Unfinished Women Ministry Inductive Bible Study

Our third season resumed on Monday, January 6, 2025.  Unfinished Women Ministry is an online (Zoom) Christian inductive bible study. We will be studying from the book,

“All the Women of the Bible” by Herbert Lockyer.  The Bibles used in this study are NKJV or NIV.  Salvation is a prerequisite for the Unfinished Women Ministry.

Times: 5:00 PM (Pacific) 7:00 PM (Central) 8:00 PM (Eastern)

March 24, 2025 - MEETING NOTES

Attendees: Pauline, Pat, Linda, Brenda

Opening prayer - Pauline & Pastor Jacquie

Brenda read the Mandate

Traveling Grace for Vonetta Norman

Bathsheba - 2 Samuel 11, 12

Bathsheba means daughter of an oath or seventh daughter.

God said David was a man after his own heart. (1 Sam 13:14 and Acts 13:22)

We see that the punishment (Gen. 3:16) continued to grow. Wars were everywhere. Unlike others, David did ask God for forgiveness for his sins. He messed up many times, which caused generational curses.

2 Samuel 12:7 The Pastor stated that when you are in a relationship with God, you hear His tenderness and feel the love for God. David’s actions hurt God. This is agape love. Why was God angry with David? 

Pat asked a question: Who is Jedidiah? Jedidiah is another name for Solomon. …and sent word through Nathan the prophet that they should name him Jedidiah (which means “beloved of the LORD ”), as the LORD had commanded. (2 Samuel 12:25)

David had eight wives and 10 concubines. 

Next week we will finish up the last two women.

The Wench/Maid-Servant of Enrogel - 2 Samuel 17:19. (All the Women of the Bible, page 196).
 

Wise Woman of Abel - 2 Samuel 20:16-22. (All the Women of the Bible, page 196).

The group had great discussion and participation.

Pauline prayed us out.

Upcoming:

Chronological Order - Women in 1 Kings

Abishag - 1 King 1:3. (Page 26 of All the Women of the Bible).

Two Harlots - 1 King 3:16-28

Taphath—1 Kings 4:11. (Page 164 of All the Women of the Bible).

Basmath—1 Kings 4: 15

Mother of Hiram of Tyre—1 Kings 7:14; 2 Chr. 2:14

(After Spring Break)

Queen of Sheba—1 Kings. 10: 1- 15; 2 Chr. 9: 1-9; Matt. 12: 42; Luke 11:3. (Pages 198-200 of All the Women of the Bible).

Solomon’s Foreign Wives—1 Kings 3:1; 7:8; 10: 8; 11: 1-8; Neh. 13:26. (Pages 196-197 of All the Women of the Bible).

Tahpenes—1 Kings 11: 18-20

Sister of Tahpenes—1 Kings 11: 19-20

Zeruah—1 Kings 11:26. (Page 167 of All the Women of the Bible).

Jeroboam’s Wife—1 Kings 14: 1-17. (Pages 200, 201 of All the Women of the Bible).

Naamah—1 Kings 14: 21, 31; 2 Chr. 12:13. (Page 69 of All the Women of the Bible).

Maachah—1 Kings 15:2, 10, 13; 2 Chr. 11:20-22; 13:2 (called Michaiah); 15:6

Jezebel—1 Kings 16:31; 18: 4-19; 19: 5-25; 2 Kgs. 9. (Pages 73-77 of All the Women of the Bible).

Widow of Zarephath – 1 Kings 17: 9-24

Mother of Elisha—1 Kings 19: 20

Wives of Ahab —1 Kings 20:3, 5, 7

Azubah #2—1 Kings 22: 42; 2 Chr. 20:3. (Page 34 of All the Women of the Bible).

Woman who Borrowed Vessels—1 Kings 4: 1-7

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March 17, 2025 -  MEETING NOTES

New Member: LaWanda - Welcome LaWanda Orr

Attendees: Pauline, Pat, LaWanda, Linda, Xaviere, Jan, Brenda

Pastor Jacquie introduced our new member, LaWanda. All participated in giving the meaning of our study. Emphasis on incorrect teachings - brings incorrect behavior. 

Pat read the mandate. 

Pastor discussed we are finding out what God did and what God created us for.

Pauline did the opening prayer.

Tamar - 2 Samuel 13

Tamar is David’s daughter.  Amnon raped his sister, Tamar. Amnon was obsessed with her. When he asked her to go to bed with him, she said, “No, my brother!” she said to him. “Don’t force me! Such a thing should not be done in Israel! Don’t do this wicked thing. What about me? Where could I get rid of my disgrace? And what about you? You would be like one of the wicked fools in Israel. Please speak to the king; he will not keep me from being married to you.” But he refused to listen to her, and since he was stronger than she, he raped her. (2 Samuel 12-15).

Linda explained why Tamar was spoiled. “If a man meets a virgin who is not betrothed, and seizes her and lies with her, and they are found, then the man who lay with her shall give to the father of the young woman fifty shekels of silver, and she shall be his wife, because he has violated her. He may not divorce her all his days.” (Deuteronomy 22:28-29 and Deuteronomy 24:1-5)

During that time, women had no say in who, when, what, and where as long as the man had the wealth and prestige. They had no rights or say so on where they would end up.

