In-depth Bible Study with Elizabeth Ficken

These are my recommendations for leading a group discussion for Come Let  Us  Worship: an in-depth study of the book of Psalms. I ask the leaders in my Bible study classes to complete their homework, then listen to the prep   with a green highlighter and green ballpoint pen in hand so that they will be able to easily see what to emphasize and comment on when they are with the w...

Psalm 25 tells us to trust the Lord, to be taught by Him, to wait for  Him. This psalm, though written thousands of years ago, is applicable in any crisis, any distress, at any time throughout history. In the video on my website, there are powerpoint slides that highlight the actions we should take based on God’s Word. And the actions that God will take. The handout has blank boxes next to th...

These are my recommendations for leading a group discussion for Come Let  Us  Worship: an in-depth study of the book of Psalms... I ask the leaders in my Bible study classes to complete their homework, then listen to the prep with a green highlighter and green ballpoint pen in hand so that they will be able to easily see what to emphasize and comment on when they are with the women in th...

Psalm 22 begins with the ultimate question "why?"  It comes from the time of Jesus’s ultimate suffering: My God, My God, WHY have you forsaken me? Why have you abandoned me?   This psalm prophesies of the crucifixion of Jesus – the Christ. The Messiah. The crucifixion of the Son of God: The King.   We can learn much about how to endure our own times of suffering by seeing...

These are my recommendations for leading a group discussion for Come Let  Us  Worship: an in-depth study of the book of Psalms.. I ask the leaders in my Bible study classes to complete their homework, then listen to the prep with a green highlighter and green ballpoint pen in hand so that they will be able to easily see what to emphasize and comment on when they are with the women in the...

Nature shows us the Lord and even more perfectly does His word reveal His character, ways, power, and plans – all of which are good for us as humans who need : restoration… wisdom… instruction… joy… an eternal perspective… and something which is an absolute – a true, right standard – by which we can judge ourselves. As God reveals Himself and His ways – we will find ourselves lacking just as David...

These are my recommendations for leading a group discussion for Come Let  Us  Worship: an in-depth study of the book of Psalms.. I ask the leaders in my Bible study classes to complete their homework, then listen to the prep with a green highlighter and green ballpoint pen in hand so that they will be able to easily see what to emphasize and comment on when they are with the women in the...

When we look at Psalms 17 and 18 side by side, we see that they go together. Psalm 17 is the prayer, and Psalm 18 is the praise for the answered prayer. There are lessons to be learned about prayer from Psalm 17 and about praise from Psalm 18. Two main points that we should note are that Psalm 17 is the prayer of an innocent person, and the praise of Psalm 18 gives God the glory for His powerful d...

These are my  recommendations for leading a group discussion for Come Let  Us  Worship: an in-depth study of the book of Psalms.. I ask the leaders in my Bible study classes to complete their homework, then listen to the prep   with a green highlighter and green ballpoint pen in hand so that they  will be able to easily see what to emphasize and comment on when they  are with the women in their gr...

We will consider the plea, the perspective, and the promise of this very special psalm. It’s quoted in the book of Acts in reference to the resurrection of Jesus, so it a messianic psalm as well as a prayer of trusting the Lord. This lecture follows the workbook lessons on Psalm 8  and 15. This weekly women’s Bible study includes my lectures which coordinate with the study guide “Come, Let Us...

Each episode contains my discussion of the workbook lessons for Come Let Us  Worship: an in-depth study of the book of Psalms. These are my recommendations for leading a group discussion. I ask the leaders in my  Bible study classes to complete their homework, then listen to the prep  with a green highlighter and green ballpoint pen in hand so that they will be able to easily see wh...

Each episode  contains my discussion of the workbook lessons for Come Let Us Worship: an indepth study of the book of Psalms. These are my recommendations for leading a group discussion. I ask the leaders in my Bible study classes to complete their homework, then listen to the prep with a green highlighter and green ball point pen in hand so that they will be able to easily see what to emphas...

It is a delight to be a part of Bible study groups! I have enjoyed serving with many gifted women who lead small groups through a  discussion of our Bible study homework. This episode will give you a few tips considering the leader as a “tour guide.”

Three words in Psalms 1 and 2 are keys to the book of Psalms and what we should make our focus. I'll talk about each one and point out how  Psalms 1 and 2 give an introduction to the book of Psalms, but more importantly than that, they tell us exactly what to prioritize in our lives. The keys are Torah, blessing, and refuge.

It's a delight for me to share a few personal reflections about Psalms 23, 27 and 145. I can’t say  that these are my favorites, because choosing my favorite psalm out of 150 psalms would depend on the moment and my mood. But these three psalms have made an outstanding and ongoing impression on my life. They are three special flowers given as sweet gifts to me like these three flowers on disp...

This weekly women’s Bible study includes my lectures which coordinate with the study guide “Come, Let Us Worship” which can be found on Amazon. Click here for more information on this study.  The  Psalms prompt us to turn to the Lord and see that He is with us every  moment of our lives, sovereign, faithful, loving, wise, and worthy of all our devotion. They remind us that the Lord...