Tales of Two Women
Classes comparing and contrasting pairs of women across the Scriptures
Classes
Class 1: The Mistress And the Handmaid
The class examines the relationship between Sarah and Hagar, focusing on their contrasting characters and the lessons they offer about faith and obedience. It highlights Sarah's spiritual growth despite her initial mistake and Hagar's eventual rejection of faith.
Class 2: The Prophetess and the Impaler
The class examines the characters of Deborah and Jael from the Book of Judges, highlighting their roles as judges and deliverers. It emphasizes the importance of righteous judgment, faith, and obedience in the face of adversity and oppression.
Class 3: The Outcast and the Destitute
The class explores the stories of Ruth and Naomi, focusing on their faith, obedience, and salvation despite being outcasts and destitute. It highlights Ruth's dedication and humility, and Naomi's subservience and guidance, illustrating the inclusion of Gentiles in spiritual Israel.
Class 4: The Barren and the Virgin
The class examines the stories of Elizabeth, a righteous and barren woman, and Mary, a young virgin, focusing on their faithfulness and obedience to God's commands. It highlights their roles in preparing for and supporting the birth of John the Baptist and Jesus Christ, emphasizing the importance of personal responsibility and adherence to divine instructions.
Class 5: The Drunken and the Pure
The class examines the character traits of the 'drunken woman' from Revelation 17 and 18, contrasting her with the 'pure one' or the Bride of Christ. It highlights the self-destructive nature of the drunken woman and encourages listeners to emulate the positive character traits of the faithful women of the Bible, emphasizing righteousness and holiness in preparation for Christ's return.