S4E15: How To Define Gender: The Danger of Stereotypes & Unbiblical Assumptions

Are there any gender stereotypes you genuinely believe? Do you ever wrestle with the thought, "Am I woman enough?"

Bonnie Pue & I had an amazing conversation about what God defines as feminine and masculine (and it doesn’t have anything to do with axe-throwing or shopping or cooking). The Bible is actually very broad in defining what masculine and feminine are. David danced and wrote music.

Deborah led a nation as a warrior.

Nehemiah wept for his destroyed city.

Jesus longed to gather Jerusalem under His wing like a mother hen.

Jael drove a tent peg through Sisera's temple.

Junia was an apostle in the early church.

Reflection Questions:

- Are there any gender stereotypes I've been believing that have been informed by hurt or bitterness?

- Repent of that judgement & ask the Holy Spirit to speak His Truth over your mind and heart.

- Do you feel comfortable in the body God has given you? Express your insecurities to Him.

- Ask the Jesus how He views your identity in Him. Write down what you sense He is saying.