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Hidden within the pages of Scripture are women whose stories are brief, overlooked, or rarely studied, yet their lives often reveal profound truths about faith, courage, suffering, wisdom, redemption, and the work of God in unexpected places. This series explores the historical setting, biblical context, and theological significance of these lesser-known women of the Bible, inviting readers to look more closely at the people who quietly shaped the larger story of Scripture. Through their lives, we discover that even the most seemingly ordinary or forgotten figures can illuminate the character of God and the human experience in powerful and enduring ways.

Lessons

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Session 6 – Lesser Known Women of the Bible; The Daughters Who Changed the Law: Mark Lanier, 11/17/24

Mark Continued in the Lesser-Known Women of the Bible series with a snapshot of the daughters of Zelophehad, five sisters from the tribe of Manasseh who changed the law. The story is from Numbers 26 and 27. 1. The story: Zelophehad had no sons, and his daughters ask Moses for their father’s land.

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Mark Lanier
Session 5 – Lesser Known Women of the Bible; A Wise Woman, 2 Samuel 20: Mark Lanier, 11/10/24

Mark continued in the series Lesser-Known Women of the Bible. Today’s woman was a wise woman from 2 Samuel 20, who helped save her city by turning over Sheba to Joan and his army. The storyline: Sheba was a worthless man who encouraged the northern tribes of Israel to rebel against King David.

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Mark Lanier
Session 4 – Lesser Known Women of the Bible; Lydia, Acts 16: Dr. David Fleming, 11/03/24

Pastor David Fleming taught Lesser Known Women of the Bible with focus on Lydia from Acts 16 during Paul’s second missionary trip. Pastor David share three areas of focus: 1. Story before the story: Paul was called from a dream to Macedonia. In Philippi, which had no synagogue, he and Silas gathered to pray outside.

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Pastor David Fleming
Session 3 – Lesser Known Women of the Bible; The Concubine, Judges 19: Mark Lanier, 10/27/24

Mark picked back up with the series: Lesser-known Bible Women with a focus on Judges 19. Mark shared some context for the storyline, what went wrong and some application points for home. Storyline: 1200 BC to 1040 BC. Israel is in the promised land. No earthly kings yet. A young woman of the Levite.

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Mark Lanier
Session 2 – Lesser Known Women of the Bible, Part 2; Joanna: Dr. David Fleming, 09/08/24

Dr. David Fleming taught the 2nd class in Lesser Known Women of the Bible with a focus on Joanna from the Gospel of Luke. She was the wife of Chuza, Herod’s household manager. David’s discussion was divided into: Context: Joanna’s religious and social context as a wealthy woman. Jesus; respect and affirmation of Joanna and women. "Whether you're well-known or lesser-known, remember that your name is known to God. Men or women, young or old, God knows your name."

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Dr. David Fleming
Session 1 – Lesser Known Women of the Bible; Achsah, Daughter of Caleb: Dr. David Fleming, 09/01/24

Dr. David Fleming taught the first lesson in the "Lessor Known Women of the Bible" series. The focus today was on Achash, Caleb’s daughter and subsequent wife of Othniel, from Judges 1.

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Dr. David Fleming