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Are Women Preachers Mentioned In The Bible? Series
Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jan 25, 2024 (message contributor)
Summary: These examples show that women were involved in preaching and prophesying in the Bible, although their roles may have been limited in certain contexts.
1. Deborah: In the book of Judges, Deborah is described as a prophet and a judge of Israel who leads the people in battle and speaks on behalf of God (Judges 4:4-9).
2. Huldah: In 2 Kings 22:14-20, Huldah is a prophet who is consulted by the king of Judah and delivers a message from God.
3. Anna: In Luke 2:36-38, Anna is a prophet who speaks about the birth of Jesus to all who are waiting for redemption in Jerusalem.
4. Philip's daughters: In Acts 21:9, it is mentioned that Philip the evangelist has four daughters who prophesy.
women preaching is forbidden in the Bible is a misinterpretation. The Bible does not explicitly prohibit women from preaching or teaching. In fact, there are several examples of women in leadership and prophetic roles throughout the Scriptures.
In the New Testament, we see women like Phoebe, who is called a deacon and commended for her service to the church (Romans 16:1-2). We also see Priscilla, who along with her husband Aquila, teaches and disciples Apollos (Acts 18:24-26).
And in the book of Proverbs, we see the wisdom of Lady Wisdom, who speaks God's truth and offers guidance (Proverbs 1:20-33).
It's important to recognize that gender should not be a barrier to preaching or teaching God's word. Rather, it's the gifting and calling of the Holy Spirit that qualifies individuals for ministry. The Bible encourages all believers, regardless of gender, to use their gifts to build up the body of Christ (1 Corinthians 12:4-7).
In conclusion, women preaching is not forbidden in the Bible. Instead, we see examples of women in leadership and teaching roles throughout Scripture. May we embrace the gifting and calling of all believers, regardless of gender, to proclaim God's truth and make disciples of all nations.
everyone is encouraged to engage with scripture and share the message of God's love, regardless of gender or any other characteristic. It's important to recognize that we all have unique gifts and perspectives to offer in our walk of faith. Amen!
