Heaven

Is For
Women

Stories of God’s Love and Invitation

to Eternal Life for Women
 Heaven
Is For

Women

Stories of acceptance, restoration to wholeness, forgiveness of sin,

and hope for women who live in a world where women are in some
way disqualified in their possibility of attaining heaven in the life that
is to come. Especially for those in the Muslim world where heaven is
popularly seen to be a place of endless delight for men, but little is
offered to the woman who diligently seeks to worship God and live a
life that is pleasing to God. And to give hope and assurance for those
living among other worldviews that limit or qualify a woman in her
access to forgiveness of sin and attaining the final blessed state of
salvation and heaven. The desire is to give hope of eternal life by
demonstrating God’s love for women in the life He has given them to
live, and the promise of eternal life in the presence of God for those
who seek it and believe on Jesus who said to the woman,
“Go in peace. Your sins are forgiven.”
 Field Test Edition
Rev 1

© May 2000
J.O.Terry
International Mission Board, SBC
Singapore

The manual may be adapted and reproduced for use in witness to

women to give them the hope of heaven that is for everyone through
faith in the Savior Jesus who came from heaven to show the way.

Scriptures are NIV or adapted from NIV.

Image of woman clinging to the cross on cover taken from grave

marker in Yangon, Myanmar. The inscription beneath it reads:

“Nothing in my hand I bring,

simply to the cross I cling.
Then weep not husband, children,
friends for her no longer sigh,
God’s will be done,
He’s called her home
to dwell with him on high.”
 Heaven Is For Women
Helps And Story Lessons

Foreword...............................................................................................................1
Worldview Issues For Women Regarding Heaven And Hell...............................4
Telling The Story And Teaching The Lesson.....................................................10
1. God Covered Eve’s Sin And Shame...........................................................12
2. God Heard Hagar’s Cry..............................................................................15
3. God Kept His Promise To Sarah.................................................................17
4. God Took Away Rachel’s Disgrace............................................................19
5. God Saved Rahab And Her Family.............................................................21
6. God Provided For Ruth A New Life...........................................................24
7. God Remembered Hannah..........................................................................27
8. God’s Grace For A Time Of Need..............................................................30
9. God’s Warning To Stubborn Women.........................................................32
10. God Blessed Mary Of Nazareth..................................................................34
11. Jesus Forgave A Sinful Woman..................................................................37
12. Jesus Freed A Woman From Satan’s Hurt..................................................39
13. Jesus Healed A Woman And Made Her Clean...........................................41
14. Jesus Took Away A Widow’s Sorrow........................................................43
15. Jesus Is The Bread Of Life..........................................................................46
16. Mary Has Made The Better Choice............................................................48
17. Martha’s Confession Of Jesus.....................................................................50
18. You Must Be Born Again Of The Spirit.....................................................53
19. Living Water For A Thirsty Woman...........................................................55
20. Jesus Taught About The Kingdom Of Heaven...........................................58
21. What Other Prophets Taught About Heaven..............................................60
22. Jesus Taught About The Place Of Torment................................................62
23. The Guests Who Refused The Feast
Invitation...........................................65
24. Jesus Is The Good Shepherd.......................................................................67
25. Jesus Opened Their Minds And Hearts.......................................................69
26. Jesus Promised To Send The Holy Spirit....................................................71
27. Jesus Is Our High Priest..............................................................................73
28. Jesus Promised To Return For Believers....................................................75
29. Jesus Promised Believers Would Live Again.............................................77
30. We Must Confess Our Faith In Jesus In This Life......................................79
31. No Other Way—It’s Your Invitation..........................................................82
32. Victory For Those Who Persevere To The End..........................................84
33. Living A Life Pleasing To God...................................................................86
34. Sharing The Good News of Heaven With Others.......................................88
35. Overcoming Temptation And Confessing Sin............................................90
Conducting The Storying Session.......................................................................92
Bringing Closure & Invitation To Believe.........................................................97
Affirming New Believers...................................................................................99
Bible Verses Of Assurance...............................................................................100