Mark Driscoll

Can Women Lead in the Church?

Matthew 28:5-6 – But the angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you seek Jesus who was crucified. He is not here, for he has risen, as he said. Come, see the place where he lay. Being in leadership does not mean that someone is superior to those they … Read more

Deborah: Anointed Woman

Who does God send when all the men are worthless? Join us for a (loaded) conversation on leadership, the great apostasy, and more.

Was Deborah a Pastor?

Hebrews 5:1 – For every high priest chosen from among men is appointed to act on behalf of men in relation to God, to offer gifts and sacrifices for sins. One leadership role that Deborah did not hold was priest. The New Testament speaks of pastors as the leaders in the church. The Old Testament … Read more

What Was a Judge in the Bible?

Judges 4:5 – She used to sit under the palm of Deborah between Ramah and Bethel in the hill country of Ephraim, and the people of Israel came up to her for judgment. Deborah was a judge. This is very unique, as there may have been other female judges in the Old Testament, but she … Read more

Should Christians tithe?

Tithe literally means “tenth.” In the Old Testament, the tithe referred to God’s people giving the first 10 percent of their gross income (also called “firstfruits”) to God to fund the Levite priests’ ministry. [FOOTNOTE: Num. 18:21–29; 27:30] There were additional tithes and offerings required of God’s people, including 10 percent paid for festivals to … Read more

What is a Prophet?

Judges 4:5 – She used to sit under the palm of Deborah between Ramah and Bethel in the hill country of Ephraim, and the people of Israel came up to her for judgment. Deborah is called a “prophetess”, which is a rare thing for a woman in the Bible. Only five women in the Old … Read more

Who was Deborah the Judge?

Judges 4:4 – Now Deborah, a prophetess, the wife of Lappidoth, was judging Israel at that time. Deborah is a godly, anointed, gifted, and courageous leader serving the Lord faithfully in numerous spiritual and political roles. Deborah appears along with other notable women in the book of Judges. As we have established in the previous … Read more

What is Judges All About?

Judges 21:25b – Everyone did what was right in his own eyes. Deborah stands as one of the most significant, godly women in all of Scripture. The life of Deborah is recorded in the Old Testament book of Judges (chapters 4-5). The Bible is a library of books organized by genre of literature. Judges is … Read more

The Deborah Anointing

Weak leadership, a nation turning away from God, and conflict in the Middle East. Sound familiar?! Join us as we kick off an explosive 💥 new series in the book of Judges!