Introduction: What do you think the Bible says about women? Are men and women equal in the eyes of God according to the Bible? New Life Church believes the Bible and affirms an equal faith community where women and men serve together on the basis of their giftedness, not on the basis of gender.

Women in Jewish and Greek Culture

Women had two choices:

· Be a good wife.

· Remove her veil and become a prostitute.

Women in the Bible

Jesus’ view of women

· Jesus ministered to women and had women followers who financially supported Him.

· Women were leaders in the Church, and they were present at the cross, the tomb, and on the Day of Pentecost.

“There is no longer Jew or Gentile, slave or free, male and female. For you are all one in Christ Jesus.” Galatians 3:28 NLT

Women in 1 Corinthians 11

1. A head covering was a sign that a woman was faithful to her husband and her home.

And further, submit to one another out of reverence for Christ. Ephesians 5:21 NLT

2. It was disgraceful in that culture to be unveiled.

3. The LORD is the authority over men and women.

4. Women and men have been given spiritual gifts equally.

Weekly Questions:

1. In light of what you learned from the message, what needs to be changed in your life – a relationship, a perspective, or an attitude – with respect to women?

2. How will you respond this week in light of this study?