EPISODE 0168 | Women in Ministry – Jesus & Women
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What did Jesus really think about women? In this powerful message, we examine the life and ministry of Jesus through the lens of His interactions with women. From His public conversations to His private compassion, Jesus consistently elevated, protected, and empowered women—often in stark contrast to the cultural norms of His day. This episode challenges us to see women not as secondary or sidelined, but as vital to God’s redemptive mission.
Main Topics Covered:
✔️ How Jesus’ treatment of women differed from the cultural norms of His time
✔️ The biblical record of Jesus elevating and defending women
✔️ What Jesus’ example means for the church today
✔️ The implications for women’s dignity, calling, and leadership
Key Scriptures:
📖 John 4 – Jesus and the Samaritan woman
📖 Luke 8:1–3 – Women who followed and supported Jesus
📖 John 20 – The first witness of the resurrection
📖 Luke 7:36–50 – Jesus defends a woman’s act of worship
Key Takeaways:
🔹 Jesus honored women in word, action, and mission
🔹 Cultural norms never limited Jesus from demonstrating Kingdom truth
🔹 The call to follow Christ includes women as essential disciples
🔹 The Church must reflect the heart of Christ in how it sees and values women
🎧 Listen now to discover how Jesus reshaped the conversation around women—then and now.
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