COMING SOON
Thursday evenings from 6:30pm - 8:00pm
(First Christian Church - Facilitator, Linda Hernandez)
*Childcare provided
All are welcome!
Or join us online for the Virtual Bible Study
Show Hesed is a place where you can find online bible studies for women. It's also a place where you can meet other Christian women from around the world and fellowship together. If you're unable to a attend a church small group bible study then Show Hesed is just right for you! Bring your book and let's dive in to the Word together.
Thursday, January 24, 2013
Monday, November 5, 2012
Ladies,
Don't forget tonight is our last session and we will be having our Sacred Feast at Jessica Prescott's Home.
Click here to see who is coming, what you are bringing, or if you need to add someone.
We are all ready ...
Don't forget tonight is our last session and we will be having our Sacred Feast at Jessica Prescott's Home.
Click here to see who is coming, what you are bringing, or if you need to add someone.
We are all ready ...
Sunday, October 28, 2012
Session 5 & 6 - Nehemiah's Sacred Feast Nov. 5th
Ok, so as you can see... life has been busy, I have been busy and I've not posted for session 5 or 6. I've recapped both these weeks below.
As we close out our Nehemiah study we will finish up on November 5th at Jessica Prescott's home in Torrey Oaks at 6:30pm. Click here for the list of what everyone is bringing. Please fill in your name & side dish if you plan on attending so that we know how many to plan for. Feel free to invite a friend!
It's sad that this will be our last gathering... but ladies... we'll have another study to offer sometime in the winter of 2013. We will keep you updated.
Don't forget to continue to pray and seek God's guidance in your life. Where does he want you to serve? Who is he breaking your heart for? It's a journey we are all on. I've enjoyed getting to know each of you and look forward to our paths crossing again as we study the Word.
Now get out there and show God's love!
#1What strikes you as ironic about Jesus tearing down the wall of hostility between the Jews and Gentiles? (pg 99)
#2 Is there a particular area of your reality that the Word of God doesn't seem to relate to? Consider this and then ask the Lord to show you where His Word matters in this place. (pg 106)
Session 5 Video Recap:
Adoption... of how I love adoption... maybe it's because my husband and I are adopting. But I know for a fact it's also because I was adopted. Christ adopted me into His family. And I'm so thankful and blessed to be called HIS CHILD! Loved this video and if you didn't get to see it... go buy it now at www.lifeway.com and watch it!
#3 Understanding that God's words to us are directly connected to our joy, describe how this encouraged you to spend more time with Him and in His Word. (pg 117)
Questions from week 5:
#4 Having a faithful heart toward God looked like something in Abraham's life. Read Hebrews 11:8-12, 17-19. What did it look like? (pg 121)
#5 Where do you need to change? What steps can you take to implement this change? (Remember the Holy Spirit brings about this heart change.) (pg 136)
Session 6 Video Recap:
These women who prayed for over a year to see where and how God wanted them to serve is such an inspiration!!!
#6 Linda Leathers works with women who've been set free from prison but who need freedom of soul. What about her ministry to these women inspired you the most? (pg 143)
#7 Galatians 5:1 says, "It is for freedom that Christ has set us free." (NIV) What does this freedom look like in your life? In what areas are you struggling to live out the freedom for which He's set you free? (pg 143)
#6 Linda Leathers works with women who've been set free from prison but who need freedom of soul. What about her ministry to these women inspired you the most? (pg 143)
#7 Galatians 5:1 says, "It is for freedom that Christ has set us free." (NIV) What does this freedom look like in your life? In what areas are you struggling to live out the freedom for which He's set you free? (pg 143)
Sunday, October 21, 2012
Oooops...
I just realized I never posted Session 5... Sorry Ladies.
I'll be posting the questions this afternoon! And more info on "Nehemiah's Sacred Feast"
I'll be posting the questions this afternoon! And more info on "Nehemiah's Sacred Feast"
Tuesday, October 9, 2012
Session 4 - The Word Returns
So this week I'm ahead of schedule... Yay! I'm doing this for 2 reasons. #1 I know the rest of the week is busy for me and so I don't want to get behind. #2 Because I know Linda Hernandez is getting ahead of us all and I want her to share with us what she thought about this last week before she gets too far ahead of us all :)
I was encouraged by Kelly on page 76 to learn about how we need to stay focused on the truth of the word and not be deceived by lies. I highlighted in my book the following words, so that I can keep them close at hand and use them when I'm allowing myself to be deceived. "Lord, what I believe about You (or myself) right now is not true." I think it is so important to verbally say these words and acknowledge them. She follows with saying... Scripture enlightened by the Holy Spirit is our plumb line of truth here.
