I recently found this list of the ways in which Jesus displays His love for women in the Bible. It comes from my church in Chilcompton, Somerset. I don't remember who compiled it, but it certainly is extraordinary...
Jesus went to his death attended by a loyal following of women who had stood by him throughout his ministry.
It was a woman or women who...
- Nurtured him as he grew up. Luke 2:51
- Travelled with him and helped finance his ministry. Luke 8:1-3
- Were featured in his parables. Matthew 13:33; 24:41
- Shared the good news that he was the Messiah. John 4:28-30
- Offered hospitality to him and his companions. Mark 1:29-31
- Were treated by him with respect and compassion. John 4:5-27; 11:32-33
- Were healed by him. Matthew 9:20-22, Luke 13:10-17
- Were praised by him for their faith. Mark 7:24-30
- Were commended for their generosity. Mark 12:41-44
- Worshipped him and prepared his body for burial before his crucifixion. Matthew - 26:6-13
- Stood by him at the cross. Matthew 27:55, John 19:25
- Assisted in his burial. Mark 16:1, Luke 23:55-24:1.
- First saw him resurrected. John 20:16
- Went to tell the rest of his followers that he was risen from the dead. John 20:18
- Were considered worthy of hearing his message and learning from his teaching. Luke 10:38-42 *
- Were forgiven by Jesus sins that no one else would forgive them for. John 4:1-26 *
- Were thought of by Jesus in his last dying breaths. John 19:25-27 *
*my own contribution
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