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Emulating the Ideal: Proverbs 31 Women Redeemed

Learn from the examples of Rahab, Ruth, Esther, Abigail, Priscilla, Sarah, Hannah, and Mary as they demonstrate faith, courage, wisdom, humility, and thankfulness in their lives. Discover how you can strive to emulate their godly characteristics and make a difference in the world.

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Emulating the Ideal: Proverbs 31 Women Redeemed

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  1. Grace Bible ChurchGlorifying God by Making Disciples of Jesus Christ

  2. Women Worth Emulating Selected Scriptures 1 Peter 3:3-4

  3. The Ideal: The Proverbs 31 Woman Valuable (vs. 10) Like a jewel, she is of high quality and rare and therefore extremely valuable. Trustworthy (vs. 11) He can trust her wholly for she seeks what is best for the family Continually Good (vs. 12) Her husband can trust her for she is consistently good to him

  4. The Ideal: The Proverbs 31 Woman Industrious (vs. 13) She is actively productive. Prudent (vs. 14) She sacrifices convenience to find the better goods and the best value Diligent (vs 15) Her life is caught up with her concern for family and others Entrepreneurial (vs. 16) Her priority is her home, but she also invests wisely

  5. The Ideal: The Proverbs 31 Woman Strong (vs. 17) She is not afraid of physical labor Attentive (vs. 18) She checks the details to make sure her family is well cared for Hard Worker (vs. 19) She is busy spinning in preparing cloth for her family, for sale or for charity

  6. The Ideal: The Proverbs 31 Woman Compassionate (vs 20) She provides and reaches out to comfort, counsel and encourage Confident (vs 21) She has anticipated the Winter and has prepared nice clothes for her family Elegant (vs 22) Her many virtues have enabled her to gain fine clothing for her apparel

  7. The Ideal: The Proverbs 31 Woman Admirable (vs 23) Her virtues enable her husband to be involved as a leader in public affairs Capitalist (vs 24) She operates a manufacturing business in addition to her other enterprises Dignified (vs 25) Her real beauty is her strength and personal dignity

  8. The Ideal: The Proverbs 31 Woman Wise (vs 26) Her wisdom and kindness are a fitting ornament in her beauty Watchful (vs 27) She is active and watches over the affairs of her household Honored (vs 28-29) Her children and husband honor her for her many virtues

  9. The Ideal: The Proverbs 31 Woman Godly (vs 30) Her character traits arise from her proper fear of the Lord and seeking Him Acclaimed (vs 31) For the blessings she brings to others, they in turn praise her These are the ideals for which you are to strive

  10. Redeemed: RahabJoshua 2, Hebrews 11:31: James 2:25 Rahab is: A harlot who demonstrates simple faith, spared, redeemed and becomes an ancestor of Jesus God can change your life into something beautiful if you will believe and seek Him

  11. Faithful: Ruth Ruth is: A grieving Moabitess, faithful & committed, kind, redeemed an ancestor of Jesus The Lord can enable you to overcome tragedy as you learn to trust Him - Proverbs 3:5-6

  12. Courage: Esther A Jewish woman that becomes Queen to Persian King Ahasuerus She risks her life to expose Haman’s plot to annihilate the Jews resulting in their rescue There are fearful things in life, but be courageous to do what is good & right and watch the Lord work

  13. Wisdom: Abigail 1 Samuel 25 She was married to Nabal, a “fool” - who greatly offends David. She intervenes & saves her household Abigail is an example to those in difficult marriages and situations of being wise and humble

  14. An Instructor: PriscillaActs 18 Wife of Aquila, They make tents with Paul, They teach Apollos more accurately the way of God

  15. An Instructor: PriscillaActs 18 She works with her husband & does not usurp him. She loves God and truth They are humble, team players who avoid compromising Apollos’ ministry by teaching him privately

  16. An Instructor: PriscillaActs 18 You may know more, but you must be humble in teaching so that you magnify God and edify others

  17. Humility: Sarah1 Peter 3 As Abraham’s wife, Sarai / Sarah is mentioned many times, she is also cited as a woman of faith Peter uses her as the example of a woman of godly characteristics precious to God - including submission You must also learn to overcome fear by trusting the Lord as you fulfill your role in the family

  18. Thankful: Hannah1 Samuel 1 & 2 Hannah was barren and prayed fervently for a son. The Lord gave her a son - which she the gave back to Him as promised Her song of thanksgiving (1 Sam. 2:1-10) exalts the Lord and expresses sincere thanksgiving

  19. Thankful: Hannah1 Samuel 1 & 2 You can be thankful in all things if you see beyond yourself to the Lord’s goodness and His purposes

  20. A Living Sacrifice: MaryLuke 1 Mary proclaims herself to be the bondslave of the Lord and submits to His plans though personally risky She makes the sacrifices any mother makes for her children - and more so She lived to glorify God and saw how she fit into His bigger plans.

  21. Mary – An Example of Godly Motherhood All children are a gift from God (Psalm 127:3) and not something you own Our children belong to God - parents are only stewards who are to raise them to be responsible adults If you believe and follow the Lord Jesus Christ, you have a hope that transcends death

  22. Conclusion Ponder the examples in the Bible of godly women and set your goals in life to be and do likewise

  23. Grace Bible ChurchGlorifying God by Making Disciples of Jesus Christ

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