BIBLE WOMEN WITH SPIRITUAL AUTHORITY/Dr Pat Holliday/Dr Sessions M Perot

DEBORAH JUDGES 4-5  Deborah who was the leader of Israel Her leadership does not mention that there was anything peculiar about her being both a leader and a woman. her gender does not seem to have been an issue at all. Deborah is described as “a woman/wife of Lappidoth” Judg, 5 we read that prior to Deborah’s leadership “village life in Israel had ceased” Judg. 5: 7, “the roads were abandoned” Judg. 5:6, and Israel had chosen false gods Judg. 5:8. The implication is that Israelite society became more civilised, safer, and more God-fearing because of Deborah’s leadership. Deborah was an excellent and versatile leader. She was a prophet Judg. 4:4  a judge a military leader Judg.4: 6-10, matriarch Judg. 5:7, Deborah’s prophetic insight was accurate and she showed decisive leadership in military matters Some have unfairly speculated that Deborah became a leader because there were no men capable of the task. However, the scriptures tell us that Israel was not without male leaders at that time. Judges  5 mentions leaders, nobles,  princes,  and warriors. it is evident that Deborah encouraged other leaders in Israel and that these leaders had great confidence in her leadership Deborah was an outstanding and respected female leader blessed by God  Huldah  was a prophet 2 Kin, 22:14–20 and 2 Chron,  34:22–28 she was one of the "seven prophetesses", with Sarah, Miriam, Deborah, Hannah, Abigail, and Esther. King Josiah had two faithful friends: Shaphan the scribe, and Hilkiah the priest: without any feeling of reserve, they brought the book of the law to the king, IT WAS A WOMAN in times of crisis that God raises up godly women to be His interpreters. He can count upon their weakness; they can give Him His place. So Hilkiah went to Huldah, the prophetess, the wife of Shallum   keeper of the wardrobe