Mathew, Mark and Luke write about her as she had John the Baptist beheaded. Matthew 14:3 For Herod had laid hold on John, and bound him, and put him in prison for Herodias’ sake, his brother Philip’s wife. Luke 3:19-20But Herod the tetrarch, being reproved by him for Herodias his brother Philip’s wife, and for all the evils which Herod had done, Added yet this above all, that he shut up John in prison. Matthew 14:6 But when Herod’s birthday was kept, the daughter of Herodias danced before them, and pleased Herod.
Mark 6:17For Herod himself had sent forth and laid hold upon John, and bound him in prison for Herodias’ sake, his brother Philip’s wife: for he had married her. Mark 6:19 Therefore Herodias had a quarrel against him, and would have killed him; but she could not: Mark 6:22 And when the daughter of the said Herodias came in, and danced, and pleased Herod and them that sat with him, the king said unto the damsel, Ask of me whatsoever thou wilt, and I will give it thee. Matthew 14:8 And she, being before instructed of her mother, said, Give me here John Baptist’s head in a charger. Mark 6:24-25 And she went forth, and said unto her mother, What shall I ask? And she said, The head of John the Baptist. And she came in straightway with haste unto the king, and asked, saying, I will that thou give me by and by in a charger the head of John the Baptist.
And John the Baptist’s head was delivered!
Matthew 14:11 And his head was brought in a charger, and given to the damsel: and she brought it to her mother. Mark 6:27-28 And immediately the king sent an executioner, and commanded his head to be brought: and he went and beheaded him in the prison, And brought his head in a charger, and gave it to the damsel: and the damsel gave it to her mother.
The Apostle Paul heard about two women in the church at Philippi who were not of the same mind and he exhorted these two prominent workers to “be of the same mind in the Lord,” he implied that they had been previously at variance. What caused the breach between these two, we are not told. Perhaps one had a more dominant personality than the other and received more attention. Whatever the dispute was, it became serious and hindered the work of the Lord, so he besought the two women to give up their differences and live at peace in the Lord. The only reference in the Bible.
Philippians 4:2I beseech Euodias, and beseech Syntyche, that they be of the same mind in the Lord.
They had aided Paul as he worked in Philippi, and now they were at odds.
Let’s agree to serve the Lord!
Philippians 4:3And I intreat thee also, true yokefellow, help those women which laboured with me in the gospel, with Clement also, and with other my fellow labourers, whose names are in the book of life.
Eunice (Joyous victory, she conquers) was the mother of Timothy. Born into the Jewish faith, she and her mother Lois accepted Christ as Messiah. They are credited with early training of Timothy.
2 Timothy 1:5When I call to remembrance the unfeigned faith that is in thee, which dwelt first in thy grandmother Lois, and thy mother Eunice; and I am persuaded that in thee also.
Wife of Zacharias, mother of John the Baptist, cousin to Mary, mother of Jesus.
Her story is recorded in the Gospel of Luke 1. Key verses: Luke 1:5There was in the days of Herod, the king of Judaea, a certain priest named Zacharias, of the course of Abia: and his wife was of the daughters of Aaron, and her name was Elisabeth. Luke 1:7 And they had no child, because that Elisabeth was barren, and they both were now well stricken in years. Luke 1:13 But the angel said unto him, Fear not, Zacharias: for thy prayer is heard; and thy wife Elisabeth shall bear thee a son, and thou shalt call his name John. Luke 1:24 And after those days his wife Elisabeth conceived, and hid herself five months, saying, Luke 1:36 And, behold, thy cousin Elisabeth, she hath also conceived a son in her old age: and this is the sixth month with her, who was called barren. Luke 1:40-41 And entered into the house of Zacharias, and saluted Elisabeth. And it came to pass, that, when Elisabeth heard the salutation of Mary, the babe leaped in her womb; and Elisabeth was filled with the Holy Ghost: Luke 1:57 Now Elisabeth’s full time came that she should be delivered; and she brought forth a son. (John the Baptist)
Her Hebrew name is Tabitha, was a believing Jew, who had died and Peter raised from death, fulfilling Mark 16:17-18.
Acts 9:36Now there was at Joppa a certain disciple named Tabitha, which by interpretation is called Dorcas: this woman was full of good works and almsdeeds which she did.
Acts 9:39Then Peter arose and went with them. When he was come, they brought him into the upper chamber: and all the widows stood by him weeping, and shewing the coats and garments which Dorcas made, while she was with them.
Luke is the only one who records this event when the baby Jesus is presented in the temple according to the Law of Moses. Anna, Gracious; one who gives.
Luke 2:36-39 And there was one Anna, a prophetess, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Aser: she was of a great age, and had lived with an husband seven years from her virginity; And she was a widow of about fourscore and four years, which departed not from the temple, but served God with fastings and prayers night and day. And she coming in that instant gave thanks likewise unto the Lord, and spake of him to all them that looked for redemption in Jerusalem. And when they had performed all things according to the law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, to their own city Nazareth.
