Bagalatiya 1 - KBTP & KJV

‘Our father died in the wilderness... Why should our father’s name disappear from his clan because he had no son Give us property among our father’s relatives.’”-8

As we celebrate Women’s Month, we honor the courage, faith, and resilience of women who shaped biblical history. Among these remarkable figures are Mahlah, Noah, Hoglah, Milkah, and Tirzah, the daughters of Zelophehad. Their boldness in claiming their inheritance set a precedent for justice and equality, proving that God values the voices of women.

A Bold Stand for Justice

During the Israelites’ journey to the Promised Land, inheritance was typically passed from father to son. However, Zelophehad had no sons—only daughters. These five women refused to be left without a heritage and took their case to Moses and the leaders.

“They came forward and stood before Moses, Eleazar the priest, the leaders and the whole assembly at the entrance to the tent of meeting and said, ‘Our father died in the wilderness… Why should our father’s name disappear from his clan because he had no son? Give us property among our father’s relatives.’” (Numbers 27:2-4, NIV)

These sisters stepped into a space where women traditionally had no say. Their courage teaches us that when something isn’t right, we shouldn’t be afraid to challenge the status quo.

God’s Approval of Women’s Voices

Moses took their case before God, and God Himself affirmed their request, showing that He values justice and fairness for all.

“So the Lord said to him, ‘What Zelophehad’s daughters are saying is right. You must certainly give them property as an inheritance among their father’s relatives and give their father’s inheritance to them.’”(Numbers 27:6-7, NIV)

God listens when we speak up for what is right. He values justice and is not bound by human traditions that limit women’s roles.

Faith That Changed the Law

Because of these women’s faith and persistence, a new law was established, ensuring that if a man died without a son, his daughters could inherit his land.

“This is what the Lord commands for Zelophehad’s daughters: You must give them property as an inheritance… Say to the Israelites, ‘If a man dies and leaves no son, give his inheritance to his daughter.’”(Numbers 27:8, NIV)

Faith isn’t just about believing; it’s about taking action and trusting God to bring justice. Their courage led to a lasting legal shift, proving that faith and action bring transformation.

A Legacy of Strength and Determination

Even after the law was established, these women continued to follow God’s direction, ensuring that their inheritance remained within their tribe, as per God’s command.

“No inheritance in Israel is to pass from one tribe to another, for every Israelite shall keep the tribal inheritance of their ancestors.” (Numbers 36:7, NIV)

Women are not just bystanders in history, we are active participants in God’s plans. When God opens a door, we must walk through it with confidence.

Women Have a Right to Be Heard

The courage of Zelophehad’s daughters echoes the promise that God is a defender of those who seek justice. Their voices mattered, and their plea changed an entire legal system.

“Defend the weak and the fatherless; uphold the cause of the poor and the oppressed.” (Psalm 82:3, NIV)

Advocating for justice is not just a worldly pursuit, it is a godly mission. When we stand for what is right, we align ourselves with God’s heart.

Courage Breaks Barriers

These five sisters refused to accept limitations. They believed in a God who grants justice and stepped forward, even when society didn’t favor them.

“Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” (Joshua 1:9, NIV)

Boldness in faith leads to breakthrough. When we trust in God and take courageous steps, He goes before us and makes a way.

Women Are a Vital Part of God’s Plan

Their story proves that women have a place in God’s grand design. From the beginning, He intended for both men and women to carry out His will.

“There is neither Jew nor Gentile, neither slave nor free, nor is there male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus.” (Galatians 3:28, NIV)

Women are equally called to fulfill God’s purposes. The daughters of Zelophehad remind us that in Christ, we all have a divine inheritance.

A Celebration of Women’s Strength

As we celebrate Women’s Month, let us be inspired by Mahlah, Noah, Hoglah, Milkah, and Tirzah, women who dared to believe in justice and changed history. Like them, we can stand boldly, speak up for what is right, and trust God to make a way.

“God is within her, she will not fall; God will help her at break of day.” (Psalm 46:5, NIV)

May their story remind us that women are not just part of history, they shape it. Let us rise with courage, faith, and determination, knowing that God values our voices and honors our faith.

1 Ndimi Paulo, ntumwa wa Jesu, imi ndisakadang'wa ne nthu kube ntumwa, koga ndakadang'wa ndi Jesu Kirisiti ne Ndzimu Tate, ibo bakammusa mu bafi, ne 2 zwikamu zose zwingeno todumilisa makubungano e Galatiya titi;

3 Ngoni ne kunyalala kunodwa ku Ndzimu Tate na She Jesu Kirisiti ngakube namwi.

4 Kirisiti iye wakazwipa kube tjibhayilo tje matjinyo edu, kutisunungula mu bubi gwe misi ino, kuli kuda kwe Ndzimu Tate bedu. 5 Ngabakudziwe nge kusingapele kose. Ngakujalo.

