The presence of women in Jesus’s genealogy in Matthew is unusual. This wasn’t habitually seen in ancient genealogies that mainly focused on the patrilineage of individuals. Their presence leads us to conclude that these five women in Jesus’s genealogy must be there for a reason. I have heard of several speculations as to why they …
The Genesis creation narrative seems to pretty explicitly state that males and females are equal in their humanity. Not equal as in the same, because there are apparent differences between the sexes, but equal as image-bearers of God, and with equal authority to represent God on earth in their rule over creation (Gn 1:26-28). A …
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“Then another praise besides. ”Who are of note among the Apostles.”” And indeed to be apostles at all is a great thing. But to be even among these of note, just consider what a great encomium this is! But they were of note owing to their works, to their achievements. Oh! How great is the …
I recently read this quote in the book Men and Women in the Church by Kevin DeYoung, “Jesus, of course, came to save men and women. But in coming as a man he literally embodied what true manliness was meant to be–saving, protecting, rescuing, leading, teaching, and serving.” Is this what true manliness is? Or are these …
What God said to Eve Even though God did not curse Eve (see part 1), God’s words to her can appear like a curse. As a participant in the transgression, she experienced the consequences of a fallen world, but God also gifted her with a promise. By examining the interaction between God and Adam and …
How many curses did God proclaim in the Garden of Eden after Adam and the woman[1] ate the fruit from the tree of knowledge of good and evil? Three? Four? Ten[2]? I often hear people talk about God’s curse on the woman[3]. However, a closer look at the text reveals that the language of a curse …
Many women’s stories are recorded in the Bible as incredible examples of faith. This is the case with Hagar, Sarai’s and Abram’s slave. Hagar stands as a witness to the ugliness of humanity. Women abused and enslaved throughout history can be comforted by Hagar’s story. I believe Hagar’s story was written to show us that …
