Girlfriends Bible Study

Jealousy vs. Envy - there is a difference. Merriam-Webster defines "Jealousy" as: A feeling of unhappiness and anger caused by a belief that a loved one might be unfaithful. And "Envy" as: Envy means discontented longing for someone else's advantages. Envy is most often used to refer to a covetous feeling toward another person's attributes, possessions, or stature in life. They go on to say: Many...

Did you know there are 21 dreams (or nightmares) mentioned in the Bible?  Ten of them are in the book of Genesis. In this Bible Study on Dreams, we discuss several of them. Dreams are given to us as warnings (Job 33:14-18), as prophecy, and as a way for us to simply talk to God Himself. Did you know that Solomon's request for wisdom was made via a dream? (I Kings 3:5-15) And there are two instance...

I was determined to push through and have Bible Study even though I'd been sick all day. We read about the Woman with the Issue of Blood in Matthew 9:18-22, which always gives me strength. We also read about Jacob's Ladder in his dream in Genesis 28:10-19.

In this Bible Study we finish our discussion of asking for forgiveness, and explore the concept of not looking back when God calls you to move forward. Scriptures: Matthew 18:21-35 (The Unmerciful Servant) Genesis 19:6-5-26 (Lot's Wife) Luke 9:57-62 (The Cost of Following Jesus) Matthew 10:11-15 (Shake the Dust Off Your Feet) We also referenced: Acts 9:1-22 (Saul's Conversion) John 8:1-11 (Jesus a...

We had a great discussion about how hope can seem lost, but it's not. We have to remember the character and promises of God. Hope is not lost even when we screw up (like David) or make repeated stupid mistakes (like Samson).  Sometimes hope seems loss because of our faith - like with Daniel, Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego. Hope sometimes seems lost when we're reluctantly asked to step up but we're...

Doing what's right is not always easy, but it is important. In this Bible study, we look at Esther (4:9-16, 6:1-14, and 7:1-10) and the difficult choice she had to make to save her people. In modern day, we deal with issues such as: - Being a whistleblower at an organization - Confronting someone to clear an offense - Apologizing when we're wrong or when we can't keep our word The fear in doing wh...

When you're a leader (a boss, a parent) that is your primary role & responsibility, above all else, to those who "report" to you, or who count on you for leadership and protection. Scriptures referenced: Jesus sleeping on the boat / calms the storm - Matthew 8:23-27, Mark 4:35-41, Luke 8:22-25 Jesus in the garden of Gethsemane, asking His sleepy disciples to watch and pray for him - Matthew 26...

Humans may be inherently selfish but God directs us to be selfless. Scriptures from tonight's Bible Study: Philippians 2:3-8, 12-13 Proverbs 19:21 Exodus 9:16 Jeremiah 1:4-5 Acts 13:36 1 Timothy 4:12 Psalm 37:4

Tonight we are talking about the power of words. The Bible says we have to give an account of every idle word we speak. It says death and life are in the power of the tongue. When we pair our words with faith, amazing things happen.

Whether you think you can, or you think you can't...you're right. (Henry Ford) Proverbs 23:7 - As a man thinks in his heart, so is he. Romans 4:17 - Call those things that be not as though they are Habakkuk 2:2 - Write the vision and make it plain so that men [and women, and you!] can run with it. Hebrews 11:1 - Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. Hebrews...

What does your name say about your character? Tonight's scriptures: 1 Samuel 25:25, 1 Chronicles 4:10, Proverbs 22:1, Philippians 2:9-10.

God miraculously parted the waters on more than one occasion - not just the Red Sea with Moses. Exodus 14:10-22 (Moses & the Red Sea) Joshua 3:5-17; 4:1-18 (Joshua & the Jordan River) 2 Kings 2 (Elijah and Elisha & the Jordan River) And it's important to acknowledge the very first partings of the waters - Genesis 1:6-10. Some also mention:  - Jeremiah 51:36-42 where God warned that He...

