About Dawn Voskuil

Although Dawn Voskuil has a degree in Education, she has spent most of her adult life in lay ministry. She has taught Sunday School, facilitated Bible Studies, and spoken at youth gatherings. She has chaired a Women's Ministry program and has led a Moms In Prayer group for many years. She has opened her home to the work of the Lord. During those years, others have commented on her ability to see things often missed in Scripture and her God-given talent of "bringing the Bible to life." They have encouraged her to write down and share her thoughts. Thus, the purpose of this blog. Dawn lives in Northern IL with her husband. She has three grown children, two of whom are married, and three grandchildren. Dawn is currently serving part-time as the Dean of Women at Ellerslie Discipleship Training. When she isn't writing or ministering, she enjoys spending time with family and friends and being out in nature.

The Colorful Past of Jesus’ Female Ancestor, Rahab

The book of the genealogy of Jesus Christ … and Salmon the father of Boaz by Rahab … and Jacob the father of Joseph the husband of Mary, of whom Jesus was born… Matthew 1:1a, 5a & 16 ESV1

Read Joshua 2:1-24, 6:17 & 22-25

Rahab, Jesus’ 29th Great Grandmother, was a successful businesswoman in the pagan town of Jericho. Unfortunately, the best business opportunity for a woman in her town at her time was the business of selling one’s body. Rahab was a prostitute with an international clientele. From her house in the city’s wall, she could easily advertise her business to travelers and merchants of all kinds.

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The Colorful Past of Jesus’ Female Ancestor, Tamar

The book of the genealogy of Jesus Christ … and Judah the father of Perez … by Tamar … and Jacob the father of Joseph the husband of Mary, of whom Jesus was born…  Matthew 1:1a, 3a & 16 ESV1

Read Genesis 38:1-30

Although they played just as vital a role as the men, there are only five women named in Matthew’s record of Jesus’ genealogy. We are familiar with Mary and her valuable role as Jesus’ mother. But what about these other women? What is so important about each of them that their names are specifically mentioned? Let’s take a closer look at each of them.

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