Medium of Endor (Also known as Witch of Endor) - 1 Samuel 28:9-4

A woman in the town of Endor who King Saul consults to summon the spirit of the deceased prophet Samuel despite having previously forbidden such practices. 

King Saul, facing a dire situation with the Philistines and unable to get guidance from God through other means, is desperate for a sign. He seeks out a "woman who is a medium" (1 Samuel 28:7). 

The story of the Medium of Endor highlights the themes of Saul's spiritual decline, the dangers of forbidden practices, and the consequences of disobedience to God. 

She was fooled. She was as surprised when Samuel appeared. Saul was desperate; he had no connection with God.

Samuel told him you and your son are going to join me soon. 

Saul killed himself after he saw his son was dead. He fell on his own sword. The armourbearer was scared and killed himself.

Jan prayed us out.

Questions:

1. Who was Tamar’s mother?
2. Who was Maacah?
3. Was Tamar a victim of the law? Why?
4. Was this lust or love with Tamar and her brother?
5. How do women of today compare with the women we have studied?

Upcoming Study

Bathsheba - 2 Samuel 11, 12 (Monday 24, 2025)

Rizpah - 2 Samuel 21 (Monday 24, 2025)

Wise Woman of Tekoa - 2 Samuel 14:1-20

10 Concubines of David - 2 Samuel 15:16, 16:22, 20:3

The wrench of Enrogel - 2 Samuel 17:19

Wise Woman of Abel - 2 Samuel 20:16-22

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March 10, 2025 MEETING NOTES

Attendees: Pauline, Pat, Linda, Xaviere, Brenda

Opening Prayer - Pat

Pauline read the mandate.

Genesis 3:16 was read by Pauline.

Things are changing for the descendants of the Israelites.  We learned the name of David's mother.  Her name was Nitzevet.

We are dealing with law more than love or lust.  Great discussion on the women we have studied.

Xaviere prayed us out.

Upcoming Women:

There was a war between Saul and David. Please read 2 Samuel for a good understanding. Saul is trying to kill David.

Medium/Witch of Endor - 1 Samuel 28:9-24

Daughters of Philistines - 2 Samuel 1:20

Rizpah - 2 Samuel 3:7, 21:8-11

Bathsheba - 2 Samuel 11

Tamar - 2 Samuel 13

Wise Woman of Tekoa - 2 Samuel 14:1-20

10 Concubines of David - 2 Samuel 15:16, 16:22, 20:3

The wrench of Enrogel - 2 Samuel 17:19

Wise Woman of Abel - 2 Samuel 20:16-22

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March 3, 2025 MEETING NOTES

Attendees: Pauline, Pat, Linda, Xaviere, Brenda

Brenda read the Mandate.

Pastor Jacquie read Genesis 3:16

Opening prayer by Diane.

Galatians 5:24 (NIV) Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires.

We are dealing with agape love, the mandate, and the different types of love. 

What do you think of Hannah? We see men with two wives. Cain's son had two wives. History repeats itself. Bigotry was law. This was the norm for society and had nothing to do with the Mandate.

Most of the women we have studied were pleasing men and not God. What effect does this have on our young ladies today? Most think that it is okay because they have not been taught better—great discussion on the young girls today. 

Hannah

Why would Eli think Hannah was drunk while she was praying? Because women were not allowed in the temple.

Satan has no new tricks. If we were taught correctly, we would not see this repeated. Satan is doing the same thing as in the past. Children that have parents teach their children. 

Were Eli and the rest men of God? No, only Samuel. Eli's sons were doing some of everything with women, and Eli was punished for this because he turned a blind eye.

Peninnah was hurting - she had many children with her husband, Elkanah, but was hurting. She teased Hannah because she had no children. She had no relationship with God. We never want to compromise the word of God. Some are still stuck in Old Testament teaching. Diane told the group about Peninnah losing all of her children, but two, she lost the same number of children that Hannah gave birth to.

What type of love did Hannah and Elkanah have? Diane said Eros and enduring love. Eros's love turns into agape love. You need agape love. If you don't know agape love - you don't know God. We learn agape love through a growing process.

Hannah's Prayer

Who was Hannah talking to or about in her prayer? Peninnah. 

Abigail

Not many men heard God's voice. Abigail's husband, Nabel, was one. Women were becoming treacherous. Abigail was beautiful and intelligent.  She saved her husband and his household and prevented David from killing everyone. With her actions, she ended up becoming one of David's wives. Times are changing.

Next week:

Michal - 1 Samuel 14:49

Tamar - 2 Samuel 13. All the Women of the Bible, page 163.

Rizpah - All the Women of the Bible, page 142.

