{Welcome Ladies!}
A few months back God laid it on me that I needed to host a bible study via the internet.
My first thought was, "Who, me? You must be kidding! I am sooo not qualified to lead anyone in a study! Not to mention I am overly flawed! I am also a sinner! I am not always the best person I can be! The list of reasons that I am NOT the person to lead this study could go on for days." So I calmed down and I talked about it with a few friends and prayed about it. Then this thought came to mind, I am qualified because I am saved. Because I am saved not only am I qualified but I am commanded to share Gods word with the World. My flaws are the reason that many people would find me to be qualified to lead this study. We can relate to each other:) My second thought was, "Well, when you put it that way...OK! Im in!"
I, like all of you, have found myself too busy in life to make it to a once a week bible study. I was even on bed rest with my last pregnancy and learned to never take for granted the ability to go to a bible study. There are many reasons that a woman would have to utilize an online study. God has used these seasons of busyness and bed rest to show me that there is a need for a study that can meet you where ever you are at in your day. I am so thankful to be a member of a church with a Pastor and Titus 2 Womens Ministry Leader that are open to trying new things! Brother Willis Moore and Veronica Rodriguez have my thanks forever! I will do my best to not let them down...or any of you:)
If you have any suggestions please let me know! This is my first go and would love your input. I love you ladies and I promise to pray for you through out this study...you guys please pray for me.
I am so excited about this bible study. I truly feel that God has major things in store for us during this study, and beyond.
Gideon- Your Weakness, God's Strength by Priscilla Shirer
It is also available for purchase on iTunes as a digital workbook that can be viewed on your tablet or smart phone.
The study is accompanied by 6 video sessions, one for each week. It is not essential that you view them. The study is complete with out viewing them. However, there are different insights that Priscilla offers within the video sessions.
They are offered individually, as a digital download, for purchase on the LifeWay website for $4.99 each. I have a copy of the DVD that came with the leader guide. I will view the video each week and include some of what she speaks about. I can not include the actual video on our blog due to copywrite laws.
The study is a 5 day a week study that will last for 6 weeks.
I will post the study questions that correspond with each day here on the blog. I will have them scheduled to post by 5:00 am. I ask that you share your thoughts or answers in the comment section. Some of the questions are very personal. If you do not feel comfortable sharing in those cases I understand. Please feel free to post openly. This is a judgement free zone! There are no wrong answers or questions! I will also post any prayer requests we get.
That brings me to my next point.
PRAYER
Ladies, as you know, prayer is so important. It is one of the most important ways we connect with God. It is a time to listen to Him, a time of sharing with Him, and a time of praise for Him!
I ask that you pray for a revival. We need a revival in our culture, our towns, our churches, within ourselves. We need to not only educate our neighbors and children about who God is but what He has done for us in our past. I want to share a little bit of a story that Priscilla spoke about in the opening video.
She begins by telling of a traveling preacher. This man traveled around to different cities and spread the gospel. Before he would enter a city he would stand at the edge of the city limits, pull out a piece of chalk and draw a circle around himself. While in the circle he would pray for a revival in the city. That he would inspire passion for Christ in the residents and that they would carry that passion on and pass it to the younger generations. He prayed that the revival would start with him, first! Wow! What a thought. We pray for others hearts to change and for people to work for God. But how often do we ask for God to begin with us? I know I have actually NEVER asked God to start with me. I never thought to ask him to begin with me. If we are to inspire passion for Christ, we must HAVE passion for Christ!! So, my challenge for you is to stay in the word, pray for God to start with you, and pray for passion and the courage to spread the truth about our Savior! Our children and their children depend on us carrying on spreading the truth! Do it!
My local friends will be picking up your work books tonight at First Baptist Church Odem @ 6:30. Everyone else is hopefully getting their books as well. Remember that you also have the option of downloading it from iTunes. I have a digital copy from iTunes as well as the hard copy leader guide. The digital copy is just a good as the hard copy. They are identical to each other. Please take the next few days to look over your workbook and ready yourself for a great journey. We will start the first lesson on Monday June 24, 2013. Please meet back here each day to see the questions and every ones responses. For this study to be beneficial we need your participation on the blog! Don't be shy!
See you on Monday! Have a beautiful weekend Ladies!
Randi
Below is the Schedule for the Posts
{Session 1}Heads, Hearts, and Hands
M-June 24- Day 1
T-June 25- Day 2
W-June 26- Day 3
Th-June 27- Day 4
F-June 28- Day5
{Session 2} What to Expect When You're Expecting
M- July 1- Day 6
T- July 2- Day 7
W- July 3- Day 8
Th- July 4- Day 9
F- July 5- Day 10
{Session 3} A Brand New Identity
M- July 8- Day 11
T- July 9- Day 12
W- July 10- Day 13
Th- July 11- Day 14
F- July 12- Day 15
{Session 4} The Flip Side of God's Power
M- July 15- Day 16
T- July 16- Day 17
W- July 17- Day 18
Th- July 18- Day 19
F- July 19- Day 20
{Session 5} How to Win a Battle
M- July 22- Day 21
T- July 23- Day 22
W- July 24- Day 23
Th- July 25- Day 24
F- July 26- Day 25
{Session 6} Who is Your King
M-July 29- Day 28
T- July 30- Day 29
W- July 31- Day 30
Th- August 1- Day 31
F- August 2- Day 32
I am so excited to get this study going!
ReplyDeleteGreat study from the start. Going to have to get used to this comment stuff. I commented
ReplyDeleteunder Blog schedule because it was the only box I could find and I haven't a clue about the profiles, but anonymous works for me. Thanks Randi for getting this together. You and
your family are in my prayers. Barbara
Today's lesson really hit home with me because I remember a time that I didn't obey God completely. He had told me to quit my job, and I did quit that job, but I took a part-time job. The problem was that I didn't completely trust Him at the time to take care of me and my family. I had a trust issue. Years later I am physically suffering the consequences of working when God had told me not to. With the Israelites perhaps it was familiarity with the Midianites that kept them from being completely obedient, and in dealing with the Amalekites perhaps it was a little greed, but in the end I think it was in their relationship with God--they didn't trust Him completely to know what was best for their future. I thank God that even though we may have to suffer the consequences of decisions to not obey Him completely in the past, He gives us brand new days: "Through the Lord's mercies we are not consumed, because His compassions fail not. They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness." (Lamentations 3:22-23) Yesterday is gone, but today we can seek to
ReplyDeleteobey Him completely, not just in the big things He tells us to do, but in every word, action,
and thought. Barbara