A Women's Bible Study on Sarah, Rebekah, Leah, and Rachel--and What They Still Teach Us About Living Our Calling
Matriarchs is a Bible study by Paige Allen--executive pastor, MDiv graduate, and author of He Knows Your Name--that examines the lives of the four Matriarchs of Sarah, Rebekah, Leah, and Rachel. Drawing on these women's stories alongside her own, Allen makes the case that women have always been central to how God's promises are fulfilled on earth--not secondary characters, but essential co-authors of the story.
Written for women who sense a calling they haven't yet acted on--a business, a ministry, a family legacy, a dream they keep setting aside--this study explores what the Matriarchs of Genesis can teach women today about fear, faith, and following through. Inside you'll
● In-depth study of four Genesis women -- Sarah, Rebekah, Leah, and Rachel, explored through both biblical scholarship and personal storytelling
● Bible study elements throughout -- structured questions for personal reflection or group discussion, designed for women's small groups, church classes, or independent study
● Six free video teachings by Paige Allen -- accessible at PaigeAllen.net, each one expanding on what she has learned from the mothers of the faith, making this ideal for groups who want a richer, led experience
● Honest, memoir-style teaching -- Allen pairs biblical insight with her own stories of audacious faith and hard-won failure, making the content accessible and deeply personal
● Practical frameworks for calling -- how to embrace God's promises, wait well under uncertainty, lean into pain, nurture a God-given dream, and release it into the world
What sets Matriarchs apart from other women's Bible studies on Genesis is its dual rigorous enough to satisfy serious students of Scripture, personal enough to feel like a conversation with a trusted pastor. Allen doesn't sanitize these women--she shows them scheming, despairing, and doubting--and argues that their very humanity is what makes them such reliable guides for women navigating the same terrain today.
If you're ready to see your own role in God's story more clearly--and find the courage to step into it--Matriarchs is where to start.
Matriarchs is a Bible study by Paige Allen--executive pastor, MDiv graduate, and author of He Knows Your Name--that examines the lives of the four Matriarchs of Sarah, Rebekah, Leah, and Rachel. Drawing on these women's stories alongside her own, Allen makes the case that women have always been central to how God's promises are fulfilled on earth--not secondary characters, but essential co-authors of the story.
Written for women who sense a calling they haven't yet acted on--a business, a ministry, a family legacy, a dream they keep setting aside--this study explores what the Matriarchs of Genesis can teach women today about fear, faith, and following through. Inside you'll
● In-depth study of four Genesis women -- Sarah, Rebekah, Leah, and Rachel, explored through both biblical scholarship and personal storytelling
● Bible study elements throughout -- structured questions for personal reflection or group discussion, designed for women's small groups, church classes, or independent study
● Six free video teachings by Paige Allen -- accessible at PaigeAllen.net, each one expanding on what she has learned from the mothers of the faith, making this ideal for groups who want a richer, led experience
● Honest, memoir-style teaching -- Allen pairs biblical insight with her own stories of audacious faith and hard-won failure, making the content accessible and deeply personal
● Practical frameworks for calling -- how to embrace God's promises, wait well under uncertainty, lean into pain, nurture a God-given dream, and release it into the world
What sets Matriarchs apart from other women's Bible studies on Genesis is its dual rigorous enough to satisfy serious students of Scripture, personal enough to feel like a conversation with a trusted pastor. Allen doesn't sanitize these women--she shows them scheming, despairing, and doubting--and argues that their very humanity is what makes them such reliable guides for women navigating the same terrain today.
If you're ready to see your own role in God's story more clearly--and find the courage to step into it--Matriarchs is where to start.
MY THOUGHTS.....
A matriarch is described as "a mother who is head and ruler of her family and descendants". Author Paige Allen shares the lives of Sarah, Rebekah, Rachel, and Leah, in an intriguing exploration of the four matriarchs introduced in Genesis. They experienced doubts and trials during their faith journeys, and their responses set the standard for all of us who now follow. Our faith has been patterned because they persevered in answering God's calling!
Allen is both encouraging and enlightening! Reading her thoughts is like a personal conversation, and her total transparency invites readers to explore their own struggles. She uses five stages to list her observations and ends each stage with questions that spurred my thinking. I especially appreciated that there's ample space to jot down my thoughts!
This book is a powerful reminder that we women are a special part of God's plan. Matriarchs is a wonderful resource for personal use and it would also be perfect for a women's bible group!
I received a copy of this book from the publisher. My review reflects my honest opinion.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Allen is both encouraging and enlightening! Reading her thoughts is like a personal conversation, and her total transparency invites readers to explore their own struggles. She uses five stages to list her observations and ends each stage with questions that spurred my thinking. I especially appreciated that there's ample space to jot down my thoughts!
This book is a powerful reminder that we women are a special part of God's plan. Matriarchs is a wonderful resource for personal use and it would also be perfect for a women's bible group!
I received a copy of this book from the publisher. My review reflects my honest opinion.
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Paige Allen is a wife, mother, pastor, speaker, and podcast host. She’s passionate about opening the door for others to have ah-ha moments with Scripture, and she believes our stories have the power to transform lives. Paige serves as executive pastor at a multi-site church in Texas, and she holds an M.Div. from The King’s University. Paige is a fan of vanilla lattes, a good book, and West Texas sunsets.
Learn more at https://www.paigeallen.net/
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