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February 24, 2025 MEETING NOTES

Attendees: Pauline, Xaviere, Diane, Pat, Brenda

Pat read the Mandate

Opening prayer by Pauline

Discussed seven types of love. They are:

• Eros – “Romantic Love” - the love between a man and woman. Romantic love
  is a gift from God. Think of Adam when he first saw Eve, he experienced emotions he had never experienced before.
• Philia – “Affectionate Love” or friendship. This kind of Love binds two people together and holds them through thick and thin.
• Storge – “Familiar Love” - natural, overflowing Love that family members have for one another. Sometimes described as “brotherly love”.
• Pragma – “Enduring Love” - Long-Lasting Love.
• Philautia – “Self-Love/Self-Compassion” - Healthy self-esteem. Emotional appraisal of our worth relative to that of others. It is the matrix through which we think, feel, and act, and it reflects and determines our relation to ourselves, to others, and to the world.
• Ludas – “Playful Love” 
• Agape – “Unconditional Love” the Spirit. Agape love is demonstrated through actions. In God, we see what true Love is. God is Love, and God defines Love for us. Agape Love is by far the most special and most respectful of all types of Love. Agape Love is a universal, unconditional, selfless Love for others.

How many women have we studied that prayed? Was this because of tradition?

Old Testament, we are no longer under that law. What type of love did Ruth and Naomi have?

Love and lust are what the bible is about. Different types of love but some deal with lust and love. God is sharing His love and expects us to know him. Look for lust or love in your reading.

We began our study on 1 Samuel.

Hannah

Why is it important for women to have a child? The family line would continue.

Did Hannah's husband really love her?  The point of affection (Love) between man and woman  -  love does not say if you don't give me children, I'll get someone else. The triangle must be true to represent God. (Click here to view Triangle)

People have free will. This is supposed to be in Genesis 1. Genesis 2 is what is happening today.  If churches are accepting what is happening to Hannah, it's wrong.

Did Naomi love the Lord? She was angry but never got over it. How are women presented in the bible?  If he really loved Hannah, he wouldn't need a second wife. Hannah wanted to be respected in her culture. Where is the love? It's talking about everything but the love of God.

Samuel was the second Nazirite. Two prominent Biblical individuals who were Nazirites, or similar to Nazirites, were Samson (Judges 13:5) and Samuel (1 Samuel 1:11). For both, their status was lifelong (unlike the Nazirites described in Numbers 6).  All the different types of love are seen in this story.  You don't see love until Hannah prays.

Next Week - 1 Samuel Chapter 2

Is it love, the law, lust, or culture? Where is the love of God? Samuel was the last judge of Israel.

Who are the chosen people? We believe we are chosen and do not make the same mistakes as 

Old Testament. Know the difference between love and lust.

Know Love - Know God

Pastor prayed us out.

Unfinished is about lust and love and knowing the difference. Love is God - Lust is Satan.

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February 17, 2025 MEETING NOTES

Attendees: Pat, Pauline, Diane, Brenda

The pastor read the Mandate

Opening prayer by Pauline

We started with Ruth Chapter 4.

"In those days Israel had no king; everyone did as they saw fit." Judges 21:25.

What is going on in Israel? No king, no one communicating with God. Everyone is doing what they want to do.

Who told Naomi and her husband to leave - nobody. Where is the relationship with God?  No one  is listening to God or seeking God for decisions. Where is the relationship with God? Women pleasing their husbands and not seeking God.  

Deborah - God spoke to her. God speaks to the heart that is open to listen. Men were used to running everything.

If Naomi had a relationship with God, they would have not left.

No one in the Hebrew community to talk to, they picked someone to talk to God for them. The change started with Deborah. She was not under the punishment (Genesis 3:16). Deborah was put in a position by God. She had to make judgments about people. Deborah had a relationship with God. She had faith and did not care what they said about her.

They went back to their ways after the death of Deborah.

Naomi - when bad things happened, she blamed God. She obeyed the law and rules. She taught Ruth to listen to her husband and lift him. Naomi was a Hebrew woman who served her husband. (Genesis 3:16).

We are still watching women desiring their husbands and not God. Remember the triangle? Women in the Old Testament had no reference to right and wrong. They had no choices in dealing with culture.

Unfinished teaches a new mindset. "Sister, you are free" under the new covenant. We see women of the old.

With Ruth and Naomi, preachers teach bad terms to women. Women seek men to do everything for them. The truth will set you free, spiritually born again. We are no longer under the punishment. We are under the Blood of Jesus. Once God begins to speak to you and you allow Him - you are free.

Kinsman redeemer was law. Naomi knew about kinsman redeemer. They were obedient to the law. 

Today, we are free. 

When you read, ask the Holy Spirit to give you revelation. God is Spirit with Agape Love.

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February 10, 2025 MEETING NOTES

Attendees:  Xaviere, Pat, Diane, Pauline, Jan, Brenda

Brenda read the Mandate.

Opening prayer by Pat.

Prayer request for Willie (Xavier), the Williams & Hudson Family (Xaviere)  and Thomas Smith (Diane). They have been added to our Prayer Request List. 

Recap of women studied:

Mother of Micah (Judges 17)

Idol worshipers.

Did they ever stop worshiping idols?

Women of Benjamin (Judges 19-21)

The concubine of a Levite priest and two daughters. The woman was raped until early morning. This is how women were treated. The woman was cut into 12 parts. These parts were sent to the 12 tribes of Israel.

