Women of Inspiration Tribute, Part 1Women of Inspiration Tribute, Part 1

Presented By: Apostle Dr. Lee Ann B. Marino, Presented By: Apostle Dr. Lee Ann B. Marino, Ph.D., D.D.Ph.D., D.D.

There is a t-shirt that reads, "Well behaved women rarely make history.“ There is a t-shirt that reads, "Well behaved women rarely make history.“ There is in this statement. I remember the day when I realized how There is in this statement. I remember the day when I realized how

revolutionary history’s women were and are, even if we don't consider revolutionary history’s women were and are, even if we don't consider them as such by today's standards. They were revolutionary because them as such by today's standards. They were revolutionary because

they did something different, something to stand above the roles they did something different, something to stand above the roles society had deemed them to from their birth. When I started looking society had deemed them to from their birth. When I started looking at history, I realized there were unsung heroes who changed the lives at history, I realized there were unsung heroes who changed the lives of everyone they encountered and generations to come. It is in a spirit of everyone they encountered and generations to come. It is in a spirit of humble acknowledgement that I pay tribute to some of the women of humble acknowledgement that I pay tribute to some of the women who have inspired me, that they too might inspire you to appreciate who have inspired me, that they too might inspire you to appreciate

the mothers, daughters, ministers, teachers, and women in your life as the mothers, daughters, ministers, teachers, and women in your life as well, and see them not just as a part of now, but of always. Here's to well, and see them not just as a part of now, but of always. Here's to good women: may we know them, may we be them, may we raise good women: may we know them, may we be them, may we raise

them. them.

MiriamMiriamProphetess, worship leader, and teacher of God’s Prophetess, worship leader, and teacher of God’s

Word to the peopleWord to the people"And Miriam the prophetess, the sister of Aaron, took "And Miriam the prophetess, the sister of Aaron, took

a timbrel in her hand; and all the women went out a timbrel in her hand; and all the women went out after her with timbrels and dances. And Miriam after her with timbrels and dances. And Miriam

answered them, Sing ye to the LORD, for He hath answered them, Sing ye to the LORD, for He hath triumphed gloriously; the horse and his rider hath he triumphed gloriously; the horse and his rider hath he

thrown into the sea."thrown into the sea."(Exodus 15:20-21)(Exodus 15:20-21)

The Daughters of Zelophad: Mahlah, The Daughters of Zelophad: Mahlah, Noah, Holgah, Milcah, and TirzahNoah, Holgah, Milcah, and Tirzah

Four daughters who fought for what was theirs - and won!Four daughters who fought for what was theirs - and won!"The daughters of Zelophad speak right: thou shalt surely give them a "The daughters of Zelophad speak right: thou shalt surely give them a possession of an inheritance among their father's brethren; and thou possession of an inheritance among their father's brethren; and thou

shalt cause the inheritance of their father to pass unto them. And thou shalt cause the inheritance of their father to pass unto them. And thou shalt speak unto the children of Israel, saying, If a man die, and have no shalt speak unto the children of Israel, saying, If a man die, and have no

son, then ye shall cause his inheritance to pass unto his daughter."son, then ye shall cause his inheritance to pass unto his daughter." (Numbers 27:7-8)(Numbers 27:7-8)

DeborahDeborah

A female judge, prophetess, and leader in A female judge, prophetess, and leader in battlebattle

"And she dwelt under the palm tree of "And she dwelt under the palm tree of Deborah between Ramah and Bethel in Deborah between Ramah and Bethel in

mount Ephraim: and the children of Israel mount Ephraim: and the children of Israel came up to her for judgment."came up to her for judgment." (Judges 4:5) (Judges 4:5)

JaelJael

Victor in battle by strategy and methodVictor in battle by strategy and method "Blessed above women shall Jael the "Blessed above women shall Jael the wife of Heber the Kenite be, blessed wife of Heber the Kenite be, blessed

shall she be above women in the tent." shall she be above women in the tent." (Judges 5:24)(Judges 5:24)

RahabRahab

A prostitute who put her own life on the A prostitute who put her own life on the line to protect the two spies; found in the line to protect the two spies; found in the

lineage of Jesus Christlineage of Jesus Christ "By faith the harlot Rahab perished not "By faith the harlot Rahab perished not

with them that believed not, when she had with them that believed not, when she had received the spies with peace."received the spies with peace." (Hebrews (Hebrews

