![]() Wouldn't you rather make new mistakes? :^ÞĪ. We benefit from our mistakes and can prevent you from repeating them. Always ask advice of older people, and not just one. 1 Kings 12:11 = Instead of fixing Solomon's mistakes, he intensified them, taxing the people to death. Rehoboam rejected the advice of the elder advisers of his father and went to his young friends and made them his advisers.Ī. Would God wrest the kingdom out from under Rehoboam, or will he see it coming?Ī. Remember, Solomon sent killers after him. Note: No doubt, they knew of the prophesy about Rehoboam. Some leaders of Israel sent for Jeroboam. They gathered in Schechem to make Rehoboam king. Did all Israel recognize Solomon's son, Rehoboam, as king?Ī. Our philosophy at Heart to Heart is, “In essentials, UNITY in opinions, LIBERTY and in all things LOVE.Q. As the saying goes, “Youĭon’t have to be my twin to be my sister!” Sisters in Christ regardless of differing opinions. However, in the non-essentialĪreas or opinions that are not explicitly stated in Scripture, we can agree toĭisagree without being disagreeable. Gospel of Jesus Christ, we must be in agreement. In essential matters, such as the truth of the It’s okay to question and see things differently however, we ask you to be kind and respectful of the feelings of others. This is a place to respectfully disagree, rather than judging or condemning one another, so that you may grow and understand different viewpoints. We are not divided by theological differences or denominational backgrounds, but we grow together through our mutual love for Jesus.Īs a diverse group of women, we have different church backgrounds, preferred Bible translations, and opinions. This is a place where women strengthen and encourage each other in their faith and develop deeper intimacy in their relationship with God. This is a place where women from all over the world can come together for fellowship, worship, and growth through in-depth study of the Word of God. QUESTION 6: Do you have any questions for us? Or, do you have any words of advice for new members? Some Things to Remember QUESTION 5: How would you describe your current season of life? Is it a dry and weary season, a season of abundant blessings, or somewhere in between? Explain. QUESTION 4: In what ways is the spiritual life comparable to Olympic training? What practices come to mind that help to build our spiritual stamina and endurance? QUESTION 3: Why do you think the faith walk is more like a marathon than a sprint? QUESTION 2: What are some things you already know about Elijah, and how has his story impacted your life? Or, is this Bible character new to you? What would you like to learn? QUESTION 1: What do you hope to gain from this study and our time together? ICE BREAKER: Tell us where you are from and something unique about where you live. Here are the questions we will be discussing in our small groups this week: This week is just an introduction to get to know each other and prepare our hearts for the study. Participate in a small group in our Heart to Heart Women’s Bible Study Facebook page.Anyone who wants to come to him must believe that God exists and that he rewards those who sincerely seek him. 5-10.Īnd it is impossible to please God without faith. Read the introduction and background information in the member book on pp.Click here to register, purchase the book, join our Facebook group, and subscribe to the blog to receive future updates. ![]() ![]() ![]() Here are our assignments for the first week: Some of the topics we will explore are Prayer, Choices, Soul Care, Surrender, Mentoring, and Legacy. This Christian walk is more like a marathon than a sprint, and it is the consistent, daily habits we employ that will fortify our faith and help us persevere to the end. How can we remain steadfast and even thrive during these seasons?Įlijah experienced highs and lows himself, and by studying his life and character through Scripture, we will learn strategies that will help us be unwavering in our faith through every season of life. We have seasons when our faith is invincible, and God feels so close, but there are also those times when despair may overtake us, and God can seem quite elusive. Sometimes our emotions may swing to high and low extremes multiple times throughout the day, or we may experience those swings more seasonally. I am sure you will all agree that life has its ups and downs, and we all need spiritual stamina to endure through every season in our walk of faith. The time has finally come, and I am so excited to welcome you all to our Bible study on the life of Elijah, the prophet, Elijah: Spiritual Stamina in Every Season, by Melissa Spoelstra.
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