Bleeding Woman In The Bible
In the bible, there is a woman who had been bleeding for 12 years. This is a passage in Matthew 9:20-22.
The story goes that she was bleeding from her womb and no one could help her. She was given a chance to be healed by Jesus, and she believed he could do it. When the crowd saw this, they were amazed and said: “Could this be the daughter of David?” The woman said to Jesus: “Yes sir, you can heal me.”
Then Jesus said: “Your faith has made you well.” And from that day on she was not sick anymore.
A bleeding woman is a figure that appears in the Bible. The story of this woman and her bleeding has been interpreted by some as a reference to menstruation, and it is often used as a metaphor for the pain and shame that women feel when they menstruate.
In the story, a Levite priest and his concubine are traveling across Israel. They stop at an inn, where they are welcomed by the innkeeper’s wife. She makes him dinner, but when she sees his wife lying on the floor, bleeding from her vagina (or “between her legs”), she gives them only bread and water.
The next day, the Levite priest leaves his concubine behind at the inn while he goes off to worship God at Shiloh Temple. When he returns, he finds his concubine dead with her hands bound around her breasts. He takes her body back to town and mourns over it for four months; then he takes her bones back home with him to Israel.
Why are these verses important
God never intended for us to walk through life alone. God has always been about raising up a people who would support each other and bless those around them. Here we see what that looks like. These verses remind us of the importance of support and faithfulness, and to look for God’s provision in our relationships.
1 Samuel 16:7
But the Lord said to Samuel, “Do not consider his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. The Lord does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.”
Saul, Israel’s first king, is an utter failure. God rejects him and sends his prophet Samuel to anoint the new king he has chosen. Samuel is to go to Bethlehem and invite a man named Jesse to the sacrifice. When Samuel sees Jesse’s strapping oldest son, Eliab, he thinks he’s found God’s anointed. But God tells him otherwise.
Why are these verses inspirational?
We spend our whole lives judging the world by appearances and having others judge us the same way. And if we’re honest, we tend to judge ourselves by appearance, too. It’s inspiring to remember that God doesn’t see things the way that we do. He sees beyond the obvious and encourages us to do the same.
2 Samuel 7:22
“How great you are, Sovereign Lord! There is no one like you, and there is no God but you, as we have heard with our own ears.”
Through the prophet Nathan, God reminds David that he’s taken him from the pasture and appointed him as ruler over Israel. He also informs him that David’s name will be great and the throne of his kingdom will endure forever. This verse comes from David’s prayerful response.
Why is this verse inspirational?
In a world full of idols, David reminds us that there is no God like the God of Israel. In light of the sacrifice and resurrection of Jesus, we know that to be true in a way that even David couldn’t fathom. This world offers us plenty to worship, but nothing compares to the one true God.
1 Kings 8:22–24
Then Solomon stood before the altar of the Lord in front of the whole assembly of Israel, spread out his hands toward heaven and said: “Lord, the God of Israel, there is no God like you in heaven above or on earth below—you who keep your covenant of love with your servants who continue wholeheartedly in your way. You have kept your promise to your servant David my father; with your mouth you have promised and with your hand you have fulfilled it—as it is today.
Solomon brings the Ark of the Covenant into the completed temple. This is a momentous occasion because the Ark represents God’s presence which will dwell in this holy place. Solomon then begins giving this dedication.
Why are these verses inspirational?
Throughout the Old Testament, the Israelites are constantly reminded of what God has done for them and the promises he has kept. This builds up their faith and encourages future faithfulness. These verses (and verses like them) are a reminder to us that our relationship with God began centuries ago with the Israelites. His faithfulness to them is part of the story of his devotion to us.
2 Kings 22:19
Because your heart was responsive and you humbled yourself before the Lord when you heard what I have spoken against this place and its people—that they would become a curse and be laid waste—and because you tore your robes and wept in my presence, I also have heard you, declares the Lord.
