06/30/2026 12N Bible Study: The Role Women Can Play in the Lives of Men - Dr. Mason, Instructor

Main message: Women play crucial, God-ordained roles in helping men fulfill their callings — not by usurping authority but by speaking God's truth, committing to walk alongside, getting involved, and encouraging them — and men must have the humility to receive that help so God’s purposes are advanced through partnership rather than isolation.

Key points:

• The Judges pattern: Israel sins, is oppressed, cries out, God raises a deliverer — here Deborah (a prophetess and judge) partners with Barak to bring victory (Judges 4).
• Women help men succeed by their statements: speaking God’s word and truth to build up rather than tear down.
• Women help by commitment: accompanying leaders in their assignments rather than abandoning them or insisting on stereotypical responses.
• Women help by involvement: investing time, presence, and practical help — sometimes getting “in the mud” with the person.
• Women help by encouragement and redirecting glory to God; success is about accomplishing God’s purpose, not personal recognition.
• Men must cultivate humility to recognize and receive the help God provides through others; God works in community, not isolation.

Scriptures mentioned: Judges 4, Romans 16:1-2, Joshua 11, Hebrews 11, Proverbs (no man is an island)