New Testament Women

The New Testament is filled with remarkable women—some celebrated, some overlooked, many unnamed—yet each one reveals something of God’s heart, God’s grace, and the transforming power of the gospel. From the faith of Mary and Elizabeth to the courage of the Canaanite woman… from the devotion of Mary Magdalene to the quiet strength of Lois and Eunice… from the hospitality of Lydia to the prophetic boldness of Philip’s daughters… these women still speak across the centuries. In Women of the New Testament – Timeless Lessons, Michael Christian Bell brings their stories to life...

Have you thought much about the women in the Old Testament? How important they were in all the Bible stories? How many times have you read through the Old Testament in the Bible, and read about the women in the Bible who were important in Gods plans? Have you thought about how critical they were in making sure that Gods plans were carried out? Most of the don't get talked about much, or seem very significant, yet they were crucial in the plans of God. These women are all important in the overall plan of God. Eve Sarah Rebekah Hagar Rachel Rahab Deborah Jael Ruth Queen of Sheba Bathsheba ...

Modern readers of the New Testament often notice its varying ideas about women. Some passages encouraged women to be submissive and remain silent. Yet in others, women characters owned property, headed households, or spoke with approval. Women in the New Testament World helps listeners understand this conflicting evidence. It argues that social norms of the time encouraged traditional feminine virtues. However, as Susan Hylen argues, women in the culture enacted these virtues in a variety of ways, including active leadership in households, associations, and cities.

Amazing New Testament Women What is the significance of the women mentioned in the New Testament? Many of the stories we read in the Bible, we read about the women that God used to do the work he needed done. Most of the stories are small parts that if we skip over, we don't get the real meaning of why the stories are in the Bible. The fact that these women are mentioned in the Bible should make us wonder why, and we should know that they are not in the Bible accidentally. God wanted us to read about them, and to know that they were special people in history, and important to know who they ...

52-Week journey through NLT™ Bible to strengthen Women’s faith This refreshing approach to New Living Translation® (NLT™) Bible study for women combines a daily reading plan with weekly reflections to explore how God’s Words can be applied to your daily life. Geared more towards modern working women. Theme-based reading – NLT™ Bible verses for a week are related to the theme for that particular week. E.g., Pardon from sin, Blessing of Obedience Weekly reflections – These reflections allow each person to think deeply about each passage and how they relate to their lives. ...

This riveting exploration of a nearly lost first-century scripture tells the story of a courageous saint named Thecla and offers us a road map to knowing our worth. “Meggan Watterson writes with a prophet’s vision and a mystic’s heart.”—Arianna Huffington, founder and CEO, Thrive...

New: Now includes an interactive table of contents with books and chapters of the Bible for easy audio navigation!* This dramatized audio version of the New Testament in the NIV brings the Bible to life with this true-to-text dramatization of God's Word. The fully orchestrated background...

Over the past hundred years, scholars have attacked the historical truth of the Gospels and argued that they were originally anonymous and filled with contradictions. In The Case for Jesus, Brant Pitre taps into the wells of Christian scripture, history, and tradition to ask and answer a number...

Do you ever feel like you’re pretending? Do you ever feel like the “real you” is concealed by the disguise you wear every day? Do you even know who the real you is? Many of us feel confused about who we are and what God created us to be. We go through the motions, doing what’s expected...

“Brant Pitre is one of the most compelling theological writers on the scene today.” –Bishop Robert Barron Bestselling author of Jesus and the Jewish Roots of the Eucharist casts new light on the Virgin Mary, illuminating her role in the Old and New Testaments. Are Catholic teachings...

In first-century Bethany, Martha believes that working harder and controlling every detail will keep her family safe. When traveling rabbi Jesus begins staying in their home, Martha clashes with her contemplative sister Mary over what it truly means to serve God. Through love, loss, and her growing friendship with Jesus, Martha transforms from an anxious controller to a confident woman of faith. From romance with David the merchant to witnessing her brother Lazarus’s miraculous resurrection, she learns that relationship with God matters more than perfect performance. Based on the story of...

The Zondervan Biblical and Theological Lectures series provides a unique audio learning experience. Unlike a traditional audiobook’s direct narration of a book’s text, New Testament in Antiquity: Audio Lectures include high quality live-recordings of college-level lectures that cover the...

From the bestselling author of The Lamb's Supper and Signs of Life comes an illuminating work that unlocks the many mysteries of the Catholic sacrament of the Eucharist. Long before the New Testament was a document, it was a sacrament. Jesus called the Eucharist by the name Christians...

Embark on a profound journey through early Christian history with "The Acts of Paul and Thecla," a contemporary English translation by Joseph R. Mason. This newly revised and extended third edition, published in March 2024, brings to life the inspiring tale of Thecla, a noblewoman who defied societal norms to embrace a life of faith and chastity. Thecla's story, originating from the second-century apocryphal Acts, portrays her transformation upon hearing the Apostle Paul's teachings. Renouncing her privileged status and fiancé, she faced persecution, miraculous deliverance from execution, ...

Step into the world of the New Testament like never before. From the faithful disciple Andrew to the conflicted governor Pontius Pilate, from the generous host Martha to the missionary companions Euodia and Syntyche, these ten biblical fiction stories bring beloved New Testament figures to vivid life. Experience the dedication of young Timothy, the transformation of Barnabas, the complexities of King Herod, and the passion of James—all reimagined with careful attention to biblical truth. Journey through the wonder of the first Christmas and the triumph of the first Easter as author Tim ...

From the bestselling author of The Lamb's Supper comes an illuminating work on the Catholic Eucharist and its link to the Jewish Passover meal. “Read this book. And don’t just read it. Pray about it. Reflect on it. And share it with others.”—Brant Pitre, author of The Case for...

The New York Times bestselling final volume in the Pope’s Jesus of Nazareth series, detailing how the stories of Jesus’ infancy and childhood are as relevant today as they were two thousand years ago. In 2007, Joseph Ratzinger published his first book as Pope Benedict XVI in order “to...

Boldly change your life and those you influence by developing an ear to not only hear, but to also listen to God's heart. God released grace upon Anna to fast and pray unto the revelation of Jesus to the Earth the first time. God is releasing a similar grace upon a whole generation of women who will operate in a similar anointing as Anna’s unto the revelation of Jesus to the Earth in His second coming.

No other audio Bible has such an appeal and potential to impact women and children as The Word Becomes Flesh Audio Bible. This New Century Version (NCV) of the New Testament narrated by women guides us to understand and discover what the Word can do in our lives--healing, teaching...

Reading the New Testament doesn't need to be a difficult journey through strange and bewildering territory. How to Read the New Testament Book by Book walks you through the Scriptures like an experienced tour guide, helping you understand each of its twenty-seven books. For each book of the New...