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Joanna & Susanna

Helped support Jesus’ traveling ministry from their own resources.

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The passages

Opens the full passage in the King James Version.

Focus · Luke 8:1–3

Joanna, Susanna, and other women supported Jesus’ ministry from their means.

A summary of the passage, not a Bible quotation.
01 · In its setting

What was happening?

Luke lists these women alongside Mary Magdalene as Jesus traveled preaching the kingdom. Joanna is identified through Chuza’s position in Herod’s household.

02 · Read carefully

What does the text show?

Their material support is part of the ministry’s story, though Luke does not spell out every individual task. The passage dignifies generous participation without reducing women to money.

03 · Bring it into life

Consider your response

Consider how resources can sustain gospel work with wisdom and freedom.

For prayer or conversation

Reflect together

  1. What work were these women supporting?
  2. What forms of provision can be faithful in your season?
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