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Women were the first to find Jesus’ tomb empty (24:1-3). Angels told the women that Jesus had risen (verses 4-8). Women were the first to tell the other disciples (verses 9-11). Although first-century culture usually minimized the importance of women, Luke portrayed women as good examples in the early church. Author: Michael Morrison
Jan 10, 2019 · The Gospel of Luke shows us women from a wide range of social standings, and often portrays their interactions with Jesus in parallel with similar interactions he had with men. Jesus frequently disregarded cultural norms to help the marginalized.
Beginning with Mary, the mother of Jesus, and including other prominent women like Mary Magdalene, Tabitha, and Lydia, Luke shows how God uses women to advance his redemptive purposes in the world and to promote the mission of Jesus and his church.
Mar 7, 2020 · Read about how Jesus viewed women by considering one simple fact mentioned in Luke 8 and how it illuminates Jesus' position.
Luke 8. GOD’S WORD Translation. Women Who Supported Jesus. 8 After this, Jesus traveled from one city and village to another. He spread the Good News about God’s kingdom. The twelve apostles were with him. 2 Also, some women were with him. They had been cured from evil spirits and various illnesses.
Aug 13, 2019 · The prominent role of women in Luke continues as Mary and her cousin Elizabeth prophesy over Jesus in the womb, and as a prophet (Simeon) and a prophetess (Anna) prophesy over the infant Jesus. The adult Jesus consistently weaves women into his preaching.
Abstract: Scholars are divided on the question of Luke's portrayal of women. Several have noted that Luke silences women. An analysis of who speaks, what they say, and how it is received shows that in the Gospel, both women and men have significant speaking parts in the infancy narratives.