11:31)11:31)

RuthRuthKnown for her love and compassion towards her bitter Known for her love and compassion towards her bitter

mother-in-law, Naomi, Ruth became the great-mother-in-law, Naomi, Ruth became the great-grandmother of David, and is therefore in the lineage grandmother of David, and is therefore in the lineage

of Christ.of Christ. "And Ruth said, Entreat me not to leave thee, or to "And Ruth said, Entreat me not to leave thee, or to return from following after thee: for whither thou return from following after thee: for whither thou

goest, I will go; and where thou lodgest, I will lodge: goest, I will go; and where thou lodgest, I will lodge: thy people shall be my people, and thy God my God: thy people shall be my people, and thy God my God:

Where thou diest, will I die, and there will I be buried: Where thou diest, will I die, and there will I be buried: the LORD do so to me, and more also, if ought but the LORD do so to me, and more also, if ought but

death part thee and me."death part thee and me." (Ruth 1:16-17) (Ruth 1:16-17)

HannahHannahMother to Samuel, a judge and prophet of Mother to Samuel, a judge and prophet of

ancient Israel ancient Israel "Oh my lord, as thy soul liveth, my lord, I am "Oh my lord, as thy soul liveth, my lord, I am the woman that stood by thee here, praying the woman that stood by thee here, praying

unto the LORD. For this child I prayed; and the unto the LORD. For this child I prayed; and the LORD hath given me my petition which I LORD hath given me my petition which I

asked of Him: therefore also I have lent him to asked of Him: therefore also I have lent him to the LORD; as long as he liveth he shall be lent the LORD; as long as he liveth he shall be lent

to the LORD."to the LORD." (1 Samuel 1:26-28) (1 Samuel 1:26-28)

HuldahHuldahA prophetess who dwelled at the college in Jerusalem, bringing prophetic A prophetess who dwelled at the college in Jerusalem, bringing prophetic

word word ““Thus saith the LORD God of Israel, Tell the man that sent you to me, Thus Thus saith the LORD God of Israel, Tell the man that sent you to me, Thus

saith the LORD, Behold, I will bring evil upon this place, and upon the saith the LORD, Behold, I will bring evil upon this place, and upon the inhabitants thereof, even all the words of the book which the king of Judah inhabitants thereof, even all the words of the book which the king of Judah hath read: Because they have forsaken me, and have burned incense unto hath read: Because they have forsaken me, and have burned incense unto

other gods, that they might provoke me to anger with all the works of their other gods, that they might provoke me to anger with all the works of their hands; therefore my wrath shall be kindled against this place, and shall not hands; therefore my wrath shall be kindled against this place, and shall not

be quenched. But to the king of Judah which sent you to enquire of the be quenched. But to the king of Judah which sent you to enquire of the LORD, thus shall ye say to him, Thus saith the LORD God of Israel, As LORD, thus shall ye say to him, Thus saith the LORD God of Israel, As

touching the words which thou hast heard; Because thine heart was tender, touching the words which thou hast heard; Because thine heart was tender, and thou hast humbled thyself before the LORD, when thou heardest what I and thou hast humbled thyself before the LORD, when thou heardest what I

spake against this place, and against the inhabitants thereof, that they spake against this place, and against the inhabitants thereof, that they should become a desolation and a curse, and hast rent thy clothes, and wept should become a desolation and a curse, and hast rent thy clothes, and wept

before me; I also have heard thee, saith the LORD. Behold therefore, I will before me; I also have heard thee, saith the LORD. Behold therefore, I will gather thee unto thy fathers, and thou shalt be gathered into thy grave in gather thee unto thy fathers, and thou shalt be gathered into thy grave in peace; and thine eyes shall not see all the evil which I will bring upon this peace; and thine eyes shall not see all the evil which I will bring upon this

place.” place.” (2 Kings 22:14-20)(2 Kings 22:14-20)

The Daughters Of Job: Jemima, The Daughters Of Job: Jemima, Kezia, and Keren-HappuchKezia, and Keren-Happuch