Join us as we discuss the Nephilim and other fallen angels. Scriptures: Luke 10:18-20 Genesis 6:1-8 Numbers 13:31-33 2 Peter 2:4-16 Jude 5-10

Are you a "napper"? Do you rest well? Do you sleep too much? Sleep and rest are Biblical and good for... Refreshing Receiving visions from God An exercise of faith Healing Scriptures: Exodus 20:8-11 Matthew 11:28-30 Psalm 23:1-3 Proverbs 3:21-24 Psalm 3:1-5 Psalm 4:1-8 Matthew 8:23-27 Mark 6:30-34 Luke 8:42-46 Proverbs 24:30-34

As we continue our theme of "Favorite Siblings in the Bible," my big sister Gina Rozier leads us in a powerful Bible Study about Miriam, the big sister of Moses. Scriptures: Exodus 2:1-10 (The birth of Moses - his big sister looks after him) Numbers 12:1-16 (Miriam and Aaron oppose Moses) Exodus 4:13-17 (Aaron gets to speak for Moses) Exodus 15:19-21 (Miriam referred to as prophetess)

We've been studying Friendship in the Bible. Tonight, we learn who God and Jesus call "friend" in the Bible. We also learn that, just like our mommas told us, God is "not our little friend" and we can't talk to Him any type of way. Scriptures: John 15:12-17 (Jesus calls His disciples friends) Exodus 33:11 (God talks to Moses face to face like one would talk to a friend) James 2:23 (God called Abra...

Don't you just hate it when people misquote the Bible? In this Bible Study Live we talk about a few familiar misquotes and what the scripture ACTUALLY says! "God helps those who help themselves." - WRONG! 2 Thessalonians 3:6-15 - The real scripture 1 Timothy 5:8 "God won't give you more than you can handle." - WRONG! 1 Corinthians 10:1-13 - The real scripture "Shadrach, Meshach, and Abendego" - WR...

In our continuing theme of "Playfulness in the Bible" we read about the games and competitions that are referenced in the Bible. In 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 - it talks about running a race, training and preparing, and winning a crown. In 2 Timothy 2:5 - there's a reference to being an "athlete" and how good athletes only win if they follow the rules. In 1 Corinthians 15:32 - there's a reference to Pa...

We continue our theme of forgiveness with a look at some marriages in the Bible where forgiveness was necessary. Reasons that forgiveness might be necessary in a marriage? 1) Breaking of trust / betrayal 2) Lack of feeling safe (emotionally, physically, financially) A wonderful resource for forgiveness is Betrayal's Baby by P.B. Wilson. Couples discussed: David & Bathsheba (2 Samuel 11:1-27, 1...

In this Bible Study, we read about twin brothers Jacob and Esau.  Jacob coerced Esau out of his birthright and later stole his blessing from their father Isaac.  Esau vowed to kill him, but later forgave him. We never hear an apology or a verbal statement of forgiveness, but it's there. How do you forgive someone who kills or harms someone you love? Whose offense affects generations? Whose words o...

Forgiveness ties in so deeply with the law of reaping and sowing. We are to forgive so that we can be forgiven. (Matthew 6:12-15, Colossians 3:13) Jesus' request for forgiveness for those who were crucifying Him was the most selfless, loving request ever. (Luke 23:34) What if everything - Every Single Thing - we sowed we also reaped. Would it change our actions? Galatians 6:7-8 Proverbs 22:8

Special Guest Host Bria Lacour shared a wonderful message about "that dreamer Joseph," in keeping with May's theme "Dreams in the Bible." We had a great discussion about how long we sometimes have to wait in between what God's shown us (the prophecy) and its manifestation. Scriptures: Genesis 37:1-11, 42:1-17, 45:4-15

If you have big goals, don't look down. Scriptures: Matthew 14 Matthew 17:20-21 Hebrews 11:1 Romans 4:17

Often, our plans are not God's plan for us. Our perspective about our situation is not the perspective that God has. Learning to submit to His plan and see our situations through His eyes is a game-changer! Scriptures: Many are the plans in a man's heart, but it is the Lord's purpose that prevails. (Proverbs 19:21) Delight yourself in the Lord and He will give you the desires of your heart. (Psalm...

Our theme is Making Mistakes and we begin with a discussion of Uzzah's Mistake. Uzzah made the fatal mistake of reaching out to steady the Ark. 2 Samuel 6:1-9 1 Chronicles 13:5-12 About the Ark: 1 Kings 8:9 1 Samuel 6:17-20 Exodus 25:10-22 About Bezalel (the artisan who made the Ark): Exodus 35:30-35 Exodus 37:1-9 Exodus 40 - About the Tabernacle