I’ve been invited to participate in a 9 week Bible study and you’re invited to join me each week as I share what I’ve learned. First, let me share the book with you.
About the Book
It’s easy for Christians to be strong in their faith when they are comfortable–in their church, in a small-group, in their family. But what happens if they are faced with prison, poverty, and pain? Life is more demanding than ever before. Finances are tight, relationships are stressed, and disappointments are common. Why is it so hard to stand up for God during these troubling times?
The letter of 1 Peter was heard by women who knew times like these. This newest addition to the Sue Edwards Inductive Bible Study series digs into 1 Peter and takes a look at the stories of real women–past and present–to teach today’s woman how to stand faithful to God regardless of her trials, however severe.
About the Author: Sue Edwards (MA, Dallas Theological Seminary; D.Min., Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary) teaches full-time in the Christian Education Department at Dallas Theological Seminary. She has more than twenty-five years of experience teaching, pastoring, and directing women’s ministries. In addition, Sue speaks at retreats, conferences, and seminars across the country. She is the coauthor of Women’s Retreats and New Doors in Ministry to Women, and the author of the Sue Edwards Inductive Bible Study series.
This Mom’s Review: Week 1
The first week-long lesson is based around 1 Peter 1:1-12.
While some of the subject matter was familiar to me and I could answer the study questions with no hesitation, other parts of it caused me to have to read the Scripture over a few times. The author doesn’t spill a lot of her opinion or commentary. She allowed me to use my own noggin – I even had to leave a few questions blank because I didn’t quite understand what was being asked.
I’m hoping to return to the Scripture in a few days and see if I can answer the questions. I’ll admit that my head has been clouded lately, so it just may be the fact that I’m not giving God my full attention.
What I did learn is that this is not my home and that I will face struggles and trials while here on earth. How I respond to those struggles and trials is my choice. God is an active resource in our lives, waiting for our cue for Him to guide, strengthen and even bless us. I learned what the blessings and benefits of belong to Christ are. Do you know what they are?
God is active in our lives. Why do I not inheritantly know this? Why do I always remember after the problems drop me on the ground? Thanks for the reminder!
I am reviewing and studying 1 Peter with Kregel.
I’m your newest follower from A Season for All Things and look forward to reading more of your insights. ~ Ellen
@Ellen,
It’s great to meet you! Headed over to your blog now…
We are made holy and righteous through our Holy Spirit to be obedient to God. Ever increasing grace, blessing, and peace is given/realized in and through Jesus Christ. In addition, the realization of freedoms from fears, agitating passions/emotions, and moral conflicts are available through Him. Through God’s mercies we have hope through Christ’s resurrection. We have the precious gift of having our faith tested so that we can grow in faith and in relationship with God and mature as Christians. Belief in Him gives us joy. The outcome of our faith will be our salvation of our souls.