Girlfriends Bible Study

July has begun and with it a new theme: "Hotness in the Bible." In this Bible Study, we discuss the different names for "hell." We also read about Lazarus and the Rich Man. SHEOL (Hebrew) (SHEE-all) In some texts, Sheol is considered to be the home of both the righteous and the wicked, separated into respective compartments; in others, it was considered a place of punishment, meant for the wicked...

With all that's going on in the world, it can be hard to be hopeful. When our dreams haven't yet been fulfilled, it's hard to be hopeful. But without hope, without faith, our dreams and visions won't be fulfilled. In this study, we read and discuss what the Bible says about hope and faith. Psalm 42:11 Isaiah 40:31 Romans 4:18-25 Romans 5:5 2 Corinthians 1:10-11 Hebrews 6:13-20 The difference betwe...

In this Bible Study, we continue our discussion about Siblings & Friends in the Bible. Our scriptures: Luke 10:38-42 - Jesus goes to visit Mary, Martha, and Lazarus - who become His friends John 11:1-44 - After the death of Lazarus, Jesus returns to His friends' home to raise him from the dead John 15:12-15 - Jesus tells His disciples, they are no longer just disciples, but friends And from Pr...

In part one of this Bible Study we examine sibling rivalry, which began with the first recorded siblings in the Bible: Cain and Abel. Britannica defines sibling rivalry as "Intense competition among siblings for recognition and the attention of their parents." It further states that "sibling rivalry normally begins when a new baby is introduced to a family." Famous Siblings in the Bible: Cain &amp...

On tonight's Bible Study Live, we'll be reading in Numbers 13 & 14 about the Israelites who were unable to push through their fear and enter the promised land - the land they'd dreamed about. What dreams have you yet to accomplish because you haven't been able or willing to push through your fear?

Speaking truth to power doesn't always end well. Sometimes the results are miraculous. Other times they're disastrous. We take a look at several people who were imprisoned for telling the truth. Joseph - Genesis 39:6-23 Daniel - Daniel 6:13-24 Samson - Judges 16:18-21 Jeremiah - Jeremiah 37:1-2, 13-16 Paul & Silas - Acts 16:22-28 Peter - Acts 12:5-10 John the Baptist - Mark 6:17-24 Hebrews 11:...

We continue our study on speaking truth to power with a look at Daniel 2 and Micaiah (1 Kings 22). We learn there's a time to speak to a fool and a time to ignore him (Proverbs 26:4-5). Margaret Mead's powerful quote: "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has" illustrates how powerful a group can be. We see thi...

Speaking truth to power is not always easy. In fact, it can be terrifying! But it is necessary - for correction, truth, confirmation and for clarity. We discuss several examples of this in Scripture. Esther - Esther 4:9-17, 5:1-8, 7:1-6 Lady Who Wanted Crumbs - Matthew 15:21-28 Gideon - Judges 6:36-40 Nathan and David - 2 Samuel 12:1-14 Abraham / Sodom and Gomorrah - Genesis 18:22-33 Abigail &...

In our theme of "Water," we first talk about "Jesus & Water." His first miracle was turning water into wine. (John 2:1-11) Jesus calmed the storm. (Matthew 8:23-27, Mark 4:35-41, Luke 8:22-25) Jesus walked on water. (Matthew 14:22-36, Mark 6:45-56, John 6:16-24) It was interesting to note that people touched the hem of Jesus' cloak before the woman with the issue of blood did so.

We continue our theme of "Water" with a study of Moses and how he miraculously brought water from a rock, in obedience (Exodus 17:1-7) and in disobedience (Numbers 20:1-13).

Hosted by the wonderful and wise Bria Lacour, this study finishes our theme of "Water." In her message, "Water and the Presence of the Triune God," Bria shares how water figures prominently in the beginning, middle and end, and how God the Father, Jesus the Son, and the Holy Spirit are there. Scriptures: Genesis 1:1-2 (God formed and separated the water) Matthew 3:13-17 (Jesus baptized) Revelation...

