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Naomi, Orpah, and Ruth
During the days of the judges a famine hit Bethlehem. A certain man named Elimelech, his wife Naomi, and their two sons, Mahlon and Chilion tried to escape the famine by moving to Moab. They stayed in Moab for awhile before Elimelech died, leaving Naomi to depend on her two sons. Then they took wives… Read more
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Orphans and Widows
Though Old Testament society did not value orphans or widows, God made sure that they were taken care of. The Bible is filled with instructions to ensure the protection for orphans and widows and to provide provision for their needs. After God gave Moses the ten basic commandments, he went on to deliver laws concerning… Read more
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Idle Widows and Paul
In 1 Timothy 5 Paul offers advice to idle widows as well as addressing the church’s responsibility to widows. Last week we looked at Paul’s advice for women professing godliness. This week we continue with Paul’s teaching for widows, addressing not just the church’s responsibility for widows but advice for the widows themselves. Like last… Read more
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Dorcas in the Bible: Example of Friendship
We’ve met many women in the Bible who were wives, mothers, and widows. Their stories usually involve their families. Dorcas, also known as Tabitha, stands out because of her friendship and kindness to other women. Dorcas in the Bible We find the story of Dorcas in Acts 9. The chapter opens with the salvation of… Read more
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Widow With Two Mites: Faithful in the Shadows
Jesus used the widow with two mites to show what true giving looked like. Both Mark and Luke cover the story of the poor widow and her temple gift, but Mark provides more details, so we’ll focus there. Jesus and the Religious Leaders The stage is set in Mark 11:27. Jesus and His disciples come… Read more
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Widow of Nain: Recipient of a Miracle
Have you ever reached the point where you felt you’d lost it all, where everything and everyone you’d loved was gone, and you had nothing to live for anymore? Were you so consumed with grief that you didn’t even bother to ask for help because you assumed the situation was helpless? If so, you can… Read more
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Anna in the Bible
Anna was an elderly widow who spent her days serving in the temple. How old is too old to serve God? At what point do you decide it’s time to let the young people do the serving? How do you plan to spend your final days? In today’s episode of All God’s Women we continue… Read more
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The Prophet’s Widow, A Woman in Debt
The prophet’s widow was an unnamed wife of one of the sons of prophets. He died leaving a great debt. Have you ever been in debt? Have you ever had others demanding from you what you didn’t have to give? Have you ever witnessed a miracle? In today’s episode of All God’s Women we look… Read more
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Widow of Zarephath
The widow of Zarephath was an unknown woman from Zidon, Jezebel’s homeland. When did you first hear about God? Who was it that told you about Him? What did it take for you to discover Him as Your God and to establish a personal relationship with Him? In today’s episode of All God’s Women we… Read more
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Ruth: Devoted Daughter-in-Law
The book of Ruth in the Bible tells the story of a young Moabite woman who followed her mother-in-law Naomi to Bethlehem. What does it take to be a woman of faith? What is the most important trait we need to be used by God? How do we acquire that trait? Ruth was a simple… Read more
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Naomi in the Bible: A Message of Hope
Naomi lost her husband Elimelech and sons Mahlon and Kilian, but gained daughters-in law Orpah and Ruth. Has your life ever taken an unexpected turn, either for good or for bad? Have you had your life mapped out, convinced you knew what was ahead, only to have God lead you in an unexpected direction? Have… Read more
