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Did Jesus Spend Most of His Time with Just 12 Men?

March 28, 2018 by Gail Wallace

An argument often used to restrict women from church leadership is that Jesus spent most of his time on earth investing in a group of 12 men. [1] But a close reading of the gospels shows that his band of followers also included women disciples. I’ll leave the reader to their own survey of the […]

Filed Under: Jesus and women, Women and the Bible Tagged With: Gail Wallace, Joanna in the Bible, Mary and Martha in the bible, Mary Magdalene, Mary of Clopas in the bible, Mary of Nazareth, Mary the mother of James, sexism in the church, Susanna in the bible

The Women of Advent: Mary of Nazareth

December 22, 2014 by Roberta Mosier-Peterson

Being nurtured in a Wesleyan Holiness tradition, I have not always had a deep appreciation for Mary of Nazareth. Protestants in our world may neglect, either intentionally or unintentionally, the most obvious and powerful example of Jesus treasuring women: his mother. The gospel writers depict Mary in various ways, with the author of the Gospel of Luke providing the most insight.

The gospel writers depict Mary in various ways, with the author of the Gospel of Luke providing the most insight. In Luke 1:28-30 the angel Gabriel approaches the young virgin with these words:

“Greetings, favored one! The Lord is with you. Do not be afraid, Mary; you have found favor with God. You will conceive and give birth to a son, and you are to call him Jesus.”

The incarnation is mysterious in mechanics, but the reality of it is crucial for theology. God chooses to speak with women. God chooses and favors women for crucial tasks and at crucial times.[1] It is directly stated in the bible that Mary is intentionally chosen and given a grand task that includes, but also extends beyond, childbearing.

Filed Under: Christmas Tagged With: Advent, Mary of Nazareth, theotokos

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