Date registered: August 27, 2011
Dec
16
Question #10 on page 71 really made me ponder a bit of the opposite of what was asked. “How can we relate all that we have learned about being the bride of Christ to an earthly marriage? How could this view change how earthly marriages function?” I began to think, “How can we relate how …
Dec
09
While going through the “Marriage For All” chapter, one section of scripture really stood out to me. Ezekiel 16 is one of the most raw explanations of Israel as “The Lord’s Faithless Bride” I have read in the Bible. I would highly suggest reading it. It talks about Israel’s filth and sin against God in …
Dec
02
During our Bible study times each week, I have been honored to hear women in the group share from their heart. We have had the opportunity to share issues, fears, sins from our past, and also painful memories. I am thankful that the women in my group have been open to sharing, willing to listen …
Nov
25
Tip #5 – When you are doing your research, keep a few questions in mind. Who wrote this passage of scripture? Who was it written to? Why was it written? What was going on in that time (culture, era, etc.)? How does it apply to you, if it does? What does it have to do …
Nov
18
Tip #4 – Enjoy the research part of each chapter. This can be the most challenging part of the study for many women. Use it as a time to get to know Jesus and his word better. If you feel frustrated or lost, find someone that can help you. If you are a Bible nerd, …
Nov
11
Tip #3 – **For Leaders** Be willing to lovingly challenge the women in your group to be completely open and honest. It will take your encouragement and example for others to be able to do the same. I would also encourage you to be sure everyone is doing their homework. No, it’s not a requirement, …
Nov
04
Tip #2 – One thing that will greatly effect how much you get out of this study is how deeply you answer the questions. It’s really easy to give simple, fluffy answers, but that’s not the goal of this study. This is a chance to dig deep, get real, and lay your true “junk” out …
Oct
28
I was asked by a group to give some helpful hints in doing this study. Since this women’s bible study is very different than many other studies, it’s a great question to ask. I’ll start with one tip today and then write four more over the course of a few weeks. Tip #1 – My …
Oct
21
Last week I was blessed to be able to join a group of women that had just started the NBJ study. I was talking to two women and one said that she had “cheated” and looked ahead at the next chapter. We laughed and told her it wasn’t cheating. She admitted with a tear in …
Oct
16
I experienced an amazing monumental moment in our NBJ study group recently. One woman was discussing her thoughts on the chapter “Hearing the Voice of the Father”. She said that she does not have a problem hearing God’s voice clearly, but she fears what he would say to her. We asked her a few questions …
