Have you ever thought of giving up in prayer? Let us look at the parable of the persistent widow-lessons in perseverance and unwavering faith. Jesus in one of his many parables in the bible introduces us to yet another unnamed …
The Widow of Zarephath – Lessons in Obedience and Divine Provision
What do you do when there is nothing left to do? Let’s enter the story of Elijah and the widow of Zarephath which highlights to us lessons in Obedience and Divine Provision. Background on the Widow of Zarephath The story …
Lessons from the Wise Woman of Abel Beth Maakah
The “Wise Woman of Abel Beth Maakah” is a female biblical figure mentioned in the Old Testament, specifically in the book of 2 Samuel 20:14-22. She is one of the unnamed women in the bible who is simply introduced to …
3 Powerful Lessons in Sacrificial Giving from the Poor Widow
Jesus saw what she gave and sees how and what you give. Today, let us look at 3 powerful lessons in sacrificial giving from the poor widow. I have been to several church services and observed how gift offerings are …
Breaking Free: The Woman Who was Bound for 18 Years
How do you break free from an infirmity that has kept you bound for 18 long years? Every healing story of Jesus in the bible is unique and comes with its own peculiar lessons. And one of those unforgettable stories …
Remember Lot’s Wife – Don’t Look Back!
In Genesis 19:26, we are introduced to yet another unnamed woman in the Bible. Remember Lot’s Wife: Don’t Look Back is what I tagged this week’s article in the series Unnamed Women in the Bible. This female character in the …
The Widow of Nain: Finding Hope in the Darkness of Grief
Why is it that a city whose name connotes “beauty”, “pleasantness”, “lovely” is first introduced to us with an event whose picture reflected grieving and sorrow? Sometimes pain, sorrow, grief and hopelessness can be found in the most beautiful and …
The Woman with the Issue of Blood: Unnamed Women in the Bible
Have you ever for once thought deeply about the woman with the issue of blood, one of the unnamed women in the bible ? Beyond her rare display of bold faith, courage and her conversation with Jesus. Do you ever wonder …
The Woman Caught in Adultery: Unnamed Women in the Bible
Guilty! Guilty! I remember vividly these words spoken by the famous evangelist Reinhard Bonnke. I was in the University when he visited the City of Calabar, Cross River State in Nigeria. It was an open-air crusade with thousands of people …
Chosen by God: A Look at Unnamed Women in the Bible
While there are many women in the bible that are well-known and remembered for their roles and significance in God’s story, there are also several unnamed women whose stories have left us with valuable lessons and lasting impact. You will …