The Women of the Gospels: Missionaries of God's Love

The women who encountered Jesus in the gospels were transformed by him and then spread his message of love. As disciples, they have something to teach us about how to follow Jesus in our own day. The six sessions in this Bible study focus on Elizabeth, the mother of John the Baptist; Anna, the prophetess who saw the baby Jesus in the Temp the women who followed Jesus from Galilee; the mother of the sons of Ze-bedee; the Samaritan woman at the well; and Mary of Bethany. Each session includes the full Scripture text to be studied; thoughtful commentary; questions for reflection and discussion; "In the Spotlight" sections featuring wisdom from the saints, root meanings of Greek words, and relevant historical background. Book jacket.