What is this Study?
In an effort to continue our pursuit of the Old Testament (if we do it
together it won't be so bad!) we will be taking a closer look at the 4
women identified within the line of Christ. Traditionally only the
men's names are included in a family's lineage, but in the first
chapter of Matthew, four women are specifically named. Three of them
fall between Abraham and David and the last is, of course, the mother
of Jesus. In the following studies we will take a closer look at not
only the line of Christ, but also, who these extraordinary women are
and why they earned specific recognition.
Out of the Loop?
Missed bible study this week? Have a friend who wants to check out bible study without coming to bible study? Need a quick refresher of last week's lesson? Not to worry! Each week the study will be posted here for your reference, no matter the reason. Use the links to the right to jump to a specific week, or just navigate through them one page at a time. I've also included the links below to jump to the beginning of a specific woman's study.
Tamar
Judah's daughter-in-law. Tricks Judah and gives birth to Judah's twin sons Perez and Zerah.
Rahab
Prostitute who hides Joshua's spies in return for her family's safety when the Jews come into the Promised Land.
Ruth
A Moabitess who refused to leave her mother-in-law Naomi and her God. Marries Boaz, her kinsman redeemer.
Mary
Pledged to Joseph, becomes pregnant via divine intervention and becomes the mother of Jesus.