It appears that Anna was a Law keeping Jew, who had been serving God all her life.
Leviticus (19) All references are involving a sacrifice under the Law Leviticus 5:15,16,18, 6:6, 8:2,18,20-22, 9:2,4,18-19, 16:3,5, 19:21-22, 23:18
Numbers (65) All references are involving a sacrifice Under the Law Numbers 5:8, 6:14,17, 19 7:15,17,21,23,27,29,33,35,39,41,45,47,51,53,57,59,63,65,69, Numbers 7:71,75,77,81,83,87,88, 15:6,11, 23:1,2,4,14,29,30, Numbers 28:11,12,14,19,20,27,2, 29:2,3,8,9,13
The ram was many times mentioned as being a sacrifice. Also a sign of wealth. But just looking in Daniel.
Daniel, in a vision, saw a ram which represented a coming kingdom. Daniel 8:3-4Then I lifted up mine eyes, and saw, and, behold, there stood before the river a ram which had two horns: and the two horns were high; but one was higher than the other, and the higher came up last. I saw the ram pushing westward, and northward, and southward; so that no beasts might stand before him, neither was there any that could deliver out of his hand; but he did according to his will, and became great.
Daniel 8:6-7And he came to the ram that had two horns, which I had seen standing before the river, and ran unto him in the fury of his power. And I saw him come close unto the ram, and he was moved with choler against him, and smote the ram, and brake his two horns: and there was no power in the ram to stand before him, but he cast him down to the ground, and stamped upon him: and there was none that could deliver the ram out of his hand.
It was explained to Daniel who the RAM represented: Daniel 8:20The ram which thou sawest having two horns are the kings of Media and Persia.
Israel is referred to and likened to a flock of sheep.
Matthew 9:36 But when he saw the multitudes, he was moved with compassion on them, because they fainted, and were scattered abroad, as sheep having no shepherd. Matthew 10:6But go rather to the lost sheep of the house of Israel. Matthew 10:16 Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves. Matthew 12:11-12And he said unto them, What man shall there be among you, that shall have one sheep, and if it fall into a pit on the sabbath day, will he not lay hold on it, and lift it out? How much then is a man better than a sheep? Wherefore it is lawful to do well on the sabbath days. Matthew 15:24 But he answered and said, I am not sent but unto the lost sheep of the house of Israel. Matthew 18:12-13, Luke 15:4-6How think ye? if a man have an hundred sheep, and one of them be gone astray, doth he not leave the ninety and nine, and goeth into the mountains, and seeketh that which is gone astray? And if so be that he find it, verily I say unto you, he rejoiceth more of that sheep, than of the ninety and nine which went not astray.
Matthew 25:32-33 And before him shall be gathered all nations: and he shall separate them one from another, as a shepherd divideth his sheep from the goats: And he shall set the sheep on his right hand, but the goats on the left. Matthew 26:31 Then saith Jesus unto them, All ye shall be offended because of me this night: for it is written, I will smite the shepherd, and the sheep of the flock shall be scattered abroad.
The Lord Jesus cleans out the Temple: John 2:14-15
John 10:2-4 But he that entereth in by the door is the shepherd of the sheep. To him the porter openeth; and the sheep hear his voice: and he calleth his own sheep by name, and leadeth them out. And when he putteth forth his own sheep, he goeth before them, and the sheep follow him: for they know his voice. John 10:7-8 Then said Jesus unto them again, Verily, verily, I say unto you, I am the door of the sheep. All that ever came before me are thieves and robbers: but the sheep did not hear them. John 10:11-16I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep. But he that is an hireling, and not the shepherd, whose own the sheep are not, seeth the wolf coming, and leaveth the sheep, and fleeth: and the wolf catcheth them, and scattereth the sheep. The hireling fleeth, because he is an hireling, and careth not for the sheep. I am the good shepherd, and know my sheep, and am known of mine. As the Father knoweth me, even so know I the Father: and I lay down my life for the sheep. And other sheep I have, which are not of this fold: them also I must bring, and they shall hear my voice; and there shall be one fold, and one shepherd. John 10:26-27But ye believe not, because ye are not of my sheep, as I said unto you. My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me:
The Lord Jesus challenges Peter: John 21:16-17
Acts 8:32 The place of the scripture which he read was this, He was led as a sheep to the slaughter; and like a lamb dumb before his shearer, so opened he not his mouth
Romans 8:36As it is written, For thy sake we are killed all the day long; we are accounted as sheep for the slaughter.
Hebrews 13:20Now the God of peace, that brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the everlasting covenant,
1 Peter 2:25For ye were as sheep going astray; but are now returned unto the Shepherd and Bishop of your souls.
Revelation 18:13 And cinnamon, and odours, and ointments, and frankincense, and wine, and oil, and fine flour, and wheat, and beasts, and sheep, and horses, and chariots, and slaves, and souls of men.