Josiah becomes king at eight years old, but unlike his dad and grandfather, he’s a good ruler. During the eighteenth year of his reign, he instructs repairs be made to the temple. When a book of the Law is found and read to Josiah, it becomes obvious just how far Israel has strayed from God. In anguish, Josiah tears his clothes.
In a discussion with a prophetess named Huldah, Josiah is told that God intends to visit his wrath upon Israel for its sins, but then he promises mercy to Josiah because he has humbled himself before the Lord
Why is this verse inspirational?
The mercy Josiah experiences is in response to his distress at how far Israel has fallen from God. Josiah doesn’t call down curses on Israel, but as a part of God’s people, he hurts for how far from God the nation has fallen. God pays attention to us as we express heartache for how far we have drifted from him.
1 Chronicles 22:13
Then you will have success if you are careful to observe the decrees and laws that the Lord gave Moses for Israel. Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or discouraged.
As the preparation is being made for the building of the temple, David calls his son and successor, Solomon, to his side to remind him of the importance of faithfulness.
Why is this verse inspirational?
Throughout Scripture, two of the messages that people receive most often are “be faithful” and “don’t be afraid.” Here we see these instructions again. The verse reminds us that if we are doing our best to be faithful to God, we have nothing to fear.
The narrator then tells us that this happened because “the Lord had put it into the heart of” King David to number Israel (1 Chronicles 21:1-17).
In the Bible, there is a story about a woman who was bleeding for 12 years. She went to a doctor and he couldn’t figure out what was wrong with her. Then one day, she met Jesus and said to him, “If you can heal me, I’ll come and follow you.” So Jesus touched her hand and told her to go home and wait for her healing.
The next day she went back to see him, but she found that he had left town. Still, she went home and waited for her healing as he had instructed. And lo! A couple of days later, she was healed!
When I heard this story as a little girl, it made me feel so happy inside knowing that God could heal me if I asked him to do so. It also made me think about how life is like an illness: sometimes we get sick in our hearts or our minds with the bad things people say about us or do to us; sometimes those illnesses can last for years like the bleeding woman’s did! But when we turn our hearts over to God in prayer and faith, he will take away those illnesses from us too!
Bleeding Woman In The Bible
Introduction
The Bible’s references of women are mostly in a negative connotation. From Eve being the first to disobey God, to women being seen as nothing more than property, it seems (to some) that women were not meant to be taken seriously. However, there have been many strong women throughout the Bible who challenged these stereotypes and rose above the oppression they faced. Such as the woman at the well and Mary Magdalene.
Woman At The Well
The woman at the well is a great example of the love of Jesus. She was a Samaritan, which was a group that was looked down upon and not popular in the Bible. She had been married five times and was living with a man who wasn’t her husband. In spite of all this, Jesus still loved her and gave her drink when she asked for it. He also told her that if he had known who she was, he would have let his water into wine rather than just water!
Mary Magdalene
According to the Bible, Mary Magdalene was a follower of Jesus Christ. She was one of his closest friends and followers. The Gospels tell us that she was the first person to see the risen Jesus after his crucifixion and resurrection, and that she was also the first person to announce this news to the other disciples (Matthew 28:1-10).
This is significant because it shows that Mary Magdalene had a special relationship with Jesus Christ; since no other woman in history has ever done such an act before or since this time period, we can assume that she must have been very close indeed.
These women of the bible served god and reported the Resurrection of Jesus Christ to others.
You may be wondering how the story of these women fits into your life. Are they just historical figures, or do they have a role to play in my life? The truth is that all these women were used by God to bring about His purposes. As you read this study and learn more about them, you will see how they can serve you today.
Conclusion
Today, we have women’s groups that are encouraging other women to step up and take leadership roles. We are hearing of more and more women who are being called into ministry. We see them growing in their spiritual gifts and using them to bring people to a closer walk with God. Each of these women is different from any other woman in the world because they have overcome many barriers or stumbling blocks along the way. They have learned how to persevere through not only their own personal struggles but those of others as well.