NT Episode 4: Samaritan Woman - Women of the Bible Series
Send us a textWe just love the Samaritan Woman (John 4). Her story IS the gospel!!! She......was isolated. [We have been isolated from groups and have isolated ourselves from others with our own insecurities. One that's not so visible is when we isolate our emotions from relationships.] ...engaged with Jesus. [Even though it was an odd situation, she kept talking with Jesus. Slowly but surely, we see her defenses come down.]...was no longer thirsty. [When Jesus revealed himself as the Messiah, she was no longer afraid of her story. It was the very thing she proclaimed to bring others to Jesus! His identity changed her identity!]If you're feeling isolated or struggling with shame, Jesus invites you to bring your brokenness to him and experience the freedom of being fully known yet fully loved.She is one of us. Who God was to her, he is to you and me. Much love for you,Amy & Jamy___________________________________DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: NT Episode 4 - Samaritan Woman*See episode description in the show notes. Review John 4 for her story. - Coming Soon! - Let's stay connect: IG: @amyruthpetersen @jamyfisherproduced by: 4110 Ministries, LLC
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NT Episode 3: Anna - Women of the Bible Series
Send us a textYou could hold your breath and miss the mention of this woman in Luke. But we want to linger in her 3 verses and see what God wants to reveal to us about this elderly widow. Today, we are chatting about ANNA. Her story is found in Luke 2:36-38. She:had an undivided heart.was expectant.was thankful.Anna's life challenges us to examine our own spiritual focus. Are we cultivating undivided hearts capable of recognizing God's movement around us? Are we living with expectancy, actively waiting for God to fulfill His promises? Or have we allowed distractions and disappointments to numb us when we should be anchoring ourselves more deeply in His presence?Like Anna, we can choose to anchor ourselves to God rather than numbing ourselves with distractions. We can make daily choices that cultivate undivided hearts capable of recognizing God's presence in unexpected places.We pray you are encouraged through the life of Anna. Who God was to her he is to you and me.Much love for you,Amy & Jamy___________________________________DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: Episode 19 ~ Anna*See episode description in the show notes. Review Luke 2:22-38 for her story. 1. What did you learn for the first time about Anna? What surprised you about her?2. Waiting is a theme in today’s lesson; did you learn anything new from the example of Simeon and Anna about how to wait well?3. Read Luke 2:34-35; putting yourself in Mary’s shoes. What do you think it was like to hear those words from Simeon?4. Now (follow up to question 3), how might the timing of Anna’s arrival as well as the content of her message encouraged Mary?5. Are there specific people or situations that are coming to your mind where you need to follow Anna’s example and give thanks and speak of Him? In other words, who is your Mary?6. In the podcast Amy talks about the difference in praise and thanks. How would you describe what it means to praise and/or thank God. Do you see any differences between these two disciplines?7. How does being thankful help us persevere?8. Review the three descriptions from the podcast and discuss which one resonates the most with you. Anna:· Had an undivided heart (See Psalm 86:11).· Was expectant.· Was thankful.9. “Anna is one of us. Who God is to her, He is to me.” Who was God to Anna? What does that mean to you in your life today?Let's stay connect: IG: @amyruthpetersen @jamyfisherproduced by: 4110 Ministries, LLC
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NT Episode 2: Mary - Women of the Bible Series
Send us a textAhhh...we are BACK! We've missed each other and missed connecting with YOU. On this episode we chat about Mary, the mother of Jesus (MOJ). The bulk of her story is found in Luke 1-2. You may have some preconceptions about her. But whatever you know, don't know, or think you know, you can be assured that she was one of us. She was:troubled and wondered. willing and blessed.treasured and pondered.God was so faithful to Mary. He is to you too. Whether you're navigating unexpected changes, questioning God's plan, or seeking to build a life of faithfulness despite difficulties, Mary's journey offers profound encouragement. Being "highly favored" by God doesn't guarantee comfort but promises His presence. Her story whispers to all of us: you are not alone in your faith, your struggles, or your growth. And who God was to her, he is to you and me.___________________________________DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: NT Episode 2 ~ Mary*See episode description in the show notes. Review Luke 1-2 for her story.1. What did you learn for the first time about Mary? What surprised you about her?2. Why do you think Mary is so revered and often worshipped? What do we lose from her example when we worship her?3. We learned that Mary’s first reaction when the angel came to her was to be troubled (Luke 1:29). What does that tell you about her? What does that tell you about your own first reactions to challenging situations?4. Read Luke 1:38. How did Mary go from being troubled to being willing? What do you see in her response that you can practice in your own troubling circumstances?5. Read Mary’s song in Luke 1:46-56. What stands out to you the most? 6. Review the definitions of ponder and treasure from the podcast. How did Mary practice these two things? How can you?7. At the end of the podcast Amy and Jamy talked about the other times Mary is mentioned in Scripture. What did you learn from those encounters that you can practice in your own life? 8. Review the three descriptions from the podcast and discuss which one resonates the most with you. Mary the mother of Jesus:· Was troubled and wondered.· Was willing and blessed.· Pondered and treasured.9. “Mary is one of us. Who God is to her, He is to me.” Who was God to Mary? What does that mean to you in your life today?Let's stay connect: IG: @amyruthpetersen @jamyfisherproduced by: 4110 Ministries, LLC
