Elaine Storkey
Elaine Storkey is known for her lecturing, writing and broadcasting. Her book Women in a Patriarchal World (SPCK 2020) was based on Woman Alive articles. Her most recent book is Meeting God in Matthew (SPCK)
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ArticleHow to handle complaints with justice
Elaine Storkey unpacks Acts 6, revealing the principles that enabled the early Church to move forward after a dispute and which she urges us all to live by today
ArticleGod does not force anyone to believe in him
Elaine Storkey unpacks scripture to show that God gives each of us the freedom of choice, with an exhortation to stand with those who are persecuted for putting their faith in him.
ArticleBeing fair is part of our calling as Christians
Elaine Storkey urges us to embrace the biblical principle of economic justice
ArticleHow God uses adoption to forward his plan
Elaine Storkey looks at the stories of Moses and Esther, explaining how they both were instrumental in Israel’s deliverance from its enemies, as well as revealing God’s heart to care for orphans throughout scripture
ArticleEducating all of the Ritas - what does the Bible say about educating women?
Elaine Storkey takes a close look at what the Bible has to say about educating women, and delves deep into the often quoted 1 Timothy 2
ArticleRunning the race
Elaine Storkey looks at the Olympic imagery found in the New Testament letters, and encourages us to keep persevering in our own races
ArticleGod has respect for children (and so should we)
Elaine Storkey reveals how the Old and New Testaments depicted children and why we need the same care and consideration for them today
ArticleThere’s no place like home
Elaine Storkey unpacks the time cousins Mary and Elizabeth spent together while pregnant, showing us the importance of being ‘home’ for one another
Article‘Whatever is happening in our world, God is here, with us, in it all’
Elaine Storkey unpacks Romans 8 to reveal how Paul’s words can lift us above the discouragements of our day
ArticleThe women Jesus sent
Elaine Storkey unpacks the biblical passages that compare the failure of Jesus’ male disciples to stand by him with the faithfulness of the female followers
ArticleBusyness is not close to godliness
Elaine Storkey unpacks the biblical passages which show us that God intends for us to not only rest, but also enjoy our leisure time. She encourages us to see how opportunities to extend God’s kingdom can come from them too
Article‘There’s no passage in the Bible about dating’
While dating is a modern concept, Elaine Storkey unpacks two biblical stories where women were given a voice when deciding their future
ArticleWhat did Jesus really say about money?
Elaine Storkey explains that, while he never promised us financial prosperity, Jesus’ good news is far better
OpinionViolence against women as a weapon of war is everywhere but many do not live to tell their stories
Allegations of sexual violence after the Hamas attack are nothing new says Bible scholar Elaine Storkey, and Christians need to speak up about this ruthless inhumanity.
ArticleJesus the entertainer
Elaine Storkey looks at the skilful way Jesus told stories that drew people in, but ultimately challenged them
ArticleThere is no biblical justification for persecuting women
Elaine Storkey unpacks an Old Testament example of disturbing patriarchal violence, before revealing how the New Testament highlights the high value God places on women
Article‘We too are commissioned to continue Jesus’ mission’
Elaine Storkey looks at two biblical passages in which God commissioned people – and shows us that we are called to the same mission today
ArticleGod’s creative work is outstanding, but we are failing to look after it
Elaine Storkey looks at what the Bible says about God’s love of creation, his ownership of it and what our responsibility towards it should be
ArticleWhat it means to be on mission for Jesus
Elaine Storkey reflects on the legacy of a faithful friend – as well as Jesus’ instructions to his followers – to share principles we can all live by
ArticleUnderstanding the Gospels
Elaine Storkey shares how she approached writing her latest book, Meeting God in Matthew (SPCK). In doing so, she provides tips for readers’ own close study of the Bible.
