{"id":55650,"date":"2021-07-16T12:29:05","date_gmt":"2021-07-16T09:29:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wingulamashahidi.org\/?p=55650"},"modified":"2025-09-19T09:04:44","modified_gmt":"2025-09-19T06:04:44","slug":"lesson-01-the-first-woman-eve","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wingulamashahidi.org\/en\/2021\/07\/16\/lesson-01-the-first-woman-eve\/","title":{"rendered":"Lesson 01: The First Woman\u00a0 Eve\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Welcome to this series of Bible lessons focusing on women in Scripture.<\/strong>
Throughout this series, we will explore the biblical roles, responsibilities, and examples of women. The Bible presents both good and bad examples of women some were godly and others ungodly, some were true prophets and others false. It is wise for every woman to learn from both types before turning to study the male prophets and servants of God.<\/p>\n

This is because the spiritual journey and calling of a woman differ from that of a man. In eternity, rewards will not be handed out based on gender comparisons, but each according to their race men compared with men, and women compared with women<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Even in earthly athletics, men and women are not placed in the same race. If they were, most of the rewards would likely go to men due to physical differences. That\u2019s why athletes compete within their categories. The one who wins among the women receives the same honor as the one who wins among the men.<\/p>\n

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\u201cDo you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one receives the prize? So run that you may obtain it.\u201d<\/strong>
1 Corinthians 9:24 (ESV)<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Why Start with Eve?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Today, we begin by looking at Eve<\/strong>, the first woman. There are valuable lessons we can draw from her life both positive examples to follow<\/strong> and mistakes to avoid<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

1. Eve Was Created as a Helper First Not Primarily as a Wife or Mother<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The Bible tells us that Eve was created to be a \u201chelper fit for\u201d<\/strong> Adam.<\/p>\n

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\u201cBut for Adam there was not found a helper fit for him.\u201d<\/strong>Genesis 2:20 (ESV)<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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\u201cThen the Lord God said, \u2018It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him a helper fit for him.\u2019\u201d<\/strong>Genesis 2:18 (ESV)<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Notice that God did not say Adam needed a wife or a mother for his future children. The primary reason for Eve\u2019s creation was to assist Adam<\/strong> in the work God had already given him. The role of “wife” or “mother” came later. The first divine assignment for the woman was to help.<\/strong><\/p>\n

2. Her Help Was Not Through Physical Strength, but Wisdom<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Eve was not created with physical power like animals such as oxen or camels, which assist through labor. She was created with intellect, emotional sensitivity, and wisdom<\/strong> to complement Adam. This tells us her help was meant to be strategic and intelligent<\/strong>, not brute-force labor.<\/p>\n

Women were not given muscular bodies like beasts of burden, but were given refined minds and relational strengths<\/strong> to support God’s work in ways men cannot. This remains true to this day every woman is born with this helper nature, designed by God.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Understanding Your Role as a Helper<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Every woman must recognize that her first God given calling is to help<\/strong>, not merely to marry or bear children. When God looks at a woman, He sees a helper first<\/strong>, not a wife or mother.<\/p>\n

Therefore, the most important question a woman can ask is:
\u201cHow can I use the helper role God gave me to serve Him effectively in my environment?\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

If God has placed you in a position whether in church, family, or workplace where your voice is received more easily than a man\u2019s, ask yourself:
\u201cWhat help is needed here that I am uniquely equipped to give?\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

This help is often in the form of discernment, prayer, organization, correction, and nurturing<\/strong>, not physical effort.<\/p>\n

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Example: Eve in the Garden of Eden<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Imagine that when Eve came into Adam\u2019s life, she helped him organize or categorize animals<\/strong> in a more structured way, complementing Adam\u2019s strength in naming them. Such organization could help with memory and management.<\/p>\n

This illustrates how a woman\u2019s insight and intellect<\/strong> can enhance what a man is already doing.<\/p>\n

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The Church Needs Women Helpers<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Even in the church today, many systems and ministries appear godly but are inefficient or stagnant<\/strong>. Women with wisdom and spiritual insight can be the difference makers. A discerning woman doesn\u2019t just observe problems she prays, strategizes, and acts<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t wait for someone else to fix the issue. If you see a flaw in the church or ministry, it may be your divine appointment<\/strong> to address it not by delegation, but by doing.<\/p>\n

A helper is not one who is helped<\/strong>, but one who helps<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

And you can\u2019t do that if you don\u2019t know the Word of God<\/strong>. Scripture is the source of discernment. Without it, a woman may unknowingly destroy instead of build, like Eve did when she fell into deception.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Where Eve Went Wrong<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Eve began as a helper, but when she stepped out of God\u2019s boundaries and sought knowledge apart from His instruction<\/strong>, she ended up helping to tear down<\/strong> what God had built.<\/p>\n

To this day, humanity feels the consequences of her choice.<\/p>\n

Likewise, any woman who neglects the Word and acts without discernment may be unknowingly undermining God’s work<\/strong>. The enemy often targets women first not because they are weak, but because their role as helpers makes them powerful channels, for either good or harm.<\/p>\n

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The Holy Spirit as the Ultimate Helper<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Even God Himself demonstrated the value of a helper. After Jesus ascended, He sent the Holy Spirit <\/strong>not as someone to be helped, but as the Helper<\/strong> of believers.<\/p>\n

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\u201cLikewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know what to pray for as we ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words.\u201d<\/strong>Romans 8:26 (ESV)<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

So ask yourself:<\/p>\n