Marg Mowczko

30 Bible Verses on Women Leading - Marg Mowczko Here are 30 of my favourite Bible verses that show women leading, teaching, prophesying, and positively influencing their communities.

"International Women's Day (March 8) is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women."

Here are 30 Bible passages about women whose achievements benefited their communities, and even nations, and are worth celebrating.
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The Elder and the Lady: A look at the language of 2 John - Marg Mowczko In this post I look at the words the author of 2 John uses to identify the people he is writing to, including the chosen, or elect, lady.

2 John is written to a woman who was in charge of a church. She may have started it, too:
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Lydia of Thyatira: The founding member of the Philippian Church - Marg Mowczko Lydia of Thyatira (Acts 16), and other women like her, were vital and strategic players at the forefront of the expanding Christian mission.

Nick O' Brien writes, "When you open your Bible to Ephesians or Philippians, you will find a letter written to a church started by a woman."

Lydia and Priscilla were instrumental in founding these churches.
Lydia:
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Priscilla:
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Esther's Story Archives - Marg Mowczko Here is a 3-part series on the book of Esther, focusing on the heroine at the centre of the story. What does the Bible reveal about Esther?

Purim this year is on the evening of March 2, and continues on Tuesday, March 3.

Chapter 9 of the Book of Esther ends with these words, "Esther’s decree confirmed these regulations about Purim, and it was written down in the records."

I have more about Esther here.
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Bible women who weren't "keepers at home" - Marg Mowczko What does the Bible say, overall, about women as keepers at home (cf. Tit. 2:4–5)? Does the Bible forbid women from working outside the home?

What Paul says about women in Titus 2, including the "keeper/ busy at home" idea, is not the sum total of what the Bible says about women.

Many women who are portrayed in a positive light in the Bible were not primarily "keepers at home." (From my archives.)
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The Widows in 1 Timothy 5 - Marg Mowczko I discuss the widows mentioned in 1 Timothy 5:3-16: the ordinary, genuine widows and the enrolled widows who officially served the church.

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I discuss the different kinds of widows mentioned in 1 Timothy 5, especially the enrolled widows who officially served the church.
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The Widows in 1 Timothy 5 - Marg Mowczko I discuss the widows mentioned in 1 Timothy 5:3-16: the ordinary, genuine widows and the enrolled widows who officially served the church.

NEW on my blog.
I discuss the different kinds of widows mentioned in 1 Timothy 5, especially the enrolled widows who officially served the church.
margmowczko.com/widows-1-tim...

The Widows in 1 Timothy 5 (1) In this 3-part series, I discuss the different kinds of widows mentioned in 1 Timothy 5, especially the enrolled widows who officially served the church.

The Widows in 1 Timothy 5 (1)

In this 3-part series, I discuss the different kinds of widows mentioned in 1 Timothy 5, especially the enrolled widows who officially served the church.

Ephesians 5:22-33 in a Nutshell - Marg Mowczko In what way (or ways) is the relationship between Jesus and the church a model for marriage? What does Paul mean in Ephesians 5:22-33?

Paul's instruction to love as Christ loved the church is not a special obligation of husbands only.
He instructed everyone to "love as Christ also loved us and gave himself for us ... (Eph. 5:2).
I've compared his language in Eph. 5:2 and Eph. 5:25 (to husbands) here.
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Ephesians 5:22-33 in a Nutshell - Marg Mowczko In what way (or ways) is the relationship between Jesus and the church a model for marriage? What does Paul mean in Ephesians 5:22-33?

Paul's instruction to love as Christ loved the church is not a special obligation of husbands only.
He instructed everyone to "love as Christ also loved us and gave himself for us ... (Eph. 5:2).
I've compared his language in Eph. 5:2 and Eph. 5:25 (to husbands) here.
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Every Woman in Romans and 1-2 Corinthians - Marg Mowczko In part 3 of my list of every woman in the New Testament, I list every woman mentioned in Paul's letters to the Romans and Corinthians.

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Thanks, Gerco.
I've heard of the book, but haven't read it yet.
The other day, I saw that he mentioned me on Instagram.

Harnack's positive descriptions of NT women ministers - Marg Mowczko More than a century ago, church historian Adolf von Harnack was honest in his appraisal of women ministers mentioned in the New Testament.

The understanding that women were leaders and teachers in NT churches is not new. More than a century ago, respected church historian Adolf von Harnack was honest and approving in his appraisal of women ministers mentioned in the New Testament. I quote him here.
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Paul's Masculine and Feminine Leadership - Marg Mowczko Paul describes his ministry in maternal and paternal terms.

Paul described his apostolic ministry in maternal and paternal terms. And Moses described his leadership in maternal terms.

