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3. The Incredible Worth of a Woman Selected Scriptures
Historically related to bearing children
Feminism has changed the basis for worth to more typically masculine traits

4. God’s Design of a Woman
Physically – to bear children
Emotionally – to nurture

5. The Tragedy of “Feminism”
Basic premise – your not important unless you do what men do.
Result: Increasing ulcers, high blood pressure, heart attack, nervous breakdowns & other stress symptoms.

6. The Tragedy of “Feminism”
Abortion on demand
It is about power – not the woman
The life in her womb is called something other than “baby” / “child”
It is a deadly strike against one of the unique aspects of being a woman

7. The Blessings of Children / Motherhood
Psalm 127:3; 128:3
Genesis 24:60 – Rebekah
Ruth 4:11,12
Proverbs 23:24-25; 10:1; 29:15
Proverbs The future of her family & society are in her hands

8. The Blessings of being a Wife Genesis 1
Creation was mostly good
The first “not good” – Gen. 2:18 – Adam without Eve
After Eve – Creation was “very good”
Proverbs 18:22; 31:10

9. Notable Biblical Women
Miriam – Exodus 15
Deborah – Judges 4 – also Jael
Huldah – 2 Kings 22
Anna – Luke 2:36
Phoebe, Prisca, Mary, Tryphaena, Tryphosa, & Julia – Romans 16

10. Notable “Firsts” of Women
Announcement of Jesus’ coming
At crucifixion, burial & grave
Announcement of Jesus’ resurrection
Proclaimed Jesus’ resurrection
First convert in Europe - Lydia

11. Neither God nor His Word, the Bible, are anti-woman

12. There are consequences to stepping out of proper role
Men are shamed
Women become proud & sin in usurping the role / responsibility of the men.

13. The Incredible Worth of a Woman
It is found in her fulfilling God’s design for her as a woman and as a unique individual.
It cannot be found in the things our society values.
It is in being faithful to use whatever gift / ministry God give you to His glory

14. The Incredible Worth of a Woman
Don’t let society / “feminism” take away your value as a woman
Find your worth in God & His plan for you.
Rejoice in the wonderful privilege you have in being created by God as a woman

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