And another area that I highlighted in my book was on page 80. I'm simply going to quote the paragraph because it has become so true in my life...
God stands to accomplish the impossible through us while too often we're content to settle for the explainable. The impossible requires taking time to listen for what He has put in our heart to do. It means believing that He will accomplish what He has spoken.
What are you trying to explain? What are you making excuses about? Where is God leading you?
Week 3 Questions
#1 (pg 68) As you consider your own frailty, spend a few minutes writing in the margin the ways God has shown His power in a time of your powerlessness.
#2 (pg 72) Is God asking you to lay down an entitlement in a situation where you are justified to hold onto it? If so, what do you see as the greater purpose of relinquishing this right?
#3 (pg 75) Is the Lord asking you to say no to something so you can focus on what He's asked you to say yes to? If so, what?
#4 (pg 80) What event in your life most exemplifies something that could only have been accomplished with the help of your God?
Session 4 Video Questions (pg 93)
#5 Nehemiah cared enough to lay down what was rightfully his. How did learning this cause you to think differently about what is "your" and how you can use what God has given you for others?
#6 Discuss the difference between giving to the poor and identifying with them
#7 Pastor Joao and Maria left a comfortable life in Manaus to serve the village of Puru Puru. How did their story challenge and/or encourage you?
I was encouraged by Kelly on page 76 to learn about how we need to stay focused on the truth of the word and not be deceived by lies. I highlighted in my book the following words, so that I can keep them close at hand and use them when I'm allowing myself to be deceived. "Lord, what I believe about You (or myself) right now is not true." I think it is so important to verbally say these words and acknowledge them. She follows with saying... Scripture enlightened by the Holy Spirit is our plumb line of truth here.
And another area that I highlighted in my book was on page 80. I'm simply going to quote the paragraph because it has become so true in my life...
God stands to accomplish the impossible through us while too often we're content to settle for the explainable. The impossible requires taking time to listen for what He has put in our heart to do. It means believing that He will accomplish what He has spoken.
What are you trying to explain? What are you making excuses about? Where is God leading you?
Week 3 Questions
#1 (pg 68) As you consider your own frailty, spend a few minutes writing in the margin the ways God has shown His power in a time of your powerlessness.
#2 (pg 72) Is God asking you to lay down an entitlement in a situation where you are justified to hold onto it? If so, what do you see as the greater purpose of relinquishing this right?
#3 (pg 75) Is the Lord asking you to say no to something so you can focus on what He's asked you to say yes to? If so, what?
#4 (pg 80) What event in your life most exemplifies something that could only have been accomplished with the help of your God?
Session 4 Video Questions (pg 93)
#5 Nehemiah cared enough to lay down what was rightfully his. How did learning this cause you to think differently about what is "your" and how you can use what God has given you for others?
#6 Discuss the difference between giving to the poor and identifying with them
#7 Pastor Joao and Maria left a comfortable life in Manaus to serve the village of Puru Puru. How did their story challenge and/or encourage you?
Tuesday, October 2, 2012
Break
Finally, you all get a break! This next week will allow you to catch up or reflect on some of the things God has been showing you and speaking to you about.
Remember that Sarah Idsardi will be sharing at Oak Grove on Wednesday evening at 6:30pm about her mission trip to Guatemala this past summer. She'll also be giving you details on how you can sign up to go to the same Malnutrition Center with SendMeMissions in the summer of 2013!
I'll be leaving on a jet plane, don't know when I'll be back again... Oh yeah, I guess I do know when I'll be back... this Saturday! (Definitely not long enough!) But excited to be sharing with some women at FBC Bowling Green on Sunday, October 7th, about Missions & how as Godly women we are to serve!
Praying for you all and look forward to getting back into the study on October 10th!
We are planning for an end of the study Dinner Session in Torrey Oaks on November 5th at 6:30pm. This will be for all the Virtual Bible Study ladies & for our Wednesday Night group. Go ahead and mark your calendars to be here!
Until next Wednesday... Jamie
Remember that Sarah Idsardi will be sharing at Oak Grove on Wednesday evening at 6:30pm about her mission trip to Guatemala this past summer. She'll also be giving you details on how you can sign up to go to the same Malnutrition Center with SendMeMissions in the summer of 2013!
