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February 25, 2025 | The Lord Fought | Joshua 9-12 Donna Gaines reviews the following themes from Joshua 9-12: the deception of the Gibeonites, the importance of trusting God's wisdom, and the miraculous victory in battle. Joshua emphasizes the need to honor covenants and occupy the land God has given, urging believers to reflect on how they are living out God’s promises in their lives. For more in...

February 18, 2025 | Do Not Fear | Joshua 7-8 In lesson five, Jean Stockdale teaches on how Israel's journey to the Promised Land highlights spiritual warfare. Achan’s sin causes defeat at Ai, teaching the destructive impact of sin. However, after repentance, God grants victory. This lesson emphasizes that obedience to God leads to success and encourages us as believers to live faithfully, trusting...

February 11, 2025 | Shout! For the Lord | Joshua 5-6 For lesson four of "Into the Promise", we learn how God teaches the Israelites that obedience and holiness lead to His revelation and victory. Through circumcision, Passover, and the conquest of Jericho, they learn the importance of worship and God's presence in fulfilling His purposes. For more information about this study and other resources,...

February 4, 2025 | What Do These Stones Mean? | Joshua 3-4 What does it mean to trust God when you’re stepping into the unknown? In this episode, you’ll walk alongside Israel as they cross the Jordan River in Joshua 3-4 , learning how faith isn’t just believing—it’s obeying, even when the path looks impossible. When God moves, are you ready to follow? Let this be your encouragement to keep your ey...

January 28, 2025 | Tie This Cord of Scarlet Thread | Joshua 2 Discover the powerful story of Rahab, a woman redeemed by faith and transformed by grace. Learn how her courage and trust in God placed her in the lineage of Christ, proving that no past is too broken for His redemption. Jean Stockdale highlights the boundless mercy of God and the incredible ways He works through the most unexpected peo...

January 21, 2025 | Be Strong and Courageous | Joshua 1 This episode focuses on the powerful message of Joshua 1, exploring God’s call to faith, courage, and obedience. With insights from Scripture, we uncover how His promises and presence equip us to face fear, live boldly, and embrace the spiritual rest found in Him. For more information about this study and other resources, visit bellevue.org/wo...

January 15, 2025 | This episode delves into the life of Joshua, exploring his journey from slavery in Egypt to leading the Israelites into the Promised Land. Through themes of faith, obedience, and spiritual warfare, it highlights Joshua's unwavering trust in God and the lessons we can apply to our own spiritual journeys. For more information about this study and other resources, visit bellevue.or...

November 12, 2024 | What is the Purpose of Life? | Ecclesiastes 11-12 Jean Stockdale wraps up this fall's bible study by walking through Solomon's reflections in Ecclesiastes 11 and 12. Life is risky and hard. However, the true meaning of life is found in acknowledging God's sovereignty and living with eternity in view. We need to invest in eternal life now so we can obtain the lasting joy that co...

November 5, 2024 | Why are dead flies in the perfume? | Ecclesiastes 10 Jean Stockades walks through Solomon's reflections on the consequences of foolishness in Ecclesiastes 10. We can learn from Solomon's past to avoid the pitfalls of foolishness by clinging to the wisdom of God. For more information about this study and other resources, visit bellevue.org/women. If you’ve liked what you’ve heard...

October 29, 2024 | Death, where is your sting? | Ecclesiastes 9 Donna Gaines walks through Solomon's realization that both the righteous and the wicked have the same fate: death. However, we are reminded of God's power over death. As believers, we can find freedom from the fear of death when we focus on life above the sun. As it is written in Nehemiah 8:10, "the joy of the Lord is your strength";...

October 22, 2024 | Where is God in all of this? | Ecclesiastes 8 We often ask, "Why do bad things happen to good people?", or "Where is God when it hurts?" Jean Stockdale walks through Solomon's reminder to keep our focus on the Lord. We can have hope knowing that the pain and suffering in this life are temporary; we will soon be made whole in heaven, where there is no sorrow and pain. For more in...

October 15, 2024 | What is the price of wisdom and the cost of folly? | Ecclesiastes 6-7 In our study this week, “What is the price of wisdom and the cost of folly?," Donna Gaines teaches from Ecclesiastes 6-7, and challenges us to walk in wisdom and live to write our own eulogy - to live with eternity in view . For more information about this study and other resources, visit bellevue.org/women. I...