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NT Episode 1: Elizabeth - Women of the Bible Series
Send us a text***Before we dive into the episode...FREE RESOURCE: We have loved our 2 year journey with the Old Testament women and hope you have too. If you would like to go back personally or lead a group through, we have compiled all the discussion question guides into one booklet. It's our FREE gift to you! Click this link and download: Old Testament Women of the Bible: Discussion Guide Booklet FREE to download and print: covers all 18 Old Testament women we discussed with the discussion questions for each episodeGO BACK & LISTEN: Also, it will be helpful is you go back and listen to the BONUS episode: What happened between the OT and the NT? It sets the context with a real life backdrop for the New Testament women we will be chatting about. ______________________Here we GO with the first episode of our series with the New Testament women...starting with: E L I Z A B E T H (mother of John the Baptist) Oh boy, ya'll! We dive into some really tear-filled, precious truths like: If you ever think there is a haphazardness to the events of your life, you don’t have to look very far into scripture to realize that God is in control of every bit. - AmyI am only satisfied when I’m resting in the truth that God’s already done what he’s promised. So, I get to join in this life of seeing what it looks like. - JamyElizabeth was:1. was righteous, barren, and old.2. trusted a second hand promise.3. was discerning.She is a lot like me.Who God was to her, he is to you and me. We pray it encourages you.Love,Amy and Jamy_______________DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: NT Episode 1 ~ Elizabeth*See episode description in the show notes. Review the book of Esther for her story.1. What is your favorite part of Elizabeth’s story?2. Review the description of Elizabeth and Zechariah in Luke 1:5-7. Why do you think God describes them as blameless and why was that important in their time?3. Why do you think Elizabeth secluded herself for the first months of her pregnancy?4. Review the story of Mary’s visit, what sticks out to you the most?5. Read Luke 1:45. We learned today that “blessed” means “satisfied.” When you apply this definition to the verse, how are you challenged to apply it to your own life?6. The descriptions of John by the angel and by Zechariah are so amazing; but we know that John’s life was actually very difficult and ended violently. How can you reconcile these descriptions with the reality of what happened to him?7. Review the three descriptions from the podcast and discuss which one resonates the most with you. Elizabeth:was righteous, barren, and old.trusted a second hand promise.was discerning.8. “Elizabeth is one of us. Who God is to her, He is to me.” Who was God to Elizabeth? What does that mean to you in your life today?9. What are your biggest take away lessons today? In other words, in a couple of sentences how can you apply this lesson to your life right now?Let's stay connect: IG: @amyruthpetersen @jamyfisherproduced by: 4110 Ministries, LLC
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BONUS: What happened in between the Old & New Testament?
Send us a text**just for you**Old Testament Women of the Bible: Discussion Guide Booklet FREE to download and print: covers all 18 Old Testament women we discussed with the discussion questions for each episode-----------------------------------------------Don't miss this BONUS episode!!! It: looks BACK to a favorite Old Testament woman*, looks FORWARD to the New Testament, and lingers a bit in the IN BETWEEN- that space between the Old and New Testament that sets important historical and political context to the Jewish people when Jesus enters the scene. After the book of Malachi and before Matthew, there were about 400 years without any prophecy or word from God. It's call the Intertestamental Period or 400 Years of Silence. There were a lot of political, cultural, and religious impacts on the Jewish people. 400 is a long time! Think about it...American has been around for almost 250 years. It's mind-blowing to quantify all the religious, political, and cultural changes that has happened within our history. We will highlight the impacts these changes had on the women in Jesus' day and how it perfectly sets the stage for the arrival of Jesus to heal, rescue, and save.It's a great conversation...one that surprised me with a new "ah-ha" moment. Just love how God works!!!We pray it encourages you right where you are!A few things we mentioned:On Getting Out of Bed by Alan NobleEpisode 7: SarahLet's stay connect: IG: @amyruthpetersen @jamyfisherproduced by: 4110 Ministries, LLC
Join Amy & Jamy as they chat in Amy's car (the glorious and overtly common white Nissan Pathfinder) each month and chat about one woman of the Bible. Women need other women. We just LOVE that God includes the lives of real, broken women in the Bible and reveals how he loves, interacts, and redeems them. We are excited to surround ourselves with this community of women and be encouraged as we lean into Jesus. You don’t have to remain alone in your faith even when no one is around.
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