Women's Bible Studies

The Christian's journey through sanctification to spiritual maturity can be a difficult one to master if you don't understand God's design for the church, and how that design is part of the foundation for your spiritual life. In this study, we'll be looking in Scripture to see how involvement in the local church is a pivotal and crucial part of a Christian's spiritual growth. In this study, we'll explore how God's Word directs Christians to be active contributors to their local church, while also utilizing writings by John MacArthur as a commentary to illuminate God's Word on this issue. Our objective for this study is as quoted by John MacArthur: "to encourage you to pour yourself into your local congregation with fresh energy and a deepened commitment to serving in and with the body of Christ. And that, in spite of the church's flaws and difficulties (we're imperfect people, after all), you come away with a renewed understanding of God's design for His church, and a vigorous, motivating love for the role He set aside for you in it."

Begins January 13
Tuesday evenings at Immanuel; 7:00-8:30pm
Room A211
Grace Jones & Lisa Jones, Leaders
$22

Join us on Tuesday evenings for this hybrid Zoom/in person year-long Bible study as we study 1, 2, & 3 John using Jen Wilkin’s study, Abide. “Let what you heard from the beginning abide in you,” 1 John 2:24

How can we hold onto assurance of our faith? How can we discern the truth from a lie? How can we know God loves us? In these three short letters, the apostle John reminds an early church facing division, deception, and doubt to hold fast to what they know and to live like they believe it. And he reminds us, as well.

In this Bible study on the letters of 1, 2, and 3, John, Jen Wilkin helps you see how two thousand years later, his words call to Christians in similar challenges to recall a great salvation and to abide in the truth.

Begins January 13 (year-long study but we welcome new women joining)
7:00-8:30pm (Hybrid Online/In-Person)
Jenn Elzea & Sara Sams, Leaders
$20

Chaotic. Angry. Helpless. How often do we encounter these emotions when we look at the state of the world around us? It's tempting to despair. What kind of future can we look forward to when the world is so full of turmoil and division? Can the next world be any better?

Instead of turning to the world's answers to these questions, Sue Edwards invites us to look to Scripture. Though brief, Paul's letters to the Thessalonians are packed with nuggets of information to help us grasp what life after death will look like for followers of Christ. And it isn't sitting on clouds playing harps. Rather, it's dazzling, action-packed, relational, and free from pain and darkness. By focusing on the truths these short letters reveal, we are able to fill our spirits with real anticipation and courage. We can forge ahead, empowered by God's grace to bless and empower others, knowing the glorious heaven that awaits.

Begins January 14
Wednesday mornings at Immanuel, 9:30-11:30am
Room A209
Beth Azer & Sarah Pinkley, Leaders
$12

Jesus came to seek and to save the lost of this world in a way that was full of grace and truth both at the same time. Luke fleshes this out for us as we see Jesus’ compassion for the lost and hurting in this world displayed as He personally interacted with single individuals. At the same time, without apologies, He spoke the truth about the Kingdom of God with an authority that astounded some and confounded others. The chasm between these two reactions to Jesus builds as Luke unfolds Jesus’ earthly ministry pressing the question of Jesus’ identity. This quandary of what to do with Jesus reaches a climax as Jesus asks Peter individually, “Who do you say that I am?” The answer to that question changes everything. As we study Luke, it will reassure and grow us in our belief of who Jesus is and it will challenge us in our commitment to live for Jesus by daily following Him.

Materials provided will include a The Gospel of Luke ESV Scripture Journal and a three-ring binder of weekly homework questions and additional study tools. The study on Wednesday mornings will incorporate a time of teaching, worship, and prayer as we encourage one another to grow in Christ.

Begins January 14
9:30-11:30am
Room A207
Jody Lubenec, Donna Horn, & Bobbie Praske, Leaders
$20 (This is a year-long study but we welcome new women joining)

“For freedom Christ has set us free.” Every one of us longs for freedom—freedom from striving, from fear, from the pressures and pains of life. We often look to relationships, achievements, possessions, or status to fill that longing. But the more we cling to the things of this world, the more they can enslave us.

In the book of Galatians, Paul reminds us that true freedom is found in Christ alone. In this study, we will walk verse by verse through Galatians using Elizabeth Woodson’s study guide, discovering how the gospel frees us to live with confidence, joy, and purpose. Come join us as we learn what it truly means to live free.

Begins January 14
9:30-11:30am
Room A201
Becky Evans & Mia Manning, Leaders
$20

This verse-by-verse study of Hebrews will encourage us to embrace both the supremacy and the accessibility of Jesus, concluding that He is better than anything the world can offer! As we explore the many Old Testament references in Hebrews, we will gain a better understanding of both the old and new covenants, seeing that Jesus is the fulfillment of the long-awaited promises. Written to people in the midst of persecution, Hebrews will challenge us to grow in confidence so we can remain unwavering in faith despite our own difficulties. Come join us as we discover anew the hope Christ offers as “a sure and steadfast anchor of the soul.” (Hebrews 6:19)

Begins February 5
9:30-11:30am
Room A207-A209-A211 Alyssa Engelbrecht, Laura Fay, & Kathy Holley, Leaders
$15