The Israelites punished the Benjamites. The husband of the murdered concubine told the story of how she was killed. It was an unfair act on the Israelites, the people of God. The Israelites went up against Gibeah.  They questioned the men of Benjamites, but they did not listen. The Israelites sought God. The Lord replied that Judah goes first.

A fight began because the Benjamites went with the men of Gibeah. The Israelites drew near and were killed by the Benjamites. The Israelites fasted and inquired of the Lord again. They prayed. The Lord gave them the victory. The Lord defeated the Benjamites. 

The Benjamites had begun to inflict pain and realized their city was on fire. The men of the Israelites destroyed the whole city. They were set on fire. 

The men of the Israelites took a vow that their women could not marry an Israelite woman.  The Benjamites were cut off from the Israelites. They went to Jabesh Gilead and killed women and children. They took the virgins to Shiloh in Canaan. The Benjamites must have heirs so a tribe can survive. They couldn't give them their daughters. They cursed any man who would take a Benjamite's woman as a wife.

The women were kidnapped to continue heirs. They returned to their inheritance and joined their place with the Israelites.

"In those days Israel had no king; everyone did as they saw fit." Judges 21:25.

Women were made to obey and taken against their will and this is how they entered into the Book of Ruth.

Naomi  & Ruth - Ruth 1

Naomi loses her husband and sons. Naomi's husband did not acknowledge God. Her daughters-in-law were Orpah and Ruth, and they loved Naomi. Orpah and Ruth were Moab women.  Naomi was a strong woman. She and her daughter-in-law, Ruth, returned to the land of Judah. 

When she lost her husband and sons, she did not go to God. No conversation with God. She leaned on her understanding. They should have cried out to God for direction. The punishment is still here and in effect. (Genesis 3:16).  She obeyed her husband, a Hebrew woman. She knew her husband's God. But, she had an attitude - she was angry with God. She was bitter and felt empty.

Ruth loved Naomi and stayed with her.  Naomi taught Ruth well.  Ruth was a pleasant person. What does Mara mean?

Kinsman-Redeemer -  Under the Mosaic Law, was a male relative responsible for acting on behalf of a relative who was in trouble, danger, or in need. The law of the kinsman-redeemer is given in Leviticus 25:25: “If one of your fellow Israelites becomes poor and sells some of their property, their nearest relative is to come and redeem what they have sold.” This law is key to how events in the book of Ruth take shape.

Naomi was never let down by God, and she sees this now. God loves her and has never left her.

We will finish Chapter 4 at the next meeting. 

The drawing was held for our quilt giveaway. The winner of the quilt is Pat Johnson. The name of the quilt is Quilt of Hearts, and None Are Broken. Pastor Jacquie,  Diane, and Brenda sewed the quilt. Congratulations Pat!

Next Week Study:

Our study this week is on 1 Samuel - Women with a Purpose 

The power of a praying woman under the pressure of this world and cultural pressures. But LOVE!

Some amazing things stand out about Hannah’s heart for God:

• Hannah is the only Old Testament woman who is said to go to the Lord’s house.
• Hannah is the only Old Testament woman who made a vow to the Lord.
• Hannah spoke God’s name, Yahweh, more than any other woman in the Old Testament.
• Hannah called herself “God’s servant” three times in her prayer, showing humility.
• Most remarkably, Hannah knew God more intimately than the local priest Eli did.

Hannah - 1 Samuel 1:2 - The Woman Who Personifies Ideal Motherhood (All the Women in the Bible, page 54)

Peninnah - 1 Samuel 1:2 - (All the Women in the Bible, page 120)

Abigail - 1 Samuel 25 - (All the Women in the Bible, page 190)

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February 3, 2025 MEETING NOTES

Attendees: Xaviere, Pauline, Pat, Diane, Brenda

Brenda read the Mandate.

Opening Prayer by Pat.

Xavier gave a Praise Report. Let go - let God.

Prayer request by Diane for her cousin.

Recap of the women studied:

Gilead’s Wife - Judges 11:1-3

She was a prostitute and the mother of Jephthah. His father raised Jephthah. The other siblings disowned him. “You are not going to get any inheritance in our family,” they said, because you are the son of another woman.” Jephthah left and became a great warrior. He was also one of the Judges in Israel. 

Samson’s First Wife - Judges 14
The first was the woman from Timnah whom he married. She was a Philistine and had no name. 

Samson told her people to solve a riddle and gave them 7 days to solve it. She was coaxed by her people to get the answer to the riddle from Samson. His wife went to Samson and nagged him for the clue.

Question: “Out of the eater, something to eat; out of the strong, something sweet.”

Answer: “What is sweeter than honey? What is stronger than a lion?”

Samson gave in and gave her the answer. He knew she had given them the answer. He fulfilled his obligation to the people and gave his wife to one of his companions. This was lust and not love.

Delilah - Judges 16

Samson was in love with Delilah, or did he lust for her? Delilah asked him three times about the power of his strength. Each time, he gave her an inaccurate answer. Delilah nagged him until he gave her the correct answer. Samson was here to destroy the Philistines. He died with them after they learned the secret of his strength. 