Ndebo mbuya ing'ompela

6 Ndotjenamisiwa nge kuti, tjinyolotjo motjisiya iye wakamudana nge ngoni dza Kirisiti, mutobela ndebo mbuya ipoga, 7 kusingadwe kuti kuna imwe ndebo mbuya, koga kuna bamwe banomudziyidza, beshaka kuleyanya ndebo mbuya ya Kirisiti. 8 Kene kuli iswi, kene ntumwa we kudzimu ha angamusumikilila imwe ndebo mbuya ipoga, kusi iyeyi yatakamusumikilila, ngaabe ne bhiso. 9 Sekwa takaleba kutanga, nditjaleba kakale nditi, ha kuli kuti kuna mmwe unomusumikilila ndebo mbuya ipoga inoleyana ne yamakaamutjila, ngaabe ne bhiso.

10 Apa ndoshaka kudiwa nge bathu kene nge Ndzimu? Kene ndogwisa kushathisa bathu? Ha ndabe nditjashathisa bathu, ndobe ndisi nlanda wa Kirisiti.

Paulo sekwa akabe ntumwa

11 Ndoshaka kuti muzibe etji zwikamu, kuti ndebo mbuya yandakasumikila ate ili ndebo mbuya yakazwithamigwa koga nge bathu. 12 Andizo i amutjila idwa mu nthu, kakale akuna wakandidiya iyo, koga ndaka i amutjila ili zumbunulo inodwa kuna Jesu Kirisiti.

13 Ngobe makahwa sekwa ndakabe nditjila mu tjilenje tje Bajuta, sekwa ndakadziyidza kwazo gubungano le Ndzimu ndishaka kulikolomola, 14 ndakabe ndakasima mu tjilenje tje Bajuta kupinda thaka dzangu mu bathu ba kanyi kwangu, ndakalonga meya nge buzhalo mu zwilenje zwa bobatategulu.

15 Koga Ndzimu iwo wakandishalula ndisathu azwagwa, ukandidana nge ngoni dzawo, 16 wakashathila kundizumbunulila Nkololo wawo, kuti ndisumikile nge kukwe kuna Bezwitjaba. Akuna nthu wandakakumbuludzana naye, 17 kakale andizotongoyenda ku Jerusalema, kuna ibabo bakashagwa bali batumwa ba Jesu kunditangila, koga ndakayenda tjinyolotjo ku Arabhiya, adwa abgwilila ku Damasiko. 18 Ngono kwakati shule kwe makole matatu ayenda ku Jerusalema kunokumba Pita. Ndakagala naye mazhuba ali gumi lina mashanu. 19 Akuna mmwe ntumwa wandakabona kakale kuzhe kwa Jakubo, nnung'una wa She.

20 Tjandinokwala malebeswa mbeli kwe Ndzimu. Anditonyepa!

21 Shule kwa ipapo ndakayenda ku mituthu ye Siriya ne Silisiya. 22 Be makubungano a Kirisiti mu Judiya bakabe basathu bakandibona. 23 Bakabe behwa kulebgwa koga kuyi: “Nlume wakatongobe etidziyidza, ngwenu unosumikila bugalimoyo gwaakatongo gwisa kukolomodza!” 24 Ndizo bakakudza Ndzimu nge kwangu.

1 Paul, an apostle, (not of men, neither by man, but by Jesus Christ, and God the Father, who raised him from the dead;) 2 And all the brethren which are with me, unto the churches of Galatia: 3 Grace be to you and peace from God the Father, and from our Lord Jesus Christ, 4 Who gave himself for our sins, that he might deliver us from this present evil world, according to the will of God and our Father: 5 To whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.

6 I marvel that ye are so soon removed from him that called you into the grace of Christ unto another gospel: 7 Which is not another; but there be some that trouble you, and would pervert the gospel of Christ. 8 But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed. 9 As we said before, so say I now again, If any man preach any other gospel unto you than that ye have received, let him be accursed.

10 For do I now persuade men, or God? or do I seek to please men? for if I yet pleased men, I should not be the servant of Christ. 11 But I certify you, brethren, that the gospel which was preached of me is not after man. 12 For I neither received it of man, neither was I taught it , but by the revelation of Jesus Christ. 13 For ye have heard of my conversation in time past in the Jews’ religion, how that beyond measure I persecuted the church of God, and wasted it: 14 And profited in the Jews’ religion above many my equals in mine own nation, being more exceedingly zealous of the traditions of my fathers. 15 But when it pleased God, who separated me from my mother’s womb, and called me by his grace, 16 To reveal his Son in me, that I might preach him among the heathen; immediately I conferred not with flesh and blood: 17 Neither went I up to Jerusalem to them which were apostles before me; but I went into Arabia, and returned again unto Damascus. 18 Then after three years I went up to Jerusalem to see Peter, and abode with him fifteen days. 19 But other of the apostles saw I none, save James the Lord’s brother. 20 Now the things which I write unto you, behold, before God, I lie not. 21 Afterwards I came into the regions of Syria and Cilicia; 22 And was unknown by face unto the churches of Judaea which were in Christ: 23 But they had heard only, That he which persecuted us in times past now preacheth the faith which once he destroyed. 24 And they glorified God in me.