The Bible says a woman should be a wife and mother. A woman’s place is in the home. But is this what the Bible says? Yes, women were wives and mother, but biblical women were also prophets, judges, merchants, and queens. These are the Career Women of the Bible.

Potential Outline for Career Women of the Bible

Introduction

Does it Really Mean Help “Helpmate”?

The Fall and Women

The 12th Century, B. C. E., Career Woman (Deborah)

Standing Between God and the People (Jael)

Standing Between Life and Death (Miriam)

Standing Between Life and Death, Part 2 (Zipporah and Huldah)

The Apostle to the Apostles (Mary Magdalene)

The Samaritan Woman

Sisters in Service (Mary and Martha)

Apostles and Prophets

Teachers, Elders, and Coworkers

Old Women or Female Elders?