WOGA: LA Summer Study on the book, Why Not Women?This summer 18 women gathered to work through the book, Why Not Women? written by Loren Cunningham and David Hamilton. The book presents a great case for why women should use all of their gifts to the fullest extent within the church and world.
We had great discussions while looking at biblical passages that have been interpreted by some to say that women should only fill certain roles. Lots of "ah-ha's" were heard as we came to understand these passages in light of the weight of Biblical support for women in leadership. We looked at how these views on women have serious consequences in our world today and how critical it is to value, support and encourage women as they seek to pursue God's call on their lives.
Casandra, one of the study members, had this to say about her experience in the study:
"I think the amazing thing about the study for me is that for many years I read all those scriptures that seemed to indicate the Lord thought less of women than of men and felt deflated. Then I'd feel guilty for being "contrary" to His Word in any way. It was a painful loop. I strove to be obedient but I wondered how those scriptures about women being silent and apparently mindlessly submissive could mean what they seemed to mean. I wondered if I was somehow in sin for feeling conflicted and not receiving them at "face value".
"The study has been a revelation because it's presented those difficut passages in a way that confirms what I've always believed in my heart -- that God loves us all, men and women, equally, without preference. It is like a burden has been lifted from my heart! That's given me such a boost to be who He wants me to be. The study was really like a love letter from the Lord. What a gift!"
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