Dorcas Her name means: “Gazelle”; “Tabitha” Is Its Hebrew Equivalent Her character: An inhabitant of Joppa, a town on the Mediterranean coast, thirty-five miles northwest of Jerusalem, she belonged to one of the earliest Messianic congregations. She was a disciple known for her practical works of mercy. Her sorrow: To have suffered a grave illness. Her […]
Women of the Bible (Page 4)
Mary Magdalene Her name means: “Bitterness” Her character: Though mistakenly characterized as a prostitute in many popular writings, the Bible says only that Mary was possessed by seven demons. She probably suffered a serious mental or physical illness from which Yeshua (Jesus) delivered her. She is a beautiful example of a woman whose life was […]
The Widow with the Two Coins Her character: Though extremely poor, she is one of the most greathearted people in the Bible. Just after warning his disciples to watch out for the teachers of the law, who devour widows’ houses, Yeshua (Jesus) caught sight of her in the temple. He may have called attention to […]
Salome, Mother of the Zebedees Her name means: “Peace” Her character: A devoted follower of Yeshua (Jesus), whose husband ran a fishing business, she shared the common misconception that the Messiah would drive out the Romans and establish a literal kingdom in Palestine. Her name was probably Salome. Her sorrow: To have stood with other […]
Mary of Bethany Her name means: “Bitterness” Her character: Mary appears to have been a single woman, totally devoted to Yeshua (Jesus). The gospel portrays her, by way of contrast with her sister, Martha, as a woman of few words. As Yeshua neared the time of his triumphal entry into Jerusalem prior to Passover, she […]
Martha Her name means: “Lady” (the feminine form of “Lord”) Her character: Active and pragmatic, she seemed never at a loss for words. Though Yeshua (Jesus) chastened her for allowing herself to become worried and upset by small things, she remained his close friend and follower. Her sorrow: To have waited, seemingly in vain, for Yeshua to […]
The Woman with the Issue of Blood Her character: So desperate for healing, she ignored the conventions of the day for the chance to touch Yeshua. Her sorrow: To have suffered a chronic illness that isolated her from others. Her joy: That after long years of suffering, she finally found peace and freedom. Key Scriptures: […]
The Syrophoenician Woman: Her character: Though a Gentile, she addressed Yeshua (Jesus) as “Lord, Son of David.” Her great faith resulted in her daughter’s deliverance. Her sorrow: That her child was possessed by an evil spirit. Her joy: That Yeshua (Jesus) freed her daughter from spiritual bondage. Key Scriptures: Matthew 15:21-28; Mark 7:24-30 Her Story Her […]
This is the first of many teachings on the women in our Holy scriptures. We start with sister Joanna a faithful follower and supporter of our Messiah Yeshua (Jesus) ministry. Sharon Joanna, Her name means: “The Lord Gives Graciously” Her character: A woman of high rank in Herod’s court, she experienced healing at Yeshua (Jesus’) hands. […]