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Who were the first evangelists?
Whose home did the first Christians in Jerusalem meet in?
Could that have been where the upper room was where Jesus shared the Last Supper?
We see in the gospels that Jesus broke with the tradition of His day by having women disciples.
There’s no question that women play a very important role in the church today.
Our reading today speaks of one the women who were leaders in the early church.
Phoebe
Only mentioned here
Lived in Cenchrea, a port of Corinth where Paul wrote Romans
Probably well to do
Carried Paul’s letter to the church in Rome – in doing so served as a representative of Paul.
Probably read it to the congregations, interpreted or answered questions about it.
This was possibly Paul’s most important letter – introducing himself to a church he’d never been to; explaining his ministry and thinking, seeking their support for future ministry.
These first verses on chapter 16 serve as his endorsement and commendation of Phoebe.
He must have trusted her to let her be his emissary on such an important mission, and held her in esteem to say what he did about her.
Sister
A believer, disciples
Paul refers to Timothy as like a son, but Phoebe as a sister.
Does this indicate she is more on an equal level?
Her ministry
Servant
Deacon – since used in reference to the church in Cenchrea it is possibly a recognized position.
She probably played a significant role in the church
In Phil.
1:1 Paul sends greetings to the church, together with the overseers and deacons.
Minister
Has been a great help
Patron – can indicate a position of leadership
Hospitality
Financial
To many people
Including Paul
Receive her
As Paul’s representative they were to accord her the same welcome they would have offered to Paul.
Assist her
Provide housing
Give financial assistance
Any help she may need
Lessons for us
Women in leadership
In the OT – Miriam, Deborah, Esther,
In the rest of Romans 16 where Paul send greetings to people in Rome, about 30% of them are women, describing them as fellow workers,
We are all called to ministry/service
Help one another
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