Vignettes of the "Hidden Persons of the Heart" (1 Pet. 3.3-6)

They have hearts of . . .

1. Vignettes of the “Hidden Person of the Heart,” 1 Pet. 3.3-6 (Introduction)
2. Awe-filled: Queen of Sheba, 2 Chron. 9.1-12
3. Tender: Samaritan Woman, John 4.1-42
4. Determined: Woman with Issue of Blood, Mark 5.24-34
5. Shrewd: Shiphrah, Puah, Exod. 1.8-20
6. Deferring: Elizabeth, Luke 1.39-45
7. Broken: Hannah, 1 Sam 2.1-11
8. Expectant, Anna, Luke 2.36-38
9. Focused: Mary (sister of Martha), Luke 10.38-42, Luke 12.1-8
10. Shameless: Mary Magdalene, John 20.1-18 
11. Worshipful: Miriam, Exod. 15.1-21
12. Faithfilled: Sarah, Gen. 17.15-21, 18.1-15 (Heb. 11.11-12)
13. Deep: Mary, Mother of Christ, Luke 1.46-56, 26-38
14. Wise: Abigail, 1 Sam. 25.1-42 
15. Fierce: Deborah (Jael), Judges 4.1-24 (ch. 5)
16. Loyal: Ruth, Ruth 1.1-18
17. Sacrificial: Esther, Esther 4.1-17
18. Humble: The Canaanite Woman, Matt. 15.21-28
19. Truthful: Priscilla, Acts 18.24-28
20. Vignettes of the “Hidden Person of the Heart,” Proverbs 31 (Outtro)

This series promises to teach us much regarding the unique and powerful shape of Spirit-filled women’s spirituality, how they answered God’s call in the face of challenge, difficulty, and opportunity. Together with the books we will read on the role of women in the Church and Kingdom, this series will offer us the chance in dialogue and study to learn how godly women impact and shape the life of the Church, and enable us to fulfill Christ’s mission to advance his Kingdom in the world today.