Bellevue Women

Jacob is Blessed | Genesis 32-36 Donna Gaines closes out our Fall 2022 study, "The Blessing," looking at Genesis 32–36. During this lesson, we'll look at Jacob wrestling with God and becoming blessed. We'll also see how Jacob reconnected with Esau and witness the descendants of Jacob turning away from God. As we finish our study, let us remember the blessings of the Lord and choose to lead our fam...

Jacob Deceives | Genesis 28:10–31:55 During Week Eight of "The Blessing," Jean Stockdale teaches through Genesis 28-31 as we look at the life of Jacob. Having been part of a deception in his earlier life, we see now that he will be taken advantage of by his uncle Laban as Jacob looks for a wife and begins to grow his family and possessions. For more information about this study and other resources...

Isaac is Blessed | Genesis 25:19 - 28:9 Donna Gaines teaches during Week Seven of Bellevue Women's study, "The Blessing." Beginning in Genesis 25:19 and continuing into Genesis 28, we'll look at the legacy of Isaac through his children, Jacob and Esau. Family dysfunction and our own scheming hearts can work to undo the good things God desires for us. For more information about this study and other...

Isaac is Married | Genesis 24:1–25:18 Jean Stockdale walks through the journey of Issac's life and demonstrates how Issac's life is a picture of Jesus in Genesis 24-25. We learn that the blessing of Abraham's life is found in God's promise of a Savior who would be in his lineage. For more information about this study and other resources, visit bellevue.org/women.

Abraham is Tested | Genesis 22-23 Donna Gaines teaches from Genesis 22-23 on Abraham's ultimate test from the Lord. We see how Abraham fully trusted God and the blessing that Abraham received for obeying. Learning from this, we can reflect on our own trials or tests and grant grace to and encourage those who are being tested. For more information about this study and other resources, visit bellevu...

Abraham is Remembered | Genesis 19-21 Donna Gaines teaches through Genesis 19-21 as we look at how "Abraham is Remembered." We will look at God's destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah and what it has to say about how we can be influenced by those around us just like Lot was. Either we are living for the Lord or we are setting ourselves up to be formed in the image of this world. For more information a...

Abram is Renamed | Genesis 16-18 Jean Stockdale picks up our third week in "The Blessing" with a message on how and why "Abram is Renamed" in Genesis 16-18. Along the way, we'll look at how God meets our needs and provides for us in times of waiting. For more information about this study and other resources, visit bellevue.org/women.

Abram Believes | Genesis 14-15 In our second lesson from "The Blessing," Donna Gaines teaches from Genesis 14-15, telling the journey of how Abram's faith gained him favor with God. For more information about this study and other resources, visit bellevue.org/women.

Abram is Blessed | Genesis 12-13 For week one of The Blessing, Jean Stockdale opens up the Word in Genesis 12 - 13, highlighting God's faithfulness. For more information about this study and other resources, visit bellevue.org/women.

Donna Gaines kicks off Bellevue Women’s fall bible study, "The Blessing," by giving an overview of Genesis 12-26. For more information about this study and other resources, visit bellevue.org/women.

"Restored" | Philemon | Forgiveness and Restoration In our final episode of the semester, Donna Gaines and co-host Dayna Street sit down with our returning special guests, Peggy Williams and Leslie Hollowell. Focusing on Lesson Ten in "All That Matters," they will discuss the topic of restoration and how God works in our lives. Since we have been offered forgiveness through Christ, we are called t...

"Restored" | Philemon In our final session of the Bellevue Women study "All That Matters," Donna Gaines walks us through Philemon and speaks on the topic of "Restored." As we think about our legacy, we should consider the importance of leaving behind a family, spiritual or otherwise. How are we pouring into those who will follow us? For more information about this study and other resources, visit...

"Representatives" | Colossians 4: 7-18 | Biblical Community and Social Media In this episode of The AfterWord, Donna Gaines and co-host Dayna Street are once again joined by two special guests, Peggy Williams and Leslie Hollowell. The group discusses the importance of Biblical community and the dangers of social media. If who we are is a collection of the people we are around most often, what does...