Delilah was motivated by money. This was not love but the lust for money. Samson forgot his purpose with God but his purpose was fulfilled in the end. Lust of the flesh is intense.

Next week:

• Mother of Micah (Judges 17)
• Women of Benjamin - Judges 19-21
• The Book of Ruth

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January 27, 2025 MEETING NOTES

Attendees: Pauline, Linda, Jan, Pat, Brenda 

The meeting started on time. Music was played, Unfinished by Mandisa. 

Sister Pauline started us with prayer, and Sister Brenda read the mandate. This will be the process for beginning the meetings. One we did not do was Genesis 3:16, but it will be included.

Pastor Jackie talked about the 3 “L’s” - Love, Lust, and Law. This is not the same law of Exodus 20. These are man-made laws.

Pastor also shared a scripture with us.

22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. 24 Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. 25 Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit. 26 Let us not become conceited, provoking and envying each other. Galatians 5:22-26.

We are now dealing with the 2nd generation. The first generation died in the desert and the only ones left from the first generation were Caleb and Joshua. 

Women began speaking out in God’s name. This is something we have not seen from previous women in our study.

Recap of the women we studied:

Priestly Daughters - Leviticus 21:9. If a priest’s daughter defiles herself by becoming a prostitute, she disgraces her father; she must be burned in the fire. Was this love, lust, or law? This is not Exodus 20. This is the lust of the flesh. God disapproved of killing in this manner. When the Bible talks about prostitutes or strange women, it is not the Hebrews, Jews, or Israelites. These were holy women and descendants of Abraham and Sarah. They were never considered prostitutes or strange women. We are dealing with a culture of people. We see the lust of the Priests and leaders for power and control over the people. Question: Who was worshipping God?

Sisera’s Mother - Judges 5:28-31. The only time there was peace in the land was when they followed God. Sisera’s mother was waiting on the spoils from her son. This was lust.

Manoah’s Wife - Judges 13:1-25. She was the mother of Samson, the strongest man who ever lived. In our book, we learn her name, Hazeleponi or Zelelponi. She was from the tribe of Judah. They had money. Remarkable story that reminds us of John the Baptist and Jesus. She was a godly woman. We see the Love for God and the Love of God.

Woman of Thebez - Judges 9:50-57. This is the woman who killed Abimelech. Abimelech was an extremely conniving and evil person. He persuaded his mother's brothers to encourage the people of Shechem to back him in a plot to overthrow his family rule and make him sole ruler. After slaying all but one of his seventy brothers, Abimelech was crowned king and took over the city. As he was going into the city gates, a woman dropped a millstone on his head from a tower above. Abimelech called for his armourbearer to kill him so it would not be said he died at the hands of a woman. 

Great study with interesting opinions and conversation. We briefly discussed the different types of love. They are listed below: 

The 7 Types of Love in the Bible
 

• Eros – “Romantic Love” - the love between a man and woman. Romantic love
  is a gift from God. Think of Adam when he first saw Eve, he experienced emotions he had never experienced before.
• Philia – “Affectionate Love” or friendship. This kind of Love binds two people together and holds them through thick and thin.
• Storge – “Familiar Love” - natural, overflowing Love that family members have for one another. Sometimes described as “brotherly love”.
• Pragma – “Enduring Love” - Long-Lasting Love.
• Philautia – “Self-Love/Self-Compassion” - Healthy self-esteem. Emotional appraisal of our own worth relative to that of others. It is the matrix through which we think, feel, and act, and it reflects and determines our relation to ourselves, to others, and to the world.
• Ludas – “Playful Love” 
• Agape – “Unconditional Love” the Spirit. Agape love is demonstrated through actions. In God, we see what true Love is. God is Love, and God defines Love for us. Agape Love is by far the most special and most respectful of all types of Love. Agape Love is a universal, unconditional, selfless Love for others.

Our bible study is based on the Agape Love. You need to know the voice of God. We always have to remember the 5 “w’s” and “h” when we are studying (Inductive Study). See God in all you read and do. God’s Love is “Agape Love” in the Spirit and not the flesh. We study the Old Testament to learn for the future.

Next meeting, we will start with Gilead’s Wife.

• Gilead’s Wife - Judges 11:1-3
  In our book, All the Women of the Bible, page 182
• Jephthah’s daughter - Judges 11:30-39
  In our book, All the Women of the Bible, pages 182-185, 306
• Samson’s (First) Wife - Judges 14:15
• Delilah - Judges 16
  In our book, All the Women of the Bible, pages 42-45
• Mother of Micah (Judges 17)
• Women of Benjamin - Judges 19-21

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January 20, 2025 Meeting Notes and List of Women we will be studying.

Attendees: Angela, Linda, Xavier, Pat, Pauline, Brenda

*Our start time has changed. It is now 5:00 PM (Pacific), 7:00 PM (Central), and 8:00 PM (Eastern).*

The deadline to submit your number for the quilt giveaway (Full of Love - No Broken Hearts)  is January 31, 2025.  We are excited and working on completion. The drawing will be held in mid-February.

