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Aug 30, 2022 · Surveying the throng gathered around him, Jesus declared that his true family were those who did the will of God – these were his “brother and sister and mother”. The references to sister and mother here are striking, and indicate that Jesus included women in the kingdom of believers growing around him.
Dec 15, 2020 · In His day, Jesus may well have been labeled a progressive based solely on His treatment and inclusivity of women. He showed his peers how He viewed women to be equal to men and worthy of honor, respect, and freedom. A version of Christianity that does not include the work and voices of women is not in line with the example set by Christ.
Most scholars believe that in Jesus's reply to his mother there was no disrespect. According to Matthew Henry's Commentary, he used the same word when speaking to Mary with affection from the cross. [35] Scholar Lyn M. Bechtel disagrees with this reading. She writes that the use of the word "woman" in reference to Jesus's mother is "startling.
Apr 6, 2023 · An unlikely source. We can’t know for sure why Jesus appeared first to the women and not the men, as the Scriptures do not say why. But we can infer a reason. First, note that all four Gospels affirm that women were the first to see the empty tomb and encounter an angel or angels (Matt 28:5-8, Mark 16:1–8, Luke 24:1-8, John 20:1ff).
Aug 1, 2019 · In the New Testament, women participated in Jesus’ ministry. Women, healed by Jesus in some way, traveled with him and cared for his needs. In all four gospels the teachings of Jesus include women, and he used women to spread the gospel. Women are an indispensable part of God’s plan of redemption. 3. Every woman has a purpose.
Mar 7, 2020 · This statement is found in several locations in the Gospels.1. In Luke’s account the word “wife” occurs, but the word “husband” does not occur in any of the accounts. In another passage, Jesus spoke about those who make themselves eunuchs for the sake of the kingdom.2 Putting all of this together, it is clear that Jesus signaled the ...
Mar 9, 2022 · In fact, on the cross, Jesus looked down to John, sometimes referred to as “the disciple whom he loved,” and charged him with the care of his mother. “Woman, behold your son!”. Jesus said, to John, “Behold your mother!”. John then writes, “from that hour the disciple took her into his own household.” (John 19:26-27) It is ...
