Twelve Extraordinary Women provides an intimate and compelling exploration of the lives of key female figures from the Bible, revealing their unwavering faith and enduring legacies. Through touching storytelling, modern believers are inspired to recognize the profound impact of genuine faith, empowering them to leave their own lasting imprint on the world.
Honored for their bravery, foresight, warmth, and divine insight, women held important roles in God’s unfolding narrative throughout the Old and New Testaments. Their significance stemmed not solely from essential traits, but from their unwavering devotion to the Almighty GOD, whose strength and guidance inspired their actions with extraordinary purpose.
Within the pages of Twelve Extraordinary Women, you’ll encounter not just captivating details about these remarkable individuals, but also unveil the clear thread of God’s narrative woven through their stories. These women were necessary to His divine plan; they stood at its very core, illuminating the powerful depth of His purpose throughout history.
Some of the women you’ll come to know include:
- Ruth (Ruth 1-4)
- Anna (Luke 2:36-38)
- Martha and Mary, sisters of Lazarus (Luke 10:38-42)
- Mary Magdalene (Matthew 27:56-61)
- Sarah (Genesis 11-25)
- Hannah (1 Samuel 1-2)
- The Samaritan woman (John 4
- Mary, the mother of Jesus (Luke 1-2)
Prepare to be stirred and inspired as you delve into this intimate exploration of the lives of some of the Bible’s most faithful women. Their trials and tribulations mirror the challenges encountered by believers across generations. Moreover, the same God they devotedly served remains the same one true God today; shaping ordinary individuals in remarkable ways.
John MacArthur exactly delves into the historical context of the women portrayed in the Bible, filling their narratives with rich personalities and profound depth while explaining their divine calling and purpose. Through understandable writing, the author masterfully illuminates the lives of these chosen women, drawing from Scripture to portray their remarkable journeys as they become interwoven with each other through the Old Testament and the New Testament.
Widely known for his thorough, candid approach to teaching God’s Word, John MacArthur is a popular author and conference speaker and has served as pastor-teacher of Grace Community Church in Sun Valley, California since 1969. John and his wife, Patricia, have four grown children and fourteen grandchildren.
John’s pulpit ministry has been extended around the globe through his media ministry, Grace to You, and its satellite offices in seven countries. In addition to producing daily radio programs for nearly 2,000 English and Spanish radio outlets worldwide, Grace to You distributes books, software, audiotapes, and CDs by John MacArthur.
John is president of The Master’s College and Seminary and has written hundreds of books and study guides, each one biblical and practical. Best-selling titles include The Gospel According to Jesus, Truth War, The Murder of Jesus, Twelve Ordinary Men, Twelve Extraordinary Women, and The MacArthur Study Bible, a 1998 ECPA Gold Medallion recipient.