Three women who had it going on!Three women who had it going on! And in all the land were no women found And in all the land were no women found so fair as the daughters of Job: and their so fair as the daughters of Job: and their

father gave them inheritance among their father gave them inheritance among their brethren."brethren." (Job 42:15) (Job 42:15)

Esther

A young woman who became queen and saved her people from genocide

"What is thy petition, queen Esther? and it shall be granted thee: and what is thy request? and it shall be performed, even to the half of the kingdom." (Esther 7:2)

Ezra 2:61 WomanEzra 2:61 Woman

Scripture's unnamed woman who not only Scripture's unnamed woman who not only kept her maiden name, but her husband kept her maiden name, but her husband

took it as welltook it as well "This Barzillai had married a woman who "This Barzillai had married a woman who

was a descendant of Barzillai of Gilead, and was a descendant of Barzillai of Gilead, and he had taken her family name."he had taken her family name." (Ezra 2:61) (Ezra 2:61)

Proverbs 31 WomanProverbs 31 Woman

The “every woman” of every female believerThe “every woman” of every female believer "Her children riseth up, and call her blessed; her "Her children riseth up, and call her blessed; her

husband also, and he praiseth her. Many daughters husband also, and he praiseth her. Many daughters have done virtuously; but thou excellest them all. have done virtuously; but thou excellest them all.

Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the LORD, she shall be praised. Give her the that feareth the LORD, she shall be praised. Give her the

fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise her in fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise her in the gates."the gates." (Proverbs 31:28-31) (Proverbs 31:28-31)

Mary, Mother of JesusMary, Mother of Jesus

The awesome woman who God appointed to be the mother of the Savior of the World

"My soul doth magnify the Lord, And my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour. For He hath regarded the low estate of His

handmaiden: for, behold, from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed. For He that is mighty hath done to me great

things; and holy is His Name." (Luke 1:46-49)

Mary MagdaleneMary Magdalene

The first female apostle; first to see Christ resurrectedThe first female apostle; first to see Christ resurrected "Jesus saith unto her, Touch me not; for I am not yet "Jesus saith unto her, Touch me not; for I am not yet

ascended to my Father: but go to my brethren, and say unto ascended to my Father: but go to my brethren, and say unto them, I ascend unto My Father, and your Father; and to My them, I ascend unto My Father, and your Father; and to My

God, and your God. Mary Magdalene came and told the God, and your God. Mary Magdalene came and told the disciples that she had seen the Lord, and that He had spoken disciples that she had seen the Lord, and that He had spoken

these things unto her."these things unto her." (John 20:17-18) (John 20:17-18)

The Syrophoenician WomanThe Syrophoenician Woman

She knew what was right and was willing to stand in faithShe knew what was right and was willing to stand in faith"For a certain woman, whose young daughter had an unclean spirit, "For a certain woman, whose young daughter had an unclean spirit,

heard of him, and came and fell at His feet: The woman was a Greek, a heard of him, and came and fell at His feet: The woman was a Greek, a Syrophenician by nation; and she besought him that He would cast Syrophenician by nation; and she besought him that He would cast forth the devil out of her daughter. But Jesus said unto her, Let the forth the devil out of her daughter. But Jesus said unto her, Let the

children first be filled: for it is not meet to take the children's bread, and children first be filled: for it is not meet to take the children's bread, and to cast it unto the dogs. And she answered and said unto Him, Yes, to cast it unto the dogs. And she answered and said unto Him, Yes,

Lord: yet the dogs under the table eat of the children's crumbs. And He Lord: yet the dogs under the table eat of the children's crumbs. And He said unto her, For this saying go thy way; the devil is gone out of thy said unto her, For this saying go thy way; the devil is gone out of thy daughter. And when she was come to her house, she found the devil daughter. And when she was come to her house, she found the devil

gone out, and her daughter laid upon the bed."gone out, and her daughter laid upon the bed." (Mark 7:25-30) (Mark 7:25-30)

The Poor WidowThe Poor Widow

She gave all she had to GodShe gave all she had to God "And Jesus sat over against the treasury, and "And Jesus sat over against the treasury, and

beheld how the people cast money into the beheld how the people cast money into the treasury: and many that were rich cast in much. treasury: and many that were rich cast in much. And there came a certain poor widow, and she And there came a certain poor widow, and she

threw in two mites, which make a threw in two mites, which make a farthing...Verily I say unto you, That this poor farthing...Verily I say unto you, That this poor widow hath cast more in, than all they which widow hath cast more in, than all they which have cast into the treasury.” (Mark 12:41-43)have cast into the treasury.” (Mark 12:41-43)

