“Little Debbie” or Powerful Prophet?
The twenty-something man with spiky hair and trendy, too-tight jeans strummed his guitar as he spoke. “See, I’m the spiritual leader of our home, the
December 10, 2016
Topic: Deborah
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Deborah the Judge and Jael the Just
Deborah, the prophet, was a judge of Israel. That sentence needs to stand alone, because it seems we’re unable to take the Bible at its
June 22, 2016
Searching for Deborah: Why Did Barak Replace Deborah In Hebrews 11:32?
Hebrews 11 is widely known as a chapter that acclaims the men and women heroes of the faith—powerful, bold, and courageous. Led by that strong
March 16, 2016
The Boldness That Comes With Mutual Submission
I used to think that submission was passive. It’s why, working at the campus bookstore at my university, I ignored the shelves of women’s studies
December 2, 2015
Deborah and the Box of Womanhood
I have always admired Deborah. She is a woman, but she embodies both “traditionally” male and female characteristics. She just doesn’t fit into stereotypical boxes
August 25, 2015
Principles of Female Ordination in the Old Testament
Origin Of The Office Of Judge Where did judges like Deborah come from? We read in Acts 13:20-21 that the Israelites settled in Canaan and
February 6, 2015
The Song Of Deborah: Women Leaders In Judges 4 & 5
The Old Testament authors did not hesitate to show the prominent role of women in die history of Israel. Within the narratives of the Hebrew
February 6, 2015
What About Deborah?
Now Deborah, a prophetess, the wife of Lappidoth, was judging Israel at that time. She used to sit under the palm tree of Deborah between
August 11, 2014
The Monstrous Regiment of Women
The Israelites did what was evil in the sight of the Lord, after Ehud died. So the Lord sold them into the hand of King
April 9, 2014
Judging Deborah
Many times the leadership of certain women in the Bible are deemphasized because they are in conflict with a pervading thought concerning what women can
March 6, 2013