Our goal is to start the meetings on time with a roundtable discussion at the end of the meeting.

Christian Doctrine has been added to our website. 

Recap of the women we studied:

Daughters of Zelophehad (Josh.17.1-6) This is the first time women could receive an inheritance. Inheritances were only given to sons. The daughters were descendants of Joseph. Zelophehad had no sons. The daughter came before Eleazar the priest, before Joshua, the son of Nun, and before the princes, stating that the Lord had commanded Moses to give us an inheritance among our brethren. (Joshua 17:4).

Achsah (Judges 1:11-15) Achsah takes the stage as the prize to be given by her father Caleb to the warrior who will lead the conquest of Kiryat Sefer. Caleb’s younger brother, Othniel leaps to the military challenge by taking the city and getting the bride.  Achash turns out to be a resourceful and assertive woman; she pushes her husband to ask for a dowry of land and then takes the initiative to obtain the vital water source herself.

Deborah (Judges 4.1-9) A woman in leadership and judge over Israel. Israelites went to her to settle disputes. She was a Prophetess. “God blessed His people through the leadership of this faithful woman, this mother in Israel. Judges 2:18 clarifies that God Himself is the One Who rose Deborah and put her into this leadership position.” Would men listen to her?  Our God is telling her He would fight the battle for her.  She was a woman of God with power.  She prophesied that a woman would kill Sisera. That woman was Jael.

Jael (Judges 4.17-22; 5.24-27) She was not a Hebrew but helped the Israelites. God empowers a female warrior to save herself and her people, intentionally making her a slayer of men, which is seen as a noble deed. She took the life of Sisera while he slept.

Up until now, most women we have studied were used as bargaining chips. God is the head. Deborah shows us how God is changing women.  These women are different than the ones we previously studied.  Can you see the change in the women? Do you think it was lust or love in the reading of the women we just studied? Please explain. 

We see the punishment of the woman passed down whether they are pleasing their father or husband. They desire to be ruled over. They were very obedient, even to death. The ones that were not pleasing were called prostitutes. The Hebrew women were called virtuous women because they put their husbands first and God second. 

Our next women to study are outlined below. We will cover them in this order if you want to read ahead, here they are.

• Priestly Daughters - Leviticus 21:9
  In our book, All the Women of the Bible, page 180
• Sisera’s Mother - Judges 5:28-31
• Woman of Thebetz - Judges 9:50-57
• Gilead’s Wife - Judges 11:1-3
  In our book, All the Women of the Bible, page 182
• Jephthah’s daughter - Judges 11:30-39
  In our book, All the Women of the Bible, pages 182-185, 306
• Manoah’s Wife - Judges 13:1-25
  In our book, All the Women of the Bible, pages 185-187
• Samson’s (First) Wife - Judges 14:15
• Delilah - Judges 16
  In our book, All the Women of the Bible, pages 42-45
• Mother of Micah (Judges 17)
• Women of Benjamin - Judges 19-21

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January 13, 2025 - MEETING NOTES

Attendees: Pat, Diane, Sandra, Pauline, Xaviere, Jan, and Brenda 

The meeting started at 6:45. All members were welcomed and Pastor Jackson gave a brief of what the ministry was all about. We also have a new member: Angela Sims. Future meetings will begin at the top of the hour (Times: 5:00 PM (Pacific) 7:00 PM (Central) 8:00 PM (Eastern)) with the mandate, scripture, and prayer. We will add a roundtable for discussion and sharing the last 30 minutes of the study.

Our study was on Rehab. We read Joshua 2:1-21. Did you know Rahab was a prostitute? Yes, she was. She was a prostitute 1,000 years before Jesus was born. Rahab ended up in the genealogy of Jesus. (Matthew 1:5). Note: a woman being mentioned in a genealogy was unheard of. This all happened during the uproar of the Battle of Jericho.

Scripture tells us that a couple of Israelite men showed up to spy on the city of Jericho. They went to the house of a prostitute. Rahab lied to the king’s men. The king sent a message to Rehab: “Bring out the men who came to you and entered your house because they have come to spy out the whole land.” (Joshua 2:3). Rahab saved her family.

What was so special about Rahab? How did she help the city of Jericho?

Pastor Jackie asked a question, “Was Rahab a bad girl?” No, she was not. Sandra Lewis also gave a great review on Rahab. 

Question: Was God pleased with the lie Rahab told? God is more interested in the concept of faith and not correct behavior as He is faith. He always seeks a personal relationship.

Our study on women of the Bible teaches us that we learn from the past for the future. There are so many amazing women in the Bible, some with names and some without names. Our goal is to study them all and learn from them.  Lots of questions and answers - great bible study.

Pastor Jackie also announced the Unfinished Women Ministry quilt giveaway. Thank you for submitting your numbers. There is still time to submit your number if you have not.  The winner will be announced in the second week of February.  The theme of the quilt: Love Quilt Full of Hearts.

Christian Doctrine has been added to our website. 

