The 3 women who challenged Jesus

When Jesus was confronted by the audacious faith of three females who risked everything to get what they needed from God, he responded in ways that shocked those around him. Chris Goswami unpacks the unexpected lessons we can learn from their bold encounters

We’re used to reading about Bible characters who opposed Jesus – such as the Pharisees and teachers of the law. But there are also those who did not oppose Jesus but still challenged him, confronted him and even openly argued with him.

In particular, the Gospels tell us of three women who stood up to Jesus, not from hostility, but from a place of deep need. These remarkable yet marginalised women broke the cultural boundaries of their day. And to the surprise of some, Jesus responded.