february and march what the bible has to say about gender arising from a concern about gender based...
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February and MarchWhat the bible has to say about Gender
Arising from a concern about Gender Based Violence
What the bible has to say.. .. about Gender
3 weeks on EstherFemale Old Testament Heroes
Eve and New Testament Theology
Mary (Jesus’ mother)Woman anointing Jesus’ feet, Pilate’s wife
The women at the tomb
Esther: The Reversal of dominationin the apparent absence of God
Xerxes Temporal power is based on domination & vested interest and is weak (Yahweh)
Vashti Challenging domination often fails (Daniel)
Esther Compliance brings opportunities (David, Jesus)
Mordecai Most people are a curious mixture (Saul)
Haman Power brings out the worst in people (Agag)
Beware any power based on domination
Esther: The Reversal of dominationOur Reponse
Confess our involvement in power based domination & vested interest
Mourn our failed attempts to challenge domination
Rejoice in our experience of freedom from domination
Beware any power based on domination