These influential women of the Bible impacted not only the nation of Israel but also eternal history. Some were saints; some were scoundrels. A few were queens, but most were commoners. All played a key role in the spectacular Bible story. Each woman brought her unique character to bear on her situation, and for this, we still remember her centuries later.
Elizabeth: Mother of John the Baptist
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Elizabeth, another barren woman in the Bible, was singled out by God for a special honour. When God caused her to conceive at an old age, her son grew up to become John the Baptist, the mighty prophet who heralded the coming of the Messiah. Elizabeth’s story is much like Hannah’s, her faith just as strong.
Through her steadfast belief in God’s goodness, she played a role in God’s plan of salvation. Elizabeth teaches us God can step into a hopeless situation and turn it upside down in an instant.