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January 6, 2025 Meeting Notes

Attendees: Jan, Pauline, Sandra, Xaviere, Pat, Brenda

Pastor Jacquie Jackson opened the meeting. She gave a brief on what Unfinished is about.

She welcomed everyone and wished them a Happy New Year. She thanked the members for being diligent in their studies. She also welcomed one new member - Sandra Lewis. They are longtime friends from when Pastor Jackson lived in Seattle. Great relationship and they have prayed together and cried together from Pastor Jackson’s salon chair.

What is the understanding of the mandate (Genesis 1:26-31)? 

If God said it, it is so. God created man and woman. Man is made in the image of God. God is a spirit. We use gender (He) because that is how we have been taught. God gave us the power to rule over everything. God already gave us everything. In Genesis 1:27 it states that God created man and woman at the same time.

Genesis 3:16 

Was not a curse on women, it was a punishment. The ground was cursed. God did not place a curse on man or woman. For the mandate to be complete, man and woman must become one flesh.

Theologians put women at the bottom. 

Procreate is man and woman.

Holy Spirit gives revelation of God.

We seek to ask questions to understand and learn. No validation is needed. Be careful how you read. The mandate tells us how to live. The Blood of Jesus allows us to be born again. Jesus said circumcise the heart. Let us embrace the mandate.

Jochebed married her nephew. Their belief and custom was keeping the bloodline pure. She was the mother of Moses, Aaron, and Miriam.

Shiphrah and Puah were midwives who feared God and had a relationship with God. They were not only responsible for helping Moses but also many babies.

Miriam was jealous of her brother Moses. She despised his wife Zipporah. She was kicked out because of leprosy. We don’t hear much more about her and learn she died of a broken heart.

Zipporah was Moses’s wife. She was of a different religion and did not believe in circumcision. She saved Moses’s life. 

Pharaoh’s daughter, Bithiah was Moses’s adopted mother that raised him. She had the power to protect Moses. She was enslaved.

Initially, they were not interested in letting the women know God or building a personal relationship.

Shelomite was an Israelite mother and married to an Egyptian whose son was stoned to death because of ( the "Name") blasphemy. We read Leviticus 24:1-10 to establish how the customs were different. They were man-made customs/traditions. Leviticus 24:10-13 introduced Shelomite. They took her son to Moses for advice. There was a big discussion on how a mother could watch or have her child stoned to death. Discussion on Leviticus law that does not have the same meaning as Exodus 20. Levites made up their law (man-made law). Pauline and Diane will report next week on the Tribe of Dan and what was the law.

Pastor Jackson reminded us to look for love in everything because love is from God. Lust has no love and is not from God.

The study ended with a prayer by Pauline. Pauline also invited all to join the Prayer Line on Tuesday from 12:00 PM-1:00 PM Pacific Time. Noon (Pacific) and 2:00 PM (Central) 

Next week our study will begin on Rehab (Joshua 2:1-21; 6:21-25).

Redemption Power

Eternal Redemption - whom the son sets free! John 8:32, 36

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January 6, 2025 Meeting

Happy New Year to our sisters in Christ. As we begin 2025 in Unfinished Women Ministry remember in Genesis 1-5 we did a lot of weeping. But as we learned the truth, weeping may remain for a night but rejoicing comes in the morning. (Psalm 30:5).  We learned the difference between love and lust.

We become eager for instructions but we must understand the first prerequisite for instruction is salvation and faith. There is Salvation in Jesus Christ ONLY and new life with meaning. 

Understand that the greater sin grew, the greater the punishment became true (Genesis 3:16). The woman begins to desire man more than God. Man became her King and he ruled over her. We see the punishment of Eve in Genesis 3:16. The punishment became powerful. Eve was the only one giving God praise for all the good things in her life, like children. Next we studied Cain’s wife who showed no relationship with God. She desired her husband and he ruled over her. From Eve we see the woman being submissive and desiring her husband before God. The punishment (not a curse) that God gave the woman increased over the years. How do you think women would look at the situation now?

We will talk about the women in Moses life briefly.

1. Jochebed – mother of Moses, Aaron, Miriam. 
2. Shiphrah and Puah – Midwives’ “fear of God” put God first. 
3. Marian - sister  - Exodus 15:20,21 the women follow her:  
4. Zipporah – wife, Midianite – Cushite - jealousy - Nu. 12:1-15;  
5. Pharaoh’s daughter – adopted Mother Bithiah (woman that raised Moses). 1 Chronicles 4:18
6. Did Moses marry a second time? 

Our study for January 6, 2025 will be on Shelomith (Leviticus 24:1-10) and Rahab – Josh.2.1-21; 6.21-25.

We are excited to come together again!

God Bless you all - see on Monday on Zoom.

Redemption Power

Eternal Redemption - whom the son sets free! John 8:32, 36

Welcome - Unfinished Women Ministry is an online (Zoom) Christian inductive bible study. We will be studying from the book, “All the Women of the Bible” by Herbert Lockyer.  Bibles used in this study are NKJV or NIV.  Times: 4:30 PM (Pacific) 6:30 PM (Central) 7:30 PM (Eastern) 

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"I will make your pains in childbearing very severe; with painful labor you will give birth to children. Your desire will be for your husband, and he will rule over you." Genesis 3:16. This was not a curse but a punishment. The land was cursed.