Special guest host Bria Lacour continued our  theme of "forgiveness" by engaging us in an excellent study about the prison of unforgiveness. Scriptures: Matthew 18:21-35 - The Unmerciful Servant Ephesians 4:32 - We're reminded to forgive as we've been forgiven Luke 7:47-48 - Jesus forgives sins

We finish our theme "Bad Girls / Rude Women" with a look at some of the little-known worst women in the Bible. ~ Lot's Daughters (Genesis 19:30-38) ~ Rebekah (Genesis 27:1-17) ~ Herodias and her daughter (Luke 3:18-20, Mark 6:17-28, Matthew 14:1-12) ~ Athaliah (2 Kings 8:16-18, 2 Kings 8:23-26, 2 Kings 11:1-16, 2 Chronicles 22, 23) We also talk about some of the women who are considered "bad" but...

We began our April theme (Good Girls / Kind Women) with a look at several women who saved babies in the Bible.  Jehosheba and Zibiah - who saved the future king Joash (2 Chronicles 22:10-12, 23:1-21; 24:1-2) Jochebed, Miriam, Pharaoh's Daughter, and Pharaoh's Daughter's Servant Girl - who saved Moses (Exodus 2:1-10; 6:13-14, 16, 18, 20, 26) Mary mother of Jesus (Matthew 2:1-23; Luke 1:26-55, 2:1-4...

Our last message for our Good Girls / Kind Women theme is about the good women who found Jesus' tomb empty. Scripture: Luke 23:50-56 Luke 24:1-35

Tonight we are learning about angels in Genesis 18 and 19.

We finish our theme of Angels in the Bible tonight with random Biblical trivia. Genesis 2:1 - Angels were created by God Luke 20:27-36, Matthew 22:30 - Angels can't die and don't marry Job 38:1-7 - They were present when God created the earth 2 Samuel 14:17, 19, 20, Daniel 9:20-22 - Angels are wise and intelligent Daniel 9:21, Revelation 14:6 - Angels are fast; they fly Revelation 19:9-10 - Angels...

In this Bible Study, we read what the Word says about "what we deserve." We also look up the word "deserve," which is often synonymous with "entitled to," versus its intended meaning of "to serve." We have to consider our lives as part of the whole, and as part of the purpose we were created for. If Jesus only dealt with what He "deserved," He would have never been on the cross. There's a bigger p...

How do you describe the character of Jesus? Are you able to do it at all? Does He feel like someone you know? Or someone you've heard about? If you are a follower of His, you should be able to describe His character. Conversely, if you are an ardent opposer of His, you should also be able to describe His character - your perception of it. Here are a just a few of the things I know, love and apprec...

Tonight we're reading from 1 Samuel 25.

Tonight begins a new Bible Study theme "Dreams in the Bible." This study talks about "Dreams that Reveal the Truth." We read the story of Abraham saying that his wife Sarah was his sister, and we read when God revealed to Joseph that his wife Mary really was with child from the Holy Spirit.

Our May theme - Dreams in the Bible - was fascinating and enlightening. We end with a study of Pharaoh's dreams and King Nebuchadnezzar's dreams. Both of these men were rich and powerful and yet they were unable to interpret their own dreams. They had to humble themselves and ask for help. Joseph and Daniel were up to the task. They both gave glory to God and made it clear that it was God doing th...

June 2023 began a new theme for Bible Study Live with Connie & Friends - "Playfulness in the Bible." Here to kick things off is our wonderful Guest Host Daebreon Poiema. God dropped a powerful word into Daebreon's spirit as she made an analogy between the Garden of Eden - the playroom that God created for us, and the nursery that new parents decorate and prepare for their new baby. God gave Ad...

We continue our study on "Playfulness in the Bible" with a look at celebrations, parties, and feasts. Genesis 31:26-27 references a farewell party that Laban would have supposedly thrown for Jacob. Pharaoh threw himself a big birthday party with all of his officials in Genesis 40:20-22. And in Judges 14:7-18, we read about a 7-day bridegroom party that Samson threw for him and his boys.  Most impo...

There is nothing new under the sun (Ecclesiastes 1:9-10), including spiritual warfare. As difficult and dark as these times are in our country and the world, it's not new to God, nor is it a surprise. Most importantly, He knows (and has known) the end from the beginning. Since we really are in a repeating pattern, we need to be reminded and encouraged about how this will end. Satan Tempts Jesus Ma...