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Women In The Poetic Books. Where Men And Women Are The Same:. Genesis 1:1. They rule together. They subdue the earth together . Relationship with God, Galatians 3:28. In heaven, Matthew 22:30. The Division Into Male And Female. Men, 2:15 Job; work in the dirt.
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Where Men And Women Are The Same: • Genesis 1:1. • They rule together. • They subdue the earth together. • Relationship with God, Galatians 3:28. • In heaven, Matthew 22:30.
The Division Into Male And Female • Men, 2:15 • Job; work in the dirt. • Cultivate – serve, work. • Keep – guard, protect. • Also a New Testament task, 1 Timothy 5:8. • Made more difficult in the curse, Genesis 3:17-19.
The Division Into Male And Female • Women, 2:18 • Job; Cultivate the man. • “Helper” – Aid, help. • “Suitable” (Meet) – The opposite part, counterpart.
Women In Proverbs • The Evil Woman versus the Evil Man: • The Evil Man takes by violence and flees, 1:8-19. • The Evil Woman captures by cunning and controls, 5:7-14.
Women In Proverbs • The Godly Woman • Builds her own house.
Proverbs 31 • Excellent/Virtuous/Worthy • “A Force” • Her Two Goals: • Reputation/Praise • Increase for her household
Building Trust: • With her he gains. • By seeking her husband’s good. • By finding a way (resourcefulness). • By her willingness. • By being a giver.
Building Assets • She is building something wonderful. • He body is an asset to be strengthened. • She is always thinking, “profit.”
Building Assets/Trust • Caring for poor and needy. • Winter clothes for family. • Dressing proudly. • Caring for husband’s reputation.
Building Assets/Trust • Focused on the following assets: • Strength • Dignity • Preparation • Wisdom • Kindness • Attentiveness • Drive