October 8, 2024 | Is There Joy in the Journey? | Ecclesiastes 5 Walking through Solomon's warning about the power of our words and actions in Ecclesiastes 5, Jean Stockdale reminds us the importance of fearing God in reverence to His power and grace. We we put God first in our lives, we will experience the fullness of joy that God has blessed us with in our relationships, occupations, and in every...

October 1, 2024 | Are Relationships Worth It? | Ecclesiastes 4 In lesson four of "With Eternity in View", Donna Gaines walks through Solomon's exploration of community and relationships in Ecclesiastes 4. God has created us for relationships; to have a relationship with Him and with His people. As the body of Christ, we can encourage one another and build each other up through the good times and t...

September 24, 2024 | What Time Is It? | Ecclesiastes 3 Jean Stockdale highlights Solomon's realization that our lives here on earth is but a vapor. While we are living under the sun, we must set our eyes on what is to come: eternal life above the sun. We must use our time on earth wisely because "God will judge both the righteous man and the wicket man" (Eccles. 3:17).  For more information about...

September 17, 2024 | Is This All There Is? | Ecclesiastes 2 Donna Gaines walks through Ecclesiastes 2 of how Solomon didn't find enjoyment in the pleasures and possessions of this world; it is all vanity. Solomon warns that the "fools walk in darkness" (Eccles. 2:14), but the wise find enjoyment in the Lord.  For more information about this study and other resources, visit bellevue.org/women. If y...

September 10, 2024 | What is it All About? | Ecclesiastes 1 For lesson one, Jean Stockade walks through Solomon's realization that all of life is vanity, as is mentioned in Ecclesiastes 1:2. Solomon warns us not to chase after the things of this world. We must keep our eyes on Jesus, who is the only One that can give us purpose and a proper perspective on life. For more information about this stud...

September 4, 2024 | Ecclesiastes Kicking off this fall's bible study, Donna Gaines walks through the overarching themes within Ecclesiastes. From the fall of mankind to the fear of God, we will discuss how we can focus our hearts on heaven and live with eternity in view.  For more information about this study and other resources, visit bellevue.org/women. If you’ve liked what you’ve heard in this...

April 3, 2024 | Be Steadfast | 3 John Wrapping up our "Beloved" study, Donna Gaines walks through the contrast of Diotrephes' and Gaius' lives in 3 John. As the Apostle John writes to Gaius, we read about John's encouragement to Gaius to remain steadfast in the truth of God's Word. God is also encouraging us to be steadfast as we trust in His faithfulness.  For more information about this study an...

March 26, 2024 | Be Real | 2 John 1-13 For week nine of the Beloved bible study, Jean Stockdale teaches on John's reminder to be aware of false teachers and of God's commandment to love others. In order for us to prove that our relationship with God is genuine, we need to be completely authentic in who God made us to be. We need to have face to face conversations, spend quality time with God and w...

March 19, 2024 | Be Confident | 1 John 5:13-21a As we read in 1 John 5, Donna Gaines reminds to be confident in who we are in Christ. As God's children, we can rest assured that He loves us, He hears our prayers, and we can live out His love to those around us.  For more information about this study and other resources, visit bellevue.org/women. If you’ve liked what you’ve heard in this message, p...

March 5, 2024 | Be Overcomers | 1 John 5: 1-12 As we read in 1 John 5, we are reminded that Jesus is the Son of God and everyone who believes in Him and loves the Father are children of God. Donna Gaines highlights the victory we can have over the world as God's children. We can overcome the trials that life throws our way and testify to God's love and faithfulness. For more information about this...

February 27, 2024 | Be Love | 1 John 4:7-21 As we read in 1 John 4, we are reminded that God is love. Jean Stockdale talks about how God's love lives in us through the Holy Spirit. We are also reminded of God's love through Jesus Christ as His blood was shed on the cross. God's love is perfect, and we can rest in the truth that God loves us unconditionally. How are we showing God's loves to those...

February 20, 2024 | Be Discerning | 1 John 4: 1-6 Donna Gaines opens the Word as we read in 1 John 4 about how to discern what comes from the world versus what comes from God. John warns us of false teachers that may draw us away from God and reminds of the unconditional love God gives to His children. For more information about this study and other resources, visit bellevue.org/women. If you’ve l...

February 13, 2024 | Be Transformed | 1 John 3 As Romans 12:2 says, we are to be "transformed by the renewing of (our minds)." In this week's lesson, Jean Stockdale walks through 1 John 3, teaching on what we need to do to transform our hearts and minds in order to bear fruit and walk in faith. This passage also reminds us that God loves us as His children and that God lives in us through the Holy...