Lecture Notes on "The Year of the Woman" and Prophetic Models

Introduction

• Discussion on the concept of "What is a woman?"
  • Distinction between being female (a gender) and being a woman (an office designated by God).
  • Emphasis on the spiritual office and mission of a woman.
• Focus on the year being prophetic "Year of the Woman."
  • God's raising of 10 models (5 by the enemy, 5 by God).

Year of the Woman

• Clarification between femininity and womanhood.
  • Femininity: often associated with emotions and external attributes.
  • Womanhood: a spiritual office involving responsibilities in God's mission.

The Esther Season

• "Esther Movement" vs. "Jezebel Movement."
  • Esther Movement: Awakening to God's original purpose for women.
  • Jezebel Movement: Misuse of power against God's will.
• Importance of mission and submission.

Five Prophetic Models God is Raising

1. The Midwives (Shiphrah and Puah)

• Role: Close to government, able to influence decisions.
• Characteristics: Fear God over Pharaoh, protect life, resist evil edicts.
• Example: Mothers, nurses, heads of churches, policy influencers.
• Reward: God provides them with houses and positions of influence.

2. Jokebed

• Role: Mother of Moses, Aaron, and Miriam.
• Characteristics: Converts inherent spiritual qualities into tangible leadership.
• Builds an "ark" - protective, strategic structure.
• Application: Women in various sectors building systems to counter societal challenges.

3. Miriam

• Role: Support system, runs alongside the ark.
• Characteristics: Skillful, resourceful, influential.
• Important to understand role in supporting rather than leading.

4. Pharaoh's Daughter

• Role: Unlikely savior, raises Moses.
• Characteristics: Outside traditional faith, yet used by God.
• Significance: God can use anyone to accomplish His plans.

5. Sherah

• Role: Builder of cities.
• Characteristics: Apostolic, strategic building in both spiritual and physical realms.
• Notable Achievements: Built Upper and Lower Beth Horon, Uzen-Sherah.
• Prophetic voice and strategic planner.

Conclusion

• Call to action for women to rise up in prayer and leadership.
• Invitation for African women to join a movement on October 12th for national transformation.

Additional Notes

• Upcoming discussion on the five counter movements of women that the enemy is raising.