strong women in the bible fr niko bilić sj ffdi.hr/amdg
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Strong women in the Bible Fr Niko Bilić SJ www.ffdi.hr/amdg. Woman Image of God, blessed (Gen 1:26-28; 5:1s) Created, not from the dust of the ground (2:7.19) inner human life, emotion Rib – a bone protecting human heart (2:22) Answer to human loneliness (2:18) – divine communion. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Strong women in the BibleFr Niko Bilić SJ www.ffdi.hr/amdg
Woman Image of God, blessed
(Gen 1:26-28; 5:1s) Created, not from the dust of
the ground (2:7.19) inner human life, emotion
Rib – a bone protecting human heart (2:22)
Answer to human loneliness (2:18) – divine communion
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Eve – the mother of all who live (Gen 3:20) Bravely countered the lie 3:2
In communication, remembering
Not accusing and condemning Mother
in spite of labor pains 3:16 “with the help of the Lord” 4:1 “God has given me another one
(25) other sons and daughters 5:4
Deeply human conversion Deceived, left alone, judged,
maternal tragedy Yet without “no” to life
Faithful to her family
Bearer of the proto-euangelion 3:15
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Miriam (Ex 15:20)
First prophetess – related to the Redemption “The Lord has triumphed gloriously...” 15:1.21
answer” to the great song“ ענה Universal leader (כל “all”; אחריה “after her”)
15:20 New meaning: שירו šîrû - sing!
Aaron’s sister: liturgical role, oldest report? Authority even when leprous (Num 12:15) Saving little Moses in Ex 2? next to the Saviour (Mic 6:4)
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The fruitful vow of the mother Hannah (1 Sam 1s) First female vow in the Bible 1 Sam 1:11
Sacrificing the firstborn 1:28 – correction? Ongoing care 2:19
Without children, constantly insulted psychosomatic symptoms
“pouring out her soul” (1:15) Remember me! (11), he remembered (19)
Essential change Effective defense before the priest (15) New face (18) Her decision respected (22) Leader of the family (24) 4 sons, 2 daughters 2:21
Prayer of the mother of the nation 2:1-10
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A pagan woman before Jesus
On the ground Mt 15:25 Mother of a daughter tormented
by a demon (22) Threefold failure of her petition Insult: “dogs” (26)
“Satan” Mt 16,23 turns the insult to her argument Bread (26) i crumbs (27) Great faith (28) – only person
Generous answer: “as you wish” “For you and for all”...
Germain-Jean DROUAIS, Le Christ et la Cananéenne
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09.06.09.
Λυδια – a European Christian
“worshipper of God” (Acts 16:14) Respecting the day of the Lord listening
In the community
Business-woman, manager Owns a house (Acts 16:15) Powerful: “she prevailed” Hospitable also after they were
imprisoned 16:40 Submitted to their judgment
v15 In her home: “brothers and
sisters” (αδελφοι v40) Paul encourages them
παρακαλεω
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For discussion
Did you have similar experiences in your life? What helps you to achieve more personal
space and be more generous? How do you create a place for the Church?
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יהוה רעי לא אחסר’Adonaj ro’i lo’ ‘ehsar
Le Seigneur est mon bergerRien ne suarait me manquer
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Deborah (Judges 4 and 5)
Judge and prophetess, mother Like a bee דבורה debôrâ
20 years oppression (4:3) 40 yrs of peace (5:31) Bringing the Word of God to the chosen one
The Lord has commanded 4:6 He went out before you 4:14
“I will surely go with you” 4:9 God confirms
“Panic” among enemies המם(4:15 Exod 14:24)
He goes לפני lifnê in front Effective strategy
with the Mount Tabor (6.14) Deborah calls: “Bless the Lord!” 5:2.9
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Mary Magdalene – the messenger of joy
First with the Risen Lord (Mk 16:9) Liberated from total obsession (Mk
16:9; Lk 8:2) Follower from Galilee (Mt 27:55;
Mk 15:41: Lk 8:2) Under the cross (Joh 19:25) Faithfull to the deceased (Joh
20:2) “my Lord” (Joh 20:13) “I will take him away” (15)
First to know about ascension (17) Bringing the good news (18)
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Mary – woman
Pure in heart – blessed (Mt 5:8) needs encouragement of the angel Searching for God’s grace (Lk 1:30) Suffering because of the lack of
communication Searching for her child in great
anxiety (Lk 2:48) Trying to hurry up the Messiah (Joh
2:5) “Let it be” Gen 1; Lk 1,38; Mk 14:36 Encounter with the Risen Lord
remains mysterious
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Dieu est mon roc, mon espérance
Dieu est mon roc, et mon salut