What Jesus Learned From Women

Dehumanization has led to serious misinterpretation of the Gospels. On the one hand, Christians have often made Jesus so much more than human that it seemed inappropriate to ask about the influence other human beings had on him, male or female. On the other hand, women have been treated as less than fully human, their names omitted from stories and their voices and influence on Jesus neglected. When we ask the question this book does, what Jesus learned from women, puzzling questions that have frustrated readers of the Gospels throughout history suddenly find solutions. Weaving cutting edge biblical scholarship together with an element of historical fiction and a knack for writing for a general audience, James McGrath makes the stories of women in the New Testament come alive, and sheds fresh light on the figure of Jesus as well. This book is a must read for scholars, students, and anyone else interested in Jesus and/or in the role of ancient women in the context of their times.

Join biblical culturalist Krisi McLelland as she takes you back to Jesus' first-century world, explaining the historical and cultural climate of His day. This 7-session Bible study is a look at several of Jesus' interactions with women.

Just like us, the women of New Testament times were ambitious, worried, broken, lonely, insecure, and unfulfilled. Discover the powerful stories of their encounters with the perfect, unconditional love of the Savior. Rather than trivializing their problems or ignoring women, Jesus responded to their deepest needs with compassion, reminding them of their value and transforming their past, present, and future. Let this engaging book introduce you to the man who loves women like no other.

Discover what it means to be SEEN by Jesus. Women today can often feel invisible, unknown, unneeded, or burdened by shame and guilt. We all share a deep desire to be seen, needed, loved, and set free. In Do You See This Woman?, author Laynie Travis takes an up-close-and-personal look at six women in the Bible who were radically transformed by a face-to-face encounter with Christ. Jesus not only saw these women, but also gave them a voice, valued them, and loved them. He challenged cultural expectations and saw them for who they were—not for their sin. If you feel alone, undervalued, or invisible, this six-week study will reassure you that Jesus sees you and has a purpose for your life. Through exploring the fascinating accounts of these six women, you’ll learn that the interactions Jesus shared with them illustrate how He wants to interact with you as a woman today. Jesus sees you. He knows you. He values you. Come discover what it means to be loved by the God who sees. Sessions Include: • Introduction • The Woman Jesus Saw • The Woman Jesus Rescued • The Woman Jesus Healed • The Woman Jesus Enlightened • The Woman Jesus Delivered • The Woman Jesus Comforted Digital Resources This study includes seven teaching videos that can be found at laynietravis.com. The videos are approximately 28 minutes in length.

Change happens, and when the status quo is upset, results can be profound.¿When things are not going well, people look for change. Many people want someone who will change their lives for the better,¿ says Dana Grubb. ¿Jesus Christ . . . changed the lives of everyone He met.¿From the woman with a bad reputation whom Jesus encountered at a well in Samaria to a woman healed of a crippled back to the mother of two of Jesus¿ disciples to Mary Magdalene, who Jesus healed of demon possession, the study involves the participant while also presenting each woman¿s story in her own words.¿I hope and pray that through this study you will see Jesus as the only one who can truly change lives¿and that you¿ll experience a changed life through your encounter with Him,¿ Dana Grubb states. Enter into the world of these women in either group or individual study. Through becoming acquainted with them, you¿ll understand how your life can be Changed by Jesus, too.

This insightful study explores the significance of the interactions between Jesus and 'marginal' women recounted in the Gospel of Matthew. Employing social-scientific models and carefully using comparative data, Love examines the various aspects of this marginality, identifying the attempts of Matthew's Gospel to promote Jesus's vision of a new surrogate family of God that challenges the traditional structures of the household.

Learning from the Women. This is the tenth anniversary edition of a Pilgrim Press favorite. Jesus and Those Bodacious Women is well known for its new spins on the stories of biblical women such as Mary Magdalene, the Bent-over Woman, Queen Esther, and Mary, among others. The tenth anniversary edition contains spins on the stories of five additional biblical women: Vashti, Jezebel, Cozbi (the prostitute in the Book of Numbers), Dorcas, and Lydia.

Explore the incredible work of the Lord in the hearts and lives of women in the Muslim world! In these gripping stories of Christ's presence straight from the underground church, Pastor Tom Doyle and his wife, JoAnn, show you how women in Saudi Arabia, Syria, and Iran are leading their communities to faith in Jesus—and how you can too! Despite enormous risks to themselves and their families, former Muslim women are now influencing their husbands and their children and bringing others to faith in Jesus Christ. No matter where they live, these women are the God-ordained spiritual gatekeepers of their families. Even though the level of oppression that women face under Islam is unfathomable to many in non-Muslim nations, these brave women stop at nothing to share their faith. The Doyles believe that women are a major reason why more Muslims than ever are coming to faith in Christ. Over the years they have discovered that once God sets a Muslim woman free, she becomes an unstoppable force for God. Women Who Risk takes readers into Muslim homes in Saudi Arabia, Syria, Iran, and other hot spots to see the power of Christ at work. This incredible book contains: Inspirational stories straight out of the underground church—stories you don’t get on the news Examples of the miraculous works of God happening in the Muslim world The experiences of pastors who have worked for the past twenty-five years in the Middle East A clear call to action sounding the alarm to the body of Christ Motivation for all Christians to boldly share their faith with family and friends The stories of these women are both breathtaking and heart-rending. Living on the edge, these women spread the gospel without fear, and the victory of the gospel is thrilling for all to see. If you’re wondering if God still performs miracles or are afraid your life can't make an impact, then this is the book for you.