Women of Christ – Page 4 – Guided Bible Studies for Hungry Christians

What does it take to change?

This Hurting World Women of Christ Worry January 31, 2015March 24, 2022

We have focused a good deal with the question of if the Philippians slave girl had changed once Paul commanded the spirit of divination from her. What does it take to change is the question I am asking? It is not a miraculous “poof” and the change happens and a life is on a better track. There has to be a wanting for change and then a dedication to change.

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.

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.

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.

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.