What Happens When Women Walk in Faith: unhealthy roots

June 30, 2011 | Faith: Knowing Christ, Video Bible study

Resource: What Happens When Women Walk in Faith by Lysa TerKeurst

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Scriptures: Genesis 37:4, 11; Genesis 39:2-4; Hebrews 12:15; Acts 7:9-15; Genesis 41:16, 38-45; Romans 8:28; Proverbs 20:24

Just you and God time:

1. Acts 7:9-15 Note how God honored Joseph in the famine stage. Underline these phrases.

2. Genesis 41:16, 38-45; Romans 8:28 – How does God work out “all things” for Joseph?

2b. How is God working out “all things” for you today?

3. Proverbs 20:24 – God directs our steps. That isn’t fate, but direction. In what way can we go our “own way” especially when things get hard?

3b. Today retrace God’s faithfulness through some of the experiences of your life.

What happens when women walk in faith: God is the Way

June 23, 2011 | Faith: Knowing Christ, Feelings: Intentional freedom, Video Bible study

Resource: What Happens When Women Walk in Faith by Lysa TerKeurst

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Scriptures: 2 Samuel 22:29-37; Philippians 4:13; Isaiah 53:6; Judges 21:25; Romans 5:1-5; Proverbs 16:3; 2 Corinthians 6:6

Theme: I can live with my limited vision, convinced there is no way and be overcome with uncertainty or I can confidently procliam Him to be my way.

Study questions:

1. What can you do with God’s help? (2 Sam 22:29-27; Phil 4:13)

2. What do you need God to help you accomplish right now?

3. What does it mean to turn to your “own way”? (Isaiah 53:6; Judges 21:25)

4. We aren’t promised easy, but when we allow God to show us the way, what are the results? (Romans 5:1-5)

5. What is the biblical definition of success? (Proverbs 16:3; 2 Cor 6:6) How does this change your definition of where you are today?

Video study: A life that requires faith

May 24, 2011 | Books, Faith: Knowing Christ, Feelings: Intentional freedom, Video Bible study

Resource: What Happens When Women Walk in Faith by Lysa TerKeurst

Scriptures: 2 Chronicles 1:11; 1 Samuel 16:7; Matthew 6:19-21; Psalm 119:72

Study questions:

1. 2 Chron 1:11 – What do you need most in the famine (growing deeper roots) stage?

2. 1 samuel 16:7 – God is looking at your heart, not your resume. Are you willing to allow Him to work on your from the inside out to reveal His design and plan for you? Make that a personal prayer. Write it in your notebook.

3. Matthew 6:19-21; Psalm 119:72 – Sometimes earthly “treasures” on earth can keep us stuck in our comfort zones. On pg. 54 Lysa says, “But the mroe we believe the truths God calls us to believe, the more will will take chances with God”. What treasures are you willing to put aside to walk into God’s will for your life?

4. Of the three principles, which spoke to you and why? (1 – You won’t have a timeline 2 – Don’t underestimate the open door before you. 3 – Embrace the discomfort zone.)

Faith: Loving God More Than Your Dreams

May 10, 2011 | Books, Faith: Knowing Christ, Feelings: Intentional freedom, Ministry Life, Video Bible study

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Resource: What Happens When Women Walk in Faith by Lysa TerKeurst

Scriptures: Genesis 12:1-2, 4a; Genesis 12:10; Genesis 15:5-6; Genesis 22:1-2

Study questions:

1. As you read Abram’s story, in what ways does it parallel your own life?

a. Which phase are you in: Faith (leaving); Famine (digging deeper roots); Fellowship (trusting God for encouragement and direction); Faith in God and His dream.

2. Abram built an altar in every phase of his journey. In what ways do you build an “altar” so that no matter where you are, where you’ve been, or where God is leading you, that you stay connected with God?

3. Any questions from this study that you’d like to discuss? Let’s talk!

Faith: God has a plan

May 4, 2011 | Books, Faith: Knowing Christ, Video Bible study

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Resource: What Happens When Women Walk in Faith by Lysa TerKeurst

Scriptures: Nehemiah 9:7-8; Acts 3:25; Galatians 3:6-9; John 10:1-7; Revelation 3:7-8

Study Questions:

1. What is the difference in believing that God has a plan vs. trusting in that plan?

a. What might happen if you shifted from believing that God has a plan to trusting in His plan?

2. In John 10:4 it says that His sheep know His voice. In what ways can you tune into that voice?

3. As you read the scriptures of ordinary people who trust in God’s plan, what does this teach you?

What Happens When Women Walk in Faith: draw a line

April 26, 2011 | Books, Faith: Knowing Christ, Family: Nurturing Family, Feelings: Intentional freedom, Video Bible study

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Resource: What Happens When Women Walk in Faith by Lysa TerKeurst

Scriptures: Hebrews 11; Jeremiah 1:4-10; Matthew 4:18-20

Study Questions

1. Hebrews 11: Were these women and men deemed to be people of faith because they were perfect, or because they trusted God. How does this speak to you personally?

2. How will you symbolically draw a “line in the sand” over your heart, your family, your past, and move forward?

3. Jeremiah 1:4-10: a. (verses 4-6) What excuses or fears do you offer God?

b. (verses 7-8) What is God’s response to our fears? How does this speak to you?

4. Matthew 4:18-20: Is conversion enough for you, or are you ready to drop your nets (the past, what you have always down in the past) to discover what God has for you today?

Action: Take #4 and share your thoughts with the Lord in prayer. Work it out with Him. Show Him your heart, your dreams, your fears. He’s big enough to handle it.