Lesson #9 6/04/00
The
Relationship of Jesus to Women
Review of the basics, the
essentials. [From where have we come.]
Introductory
Observations:
1. Jesus gave
a position of honor and respect to women.
- When he did that it stood
in total contrast to His generation.
2. Jesus
treated both men and women in accord with their God given roles.
Examine Some
Scriptural Documentation.
1. Jesus
places a high value on women; He recognizes the value of women.
** Prin of
hermeneutics: The cultural mores and the historical setting in to which God
communicated His revelation must be distinguished from that revelation
itself. Only God's Word is inspired,
not human folkways, mores, and customs. Moreover, later cultural developments
and deviations from God's truth must not be confused with revelation from God.
a. Jesus
actually spoke to women, he addressed women publicly and directly.
1. John 4:7-8
sets the scene, unheard of; alone at the well speaking to this women.
2. Luke
7:11-13
3. Lk 8:47-48
4. Lk 23:28
b. He also
recognizes their value by ministering to them; did so in what must be termed a
vital and practical manner, both physically and spiritually.
1. Lk 13:10-17
2. Lk 8:48
3. Jn 19:26-27
4. With many
women He taught them truth that was needed for their situation therefore He met their spiritual needs
also.
- The woman at the well in
Jn 4;
- Also Jn 7:53-8:11;
- Lk 7:37-50
c. Jesus also
demonstrated the High Value He placed on women by according them dignity in His ministry.
1. By employing women as illustrations
in His teaching.
- Mt 24:41 cf. Lk 17:34-37
2. By teaching them theological truth;