Women in the Bible

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Across
  1. 3. Mother-in-law of Ruth
  2. 6. Mother of Samuel
  3. 7. Mother of Jacob and Benjamin. Died giving birth to Benjamin.
  4. 12. Mother of John the Baptist
  5. 13. Ruth the ________ - Followed her mother-in-law to Israel
  6. 14. Abraham’s wife - served as an example of the fact that God always keeps his promises.
  7. 15. Was the daughter of King Joram. She is known for saving her nephew, prince Joash, when he was an infant.
Down
  1. 1. Mary of ________ - Mother of Jesus
  2. 2. A powerful church leader in the book of Acts. She represents what women can do to lead by example in faithfulness and hospitality.
  3. 4. Was rebuked by Jesus for putting her entertainment obligations above learning the words of Jesus.
  4. 5. Mary ___________ First witness of the empty tomb
  5. 7. Wife of Isaac and the mother of twin sons, Esau and Jacob.
  6. 8. Sought love and validation, and her story is one of resilience and God's favor in unexpected places.
  7. 9. The only named female judge, in the book of Judges
  8. 10. Name means "pure", "radiant" or "bright". Only woman named as a deacon in the Bible.
  9. 11. Sat at Jesus' feet. Also the sister of 4 Down & Lazarus.
  10. 13. A prophetess and Moses's older sister.
  11. 16. Saved Israel from the consequences of its own spiritual folly and established a safe place for Jews to worship in the land.