Faithful Women, Absent Apostles

By: Mike Mazzalongo     Posted: Wed. Nov 19th
Discussion Questions
  1. Why does Luke use the broader term 'acquaintances' instead of specifically mentioning the apostles?
  2. What lessons can we learn from the women's faithfulness at the cross in contrast to the apostles' absence?
  3. How does this passage illustrate God's tendency to use the humble and overlooked in His kingdom work?
Sources
  • The Holy Bible, New American Standard Bible (1995).
  • ChatGPT, 'Faithful Women, Absent Apostles,' Luke Project Chat, September 19, 2025.
  • Darrell L. Bock, Luke: The NIV Application Commentary, Zondervan, 1996.
  • I. Howard Marshall, The Gospel of Luke: A Commentary on the Greek Text, Eerdmans, 1978.
  • William Hendriksen, Exposition of the Gospel of Luke, Baker Book House, 1978.
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