tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4706370502716265832.post2005779170585417424..comments2023-07-17T08:34:08.931-07:00Comments on Life Under the Sun: Does the Bible forbid a woman from holding public office?Stephen Joneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07041412126012825720noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4706370502716265832.post-47637565354089357162008-09-03T19:57:00.000-07:002008-09-03T19:57:00.000-07:00I think one of Israel's best judges was a woma...I think one of Israel's best judges was a woman.<br><br>Deborah’s role:<br><br>1. A prophetess. Deborah was both a judge and prophetess. Moses’ sister Miriam was a prophetess. (Ex. 15:20) / Huldah (2 Kings 22:14) Noadiah (Neh. 6:14) / Anna (Luke 2:36) / Four daughters of Philip (Acts 6:14) She delivers God’s Word.<br><br>2. A judge. She oversees civil matters.<br><br>3. The leader of Israel. She oversees the nation.<br><br>4. Deborah saw herself as a “mother” to her people. “I, Deborah, arose, arose a mother in Israel.” Judg. 5:7 What do mothers teach us about God?Nurture. Unconditional love. Fierce love. <br><br>Now what did she do as a prophetess:<br><br>1. She divides God’s word. (Judges Israel) She held court and used God’s word to make decisions.<br><br>2. She commands God’s people. <br>–She sends: “She sent for Barak...” <br>–She commands (well, God command through her): “The Lord, the God of Israel, commands you: Go take with you ten thousand men of Naphtali and Zebulun and lead the way to Mount Tabor. I will lure Sisera, the commadner of Jabin’s army, with his chariots and his troops to the Kishon River and give him into your hands.” 4:6-7<br><br>I think this story is great because it clarifies who is to lead us, what our authority is: A person, position or Bible. WHO was judge was less relevant than the peoples repentance and obedience to YHWH.David Squyreshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16632008924923459612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4706370502716265832.post-14949317366992479422008-09-03T19:51:00.000-07:002008-09-03T19:51:00.000-07:00Stephen,I would love to know your personal view on...Stephen,<br><br>I would love to know your personal view on this issue. While I definitely thing Scripture does not prohibit a woman from serving in political (or business) leadership positions, I have to wonder if this is ideal. From what I have seen and heard Sarh Palin represents a "win" for conservative Christians, but at the same time, do you think gender would play a role in your choice of a candidate, all other qualities being equal? Just curious.Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07388993368981257439noreply@blogger.com