The Woman at the WellThe Woman at the Well

Someone who sought the truth, despite Someone who sought the truth, despite her worldly situationher worldly situation

"Sir, give me this water, that I thirst not...""Sir, give me this water, that I thirst not..." (John 4:15)(John 4:15)

Tabitha (Dorcas)Tabitha (Dorcas)

Known for her good works, almsdeeds, and high-quality goods, Known for her good works, almsdeeds, and high-quality goods, Tabitha died - but her life did not end there; raised to life by PeterTabitha died - but her life did not end there; raised to life by Peter"Now there was at Joppa a certain disciple named Tabitha, which "Now there was at Joppa a certain disciple named Tabitha, which

by interpretation is called Dorcas: this woman was full of good by interpretation is called Dorcas: this woman was full of good works and almsdeeds which she did. And it came to pass in those works and almsdeeds which she did. And it came to pass in those days, that she was sick, and died: whom when they had washed, days, that she was sick, and died: whom when they had washed, they laid her in an upper chamber…all the widows stood by him they laid her in an upper chamber…all the widows stood by him

weeping, and shewing the coats and garments which Dorcas made, weeping, and shewing the coats and garments which Dorcas made, while she was with them. But Peter… said, Tabitha, arise. And she while she was with them. But Peter… said, Tabitha, arise. And she

opened her eyes."opened her eyes." (Acts 9:36-40) (Acts 9:36-40)

The Four Daughters of PhilipThe Four Daughters of Philip

Women who lived in honesty, purity, and prophecyWomen who lived in honesty, purity, and prophecy "And the next day we that were of Paul's company "And the next day we that were of Paul's company departed, and came unto Caesarea: and we entered departed, and came unto Caesarea: and we entered

into the house of Philip the evangelist, which was one into the house of Philip the evangelist, which was one of the seven; and abode with him. And the same man of the seven; and abode with him. And the same man

had four daughters, virgins, which did prophesy."had four daughters, virgins, which did prophesy." (Acts 21:8-9) (Acts 21:8-9)

LydiaLydiaA business woman, a seller of purple cloth, who on account of A business woman, a seller of purple cloth, who on account of

her belief, led her entire family into Christianityher belief, led her entire family into Christianity "And a certain woman named Lydia, a seller of purple, of the "And a certain woman named Lydia, a seller of purple, of the

city of Thyatira, which worshipped God, heard us: whose heart city of Thyatira, which worshipped God, heard us: whose heart the Lord opened, that she attended unto the things which were the Lord opened, that she attended unto the things which were spoken of Paul. And when she was baptized, and her household, spoken of Paul. And when she was baptized, and her household, she besought us, saying, If ye have judged me to be faithful to she besought us, saying, If ye have judged me to be faithful to

the Lord, come into my house, and abide there.”the Lord, come into my house, and abide there.” (Acts 16:14-15) (Acts 16:14-15)

The “Elect Lady”The “Elect Lady”

A woman relevant to both the church and the A woman relevant to both the church and the Apostle JohnApostle John

"And now I beseech thee, lady, not as though I "And now I beseech thee, lady, not as though I wrote a new commandment unto thee, but that wrote a new commandment unto thee, but that which we had from the beginning, that we love which we had from the beginning, that we love

one another.”one another.” (2 John 5) (2 John 5)

Jeanne d’AlbrechtJeanne d’Albrecht(1528-2572)(1528-2572)

Leader of the Huguenot Party, leader in Leader of the Huguenot Party, leader in battle, and royal daughter who battle, and royal daughter who

pronounced Calvinism the state religion pronounced Calvinism the state religion of Bearnof Bearn

"Nothing is impossible to a valiant "Nothing is impossible to a valiant heart."heart."

Anne Marbury HutchinsonAnne Marbury Hutchinson(1591-1643)(1591-1643)

The first American feminist; minister, The first American feminist; minister, preacher, teacherpreacher, teacher

““I am called here to answer before you, I am called here to answer before you, but I hear no things laid to my charge.”but I hear no things laid to my charge.”

