Genesis 24 In Scripture, wells were natural meeting places, and this one outside the city of Nahor becomes the setting where two paths cross at exactly the right time. Rebekah meets Abraham’s servant on a normal visit to a well to draw water. It doesn’t look like much at first. She’s just running an errand…and … Read more
A widow in Zarephath had almost nothing left. All she had for her and her son was enough for one last meal before the food ran out. A handful of flour and a little oil was all that was left. Then Elijah appeared at her door and asked her to feed him first. It was … Read more
Sometimes peace is the harder choice. Abigail heard that David was coming with four hundred men. Her husband, Nabal, had insulted him, and now violence was imminent. She could have turned her back to the threat, but instead, she acted quickly. Abigail gathered food, rode out to meet David, and spoke with wisdom and humility … Read more
Salome was one of the women who followed Jesus and witnessed the crucifixion. She is mentioned in the Gospels among the women who remained near the cross and later brought spices to Jesus’ tomb after the Sabbath. She is often identified as the mother of James and John, though the Bible does not state this … Read more
All four Gospels record that several women remained near the cross during the crucifixion of Jesus. While many of the disciples had fled, these women stayed nearby and later became witnesses to both the burial and the Resurrection. The Gospel writers sometimes list slightly different names, which reflects that several women were present near the … Read more
Several women are specifically mentioned in the Gospels as traveling with Jesus and helping to support His ministry. Luke records that these women provided for Jesus and His disciples out of their own resources, showing that they played an important role in the early movement. Key passage: Luke 8:1-3 Mary Magdalene Joanna* The wife of … Read more
The name Mary comes from the Hebrew name Miriam. It was a very common name among Jewish women, which is why several different women with the same name appear in the New Testament. Below is a list of all the Marys in the Bible. Click each name for a brief description. Miriam, sister of MosesMary, … Read more
Mary of Rome is mentioned briefly by the apostle Paul in his letter to the Romans. Paul commends her for having “worked hard” for the believers, indicating she was an active and respected member of the early Christian community in Rome. Beyond this single short mention in Scripture, little else is known about her. Key … Read more
This Mary was a member of the early Christian community in Jerusalem and the mother of John Mark (widely believed to be Mark, the author of the Gospel of Mark), who later traveled with Paul and Barnabas. Her home served as a gathering place for believers, and it was there that many Christians were praying … Read more
Mary, the wife of Clopas, is mentioned in the Gospel of John as one of the women standing near the cross during the crucifixion of Jesus. Some early Christian traditions suggest she may have been related to Jesus’ family, possibly Jesus’ mother’s sister, though Scripture itself does not confirm this. Her presence at the crucifixion … Read more