The Godly Woman: Her Worth

Proverbs 31:10-31

Worth is the value of someone measured by:

1. The high regard others assign to that person and/or
2. The presence of godly qualities in that person's life

She-has-worth bullet points:

1. God calls her valuable. (10)
2. She will save you money. (11)
3. She will preserve your life. (12)
4. She will be a source of strength to you. (17)
5. She will elevate your reputation. (23)
6. She is praiseworthy. (28)

The takeaway for all godly women:

1. Find your worth in God.
2. Avoid fostering a cheapened opinion of your worth.

The application for everyone else:

1. Thank God, and pray for the godly women in your lives.
2. Lean on godly women for help and support.
3. Praise godly women often.
4. Imagine your life without a valuable, godly woman.

The Plot Twist

Mark 16:1-7

Notice some things about this plot twist.

1. It took three days. (1-2)
2. It involved uncertain commitment. (3-4)
3. It required several miracles. (5-6)
4. It all hinged on a promise. (7)

The application: As the plot twist goes, so goes your salvation from your penalty of death.

1. It has taken a while.
2. It will take faith.
3. It will take God's grace.
4. It will take His promise.

The Abandonment

Mark 15:33-39

On Thursday Night, Jesus was:

1. Abandoned by Judas (14:10-21)
2. Abandoned by the Disciples (14:43-50)
3. Abandoned by the Fringe Follower (14:51-52)

On Friday Morning, Jesus was:

1. Abandoned by Peter (14:66-72)
2. Abandoned by His chosen nation (15:6-15)
3. Abandoned by His Father (15:33-34)

Application: Should you experience total abandonment, will you stick to the plan?