Women In ScripturePart 1 In Establishing Our God Given Roles

Women In ScriptureBoth sides are afraid of attack from the other:

Women In ScriptureBoth sides are afraid of attack from the other.In the Beginning: -Both male & female “in His image” [Ge1:26-28]They were created equal beings w/ joint roles. -Adam authorized to name “living things.” [2:19]God desired to give Adam a “helper” [v18-23]A God-given “order of authority.” cf. 1 Cor 11:8-9

-Unity is stressed despite their differences [v24-25]He desires man & woman to be united. cf. 1Co11:11-12

Women In ScriptureBoth sides are afraid of attack from the other.In the Beginning: “Unity in diversity” Ge 1-2Then Comes The Curse: Ge 3:16“Your desire will be for your husband,

& he will rule over you.” 3:16Speaking to Cain, “(Sin) desires to have you,

but you must master it.” 4:7The only sensible interpretation is that

“The Curse” distorted God’s good plan.

Women In ScriptureBoth sides are afraid of attack from the other.In the Beginning: “Unity in diversity” Ge 1-2“The Curse” distorted God’s good plan Ge 3:16The Rest of the OT: Equal Parenting: Ex 20,

Legal Representatives: Num 27, Judge: Ch 4,Prophets: (Isa8, 2Ki22, Neh6, Ex15, Nu11-12)Civil Advisors: 2 Sam 14, 20 Queen: 2 Ki 11The “Woman” of Pr31 & “Lady” Wisdom Pr8

Yet, NEVER a priestess? Cf. Lev 9:3-4

Women In ScriptureBoth sides are afraid of attack from the other.In the Beginning: “Unity in diversity” Ge 1-2“The Curse” distorted God’s good plan Ge 3:16The Rest of the OT: Many powerful postions.Yet, NEVER a priestess? Cf. Lev 9:3-4So What Would Jesus Do?

His story is full of important women. (Esp. Luke)In fact, He was revolutionary for His time.

Yet, NEVER does He lift ALL restrictions. Why?