I asked the Lord what I should read in the Bible this morning. He led me to the book of Judges. I read up through the story of Deborah, Barak, and Jael. Then I opened my email, and there was your article. Yes, Deborah was a great leader, called by God - maybe because she was in a relationship with Him closely enough to hear and know His voice.
Deborah has always been my favorite Bible characters, and not just because of the name similarity. She is my reminder that God has always intended to use both women and men in His service - and that we women can be heroes as well!
Also curious, she was a wife! I think I must have assumed she was single and that is why she was given this special authority. So fascinating! Thanks for sharing this.
This was a very good article! I grew up believing women can’t be in high roles in ministry. This shaped how I thought about the women in the Bible and their roles. I can’t really say what I thought about Deborah, but I do know how that Jesus loved women and many who had life changes encounters with him in the New Testament were women. Now in my forties I am wresting with the pull between women can and can’t be a part of ministry leadership.
This was a big help in giving me another perspective.
Thank you! I am so thankful for this study. I love that she tells Barak that the honor will not be his but Jael. Oh that we would be the women that answers YWHW's call. 💓🧂💡
Deborah was bad ass! I wonder how she felt when the men wouldn't go out to battle unless she went. Imagine having that kind of respect in that day and age!
I get so frustrated with men who use Deborah (with the nonsense story that she was only chosen because there were no men to do it) to back up their interpretation of 2 Timothy and try to make it say that women aren't biblically allowed to lead or teach men.
I just had a pastor step into our women’s Bible study group to “say hi” and literally spent at least 15-20 minutes telling us why women lead because men won’t. I have to admit that I was irritated and had to choose love and forgiveness! 😳
I asked the Lord what I should read in the Bible this morning. He led me to the book of Judges. I read up through the story of Deborah, Barak, and Jael. Then I opened my email, and there was your article. Yes, Deborah was a great leader, called by God - maybe because she was in a relationship with Him closely enough to hear and know His voice.
Oh I love when those kinds of things happen!
Deborah has always been my favorite Bible characters, and not just because of the name similarity. She is my reminder that God has always intended to use both women and men in His service - and that we women can be heroes as well!
Amen!!!
Core memory unlocked! Flannel Deborah. This is a great post, thank you!
LOL Thank you!!
Also curious, she was a wife! I think I must have assumed she was single and that is why she was given this special authority. So fascinating! Thanks for sharing this.
EXCELLENT!!!
Thank you!!
This was a very good article! I grew up believing women can’t be in high roles in ministry. This shaped how I thought about the women in the Bible and their roles. I can’t really say what I thought about Deborah, but I do know how that Jesus loved women and many who had life changes encounters with him in the New Testament were women. Now in my forties I am wresting with the pull between women can and can’t be a part of ministry leadership.
This was a big help in giving me another perspective.
I am so happy to hear that! Many women were in leadership roles both in the OT and the NT and we don't hear about them enough.
Go for it, Diane ... and Deborah!!
Take a (back) seat, Miss Patty!
Ooh Don...don't go getting Miss Patty riled up now LOL
Thank you! I am so thankful for this study. I love that she tells Barak that the honor will not be his but Jael. Oh that we would be the women that answers YWHW's call. 💓🧂💡
I am so glad you enjoyed it!!
Deborah was bad ass! I wonder how she felt when the men wouldn't go out to battle unless she went. Imagine having that kind of respect in that day and age!
It was pretty incredible!!
Yes!
Thank you so much!
I get so frustrated with men who use Deborah (with the nonsense story that she was only chosen because there were no men to do it) to back up their interpretation of 2 Timothy and try to make it say that women aren't biblically allowed to lead or teach men.
Reflection question 5: Yes, I was told she usurped her husband by claiming to be a judge. That she was G-d’s last choice etc.
I was a newbie at the time and the sermon brought dismay. I felt like puking. It totally turned me off to the church.
I love this! Thank you!
I just had a pastor step into our women’s Bible study group to “say hi” and literally spent at least 15-20 minutes telling us why women lead because men won’t. I have to admit that I was irritated and had to choose love and forgiveness! 😳
Oh I can't wait to add the insights the Lord's given to you to the insights the Lord's given to me. Deborah is my favorite female in the Bible. ⚔️