Monday, October 12, 2015

Bible Study and Book Club Updates

Bible Study and Book Club Updates

Believing God Online Bible Study | Week 9

Posted: 11 Oct 2015 08:42 PM PDT

Welcome back to womens online Bible study as we finish the Believing God by Beth Moore. This is our final week of small group discussions and we’ll have a two-week break before we launch the next study.

believing god online bible study week 9

“I’m reminded that every leader who is great in God’s eyes is a servant.” Beth Moore

Did you enjoy looking through the Hebrews Hall of Faith and simultaneously reviewing your own footprints in life? As we completed this study were you able to see how God has prepared you for the current season of your life? Can you now complete this sentence with confidence and authority: By faith (your name)________________!

I hope you took time to complete the timeline on pages 200-202 in your workbook. What a lasting treasure for those of you who completed it! Remember Philippians 2:13 says …. for it is God who works in you to will and to act in order to fulfill his good purpose. Regardless of your past, God can and will use you in the future if you open your heart to Him.

Print the Commission of Faith in the back of your workbook (page 223) and place it where you’ll be reminded of this study. Tell others about the book and post a review on Amazon when you Click here.

Our next study begins November 2nd so please register for the Armor of God study by Priscilla Shirer when you CLICK HERE. If you saw the War Room movie then join us for this study and learn to organize your prayer closet! Missionary Mom Stasia Nielsen will be writing our discussion questions and weekly updates for the study on prayer.

Assignment For the Week

  • Select a small group day and time that fits your schedule. Arrive to the private Facebook group for the one hour meeting.
  • If you are listening to the audio cd's or watching the videos, watch Session Ten, available through Lifeway (not required for participation in the study)

 Discussion Questions- Answer in your small group or post a comment below

  1. Why is the statement in our pledge of faith- “God is who He says He is”- the most important of all? (page 197)
  2. Hebrews 11:1 defines faith as: Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see. If someone asks you to explain your faith, how will you personally define what you cannot see? Share your thoughts and let’s learn from one another!
  3. “I am who God says I am” is the most difficult statement in the pledge of faith. Why do you think so many women find this hard to accept? (page 208)
  4. What are a few things you’ve done in the strength of Christ that you knew with all your heart you could not naturally do? (page 212)
  5. God calls us to a sacrificial love, even when we don’t want to or when the person is not deserving of our love. Without using names or dishonoring someone, describe your present challenges to love, or a past situation where you loved sacrificially. Do NOT identify the person by name or role, such as husband or son! (page 214)
  6. What have you enjoyed most about this Bible study from Beth Moore?

With Love,

christine abraham

The Holy Spirit Unleashed in You Online Bible Study | Week 9

Posted: 11 Oct 2015 08:19 PM PDT

holy spirit unleashed in youWelcome back to our online Inductive Bible Study on the book of Acts, “The Holy Spirit Unleashed in You” at the Women's Bible Cafe™. We just completed Week Ten, “Will You Declare the Truth–No Matter the Cost” and Week Eleven, “Bold and Confident Because of the Spirit.” This week’s study had such a great impact on me. I shared with you last week about the tragedy of the flood waters that overcame my home State of South Carolina. Well, the amazing flood of love that poured into our lives from thousands of people all over our State and beyond, donating their time and generous gifts, was far greater than the actual flood itself. What an amazing testimony for our Lord Jesus Christ! Paul, himself, shared the very words of Jesus with the city of Ephesus upon his departure:

“In everything I showed you that by working hard in this manner you must help the weak and remember the words of the Lord Jesus, that He Himself said, “It is more blessed to give than to receive.” Acts 20:35 NASB

During difficult times, we all feel like giving up. We make promises to do better, we pray more or try harder in hopes of finding our way out of the murky waters. Even when our best efforts don’t seem to work, God reminds us of the truth. He loves us and will never abandon us.   Paul never gave up. He had a mission set before Him, and he was determined to finish the race and complete the task God had given him.

“But I do not consider my life of any account as dear to myself, so that I may finish my course and the ministry which I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify solemnly of the gospel of the grace of God.” Acts 20:24 NASB

Paul battled through tears, overwhelming opposition, loneliness and weariness, but he never gave up on his calling to follow Jesus. However, he did not attempt to do it alone. Throughout his ministry, he was surrounded by a community of believers who encouraged and helped him. No matter what he experienced, he never gave up.

As Christians, don’t we have the exact same calling as Paul? To never give up? To finish the race? To complete the task? Remember, we do not have to do it alone. We are all in this journey of life together. We are running the same race. And we are here to encourage each other in the good times as well as the bad.  But the good news is, God is with us every step of the way.

Kay Arthur writes in the Thought for the Week:

“I commend you to God and to the Word of His grace, which is able to build you up and to give you the inheritance among all those who are sanctified. Stay in His Word….”

ASSIGNMENT FOR THE WEEK:

  • Join a small group and fellowship with your fellow Bible students.
  • Complete your study of Week Twelve, “Unleashed for Obedience” and Week Thirteen, “His Witness–By His Spirit!” Pray before you begin your study. Ask your resident Teacher, the Holy Spirit, to open your heart to wisdom and understanding to learn His truths.
  • Write Acts 20:24 in your journal and store it in your heart.

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS FOR THIS WEEK (answer in small groups or post a comment here)

  1. Paul says in Acts 20:24 that he counts his life as nothing, except to finish the mission God has given him. What calling has God put on your life? What can you do today to obey God’s call?
  2. What is holding you back from the courageous faith and bold obedience like Paul’s? What can you do to overcome this roadblock?
  3. What do you see happening in your life as a result of doing this study in Acts? Is the “word of His grace” having an effect on your Life? Share how. (See Acts 20:32)
  4. What is the most difficult thing you have ever done for God? How did you get the courage and strength to do it? What were the results?
  5. From your study this week, what spoke to you the most or had a great impact on you the most?

Blessings,

Sheree Poole
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