The Message Women's Devotional Bible: The Gospels (Softcover)

About this book

The Message of the Bible by Women, for WomenThe Scriptures are meant for us, to draw near to God and discover God's vision for us. This devotional portion edition of The Message Women's Devotional Bible invites women of all ages and life experiences to consider what it means to be made in God's image and invited into God's mission out of our unique design. With down-to-earth insights into the experience of women in the Gospels, and informed by the wisdom of women in our contemporary context, this Women's Devotional Bible portion expands our imagination for faithfulness in our time.Often overlooked in the Scriptures are women actively participating in the story of God. Many of them are unnamed; many of them are only mentioned or alluded to. But the message of the Scriptures is incomplete without them. This Bible portion draws our attention to the insights hidden in their stories and the relevance of their lives to ours. This collection of the Gospels includes: Contributions written by women of diverse ethnicities, backgrounds, and vocations, Dozens of topical devotions, Special Biblical section introductions highlighting the needs and interests of women, Profiles on important figures in the Bible, Space and sensitivity for women to engage difficult and sensitive Bible passages, Fresh and candid insights into often-neglected Biblical passages and personalities.