Women of the Bible Quilt

serpent beguiles
tempted becoming temptress
husband sharing sin

tambourines jangle
slave voices raised to the Lord
dancing freedom’s song

drawn from the river
Pharaoh’s daughter takes child
loves him as her own

reluctant to leave
second thoughts her last
entombed in salt

chosen wife of king
matches wits with advisor
saves Jewish people

daughter of King Zur
weaves her web of seduction
with sex and idols

hidden spies escape
leaving behind a red cord
dangling salvation

bathing atop roof
woman in afternoon sun
stirs king’s desires

widow worshiping
64 years in temple
smiles on Christ child

humble peasant girl
scandalized by conception
bares heartache and joy

watching her sister
well intended, but jealous
chooses unwisely

On the river bank
Seller of cloth redeemed
Sustains apostles