Girlfriends Bible Study

In this Bible study, we read and discuss Matthew 13:1-43 about seeds being sown along the path, on rocky ground, among thorns and into good soil.

Our study this month is on Animals in the Bible and we're starting with the Donkey. The story of Balaam's Donkey is found in Numbers 22:7-35. Samson using the Jawbone of a Donkey is found in Judges 15:1-17. The book of Zechariah gives the prophecy about Jesus riding in on a donkey (chapter 9, verse 9). And in Matthew 21:1-11, we read that Jesus does just that! An honorable donkey mention is Genesi...

We continue our theme of Animals in the Bible with a look at some "Fantastic Beasts." Ezekiel 10:8-22 - describes the Cherubim. Although they may be angels, they are certainly something to behold (and a bit scary sounding). Revelation 12:1-9 and 13:1-18 - talks about the Dragons. This was completely terrifying!! The book of Job talks about a lot of animals, but in this study we focus on: - the Beh...

Our theme of "Animals in the Bible" continues with this study. While preparing to talk about Lambs and Sheep, I had the revelation that Jesus is both the Lamb and the Shepherd. We normally just read or hear about one at a time. It made me emotional to think that He sacrificed Himself as the Lamb, all while being and becoming our Good Shepherd. We read a lot scriptures that talked about these thing...

We finish our study of Animals in the Bible with a look at lions. Scriptures: Revelation 5:5 Isaiah 31:4 Genesis 49:9 1 Peter 5:8-9 Proverbs 19:12, 28:1, 30:29-31 Daniel 6 - The Lion's Den

The effect of music is powerfully illustrated in the Bible. David calmed King Saul with music (1 Samuel 16:14-23). Moses sings the first song  - Exodus 15:1-21 Last song reference in the Bible is Revelation 15:1-4 - where they reference Moses' song. Shortest song - 2 Chronicles 5:13, 20:21 Here's the article from the APA that was referenced: https://www.apa.org/monitor/2020/11/news-music-power

Gina and I read the longest chapter in the Bible - a song (or a poem, by some accounts) between two people - Psalm 119

Jesus and the disciples sang at the Last Supper - Matthew 26:30. Paul and Silas in jail, singing hymns - Acts 16:25-26 The Prodigal Son - they sang in celebration - Luke 15:25 Jesus raises the dead girl and pipes were played in mourning - Matthew 9:23 The Rapture - trumpets will sound - 1 Corinthians 15:51-52

We continue our theme of Music in the Bible with a study of trumpets! There are 118 mentions of trumpets in the Bible (KJV). Trumpets are used as a war cry, as a celebratory sound, and to herald a notable arrival. Scriptures: Numbers 10:1-10 1 Chronicles 15:24, 28 1 Chronicles 13:8 Joshua 6:8-20 Judges 7:15-21  Revelation 8, 9, 10, 11 Matthew 6:2 1 Thessalonians 4:16

In our final study on Music in the Bible, we talk about all the musical instruments (19) mentioned in the Bible. The various instruments are played to celebrate, to gather, to announce, to soothe, for romance, and as a war cry. You can see a full list of instruments here with scripture references - https://www.gotquestions.org/musical-instruments-Old-Testament.html. You can also see the Shofar bei...

We continue our November theme of "Tears & Weeping in the Bible" with a look at very familiar (and oft repeated) scriptures. John 11:17-44 Psalm 30

Tears & Weeping is the theme for this study. There are 64 Bible verses about weeping in the Bible. There are 96 references to weeping and gnashing of teeth. Isaiah 38 James 5:1-12 Matthew 8:5-13 Matthew 13:40-43

Our Guest Host Bria Lacour shares about Jeremiah - known as the weeping prophet. He also wrote the book of Lamentations. Scriptures: Luke 22:44 Matthew 26:36-46 Hebrews 5:7 Jeremiah 8:18-22, 9:1, 9:10-12, 13:17, 31:15-17

We are studying friendships in the Bible, and this week we're taking a look at Daniel, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego. They stuck together even under the threat of death. Scripture shares: How friends stick closer than a brother (Proverbs 18:24) That a friends loves at all times (Proverbs 17:17) That the wounds of a friend can be trusted (Proverbs 27:6) Daniel 1:3-20 - friends together in service...

Tonight we read about Ruth and Naomi Scripture: Ruth 1

Tonight we continue our study of "Idols in the Bible" with a look at the universal caduceus symbol - a serpent or snake coiled around a staff. Scriptures: Numbers 21:4-9 - The Bronze Snake 2 Kings 18:1-4 - Hezekiah smashes it John 3:10-15 - Jesus references it These articles talk about the early history and biblical origin of the symbol: https://earlychurchhistory.org/medicine/the-biblical-caduceu...

We discuss good influences, like Abigail was for her fool husband Nabal (1 Samuel 25:2-42), and bad influences, like Jezebel was for Ahab (1 Kings 16:29-33, 19:1-2, 21:1-28, and 2 Kings 9:1-37). Choose your spouse and your friends wisely. It can keep you from being thrown out of a window and having your body eaten by dogs!

The Bible says a LOT about keeping your word - most of it is hilarious! There is definitely some "shade throwing!" My sisters and I had a great time talking about this issue tonight. We shared some tips on what to do and what NOT to do! Scriptures: Deuteronomy 23:21-23 - If you make a vow to the Lord, keep it. Better yet, don't do it. Proverbs 20:25 - Don't make rash commitments Ecclesiastes 5:2-7...

Tonight, we discuss Visions and Dreams in the Bible, starting with Joseph in Genesis 37. Do you write down your dreams? If not, I encourage you to get a journal and start writing them down, because nothing God does is random. If you have dreams, it's for a reason. In Joel 2:28 and Acts 2:17, it tells us we will dream dreams and have visions.

How often have you panicked under pressure? Here's what scripture says about it: Matthew 8:23-27, Matthew 14:22-33

We take a look at repeating patterns by learning about Samson's story in Judges chapters 13-16. He made the same mistakes over and over again.

The story of Ananias and Sapphira   Scripture: Acts 5

Tonight, I talk about the Bible and Science, and read from Daniel 3.

Dealing with the 17-year cicadas has me thinking about the plague of locusts in the Bible. Yikes!   Scriptures: Exodus 10:1-20 Ezekiel 25:17

Did Jesus use His superpowers when He disappeared right out of the middle of the crowd?   Scripture: Luke 4