Significant contribution of Women

[richlittell]

I'd like to start a thread where we list each and every possible woman we can think of [edited: from the scriptures] who has made a significant contribution to the Lord's work. Actually, all righteous women have done that, so instead, maybe I should say a list of all the women in the scriptures that we know something about, who they were and what impressed you about them. When possible, list a scripture reference (though it is not necessary to quote it), I think this thread might could end up being an inspirational reference and guide for people both in and out of the church.

Bear your testimony.

Ready, set, go.....

Edited September 21, 2008 by richlittell

[pam]

Clarification...Only women in the scriptures?

[richlittell]

Yes, only the LDS Scriptures (and the Bible for those outside who aren't aware of what comprises the LDS scriptures).

I'm starting another post called "Faith of my mothers" for more personal examples.

:)

Edited September 21, 2008 by richlittell

[Palerider]

what about Sariah.....she had to pack up and leave on a boat cause her husband had a vision...I also think she played an important role in that and with her sons.

[richlittell]

Mark 16

9 ¶ Now when Jesus was arisen early the first day of the week, he appeared first to Mary Magdalene, out of whom he had cast seven devils.

John 20

12 And seeth two angels in white sitting, the one at the head, and the other at the feet, where the body of Jesus had lain.

13 And they say unto her, Woman, why weepest thou? She saith unto them, Because they have taken away my Lord, and I know not where they have laid him.

14 And when she had thus said, she turned herself back, and saw Jesus standing, and knew not that it was Jesus.

15 Jesus saith unto her, Woman, why weepest thou? whom seekest thou? She, supposing him to be the gardener, saith unto him, Sir, if thou have borne him hence, tell me where thou hast laid him, and I will take him away.

16 Jesus saith unto her, Mary. She turned herself, and saith unto him, Rabboni; which is to say, Master.

17 Jesus saith unto her, Touch me not; for I am not yet ascended to my Father: but go to my brethren, and say unto them, I ascend unto my Father, and your Father; and to my God, and your God.

18 Mary Magdalene came and told the disciples that she had seen the Lord, and that he had spoken these things unto her.

Mark 16

10 And she went and told them that had been with him, as they mourned and wept.

11 And they, when they had heard that he was alive, and had been seen of her, believed not.

12 ¶ After that he appeared in another form unto two of them, as they walked, and went into the country.

13 And they went and told it unto the residue: neither believed they them.

14 ¶ Afterward he appeared unto the eleven as they sat at meat, and upbraided them with their unbelief and hardness of heart, because they believed not them which had seen him after he was risen.

I think it significant that Jesus, upon his resurrection, first appeared to a woman (Mary Magdalene) and not his apostles, not even Peter, the leader of the church at that time. Even before he showed himself to his own Father in Heaven.

I think this might have been Christ's way of showing us the measure of women in his eyes, and probably a slight little warning to men of the Priesthood to not think themselves of too much importance.

Edited September 23, 2008 by richlittell

[georgia2]

My most favorite woman in the scriptures is ESTER. She had a hard young life, raised by her Uncle. She was humble and modest, and most importantly aware of her value as a daughter of God. When she was selected to be groomed by the kings servants in a queenly manner, she instead chose to be herself and adorn herself with her simple and inner beauty. Because she was true to herself and did not try to be like the other women, the king recognized her unique qualities and fell in love with her.

she was told by her uncle not to tell anyone that she was a jew because there was such racial tension. When a greedy and power hungry man in the kings court wanted to kill all of the jews, Mortique (sp) came to her and told her she MUST do something to help her people. He told her "You were probably born at this time and put in this place for just this purpose". She was afraid but did not reject or fail to fulfill her mission. Because of her courage, strength, and faith, she was able to save her people and the entire country was converted to the Gospel. This story seems so relevant to women of today because we have been told that our missions are of equal importance and urgency in these latter days. Queen Ester gives me strength and courage to stand up and continue to follow Christ even when it is very hard to combat the evil that faces me.

[rockwoodchev]

I've always quite admired the daughters of Noah for coming up with a creatitve and innovative solution to a big problem they were having. If they had not acted in the way they did, things might have turned out very badly indeed.

Thoughts?

[richlittell]

I've always quite admired the daughters of Noah for coming up with a creatitve and innovative solution to a big problem they were having. If they had not acted in the way they did, things might have turned out very badly indeed.

Thoughts?

Of course I could look it up for myself, but that would make the discussion boring.

What do we know about the daughters of Noah? It's been awhile since I read the details of that story.

[rockwoodchev]

Hi,

Sorry!!! I made a mistake. While the story of Noah's kids is interesting, the one I was thinking about is the daughters of Lot. My mistake.

Here is the summary from Wiki.

Lot left Zoar and retired with his two daughters to a cave in an adjacent mountain. In Gen. 19:30-38, Lot's daughters incorrectly believed they were the only people to have survived the devastation. They assumed it was their responsibility to bear children and enable the continuation of the human race. On two subsequent nights, according to the plan of the older daughter, they got their father drunk enough to have sexual intercourse with them. By him each became pregnant. The first son was named Moab (Hebrew, lit., "from the father" [meh-Av]). He was the patriarch of the nation known as Moab. The second son was named Ammon or Ben-Ammi (Hebrew, lit., "Son of my people"). He became the patriarch of the nation of Ammon.

[Prodigal_Son]

Potiphar's Wife. She knew what she wanted and went after it. Such inspiring tenacity!!

(Just teasing!)

[richlittell]

Potiphar's Wife. She knew what she wanted and went after it. Such inspiring tenacity!!

(Just teasing!)

Well, I guess she did make a significant contribution, if she hadn't chased Joseph out of house and home the whole story of Joseph would have been different and no one would have been around to save Egypt and Israel from famine.

[richlittell]

Of course we have to mention the mothers of the 2000 stripling warriors!

[Maya]

Wife of Mormon... and mother of moroni. There is not anything actually mentioned about her, but she must have been a rigious person for 2 reasons: Mormon married her and she tought Moroni the truth, while his father was fighting for Nephites. She had to be a strong woman.

[Wingnut]

All the wives on the trip from Jerusalem....

bearing kids in the wilderness, taking the long journey with newborns. I can't start to image what that was like.

1 Nephi 16:2 And so great were the ablessings of the Lord upon us, that while we did live upon raw meat in the wilderness, our women did give plenty of suck for their children, and were strong, yea, even like unto the men; and they began to bear their journeyings without murmurings.

I was thinking these women, but for a different reason. Nephi's wife (more than once I believe) prevailed upon his brothers not to kill him, and the other daughters of Ishmael helped out there too.

[Wingnut]

And just because I feel like being funny, how about Isabel the harlot? We got some good teaching chapters because of her, didn't we?