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Aug 15, 2014 · Jehovah’s regard for women is evident from the fact that Eve was created perfect and with characteristics that made her, not a slave, but a wonderful complement of Adam. That is one reason why, at the end of the sixth creative day, God “saw everything he had made, and look! it was very good.” (Gen. 1:31) Yes, “everything” Jehovah made ...
Aug 15, 2014 · 21 It is very clear that Jehovah has blessed the preaching work of faithful women, even during difficult trials. For example, during the times of Nazi oppression and Communist rule, Jehovah helped faithful women to remain loyal to him. Many suffered, and some were even killed because of their obedience to God.
Sep 1, 2012 · Yes, worldwide Jehovah’s Witnesses have several million women ministers. They are a great host of preachers of the good news of God’s Kingdom. Psalm 68:11 says prophetically of those ministers: “Jehovah himself gives the saying; the women telling the good news are a large army.”. However, do not confuse the ministry of women who are ...
Mary (mother of Jesus) Jesus’ baptism (29 C.E.) Martha. Mary (sister of Martha and Lazarus) Mary Magdalene. Jesus’ death (33 C.E.) Queen Esther, Prophetess Deborah, Abigail. Contrast such good women in the Bible with the cautionary tales of Eve, Lot’s wife, Queen Jezebel. See 21 examples and a timeline.
Sep 1, 2012 · Those who follow Bible principles respect and dignify women. When men imitate Christ, women are given the respect and freedom that God originally purposed for them. (Genesis 1:27, 28) Instead of supporting male chauvinism, Christian husbands let themselves be guided by Bible principles, which contribute to their mate’s happiness.
16 Abigail had a husband named Nabal. He was a selfish, proud, and ungrateful man. Even so, Abigail did not take the easy way out of her marriage. She could have kept quiet and allowed David and his men to kill her husband. Instead, she took practical steps to protect Nabal along with their large household.
Sep 1, 2012 · Gender discrimination. In Asia, most parents prefer boys to girls. A 2011 UN report estimates that in that part of the world, nearly 134 million women are missing from the population as a result of abortion, infanticide, and neglect. Education. Worldwide, women and girls make up two thirds of those who had less than four years of schooling.
Yes. All of Jehovah’s Witnesses are preachers, or ministers —including several million women. As the Bible foretold, “many, many women spread the good news.”. — Psalm 68:11, NET Bible. Women who are Jehovah’s Witnesses follow the example set by women in the Bible.
Aug 15, 2015 · Joanna was “the wife of Chuza, Herod’s man in charge.”. Chuza may have been the steward of domestic affairs for Herod Antipas. Joanna was one of several women whom Jesus cured of their infirmities. Along with the other women, Joanna traveled with Jesus and his apostles. — Luke 8:1-3. The Jewish rabbis taught that women should not ...
Sep 1, 2012 · In ancient Israel, women were also free to have a personal relationship with God. The Bible speaks of Hannah, who prayed to God about a personal matter and secretly made a vow. (1 Samuel 1:11, 24-28) A woman from the city of Shunem used to consult the prophet Elisha on Sabbath days. (2 Kings 4:22-25) Women, such as Deborah and Huldah, were used ...
