Women’s Spring Studies
Childcare is available for weekday study by reservation only. Please visit briarwood.org/nursery to register.
Books are available in the Briarwood Christian Bookstore unless otherwise noted.
Malachi
Michele Cantley
Mondays at 10:00 am in A202 and Zoom
Starts Monday, January 6
How would it feel to know that you are the last prophet of God to speak to his people for 400 years? God has sent you to correct the sins of his people and so you must speak against them. Nevertheless, you want to send a message of hope which they can cling to during the 400 years of silence. This is Malachi and these are his messages. He is the bridge between the Old Covenant and the New Covenant, yet his message can still speak powerfully to Christians today.
A Woman’s Wisdom: How the Book of Proverbs Speaks to Everything
By Lydia Brownback (book required)
Cindy Reeder and Mary Lou Morrison
Tuesdays at 9:30 am in FHA
Starts Tuesday, January 7
The Bible tells us that the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom and that those who follow the path of wisdom will prosper. What does that mean to you as a woman? Lydia Brownback takes us on a topical journey in Proverbs to see just what God says about our heart, tongue, habits, loves, finances, work ethic and many other areas of life. I was truly convicted about matters of my own heart while studying this excellent book. Come join us as we continue our study.
Saved: Experiencing the Promise of the Book of Acts
By Nancy Guthrie (workbook required)
Mary Anne Turnbull and Karen Duffey
Tuesdays at 9:30 am in G101
Starts Tuesday, January 7
In Saved, Nancy Guthrie provides an accessible, theologically sound guide to the book of Acts. Over 17 chapters, she invites readers to peer into the lives of the apostles in the days following the resurrection and ascension of Jesus as they experienced new power from the indwelling Holy Spirit and a new understanding of the Old Testament scriptures. With a friendly and engaging tone, Saved covers the entire book of Acts.
This will be a full-year study as we will divide the chapters into 2 semesters.
Ruth – Seeing God As Our Great Provider
Elizabeth Bondurant
Wednesdays at 6:30 pm and on Zoom in G103
Starts Wednesday, January 8
This winter we are going to take a deep dive into the book of Ruth. We will see that it is more than a love story. And it is more than a picture of a worthy woman that we should look to as an example. It is even more than just a glimpse into the lineage of Jesus Christ. It is a glorious unveiling of the heart of God towards his people and the intricate ways in which he sovereignly provides for us and writes our stories for his glory. Women of any age are invited to join in on this study on Wednesday nights.
Moments in Mark
Donna Evans
Thursdays at 9:30 am in G101
Starts Thursday, January 9
Mark’s Gospel account of Jesus’ life is presented to us in two symmetrical acts: Jesus’ identity as the King over all things in chapters 1-8 and his purpose in dying on the cross in chapters 9-16. By highlighting important moments in Jesus’ life and ministry, Mark presents Jesus as the Son of God and the Savior-Servant of the world. In doing so Mark answers the question we must all answer: Who is Jesus? We will be using Tim Keller’s book Jesus the King (previously published as King’s Cross). Purchase of the book is optional and not required.
Gospel of John
Yvonne Welch
Thursdays at 9:30 am in G103
Starts Thursday, January 9
William Hendrickson in his 500-page commentary on the Gospel of John begins with, “The Gospel according to John is the most amazing book that was ever written.” This book will strengthen your faith and encourage your heart as you learn more about our wonderful Savior Jesus Christ and how HE has sacrificed everything for you and for me. We will continue our study of the book of John which will require homework and discussion in class.
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