It seems God does not want his people led only in a "masculine" manner. (From my archives.)
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Jezebel of Thyatira: A Female False Prophet - Marg Mowczko What does her example brings to discussions about women in ministry?

Hi Lucy, I have an article with the title "Jezebel of Thyatira," but much of the "info" is general rather than specifically about this woman who is clearly a leader of a congregation.
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Paul's Masculine and Feminine Leadership - Marg Mowczko Paul describes his ministry in maternal and paternal terms.

Paul described his apostolic ministry in maternal and paternal terms. And Moses described his leadership in maternal terms.

It seems God does not want his people led only in a "masculine" manner. (From my archives.)
margmowczko.com/masculine-an...

Every Woman in Romans and 1-2 Corinthians In part 3 of my list of every woman in the New Testament, I list every woman mentioned in Paul's letters to the Romans and Corinthians.

Every Woman in Romans and 1-2 Corinthians

In part 3 of my list of every woman in the New Testament, I list every woman mentioned in Paul's letters to the Romans and Corinthians.

God on Divorce (Malachi 2:16) - Marg Mowczko Better translations of Malachi 2:16, that faithfully reflect the Hebrew grammar, do not say that God hates divorce.

10 years ago, I learned that there are good reasons to think that "God hates divorce" is an INCORRECT interpretation of Malachi 2:16, and I learned that several highly respected English translations convey a completely DIFFERENT interpretation.
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God on Divorce (Malachi 2:16) - Marg Mowczko Better translations of Malachi 2:16, that faithfully reflect the Hebrew grammar, do not say that God hates divorce.

10 years ago, I learned that there are good reasons to think that "God hates divorce" is an INCORRECT interpretation of Malachi 2:16, and I learned that several highly respected English translations convey a completely DIFFERENT interpretation.
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Every Woman in the Book of Acts - Marg Mowczko In part 2 of my series, Every New Testament Woman, I list every woman mentioned in the Acts of the Apostles.

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In part 2 of my series, Every New Testament Woman, I list every woman mentioned in the Acts of the Apostles. Have you heard of all these women?
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Every Woman in the Book of Acts - Marg Mowczko In part 2 of my series, Every New Testament Woman, I list every woman mentioned in the Acts of the Apostles.

New on my blog.
In part 2 of my series, Every New Testament Woman, I list every woman mentioned in the Acts of the Apostles. Have you heard of all these women?
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Every Woman in the Book of Acts In part 2 of my series, Every New Testament Women, I list every woman mentioned in the Acts of the Apostles.

Every Woman in the Book of Acts

In part 2 of my series, Every New Testament Women, I list every woman mentioned in the Acts of the Apostles.

When the ICE agent is Canadian… | This Hour Has 22 Minutes YouTube video by 22 Minutes

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Marcella of Rome: Academic and Ascetic - Marg Mowczko Marcella of Rome (325–410), friend of Jerome, dedicated herself and her considerable talents and resources to serving the church and the poor.

Marcella of Rome (325–410) was a wealthy and intelligent woman who used her considerable resources to serve her Christian community.

She taught scripture and theology to both men and women, including male clergy.

Marcella is commemorated on January 31.
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My Two Cents on the Widow’s Mites - Marg Mowczko Rather than a feel-good story, the account of the widow's offering may be a sad story of injustice and the failure of the religious system.

In case you missed it, my latest blog post is on the story of the poor widow's meagre offering. My interpretation is different from the one often given in sermons and articles.
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Surviving Korea: How to Fight Fascism YouTube video by Hana from Korea

"Surviving Korea: How to Fight Fascism"
I recommend this video by journalist Hana from Korea.
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Tabitha: An Exemplary Disciple (Acts 9:36-42) - Marg Mowczko What did Tabitha's ministries involve?

Some Anglican, Episcopal, and Lutheran Churches commemorate Lydia, Tabitha/ Dorcas, and Phoebe as "coworkers with the apostles" on January 27 or 29.
Here's something I wrote about Tabitha. Her ministry is often underestimated, but the church in Joppa valued her.
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Every Woman in the Gospels - Marg Mowczko Here is a list of every woman mentioned in the New Testament Gospels. How many of these women do you know? Who have I missed?

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My Two Cents on the Widow’s Mites - Marg Mowczko Rather than a feel-good story, the account of the widow's offering may be a sad story of injustice and the failure of the religious system.

In case you missed it, my latest blog post is on the story of the poor widow's meagre offering. My interpretation is different from the one often given in sermons and articles.
margmowczko.com/widows-mites...

My Two Cents on the Widow’s Mites

Rather than a feel-good story, the account of the widow's offering may be a sad story of injustice and the failure of the religious system.