Girlfriends Bible Study

Ep 131 - Speaking Truth to Power: Part 1

Speaking truth to power is not always easy. In fact, it can be terrifying! But it is necessary - for correction, truth, confirmation and for clarity. We discuss several examples of this in Scripture.Esther - Esther 4:9-17, 5:1-8, 7:1-6Lady Who Wanted Crumbs - Matthew 15:21-28Gideon - Judges 6:36-40Nathan and David - 2 Samuel 12:1-14Abraham / Sodom and Gomorrah - Genesis 18:22-33Abigail & David - 1 Samuel 25:23-31

Ep 130 - Jesus & Water

In our theme of "Water," we first talk about "Jesus & Water."
His first miracle was turning water into wine. (John 2:1-11)Jesus calmed the storm. (Matthew 8:23-27, Mark 4:35-41, Luke 8:22-25)Jesus walked on water. (Matthew 14:22-36, Mark 6:45-56, John 6:16-24)
It was interesting to note that people touched the hem of Jesus' cloak before the woman with the issue of blood did so.

Ep 129 - Water from a Rock

We continue our theme of "Water" with a study of Moses and how he miraculously brought water from a rock, in obedience (Exodus 17:1-7) and in disobedience (Numbers 20:1-13).

Ep 128 - Water and the Presence of the Triune God

Hosted by the wonderful and wise Bria Lacour, this study finishes our theme of "Water."In her message, "Water and the Presence of the Triune God," Bria shares how water figures prominently in the beginning, middle and end, and how God the Father, Jesus the Son, and the Holy Spirit are there.
Scriptures:Genesis 1:1-2 (God formed and separated the water)Matthew 3:13-17 (Jesus baptized)Revelation 22:1, 17 (Eden restored)

Ep 127 - The Prison of Unforgiveness

Special guest host Bria Lacour continued our  theme of "forgiveness" by engaging us in an excellent study about the prison of unforgiveness.
Scriptures:Matthew 18:21-35 - The Unmerciful ServantEphesians 4:32 - We're reminded to forgive as we've been forgivenLuke 7:47-48 - Jesus forgives sins

Ep 126 - The Worst Women in the Bible

We finish our theme "Bad Girls / Rude Women" with a look at some of the little-known worst women in the Bible.~ Lot's Daughters (Genesis 19:30-38)~ Rebekah (Genesis 27:1-17)~ Herodias and her daughter (Luke 3:18-20, Mark 6:17-28, Matthew 14:1-12)~ Athaliah (2 Kings 8:16-18, 2 Kings 8:23-26, 2 Kings 11:1-16, 2 Chronicles 22, 23)
We also talk about some of the women who are considered "bad" but did good.~ Rahab (Joshua 2)~ Jael (Judges 4:16-22)
Did you know about all of them?
Lastly, we discuss how frustrated we feel when we see evil people prosper. Psalms 73 and 37 help us process these feelings.

Ep 125 - Good Girls & Kind Women Who Saved Babies

We began our April theme (Good Girls / Kind Women) with a look at several women who saved babies in the Bible. 
Jehosheba and Zibiah - who saved the future king Joash (2 Chronicles 22:10-12, 23:1-21; 24:1-2)Jochebed, Miriam, Pharaoh's Daughter, and Pharaoh's Daughter's Servant Girl - who saved Moses (Exodus 2:1-10; 6:13-14, 16, 18, 20, 26)Mary mother of Jesus (Matthew 2:1-23; Luke 1:26-55, 2:1-40)
We also gave an honorable mention to the prostitute who was willing to give up her son to a lying prostitute, just so he wouldn't be cut in half. (1 Kings 3:16-27)

Ep 124 - Good Women and the Empty Tomb

Our last message for our Good Girls / Kind Women theme is about the good women who found Jesus' tomb empty.
Scripture:Luke 23:50-56Luke 24:1-35

Ep 123 - Abraham's Angels

Tonight we are learning about angels in Genesis 18 and 19.

Ep 122 - Interesting Biblical Facts About Angels

We finish our theme of Angels in the Bible tonight with random Biblical trivia.Genesis 2:1 - Angels were created by GodLuke 20:27-36, Matthew 22:30 - Angels can't die and don't marryJob 38:1-7 - They were present when God created the earth2 Samuel 14:17, 19, 20, Daniel 9:20-22 - Angels are wise and intelligentDaniel 9:21, Revelation 14:6 - Angels are fast; they flyRevelation 19:9-10 - Angels are NOT to be worshipped1 Peter 3:21-22 - Angels are subject to ChristIsaiah 14:12-15, Jude 6 - Angels have their own free willHebrews 12:22, Revelation 5:11-12, Psalm 68:17 - Angels are too numerous to countOnly three angels named in Bible - Gabriel (Daniel 8:16, Luke 1:19, 26), Michael (Daniel 12, 21, Revelation 12:7-9), Lucifer/SatanSeraphim (Isaiah 6:1-2) and Cherubim (Genesis 3:24)Satan started as a cherub - Ezekiel 28:12-17What cherubim look like: Ezekiel 1:5-11, 10:1-22Revelation 12:-9