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Originally Posted by Sister Alvear

Deborah was a prophetess and a judge, and in both roles she spoke the word of God. Her role was not just a one-time event, but an ongoing responsibility. The people came to her for leadership on a regular basis—and there is nothing in the Bible to suggest that anyone thought it was unusual for a woman to perform this role. She was simply the most qualified person, and people accepted that.

Actually, many scholars believe it was to Israel's shame that a woman was a Judge & indicates their moral depravity (regardless, she did not expound from the Scriptures to men):


http://members.iinet.net.au/~jvd/articles/debbarak.htm


http://cbmw.org/uncategorized/the-wo...ss-of-deborah/

Originally Posted by Sister Alvear

The Bible describes Deborah, a woman speaking the words of God, giving commands to a man who was apparently enough of a leader that he could raise an army of ten thousand men.

Ummm, okay - And??

Originally Posted by Sister Alvear

Women are not subject to all men...women are subject to their husbands...their fathers...

Well, until they get to church - then the roles can automatically flip !

Originally Posted by Sister Alvear

Remember the story of Huldah? She gave the word of the Lord to both kings and priests...Huldah was commenting on the meaning of the Scriptures and predicting the future, giving an authoritative message from God. She was quite a lady....

Specifically where does this - or any other - text state that Huldah expounded from the Scriptures brought to her:__________?


Amazingly, Huldah refuses to expound upon the very Scriptures that were brought to her - but she did powerfully operate in the gift of prophecy - which is exactly what women are free to practice (if it's the real thing & not some foolishness {& that goes for men or women}).