Malcolm Cox

1. Lydia, 16.13-15, 40 A. Lydia’s Background Geography - Lydia’s origins Murex 10,000 snails = 1.4g dye 1 piece of clothing Restricted who and where could be worn Philippian river B. What do we know about Lydia? 16.13-15, 40 C. Why is Lydia named? Only one in Acts 16 Phil 4.2-3: “I plead with Euodia and I plead with Syntyche to be of the same mind in the Lord. Yes, and I ask you, my true companion, help these women since they have contended at my side in the cause of the gospel, along with Clement and the rest of my co-workers, whose names are in the book of life.” ‘Rather should the words of the Torah be burned than entrusted to a woman. Whoever teaches his daughter the Torah is like one who teaches her lasciviousness.’ First century Rabbi, Eliezer Philippian church -- Female Foundation Paul not disappointed he did not find a man - did not see it as a lesser option Book of Philippians indicates a thriving congregation exists and was not harmed by female foundation and leadership Female Leadership - Ho