Women of the Bible
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This bin contains supplemental resources and online extras for James A. Harnish's Women of the Bible, a Bible study in the Converge series.


Deborah (Converge Episode 1)
By Shane RaynorDavid Dorn and Clay Morgan join Shane Raynor to discuss Judges 4, which tells the story of Deborah, Barak, and Jael. Also check out Chapter 1 in James A. Harnish's Women of the… read more

Woman at the Well (Converge Episode 2)
By Shane RaynorGrace Biskie, Adam Thomas, Joseph Yoo, and Clifton Stringer join Shane Raynor to discuss the account of Jesus and the Samaritan woman at the well in John 4… read more

Mary Magdalene (Converge Episode 3)
By Shane RaynorWas Mary Magdalene really a prostitute or does she owe her bad reputation to a 6th century Pope? Was she the first apostle? Jessica Kelley, Curtis Zackery, and Eric Van Meter join … read more

Extra Questions: Women of the Bible
By Ministry Matters1. Deborah
Judges 4:1-24
Author James Harnish writes that the story of Deborah is the kind of story that causes many thoughtful people to reject the Old Testament. Why do you… read more

Meet Deborah
By Shane RaynorIn addition to writing and editing for Ministry Matters, I’m also editing a new series of Bible studies for Abingdon Press called Converge. Converge titles are four week… read more

4 Names: Mary Magdalene, Philip, Lazarus, and Peter
By Adam ThomasIf you’ve ever been to a Bible study that I’ve led, then you know that I have a lot of favorite scenes in the Gospel according to John. But John 20:1-18 is easily in… read more

Who are we looking for?
By Travis FranklinJohn 20:1-18
That first Easter experience is somewhat lackluster, especially in the lives of those first responders. The story involves three persons who were followers of Jesus. … read more

Background: Deborah
By Patricia K. TullDEBORAH
A judge and prophet. An Israelite leader, Deborah (“honey bee”) is introduced in Judges 4:4 with a string of designations: “Deborah, a woman, a… read more

Deborah, Barak, and Jael
By Ministry MattersSomeone altogether unfamiliar with the Bible, reading the gospels of Matthew and John, would soon realize that two writers are telling the same story in a different way. in the… read more

The Samaritan Woman and Nicodemus
By Thomas R. SteagaldThere is a hunger deep in every heart, a deep craving for forgiveness and hope, a sense that our best days are not all behind us, that God has not given up on us even if we have… read more

While It Was Still Dark
By Mary Harris ToddMary Magdalene stepped carefully through the darkness. Although she could not see well or far ahead, her eyes were adapted to the dark. It was not as though there were no light at … read more