Susanna WesleySusanna Wesley(1669-1742)(1669-1742)

The mother of Charles and John Wesley; raised her The mother of Charles and John Wesley; raised her children with no help from her abusive husbandchildren with no help from her abusive husband

"When I had forgotten God, yet I then found He had "When I had forgotten God, yet I then found He had not forgotten me. Even then He did by His Spirit apply not forgotten me. Even then He did by His Spirit apply the merits of great atonement to my soul, by telling the merits of great atonement to my soul, by telling

me that Christ died for me."me that Christ died for me."

Julia Evelina SmithJulia Evelina Smith(1792-1888)(1792-1888)

Women's rights activist, feminist, and Christian; the first woman to Women's rights activist, feminist, and Christian; the first woman to completely and independently translate the Bible into Englishcompletely and independently translate the Bible into English

““Over twenty years ago, when I had four sisters, a friend met with Over twenty years ago, when I had four sisters, a friend met with us weekly to search the Scriptures, we being desirous to learn the us weekly to search the Scriptures, we being desirous to learn the

exact meaning of every Greek and Hebrew word… It was the literal exact meaning of every Greek and Hebrew word… It was the literal meaning we were seeking.”meaning we were seeking.”

Elizabeth Cady StantonElizabeth Cady Stanton(1815-1902)(1815-1902)

Women’s rights advocate; abolitionist; Women’s rights advocate; abolitionist; temperance advocate; Bible scholar; major temperance advocate; Bible scholar; major

force behind the 1848 Women’s Conventionforce behind the 1848 Women’s Convention "Whatever the theories may be of a woman's "Whatever the theories may be of a woman's dependence on man, in the supreme moments dependence on man, in the supreme moments

of her life he cannot bear her burdens."of her life he cannot bear her burdens."

Susan B. AnthonySusan B. Anthony(1820-1906)(1820-1906)

Women’s rights advocate, feminist, abolitionistWomen’s rights advocate, feminist, abolitionist "Who can measure the advantages that would result if the "Who can measure the advantages that would result if the

magnificent abilities of these women could be devoted to the needs magnificent abilities of these women could be devoted to the needs of government, society, and home, instead of being consumed in the of government, society, and home, instead of being consumed in the struggle to obtain their birthright of individual freedom? Until this be struggle to obtain their birthright of individual freedom? Until this be

gained we can never know, we can not even prophesy the capacity gained we can never know, we can not even prophesy the capacity and power of women for the uplifting of humanity." and power of women for the uplifting of humanity."

Dr. Elizabeth Blackwell, M.D.Dr. Elizabeth Blackwell, M.D.(1821-1910)(1821-1910)

Abolitionist, women's rights activist, and first Abolitionist, women's rights activist, and first female medical doctor in the United Statesfemale medical doctor in the United States"For what is done or learned by one class of "For what is done or learned by one class of women becomes, by virtue of their common women becomes, by virtue of their common womanhood, the property of all women." womanhood, the property of all women."

Amanda SmithAmanda Smith(1837-1915)(1837-1915)

Female evangelist and missionary who overcame a life of Female evangelist and missionary who overcame a life of slavery; worked for orphaned girls slavery; worked for orphaned girls

'Now, therefore, perform the doing of it, and as there 'Now, therefore, perform the doing of it, and as there was a readiness to will, so there may be a performance was a readiness to will, so there may be a performance

also out of that which ye have.' (2 Corinthians 8:11) I also out of that which ye have.' (2 Corinthians 8:11) I said, 'Lord, I thank Thee, for this is Thy Word to me, for said, 'Lord, I thank Thee, for this is Thy Word to me, for

what I have asked of Thee. Praised be Thy Name."what I have asked of Thee. Praised be Thy Name."

Charlotte “Lottie” MoonCharlotte “Lottie” Moon(1840-1912)(1840-1912)

Missionary to China for 39 yearsMissionary to China for 39 years"I wonder how many of us really believe that ‘it is "I wonder how many of us really believe that ‘it is more blessed to give than to receive’? A woman more blessed to give than to receive’? A woman

who accepts that statement of our Lord Jesus Christ who accepts that statement of our Lord Jesus Christ as a fact, and not as impractical idealism, will make as a fact, and not as impractical idealism, will make

giving a principle of her life."giving a principle of her life."

