courage – Guided Bible Studies for Hungry Christians

The Twelve Spies

The Foundation of Jesus Christ April 3, 2022April 3, 2022

God told Moses to send men to spy out the land of Canaan. He told him to send a man from each tribe. Twelve men were sent. They were to find out about the land and the people in the land. Moses said to find out if the people were strong or weak. Did they live in cities or in camps? He wanted to know what the fruit of the land was like, and if they had forests or not.…

Canaanite Woman or Syrophenician Woman

New Testament Women of Christ February 4, 2015March 25, 2022

Sapphira is the wife of Ananias. The two of them agreed to withhold part of the money gained from sale of property from the church. They lied against the Holy Spirit when they claimed they brought it all. This lie cost them both their lives.

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.

Hagar The Egyptian Handmaid to Sarah

Children's Bible Studies Old Testament October 27, 2014March 13, 2022

Hagar was the Egyptian handmaid to Sarah. This is the story of a slave girl that shows courage. Hagar is considered the mother of the Ishmaelite’s. Hagar was sent out into the desert of Shur with her son by Sarah after the birth of Isaac. Hagar and Ishmael were exhausted, faint and thirsty and afraid they would both die and she called upon the LORD. Her courage can be a comfort to all women as they journey through the deserts…

Lydia a Seller of Purple

New Testament Women of Christ October 24, 2014March 23, 2022

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.

Dorcas/ Tabitha

New Testament Women of Christ October 8, 2014March 15, 2022

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.

Abigail wife of Nabal

Old Testament Women of Christ October 4, 2014March 29, 2022

Abigail was the wife of the wicked Nabal, who became a wife of David after the death of Nabal. Abigail was of good character even though her husband was a cheat. It was because of her good character that she averted bloodshed and a punishment from the LORD God upon David. This kind, organized, courageous and wise intelligent woman is an example to independent women of Christ in today’s world.