"Representatives" | Colossians 4: 7-18 During Week Nine of "All That Matters," a study with Bellevue Women, Donna Gaines teaches on the topic of "Representatives" out of Colossians 4:7-18. For more information about this study and other resources, visit bellevue.org/women.

"Relate" | Colossians 3:18-4:6 | Marriage and Family Relationships Donna Gaines and co-host Dayna Street recap Week Eight of "All That Matters" along with special guests, Leslie Hollowell and Peggy Williams. This week's episode highlights that when we choose Christ first, then our relationships with others will be life-giving because Jesus is the one who gives us life. For more information about t...

"Relate" | Colossians 3:18-4:6 Dayna Street picks up Week Eight of "All That Matters" for a lesson on Colossians 3:18-4:6 titled "Relate." As we walk through these verses, we will see what the Bible has to say about how we are to be in relationship with one another, from marriage to parenting and even friendship. For more information about this study and other resources, visit bellevue.org/women.

"Raised" | Colossians 3:1-17 | Living in Freedom On this episode of The AfterWord, Donna Gaines and co-host Dayna Street are once again joined by special guests Peggy Williams and Leslie Hollowell. The focus of this week's lesson spoke on how we are "raised" up to new life, putting off the old life forever. How do we live in the freedom of this new life? How can we make sure we don't turn back to...

"Raised" | Colossians 3:1-17 Donna Gaines teaches during Week Seven of "All That Matters," a study with Bellevue Women. Speaking from Colossians 3:1-17, she shares how we are to take off the old self and put on the new in Christ. For more information about this study and other resources, visit bellevue.org/women.

"Released" | Colossians 2:16-23 | Expose the Lie, Exalt the Truth In this week's episode of The AfterWord, Donna Gaines is joined by co-host Dayna Street and special guests Peggy Williams and Leslie Hollowell for an important discussion on how the truth of God relates to our lives. If we are finding our worth in something other than Christ or listening to the arguments of this world over what we s...

"Released" | Colossians 2:16-23 Donna Gaines teaches during Week Six of "All That Matters," a Bellevue Women Bible study. Focusing on the topic of "Released," we will look at Colossians 2:16-23 and examine what needs to be broken away from lives so that we can live a life dedicated to Christ. For more information about this study and other resources, visit bellevue.org/women.

"Rooted" | Colossians 2:4-15 | Spiritual Warfare In this week's episode of The AfterWord, Donna Gaines is joined by co-host Dayna Street and special guests Peggy Williams and Leslie Hollowell for a special discussion on being "rooted." When we have a firm foundation, we can face the arguments of this world without being swayed. Enjoy this important talk centered on spiritual warfare as we learn th...

"Rooted" | Colossians 2:4-15 Donna Gaines speaks during Week Five of the Bellevue Women study "All That Matters." Looking at Colossians 2:4-15, we will see what it means to be "rooted." For more information about this bible study and other resources, visit bellevue.org/women.

"Rich" | Colossians 1:24 - 2:3 | Suffering: Finding Joy in Different Seasons of Life In this week's episode of The AfterWord, host Dayna Street talks with our special guests, Peggy Williams and Leslie Hollowell, about the different seasons of life and how we can find all that we need in Jesus Christ. Whether you are facing a time of grief or anticipation, don't lose sight of the One who cares for...

"Rich" | Colossians 1:24 - 2:3 During Week Four of "All That Matters," Dayna Street teaches on the topic of "Rich" out of Colossians 1:24-2:3. We'll touch on the value of suffering, how the presence of God has been manifested throughout time, and see why community is so important for believers. For more information about this study and other resources, visit bellevue.org/women.

"Reconciled" | Colossians 1:15-23 | Discouragement and Depression In this week's episode of The AfterWord, Donna Gaines and co-host Dayna Street are joined by Leslie Hollowell and Peggy Williams for a discussion on fighting discouragement and depression. The last few years have seen an exponential growth in these areas, so how can we use the truth of scripture to overcome these struggles? For more...