Women of Faith

Sarah: Laughed in doubt, then laughed in joy — the mother of the promised son against all odds.

Jochebed: Moses' mother who defied Pharaoh's decree and hid her son by faith.

Rahab: A Gentile prostitute who believed in Israel's God and was grafted into the Messianic line.

Ruth: 'Your God shall be my God' — loyal love that led her to become David's great-grandmother.

Hannah: Barren but believing, she prayed desperately and dedicated Samuel to the Lord.

Esther: 'For such a time as this' — courage to risk her life to save her people.

Mary: 'Be it unto me according to Your word' — humble submission to God's miraculous plan.

Mary of Bethany: Chose the better part — sitting at Jesus' feet to learn.

Mary Magdalene: First witness of the resurrection — 'I have seen the Lord!'

Lydia: The Lord opened her heart — the first European convert, a businesswoman of faith.