I'll be leaving on a jet plane, don't know when I'll be back again... Oh yeah, I guess I do know when I'll be back... this Saturday! (Definitely not long enough!) But excited to be sharing with some women at FBC Bowling Green on Sunday, October 7th, about Missions & how as Godly women we are to serve!
Praying for you all and look forward to getting back into the study on October 10th!
We are planning for an end of the study Dinner Session in Torrey Oaks on November 5th at 6:30pm. This will be for all the Virtual Bible Study ladies & for our Wednesday Night group. Go ahead and mark your calendars to be here!
Until next Wednesday... Jamie
Wednesday, September 26, 2012
Session 3 - A City Needs People
Finally after some much needed doctor's appointments and some rest I've made it back to the study... so here we go!
Just a reminder, this is our mid-way point and so we will be spending the next 2 weeks on the same chapter. This will allow for some of you to have a quick break, while others have the opportunity to catch up. I'll post again on October 10th for us to review and comment on chapter 4.
I'm going to pose the same question to each of you that Kelly was faced with by a missionary one day... "Do you know the name of a poor person?" Not, do you know the face of a poor person, but their name? Do you call them friend? This hit me real hard when originally going through this study. I had passed by these people many times. I've even dropped off food once or twice a year, but when I sat down to eat my breakfast, lunch & dinner each and every single day, did I ever consider that this was a true blessing and that there aren't just people in Africa with no food, there are also people right here in my own town without food!!! And what was I doing about it... at the time... NOTHING.
I can honestly say, that I didn't just read this from Kelly and then God convict me and I go on with my daily routine. I actually made a phone call and took on the responsibility of acting on what God has called us all to do, "Take care of the least of these." I now take the time to pray for the homeless in our community and purchase them meals. It's not much, but with God he can make something so small into something so huge!
Think about some way you can be a blessing to someone else this week. Make a intentional decision to care for the least of these. Open your arms and embrace someone by getting to know them, their name and something personal about them.
For those of you who were in our class on Wednesday, you received a list of upcoming ministry opportunities. These will be listed in the SendMeMissions newsletter that will go out tomorrow and be posted on our website. Get involved. Take a step out of the boat, out of your comfort zone and trust that God will protect you and guide you.
Now on to the questions...
Week 2 Questions
#1 (pg45) Is it hard for you to move forward without everyone's support or approval? Why or why not?
#2 (pg39) Why do you think Nehemiah kept this a secret at first?
Session 3 Questions (after you've watched the video)
#3 (pg65) What spoke to you most about the Minter Family interview?
Just a reminder, this is our mid-way point and so we will be spending the next 2 weeks on the same chapter. This will allow for some of you to have a quick break, while others have the opportunity to catch up. I'll post again on October 10th for us to review and comment on chapter 4.
I'm going to pose the same question to each of you that Kelly was faced with by a missionary one day... "Do you know the name of a poor person?" Not, do you know the face of a poor person, but their name? Do you call them friend? This hit me real hard when originally going through this study. I had passed by these people many times. I've even dropped off food once or twice a year, but when I sat down to eat my breakfast, lunch & dinner each and every single day, did I ever consider that this was a true blessing and that there aren't just people in Africa with no food, there are also people right here in my own town without food!!! And what was I doing about it... at the time... NOTHING.
I can honestly say, that I didn't just read this from Kelly and then God convict me and I go on with my daily routine. I actually made a phone call and took on the responsibility of acting on what God has called us all to do, "Take care of the least of these." I now take the time to pray for the homeless in our community and purchase them meals. It's not much, but with God he can make something so small into something so huge!
Think about some way you can be a blessing to someone else this week. Make a intentional decision to care for the least of these. Open your arms and embrace someone by getting to know them, their name and something personal about them.
For those of you who were in our class on Wednesday, you received a list of upcoming ministry opportunities. These will be listed in the SendMeMissions newsletter that will go out tomorrow and be posted on our website. Get involved. Take a step out of the boat, out of your comfort zone and trust that God will protect you and guide you.
Now on to the questions...
Week 2 Questions
#1 (pg45) Is it hard for you to move forward without everyone's support or approval? Why or why not?
#2 (pg39) Why do you think Nehemiah kept this a secret at first?
Session 3 Questions (after you've watched the video)
#3 (pg65) What spoke to you most about the Minter Family interview?
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