TAMAR, DAUGHTER-IN-LAW OF JUDAH

"Driven by one overwhelming need, she sacrificed her reputation and nearly her life to achieve her goals."

Tamar can be found in Genesis 38 and Matthew 1:3

LEAH

"Capable of both strong and enduring love, she was a faithful mother and wife.  Manipulated by her father, she became jealous of her sister, with whom, it seems, she never reconciled."

Leah can be found in Genesis 27-35, Ruth 4:11

RACHEL

"Manipulated by her father, she had little say over her own life circumstances and relationships."

Rachel can be found in Genesis 27-35, Jeremiah 31:15, Mathew 2:18

REBEKAH

"Hard working and generous, her faith was so great that she left her home forever to marry a man she had never seen or met."

Rebekah can be found in Genesis 24, 25:19-34, 26:1-28

LOT'S WIFE

"She was a prosperous woman who may have been more attached to the good life than was good for her."

Lot's wife can be found in Genesis 18:16-19 and Luke 17:28-33

HAGAR

"A foreigner and slave, she let pride overtake her when she became Abraham's wife.  A lonely woman with few resources, she suffered harsh punishment for her mistake."

Hagar can be found in Genesis 16; 21:8-21 and Galatians 4:22-31

SARAH

"Beautiful enough to attract rulers in the ancient world, Sarah could be strong-willed and jealous. Yet, Sarah was considered a loyal wife who did what was right and who didn't give in to fear."

Sarah can be found in Genesis 12-21 and Galatians 4:22-31.