Women of the Gospels

by Binz, Stephen J.

• ISBN13: 9781587432828
• ISBN10: 158743282X
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2011-01-01
• Publisher: Brazos Pr

Summary

Ancient-Future Bible Study incorporates contemporary study of the Bible with an experience of the church's most ancient way of reading Scripture, lectio divina. Designed for use by individuals or groups, these guides offer a transforming experience of the Word of God. An introduction to lectio divina and leader's notes are included. Book jacket.

Author Biography

Stephen J. Binz (SSL, Pontifical Biblical Institute, Rome) is the highly regarded author of over two dozen books and a popular speaker. He is the former director of Little Rock Scripture Study, used in parishes throughout the world, and founder and author of Threshold Bible Study. He is also the former editor-in-chief of God's Word Today magazine and is a licensed psychotherapist. Binz lives in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	p. vii
Welcome to Ancient-Future Bible Study	p. ix
The Movements of Lectio Divina
The Essence of Lectio Divina
Your Personal Practice of Ancient-Future Bible Study
Collatio-The Communal Practice of Lectio Divina
Further Help for Groups
Introduction to Women of the Gospels: Friends and Disciples of Jesus	p. 1
Women of Jesus's Genealogy (Matthew 1:1-16)	p. 11
Mary Brings Forth the Savior to the World (Matthew 1:18-25)	p. 16
Elizabeth Conceives in Her Barrenness (Luke 1:5-25)	p. 21
Mary the Virgin Conceives a Son (Luke 1:26-38)	p. 26
Mary Journeys to Visit Elizabeth (Luke 1:39-45)	p. 31
Anna the Prophet and Herald (Luke 2:33-38)	p. 36
Simon's Mother-in-law Healed by Jesus (Mark 1:29-31; Matthew 8:14-15; Luke 4:38-39)	p. 41
A Little Girl Restored to Life (Mark 5:21-24, 35-43)	p. 46
The Woman Healed of a Hemorrhage (Mark 5:25-34)	p. 51
Herodias Schemes with Her Daughter (Mark 6:14-29)	p. 56
The Canaanite Woman and Her Daughter (Matthew 15:21-28)	p. 61
The Mother of James and John (Matthew 20:20-28)	p. 66
The Widow of Nain Mourns Her Only Son (Luke 7:11-17)	p. 71
The Woman Who Showed Great Love (Luke 7:36-50)	p. 76
The Women Who Accompany Jesus (Luke 8:1-3)	p. 81
Martha and Mary Model a Balanced Discipleship (Luke 10:38-42)	p. 86
A Woman in the Crowd Cries Out (Luke 8:19-21; Luke 11:27-28)	p. 91
The Crippled Woman Set Free from Bondage (Luke 13:10-17)	p. 96
The Mother of Jesus Intercedes at the Wedding Feast (John 2:1-12)	p. 101
The Woman of Samaria Encounters Jesus (John 4:3-26)	p. 106
The Samaritan Woman Witnesses to Jesus (John 4:27-42)	p. 111
The Woman Judged Forgiven by Jesus (John 8:1-11)	p. 116
Martha Expresses Confidence in Jesus (John 11:1-27)	p. 121
Mary Weeps at the Feet of Jesus (John 11:28-45)	p. 126
The Poor Widow Gives Everything (Mark 12:38-44)	p. 131
The Woman at Bethany Anoints Jesus (Mark 14:3-9)	p. 136
The Women of Jerusalem Weep for Jesus (Luke 23:26-31, 44-49)	p. 141
Galilean Women at the Cross and at the Tomb (Mark 15:40-41, 47; Matthew 27:55-56, 61; Luke 23:49, 55-56; John 19:25-27)	p. 146
The Women of Galilee Proclaim the Resurrection (Mark 16:1-8; Matthew 28:1-10; Luke 24:1-12)	p. 151
Mary Magdalene Announces the Good News (John 20:1-18)	p. 157
Ancient-Future Bible Study for Small Groups	p. 163
Suggestions for Participating in the Group	p. 164
Group Study in Six Sessions	p. 165
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