tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3622874965689141031.post3023683512809060384..comments2023-03-15T09:20:06.134-04:00Comments on Thinking Theologically: Are Ruth and Esther the Only Books for Women?Timhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03439271969251238255noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3622874965689141031.post-49565356204355153042015-01-26T20:40:24.819-05:002015-01-26T20:40:24.819-05:00That may be true to some degree. I just don't ...That may be true to some degree. I just don't think the Bible really says much at all about manhood or womanhood specifically. There are only a few select passages where specific instruction is given to either gender. <br />Ultimately we seek to emulate God's character. We are made aware of it in the Old Testament and it's illustrated for us in the New Testament in Christ. We become better men and women or husbands and wives by becoming more like Christ. <br />But I think there's room and need for those connections and applications to be made for people. <br />E.g. Christ laid down His life for His bride (the church) and so husbands should be that in love with their wives that they are willing to do everything Christ did (teach, lead, protect, serve and die) for His bride. <br />Timhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03439271969251238255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3622874965689141031.post-42780901165348535572015-01-25T23:15:11.633-05:002015-01-25T23:15:11.633-05:00Tim, I think Women want/need to hear from the the ...Tim, I think Women want/need to hear from the the pulpit about biblical<br />Womanhood. Esther, Ruth and Proverbs 31 are so captivating to<br />me because I want to learn all I can about biblical womanhood. <br />Sadly, I feel like the church has been silent on biblical<br />roles for both men and women. In a culture where families are <br />falling apart we need to hear good teaching on this. I realize though that <br />my spiritual growth is ultimately up to me making the decision to study God's word<br />and let it convict my heart:-) Good points just thought I'd throw a female perspective in there:-)<br />Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06562007294784747473noreply@blogger.com