This passage points women in the church towards a gospel-centered heart that leads to gospel-centered behavior.

Outline

I.     The Presentation of the Godly Woman (vv. 9-10)

     A.     The Proper Presentation

     B.     The Improper Adornment

     C.     The Piety of the Presentation

II. The Godly Woman is a Pupil (v. 11)

     A.     The Discipleship of the Godly Woman (v. 11a)

     B.     The Attitude of Her Discipleship (v. 11b)

III.     The Godly Woman’s Prohibition (vv. 12-15)

     A.     The Prohibition Stated (v. 12)

     B.     The Prohibition Explained (vv. 13-15)

          1.     Creation Order (v. 13)

          2.     The Fall of Man (v. 14)

          3.     The Promise of Salvation (v. 15)