Hannah Whitehall SmithHannah Whitehall Smith(1832-1911)(1832-1911)

AuthorAuthor““A feeling of real need is always a good A feeling of real need is always a good

enough reason to pray.”enough reason to pray.”

Maria Woodworth EtterMaria Woodworth Etter(1844-1924)(1844-1924)

One of the best-known preachers in both the Holiness and One of the best-known preachers in both the Holiness and Pentecostal MovementsPentecostal Movements

"While we stood between the living and the dead, preaching the "While we stood between the living and the dead, preaching the Gospel on the Apostolic line, earnestly contending for the faith Gospel on the Apostolic line, earnestly contending for the faith

once delivered to the saints, proving to the people that Christ is the once delivered to the saints, proving to the people that Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever, according to the Lord's same yesterday, today, and forever, according to the Lord's

promise. He was with us, confirming His Word with mighty signs promise. He was with us, confirming His Word with mighty signs and wonders following." and wonders following."

Isabella Lillias TrotterIsabella Lillias Trotter(1853-1928)(1853-1928)

Founder, Algiers Mission Band; missionary to North Africa; Founder, Algiers Mission Band; missionary to North Africa; translator of the New Testament into Algerian tonguetranslator of the New Testament into Algerian tongue

““Through eternity I shall thank Him for the silent flame in the Through eternity I shall thank Him for the silent flame in the hearts of those two friends, and what it did for me. Neither of hearts of those two friends, and what it did for me. Neither of them has ever had her path opened into foreign work, but the them has ever had her path opened into foreign work, but the light of the Day that is coming will show what He has let them light of the Day that is coming will show what He has let them

do in kindling other souls.”do in kindling other souls.”

Laura Ingalls WilderLaura Ingalls Wilder(1867-1957)(1867-1957)

Author, pioneerAuthor, pioneer"It is the sweet, simple things of life "It is the sweet, simple things of life which are the real ones after all."which are the real ones after all."

Elliot J. SheeksElliot J. Sheeks(1872-1935)(1872-1935)

Apostle, preacher, overseer, scholar and Apostle, preacher, overseer, scholar and pastorpastor

“ “And thou shalt speak unto all that are And thou shalt speak unto all that are wise hearted, whom I have filled with the wise hearted, whom I have filled with the

spirit of wisdom..."spirit of wisdom..." (Exodus 28:3) (Exodus 28:3)

Anna S. HancombeAnna S. Hancombe(Unknown)(Unknown)

The first woman ordained in the The first woman ordained in the Church of the Nazarene (1892)Church of the Nazarene (1892)

"The Kingdom of God is not a matter of "The Kingdom of God is not a matter of talk, but of power!"talk, but of power!" (1 Corinthians (1 Corinthians

4:20) 4:20)

Aimee Semple MacPhersonAimee Semple MacPherson(1890-1944)(1890-1944)

Founder, International Church of the Foursquare Gospel; Founder, International Church of the Foursquare Gospel; preacher, teacherpreacher, teacher

"What is my task? First of all, my task is to be pleasing to "What is my task? First of all, my task is to be pleasing to Christ. To be empty of self and be filled with Himself. To be Christ. To be empty of self and be filled with Himself. To be

filled with the Holy Spirit; to be led by the Holy Spirit."filled with the Holy Spirit; to be led by the Holy Spirit."

Kathryn J. KuhlmanKathryn J. Kuhlman(1907-1976)(1907-1976)

One of the first worldwide, internationally One of the first worldwide, internationally known female evangelists in historyknown female evangelists in history

"I believe in miracles because I believe in "I believe in miracles because I believe in God."God."

Betty WilliamsBetty Williams(1943- )(1943- )

Head of the Global Children's Foundation Head of the Global Children's Foundation and President of the World Centers of and President of the World Centers of Compassion for Children International; Compassion for Children International;

Nobel Peace Prize Winner (1977)Nobel Peace Prize Winner (1977)““There’s no use talking about the problem There’s no use talking about the problem

unless you talk about the solution.”unless you talk about the solution.”