Jesus’ public ministry constantly raised eyebrows. For common folk, including his disciples, it was their surprise and delight at what they were seeing and hearing. For the religious elite, it was their disapproval, then fear, then hatred, then murderous intent. Jesus’ heartbeat was the Kingdom’s culture of Shalom. The heartbeat of men was an ugly list according to Jesus – evil thoughts, murder, adultery, sexual immorality, theft, lying, slander (Matt. 15:19, NLT). Undaunted in this milieu, Jesus continued manifesting the unblemished culture of his Father. One specific value he repeatedly expressed was the elevating of women, seeing them, including them, honoring them.
John 2:1-12, John 19:25-27 – His mother – ______________________
Luke 8:1-3, John 20:11-18 – Mary Magdalene – __________________
John 4:1-42 – The Samaritan Woman – _________________________
John 8:1-11 – Woman caught in adultery – _______________________
Luke 7:11-15 – Widow of Nain – _______________________________