5 Women of Genealogy - Lesson 4

LESSON 4 - Uriah’s wife (Bathsheba)
BATHSHEBA: Married woman ordered to become an adulterer, yet the mother of the wisest king that ever lived …

Life synopsis … Bathsheba came from an upper class family, including a husband and father named among King David’s mighty men (ref 2 Samuel 11:3), as well as a grandfather who was King David’s counselor (ref 2 Samuel 15:12). Little is known of her personally, except that she obeyed ceremonial laws (ref 2 Samuel 11:4) and the King’s order, which led to the wrongful deaths of her husband and child. Yet God’s redemptive kindness was seen when birthed through her came the wisest king that ever lived.

Read this ... 2 Samuel 11-12, 2 Samuel 23:23-24 & 39, 1 Chronicles 3:5, 1 Kings 10:23 (If you do not have a Bible handy, you can read it online at Biblegateway.com)


Key verse … Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.
Proverbs 4:23 NIV © 2011

Let’s practice … What injustices have you experienced? What grows in your heart as a result? How determined are you to seek the Lord and His justice?

Personal Reflections …










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5 Women of Genealogy - Lesson 3

RUTH: Outcast foreigner, yet loyal lover of truth
…

Life synopsis … Ruth was married a foreigner who came to her
land. When presented with the opportunity to be released from her marital bond,
she chose, no she insisted on continuing to be a part of her new family.
Read this ...
Ruth 1-4


Key verse … But Ruth replied, “Don’t urge me to
leave you or to turn back from you. Where you go I will go, and where you stay I
will stay. Your people will be my people and your God my God. Where you die I
will die, and there I will be buried. May the Lord deal with me, be it ever so
severely, if anything but death separates you and me.”
Ruth 1:16-17 NIV

Let’s
practice … What promise or bond have you made? Would you choose to continue
if offered the opportunity to be released? How can you honor God with your
choice and inner thoughts?



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Women of Genealogy © 2011 Tanja Dufrene

5 Women of Genealogy-Instructions & Lesson 1

Instructions

The reading portions for this study will largely come from the Bible itself. We will consider one woman in each lesson. These women are listed by name in the bloodline of Jesus Christ (ref Matthew 1:1-17). Since little more than their name is mentioned in the genealogy, the “Read this…” section will refer you to their specific stories found elsewhere in the Bible.

The study is organized as follows:

Name and personal description

Life synopsis

Read this … (Bible reading)

Key verse

Let’s practice …

As we take a closer look at each of these women’s lives, imagine as though the words were written about you. How would you feel? What decisions would you have made? Then consider your life. How have your experiences been similar or different? What can you apply to your life from God’s Word?



LESSON 1 - Tamar

TAMAR: Widow turned seductress, yet used of God in the bloodline of His Son, Jesus Christ …

Life synopsis … Tamar’s life is marked twice by widowhood, deception and the difficult delivery of two sons. Yet we see that she was one of only five women listed in the bloodline of Jesus Christ.

Read this ... Genesis 38, Romans 8:28


Key verse … And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.
Romans 8:28 NIV © 2011

Let’s practice … What event(s) mark your life up to this point? How do you think God could use this to fulfill Romans 8:28 in your life?

Please feel free to make note of your thoughts, insights gained or words that could encourage others also walking through this study ...

Many Blessings ...
tanja =)

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5 Women of Geneaology - Introduction

I am so excited you have decided to join me for this on-line Bible study! This week I'll provide an introduction and we'll get started in full swing next week!

As a young girl, I was challenged to read the Bible so I could color in the bubbles of a simple reading plan. I must admit, my childlike motive was not spiritual. Yet God in His grace reached out to me making the Words I read come ALIVE! As I read chapter after chapter, hope, pleasure and ideas of how to practice the words began to form in my mind. Life events began to unfold, revealing the validity of what I had read --- it almost seemed like a book of magic to my young little mind! Intrigue began to spark enthusiasm as I entered this journey of reading, pondering, praying, living and experiencing the Word! Since then the passion within me ignited to see you also share in this amazing experience!

This study is designed specifically to encourage reading the Bible with one main thought for personal reflection and application. It is also designed specifically for women who desire to draw closer to God, yet find time limited because of responsibilities.

Feel free to read additional passages, use various translations or refer to commentaries for deeper study. And, please do not forget to consider what you have read, asking the Holy Spirit to show you how to put it into practice – for your good, and His glory!

For this introductory week, simply read Matthew 1 as many times as you'd like, taking it slowly to discover details you may have previously missed! We'll begin our journey into the 5 Women of Geneaology next week!

Many Blessings …
Tanja Dufrene
PS Feel free to share comments regarding new insights you've gained ...

Coffee Break Study – The Five Women of Genealogy © 2011 Tanja Dufrene