Next up - Potiphar’s Wife. Read Genesis 39. In our book, All the Women of the Bible, read Potiphar’s Wife, page 176-178. 

Upon the death of Sarah in Genesis 23 what woman is next inline to receive God’s blessings. Remember the triangle. Below are questions and reading for Monday’s study. 

Our reading is Genesis Chapters 24 and 25. Here are the questions. 

1. Who is Milkah (Micah)? 
2. Who was Rebekah (Rebecca) grandparents? 
3. Who is Rebekah (Rebecca) nurse? 
4. What relationship was Rebekah (Rebecca) & Isaac before marriage?
5. Who was the first man to go and pray to God for understanding? 

Gen. 8:20-22, brings joy and to my heart. God is Love. John 3:16,17. 

Women Bible Study Group Pastor Jackie would like each of us to Fast from 6:30 PM Sunday to 6:30 PM on Monday. The fast is for clarity and strength in understanding God’s Word. You don’t have to fast on food, but give up something - t.v., food, or deny something you like doing, etc. Denying something to hear from God. (If you need more information on fasting, please contact Pastor Jackson). We are fasting for focus on God’s Word about the women we have studied so far. 

Last week you were asked to report on the women of the Bible we have studied. We will be comparing them to Eve (Mother of All Living, Genesis 3:20) and Sarah (Mother of all Nations, Genesis 17:16). Keep in mind we are looking for the 5 w’s and h. (Who, What, When, Why and How). Each person will receive 10 minutes to report on. Please pray for each other as we enter into the fast. 

Redemption Power

Eternal Redemption - whom the son sets free! John 8:32, 36

Welcome - Unfinished Women Ministry is an online (Zoom) Christian inductive bible study. We will be studying from the book, “All the Women of the Bible” by Herbert Lockyer.  Bibles used in this study are NKJV or NIV.  Times: 4:30 PM (Pacific) 6:30 PM (Central) 7:30 PM (Eastern) 

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We will continue our study on the women we have studied so far. They are Eve, Noah's Wife, Cain's wife, Milcah, Sarai/Sarah, Hager, Lot's Wife, Rebekah, Rachel, Leah, Keturah, Addah, Zillah, Deborah (Nurse) and Dinah. How did these women compare to Tamar #1? Which of these women were under the punishment or bad women?  What is your thoughts of a bad woman? "I will make your pains in childbearing very severe; with painful labor you will give birth to children. Your desire will be for your husband, and he will rule over you." Genesis 3:16. This was not a curse but a punishment. The land was cursed.

Next up - Potiphar’s Wife. Read Genesis 39. In our book, All the Women of the Bible, read Potiphar’s Wife, page 176-178.

Redemption Power

Eternal Redemption - whom the son sets free! John 8:32, 36

Welcome - Unfinished Women Ministry is an online (Zoom) Christian inductive bible study. We will be studying from the book, “All the Women of the Bible” by Herbert Lockyer.  Bibles used in this study are NKJV or NIV.  Times: 4:30 PM (Pacific) 6:30 PM (Central) 7:30 PM (Eastern) 

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Please read Genesis 1-5. Tamar #1,  Genesis 38:6-30 and in our book, All the Women of the Bible, page 162.

Redemption Power

Eternal Redemption - whom the son sets free! John 8:32, 36

Our second season will resume on Monday, September 30, 2024.  Unfinished Women Ministry is an online (Zoom) Christian inductive bible study. We will be studying from the book,

“All the Women of the Bible” by Herbert Lockyer.  Bibles used in this study are NKJV or NIV. 

 Times: 4:30 PM (Pacific) 6:30 PM (Central) 7:30 PM (Eastern) 

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We will revisit Genesis 1-4, reminding us of the mandate that God gave us. God gives us the mandate in Chapter 1. We stand on the mandate.  We see in Genesis 3 that Eve and Adam were deceived by satan. It was not a sin until both Eve and Adam took a bite of the fruit. When Eve ate the fruit nothing happened. It was once Adam ate of the fruit that it became a sin. Half and half makes a whole. (See The Mandate)

John 8:7, 10-11 

In this chapter we learn how Jesus asked a crowd to cast a stone against an adulator. Mind you, the only person before the crowd was one woman (John 8:7). She was caught in an adulterous act, which takes a man and woman. Where was the partner in this crime?  When all could not cast a stone, the woman stood alone in front of Jesus. Jesus said, " Woman, where are they? Has no one condemned you?"  "No one, sir," she said. "Then neither do I condemn you," Jesus declared. "Go now and leave your life of sin." (John 8:10-11).

Women can stop taking the blame for the sins of man. Sin did not become sin until both partners participated. Genesis 3:6-7.

The woman of the Bible that we will begin with this session is with Tamar #1,  Genesis 38:6-30. In our book, All the Women of the Bible, page 162.

Redemption Power

Eternal Redemption - whom the son sets free! John 8:32, 36