![]() ![]() I’ve been in an arena with over 10,000 women who sat under the teaching of Beth Moore, Priscilla Shirer, and Kay Arthur. I assume that this was an oversight because Scripture is so certain on this issue, but it should be stated clearly that women are called by God to minister to women.Īnd it should be noted that the ministry of Beth Moore, and many other female ministers like her, shepherd women. He made no allowance for older women shepherding younger women with their pastoral gifts. MacArthur made no allowance for women preaching to other women. Paul addresses this charge in Titus 2:4, encouraging older women to teach younger women, to raise them up in the faith. I’m not sure what line MacArthur uses to distinguish preaching from teaching, but his unequivocal and universal statement is easily dismantled showing the need for more discussion. ![]() It’s about a woman’s gifts, a woman’s voice, and a woman’s place.Įxamining this exchange reveals some uncomfortable truths about church culture.įirst, let’s establish that women inarguably should be allowed to preach, teach, and pastor other women.Ĭheered on by his fellow ministers, MacArthur said, “There is no case that can be made biblically for a woman preacher. The MacArthur/Moore controversy centers on whether a woman should preach, but really, it is about something much deeper: The topic of women in ministry has been written on extensively. This isn’t the first time MacArthur has ruffled feathers in an exchange that resembles a bar room drinking game more than an enlightened theological conversation between ministers. One way or the other, I esteem you as my sibling in Christ.” ![]() Whether or not I serve Jesus is not up to you. Moore responded saying, “Here’s the beautiful thing about it & I mean this with absolute respect. He sat on a panel of all-male ministers who openly mocked Moore-saying that she is narcissistic, and that she is hawking the Gospel like a TV jewelry peddler. ![]() Facebook and Twitter feeds are lit up with the controversy over Evangelical Minister John MacArthur’s comments that Beth Moore should stop preaching and “go home.” Here is a picture of my notes for Joy.A divisive topic in Christian ministry has come to the forefront this past week. Though if something is super revelatory to me I will grab my Bible and highlight and write notes in my Bible.ĭo you! Figure out a system that works best for you! After the study, I went back and wrote specific notes in my Bible study notebook. It cuts through flipping back and forth in my Bible. To help with time I sometimes use my computer or phone to look up verses. Be prepared to set time aside for it – These studies take a good 20-45 min for the daily lesson. You can either leave those blank or you can do what I do and google the answers. Do you need them to complete the study? NO! Don’t let that stop you from picking up a study.Īlso, a lot of her studies have a couple of pages at the start of each lesson where you fill out certain sections from watching the DVD. You don’t need the DVDs to do a study – Majority of Beth Moore’s studies have DVDs that go with the study. Figure out what works best for you in this time and season.Ģ. I’ve done a study over the phone with a friend who lives in a different city. The pros of a group or partner are that you have accountability and you can bounce off each other as your process what you are learning. I have done them solo, with just one other friend, or a group. – Sometimes we get stuck thinking I have to do one of these big studies in a group. I feel like this is good advice for most Lifeway Bible Studies.ġ. ![]()
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