We’ve all failed, every single one of us. It’s just part of being human. We can find comfort in the stories of these women in the Bible who failed. Like us, they fell short, made mistakes, and underperformed.
It’s easy to get caught up in our failures and give up even trying. But God understands. He knows we’re going to fail. And He’s right there ready to pick us up, dust us off, and give us a gentle push back into action. He will take our meager offerings and use them for His glory. He doesn’t require perfection, only a willingness to serve Him however we can.
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
Old Testament Laws Concerning Women
The book of Deuteronomy provides a review of the laws of God, given to the Hebrews prior to their entering the Promised Land. It’s important for us to understand that these laws were written for a fallen people, so many … Continue reading Old Testament Laws Concerning Women
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
Miriam and Moses
As a young girl Miriam watched out for her baby brother. When he led the Hebrews out of Egypt, she led the women in rejoicing and praising God. But being out in the wilderness got to Miriam. She went from … Continue reading Miriam and Moses
Complaining Women
After covering all the laws in Leviticus and Numbers, Moses switches back to stories in Numbers 10. He picks up when the Hebrews left Mount Sinai and explains the procedure for their packing up and traveling. Numbers 11 opens with … Continue reading Complaining Women
Unfaithful Wives
The books of Leviticus and Numbers are not exactly light reading. They’re full of laws and punishments, many of which are hard for us to understand. It’s easy to gloss over the difficult Scripture and focus on the feel-good stories, … Continue reading Unfaithful Wives
Shelomith
Tucked away among the Leviticus laws is a story that illustrates the penalty for blasphemy. In Leviticus 24:10 we’re introduced to an Israelite woman who we later learn is named Shelomith. She married an Egyptian, and they had a son. … Continue reading Shelomith
Hebrews in the Wilderness
Three days after God led the Hebrews across the dry bed of the Red Sea, they came to a place in the wilderness where they could find no water. Then they came to Marah, but the water was bitter. The … Continue reading Hebrews in the Wilderness
Zipporah
Moses settled in the land of Midian and married Zipporah, daughter of the Midianite priest. No mention is made of love on the part of either husband or wife. Moses needed a place to hide out after killing the Egyptian. … Continue reading Zipporah
Potiphar’s Wife
The Lord blessed Joseph, giving him success in his work. Potiphar saw that all Joseph did prospered, so he put him over his household. Joseph oversaw all that took place within the house and the field. The Bible tells us … Continue reading Potiphar’s Wife
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
Esau’s Family
When Isaac died, his sons Esau and Jacob buried him. Then Esau took his wives, sons, daughters, servants, animals, and worldly goods and moved to a country far away from Jacob. The land where they were dwelling was not big … Continue reading Esau’s Family
Rachel and the Idols
In the process of fleeing from Laban, Rachel stole his household idols. When Laban returned home and realized Jacob had left with his daughters, grandchildren, and idols, he pursued after them. Laban confronted Jacob, claiming to be upset that he … Continue reading Rachel and the Idols
Rebekah Deceives Isaac
Rebekah had two sons－Esau and Jacob. Esau was a skillful hunter, a man of the field. Jacob was a mild man, preferring to dwell inside. Genesis 25:28 tells us, “Isaac loved Esau because he ate of his game, but Rebekah … Continue reading Rebekah Deceives Isaac
Sarah in Gerar
After the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah, Abraham and Sarah moved from Mamre to Gerar. Upon their arrival in the new land, he told King Abimelech that Sarah was his sister. And just like in Egypt, the king brought Sarah … Continue reading Sarah in Gerar
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
Hagar and Sarai
As Sarai’s maidservant, Hagar held a position of honor among the servants. She was in a position of authority, perhaps overseeing lower domestics. Still, as a servant, she had no personal rights. She was subject to Sarai’s rule. When Sarai … Continue reading Hagar and Sarai
Sarai Devises a Plan
Despite God’s promise to Abram, his wife Sarai remained barren. Ten years they’d resided in Canaan, their promised land, and yet they still had no promised son. Losing confidence in God and desperate to provide Abram children, Sarai devised her … Continue reading Sarai Devises a Plan
Eve: God’s Grace
Though Adam and Eve did not die immediately after eating the fruit of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, from that day forward, their days were numbered. God pronounced his judgment on Adam, Eve, and the serpent. … Continue reading Eve: God’s Grace
Eve: Hiding From God
What was the first thing Eve did after giving into temptation and eating the forbidden fruit? She shared it with Adam who was there with her. “Then the eyes of both of them were opened, and they knew that they … Continue reading Eve: Hiding From God
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