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WITHAL - WOMEN PREACHERS

WITHAL. Used adverbially in the sense of likewise, Phoebe - a special messenger and servant of the
besides, at the same time (1 Ki. 19:1; Ps. 141:10; Ac. church - Ro. 16:1-2
25:27); and also (Le. 11:21; Job 2:8, etc.) where we Women portrayed some special distinctions in the New
would use “with” simply (The Bible Word-Book). Testament.
WITHS. Slender twigs twisted into a rope (Ju. Women were the last ones at the cross - Mk. 15:47
16:7-9) (Concise). Women were the first ones at the tomb - Jn. 20:1
WIT’S END. To come to the end of one’s own Women were the first to proclaim the resurrection -
resources; to be totally disheartened; to be in Mt. 28:8
desperation because of extreme circumstances (Ps. A woman was the first witness to the Jews - Lk.
107:27). 2:37 & 38
WITTINGLY. To act wisely; intelligently (Ge. 48:14). Women participated in the first prayer meeting - Ac.
WITTY. Skillful; ingenious; clever (Pr. 8:12). 1:14
WIZARD. One who deals in magic and sorcery in an A woman was the first European convert - Ac.
16:14
attempt to pry into the secrets of the spirit world (Le. A woman labored with Paul and discipled Apollos
19:31; 20:17; De. 18:11; 1 Sa. 28:3, 9; 2 Ki. 21:6; Is. alongside her husband - Ac. 18:18-26
8:19; 19:3). [See Witchcraft.] Women contended in the gospel ministry alongside
WOE WORTH. Evil be to; woe be to (Eze. 30:2). Paul - Ph. 4:3
WOMAN. In John 2:4, the Lord Jesus Christ God used special women to deliver insightful messages to
addressed His mother by the term “woman.” This was His people.
not a term of disrespect, as it would be today. It was a Miriam - Ex. 15:20
term, rather, of respect, and is the same Greek word Deborah - Jud. 4:4
commonly translated “wife.” Christ used the same term Huldah - 2 Ki. 22:14; 2 Ch. 34:12
to address his mother at the cross in John 19:26, and
the woman of faith in Matthew 15:28. Anna - Lk. 2:36
WOMEN. The following study, “The Worth of God wants to use women in special ways to His glory.
Women,” is adopted from the Thompson Chain Study Their skills are used to provide for His work - Ex.
Bible: 35:25
There were many notable women God used in the Bible. Their compassion and provision ministers to the
poor - Pr. 31:20
Eve - the mother of all mankind - Ge. 3:6 Their small sacrifices are greatly esteemed by God -
Miriam - the co-leader and prophetess - Nu. 12:1-2; Lk. 21:2-4
Mi. 6:4 Their kindness teaches respect - Pr. 11:16
Deborah - the patriotic judge and prophetess - Jud. Their noble character is an honor to a husband - Pr.
4:4 12:4
Ruth - the woman of constancy - Ru. 1:16 Their wisdom builds a strong home - Pr. 14:1
Hannah - the ideal mother - 1 Sa. 1:20 - 12:19 Their modesty and decency bring honor to God - 1
Abigail - the capable woman - 1 Sa. 25:3,18-19 Ti. 2:9-10
The Shunammite - the hospitable woman - 2 Ki. Their example of self-control and ministry of
4:8-10 discipleship produces godliness in younger
Esther - the self sacrificing woman - Es. 4:16 women - Tit. 2:3-5
The Canaanite - the woman of faith - Mt. 15:28 Their submission, purity, and reverence wins an
Mary Magdalene - the transformed woman - Mk. unbelieving husband - 1 Pe. 3:1-2
16:1, 9 WOMEN PREACHERS. The Bible clearly states that
Elizabeth - the humble woman - Lk. 1:43 the man is to lead in the home and church, and the
Mary - the woman chosen of God - Lk. 1:30-38 woman’s role is to submit to the man’s headship. There
Mary of Bethany - the woman immortalized by is widespread rebellion against this divine plan, though,
Christ - Mt. 26:13; Lk. 10:42 and many women are being appointed to leadership
Martha - the worried housekeeper - Lk. 10:40 positions in churches. Consider some facts from our
The Woman Evangelist - Jn. 4:29 files:
Dorcas - the benevolent seamstress - Ac. 9:36 There are almost 4,000 licensed and ordained
Lydia - the business woman - Ac. 16:14 women in the Assemblies of God.
Priscilla - co-laborer of Paul and discipler of Apollos In 1984, the Southern Baptist Convention adopted a
- Ac. 18:26; Ro. 16:3 resolution saying the Bible “excludes women from

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