INTRODUCTION

To the one who has yet to ask God questions and wait on Him to teach them the truth, the Bible reads like a text concerned only with male voices and the "patriarchy." Genealogies seem to be chronicled with mostly male names, as though the offspring were begotten without mothers. Many find God's word offensive, full of hatred, and not progressive. But that is farthest from the truth, and God's truth will cease to be what it is if it could be changed at will and by circumstances. One cannot change the validity of God's word whether they believe it or not but they can grow in wisdom to see from God's perspective, and thus love His ways that are far excellent. Some may think they can never agree with God's word because of the many "contradictions." I will only engage that thought/contention to the extent by which the thinker desires to know God for themself, to love Him, and thus search Him out as hidden treasure to know the real meaning behind all perceived and superficial (yet not concrete nor fundamental) "contradictions." I agree, that to the unlearned--that is the one who has not yet learned from God through His Spirit and Word, the Bible will appear as full of contradictions. It is only by growing in Godly wisdom that one will unravel these "contradictions" and recognize them as plain truths. And so I say, do not question God but certainly, ask God many questions and wait on Him to teach you! After all, the wise will hear and increase in learning. This series of posts on women in the Bible is an attempt at collectivizing the mentions, works, and narratives of women in Scripture and sharing the profound truths and reality of godly womanhood. I, by no means, seek to set women apart as a minority or marginalized group, as though separate from the "main" story. Because in the context of Truth, women are not separate entities nor are they, second-class citizens, as some perceive. Women and men are both active participants in God's kingdom and recipients of God's grace and love. Neither is superior to the other, nor inferior. If you are a woman, and are discouraged or seem to be experiencing some cognitive dissonance in regards to relating to God, based on many misconceptions of God's word, I want to be of help! I am not the one to tell you, "just believe what it says." No, I encourage you to ask God many questions and to prepare to learn of His answers through His Spirit's leading in His word! With what I share here, I will encourage you, regardless of your background, to get to know your Heavenly Father and to see yourself through His lens!