Women of Christ – Page 7 – Guided Bible Studies for Hungry Christians

Who was Delilah?

Old Testament Women of Christ October 20, 2014March 13, 2022

Delilah has always been portrayed as an evil woman who was the down fall of Samson, the hero of the Israelite people. Delilah was believed to be a Philistine woman who uncovered the secret of the strength of Samson and went to the Philistine lords to reveal the secret. The story of Samson and Delilah is more about deception, greed, lust and then destruction.

Daughters of Lot

Old Testament Women of Christ October 20, 2014March 29, 2022

There is much we can take away from the daughters of Lot. They are excellent example of what we should not do. The dysfunction of the whole family provides us with better choices that we can make for our own life. The desire of the daughters of Lot to have children is understandable it does not justify incest. The daughters of Lot placed too high a priority of having children. It was their desire, their priority and their sin that…

Bathsheba the Seventh Wife of King David

Old Testament Women of Christ October 18, 2014March 29, 2022

Bathsheba was the most famous of all of King David’s wives. This story is set against the backdrop of war. King David was fighting against the Ammonites, a tribe from east of the Dead Seas which is todays Jordan. King David stayed behind in Jerusalem. King David already had many wives he could have visited during the fitful night he observed Bathsheba bathing. The story of Bathsheba and David has demonstrated so intriguing that bits and pieces have been used…

Basemath Wife of Esau

Old Testament Women of Christ October 18, 2014March 29, 2022

Understanding Esau gives us an insight to his wife Basemath. Basemath and her marriage to Esau give us a precaution about being unequally yoked between believers and nonbelievers. Esau, like Jacob, was warned not to take a wife from the daughter of Canaan. There is no covenant with the Canaanites or unbelievers.

Lois and Eunice the Grandmother and Mother of Timothy

New Testament Women of Christ October 12, 2014March 22, 2022

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

New Testament Women of Christ October 9, 2014March 22, 2022

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

New Testament Women of Christ October 9, 2014March 22, 2022

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

New Testament Women of Christ October 9, 2014March 16, 2022

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

New Testament Women of Christ October 8, 2014March 16, 2022

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

New Testament Women of Christ October 8, 2014March 16, 2022

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.