Women in the Bible-What Can We Learn From Them?

 Deborah

What was Deborah?  She as a prophetess whom Israel's God, Jehovah, used to reveal his will on matters affecting his people. Godf also used her to help settle problems among the Israelites. - JUDGES 4:4, 5.

What did she do?  The prophetess Deborah courageously supported God's worshippers. At his direction, she summoned Barak to lean an Israelite army against their Canaanite oppressors. (Judes 4:6, 7)  When Barak  asked Deborah to go with him, she did not give in to fear but willingly complied with hsi request. - JUDGES 4:8, 9. 

After God gave the Israelits a  decisive victory.  Deborah composed  at learst part of the song that he and Barak sang recounting  the event. In that song she mentioned the role tha Jael, another fearless woman, had played in defeating  the Canaanites. - JUDGES, chapter 5.

What can we learn from Deborah?   Deborah was self-sacrificing and courageous. She encourabed others to do the right thing in God's eyes.  When they did so, she generouls gave them credit for what they did.

For furter discussion of Deborah, see the article "I Arose a Mother in Israel." 

Next time: Women in the Bible-What Can We Learn From Them? - Delilah

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