Question:
What can we learn from people who are mentioned in one to three sentences?
Answer:
A lot!
Do your best to read these stories 'in context' by reading a little before and a little after their story. What was the point of these women being mentioned? In what context were they mentioned? (Hint: There is always a point if they are mentioned in the Holy Scriptures!)
No videos, just thoughts, reflection and study.
Persis
Romans 16:12
1 Corinthians 15:58 (idea of description)
Claudia Procula
Matthew 27:19
Proverbs 8:1,6 (idea of description)
Taphath
1 Kings 4:7,11
Maakah
1 Kings 15:13
Hebrews 12:1 (idea of description)
To rephrase the question: what could christians 50 to 100 years from now learn from you -- a faithful and committed christian?
Perhaps, a failure and consequences. Perhaps, doing good and the rewards reaped. Perhaps, a one line statment or question about the faith. Perhaps, just your name mentioned among other believers who performed a specific commendable action by the pastor, elder or deacon.
What is it that you have learned about life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness?
I am not asking you to write something about how you should be remembered... like an idol or famous person. More basic, like, a normal human being, for example, one of the 12 apostles we studied last semester. They were all extremely ordinary people that submitted their life, knowledge and skills to the Lord -- and because of their committment, the Lord was able to do great things with them and through them! (The Lord receives the glory)
A reverse question to ask that can help you answer this 'hypothetical question': what have you learned from your parents, grandparents or great grandparents that benefited you/challenged you in your faith and belief in Christ Jesus.