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EVE: THE FIRST WOMAN CREATED BY GOD Eve was the first woman, created by God to be a companion and helper for Adam, the first man. – 1 Timothy 2: 13-14; Genesis 2: 21-23 SARAH: MOTHER OF THE JEWISH NATION At the unbelievable age of 90, Sarah gave birth to Isaac, through a miracle of God. Sarah loved and nurtured Isaac, helping him become a great leader. From Sarah, an incredible woman of faith, we learn that God's promises always come true, and his timing is always best. – Genesis 21:1; Genesis 17:19; Hebrews 11:11 tribe produced the apostle Paul, greatest missionary of ancient times. – Number 26:59; Genesis 30:24; Genesis 37:3; Genesis 39:2 – 6; Genesis 47:15 JOCHEBED: MOTHER OF MOSES Let’s not forget that Jochebed, the mother of Moses, influenced history by surrendering what she treasured most to the will of God. Despite the fact that Moses was raised as an Egyptian, God chose him to lead his people to freedom. The faith of Jochebed saved Moses to become Israel’s great prophet and lawgiver. – Exodus 2; Exodus 6:20 RAHAB: A PROSTITUTE WAS AN ANCESTOR OF JESUS REBEKAH: THE INTERVENING WIFE OF Rahab was a prostitute in the city ISAAC of Jericho. When the Hebrews began to Rebekah intervened in a family matter conquer Canaan, Rahab harbored their that led to division within a household. spies in her house in exchange for her fami- Although Rebekah was a loyal wife and ly’s safety. Rahab recognized the True God loving mother, she showed favoritism to one and decided to believe in Jesus. Rahab actu- son and it created problems for the family ally became the ancestress of King David, of God. Thankfully, we learn from Rebekah and from David’s line came Jesus Christ, the that God can take our mistakes and make Messiah. God used Rahab to play a major good come from them. After all, He is the role in God’s plan of salvation for the world. Almighty God! – Genesis 27:5-6; Genesis 27; -Hebrews 11:31; Joshua 2: 1-24; James 2:25 Genesis 35 HANNAH: THE MOTHER OF SAMUEL RACHEL: THE WIFE OF JACOB AND Hannah represents excellence for THE MOTHER OF JOSEPH perseverance in prayer. For many years, she Remember that Rachel’s son Joseph was unable to bear children. However, she had the most influence among all of Jacob’s prayed unceasingly for God to bless her sons. He saved Israel during a famine. with a child. Hannah eventually gave birth Rachel’s younger son Benjamin’s to a son and named him Samuel. Hannah www.himpowermagazine.com  7