The Bible is filled with tragic stories of women in the Bible. We would all love to avoid tragedy if at all possible, but God doesn’t give us a promise of trouble-free living. Sometimes our troubles are brought on my own sins. Othertimes, though, they come through no fault of our own. Each of these Bible women dealt with their own personal tragedies. For some, they were rewarded with happy endings. For others, they had to wait for eternal blessings.
Gideon’s Concubine
In addition to Gideon’s many wives, he had a concubine who lived in Shechem. She bore Gideon a son who he called Abimelech, which means “my father is king”. Gideon died in peace at a good old age, but as … Continue reading Gideon’s Concubine
The Wives of Dathan and Abiram
Moses had his hands full with people questioning his authority and presuming themselves to be superior. In Numbers 16 he’s approached by Korah, a Levite, and Dathan and Abiram, Reubenites. They brought alongside them in their rebellion two hundred and … Continue reading The Wives of Dathan and Abiram
Egyptians and the Plagues
God got the attention of Pharaoh as well as the Hebrew and Egyptian people when Moses and Aaron performed the first three plagues of bloody water, frogs, and lice. But with the fourth plague, He made a distinction. God sent … Continue reading Egyptians and the Plagues
Tamar the Widow
Judah found a wife for his son Er. Her name was Tamar. But soon after their marriage, God killed Er due to his wickedness. So as was the custom, Tamar was given to Judah’s second son, Onan, so that he … Continue reading Tamar the Widow
Judah’s Wife
Soon after Judah and his brothers sold Joseph into slavery, Judah left home and visited Hirah, an Adullamite. While there, Judah met a Canaanite woman, the daughter of Shua, and he married her. The Bible gives us no details about … Continue reading Judah’s Wife
Bilhah
Bilhah, remember her? We first met Bilhah in Genesis 29:29 when Rachel married Jacob, and Laban gave her Bilhah as her handmaiden. When Leah had son after son, and Rachel remained barren, Rachel first blamed Jacob for her lack of … Continue reading Bilhah
Dinah
After Jacob’s family settled in the Canaanite city of Shechem, Leah’s daughter Dinah decided to explore the city. She went on her own into the city to meet other young women, but when Shechem, prince of the country, saw her, … Continue reading Dinah
Lot’s Wife
The Bible provides little information about Lot’s wife. The first mention of her is when the angels came to stay at their house in Sodom and in the early morning, they told Lot to take his wife and daughters out … Continue reading Lot’s Wife
Lot’s Daughters
The city of Sodom was so bad that God couldn’t find ten righteous individuals in the entire city, and yet, this is where Lot chose to live and raise his two daughters. Lot had originally pitched his tent in the … Continue reading Lot’s Daughters
Eve: A Command, Her Choice, The Consequences
In today’s episode of All God’s Women we look at Eve, a woman with a simple command who made a bad choice that led to eternal consequences. Her Story Eve had a choice to make. It wasn’t a choice she … Continue reading Eve: A Command, Her Choice, The Consequences
Wicked Women: Lot’s Wife and Daughters
How often do we see in the Bible examples of godly individuals who married outside their faith and got caught up in the pagan lifestyle? In today’s episode of All God’s Women we look at Lot’s wife and daughters. Though … Continue reading Wicked Women: Lot’s Wife and Daughters
Wicked Women: Potiphar’s Wife
Last week we looked at a unnamed pagan woman attracted to a man of God. This week we look at Potiphar’s wife, another unnamed pagan woman attracted to a man of God, only this woman was already married to the … Continue reading Wicked Women: Potiphar’s Wife
Wicked Women: Samson’s Wife
After a month of Bible stories of love and romance, we jump ship and go in the opposite direction. During March we’ll look at Wicked Women in the Bible, starting off with Samson’s wife. Listen on Your Favorite Podcast Platform: Apple … Continue reading Wicked Women: Samson’s Wife
Worn Out Women: Rizpah
We have one last story to share in our Worn Out Women series. In today’s episode of All God’s Women we look at Rizpah, King Saul’s concubine who went through unimaginable circumstances, yet she stood strong in her faith. Rizpah’s … Continue reading Worn Out Women: Rizpah
Worn Out Women: Widow of Nain
Last week we looked at the Prophet’s Widow. This week on All God’s Women we look at the Widow of Nain, another worn out and weary woman in the Bible. We find her story in Luke chapter 7. The Widow … Continue reading Worn Out Women: Widow of Nain
Worn Out Women: Prophet’s Widow
Last week we looked at Naomi, a widow woman who grew bitter, feeling like God had rejected her. In today’s episode of All God’s Women we look at the Prophet’s Widow in 2 Kings. She found herself in a desperate … Continue reading Worn Out Women: Prophet’s Widow
Worn Out Women: Naomi
It’s been a rough two years, and there’s a good chance you’re feeling exhausted and quite possibly discouraged at the way your life is going. Things haven’t turned out the way you thought they would. You’re not sure where you’re … Continue reading Worn Out Women: Naomi
Sapphira: A Woman Who Lied To God
After spending five months in the gospels, we are finally leaving them behind and moving into Acts. On today’s episode of All God’s Women we look at Sapphira, the first woman mentioned by name who was part of the early … Continue reading Sapphira: A Woman Who Lied To God
Pilate’s Wife: She Tried to Save Jesus
Last week we looked at Jewish servant girls who got caught up in the fight against Jesus. Today we look at Herod’s wife, a Roman first lady, who spoke out in support of Jesus. Backstory All four gospels recount the … Continue reading Pilate’s Wife: She Tried to Save Jesus
Mary of Bethany: Sitting at the Feet of Jesus
Last week we looked at Martha and how she showed her love for Jesus by serving Him. This week we look at her sister Mary. We have three scenes with Mary, and each has her positioned at the feet of … Continue reading Mary of Bethany: Sitting at the Feet of Jesus
The Bleeding Woman: She Touched Jesus
How important is the sense of touch? We spent a good portion of 2020 tucked away in our homes, afraid to get near other people for fear we’d contract or spread Covid. Do you remember the feeling when you finally … Continue reading The Bleeding Woman: She Touched Jesus
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 … Continue reading Widow of Nain: Recipient of a Miracle
Peter’s Mother-in-law: A Woman With a Serving Spirit
Some women live for drama. They demand attention wherever they go. Other women work quietly in the background putting others’ needs before their own. Today we look at Peter’s mother-in-law, a beloved woman who spent her life serving others. It’s … Continue reading Peter’s Mother-in-law: A Woman With a Serving Spirit
Mary: Mother of Jesus
Do you ever compare yourself to other moms? Do you assume that everyone else has it together and knows what they’re doing while you’re stumbling around in the dark? If so, you can find great comfort in today’s episode as … Continue reading Mary: Mother of Jesus
Careless Women – Consequences of Complacency
Are you living with a sense of urgency or complacency? Is your life one of ease or need? What will it take to wake you up from your life of comfort? In last week’s episode I said that this week … Continue reading Careless Women – Consequences of Complacency
Daughters of Zion: Fashion Forward Females
How often do you find yourself trying to impress people? How do you try to impress them? Does it work? In today’s episode of All God’s Women we look at the Daughters of Zion, a group of women who focused … Continue reading Daughters of Zion: Fashion Forward Females
Job’s Wife – A Bitter Woman
In today’s episode of All God’s Women, we look at Job’s wife, a woman like Zeresh, who gave bad advice to her husband, but we have no evidence that she ever turned from her foolish thinking.
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