother of Samson the wife of Manoah is a woman we can all strive to be like. She did not need to be named or get credit for raising a son who was used by the LORD God to save Israel from the Philistines.