I. Honoring women was

by Jesus

a. How He

to them (John 4:7-9, 27)

b. How He

them (Luke 10:38-42)

c. How they

Him (Luke 8:1-3; 23:49; 24:1-11; Acts 1:14)

II. Honoring women is

in the NT

a. Husbands to

(1 Pet. 3:7)

“Likewise, husbands, live with your wives in an understanding way, showing honor to the woman as the weaker vessel, since they are heirs with you of the grace of life, so that your prayers may not be hindered.” – 1 Pet. 3:7

b. Children to

(Eph. 6:2-3)

“‘Honor your father and mother’ (this is the first commandment with a promise), ‘that it may go well with you and that you may live long in the land.’” – Eph. 6:2-3

c. Churches to

(1 Tim. 5:3-8)

“Honor widows who are truly widows.” – 1 Tim. 5:3

“Encourage…older women as mothers, younger women as sisters, in all purity.” – 1 Tim. 5:2

III. Honoring women is

by the Gospel