Comments on: Do women need Bible study homework?

By: Cyndee Ownbey

Cyndee Ownbey — Mon, 22 Feb 2021 15:06:21 +0000

In reply to Reyna. Reyna, you are welcome. Knowing and following God's Word is critical to our spiritual growth. I'm thrilled you're teaching your women to dig for themselves. Thank you for your comments. <3

By: Cyndee Ownbey

Cyndee Ownbey — Mon, 22 Feb 2021 15:05:23 +0000

In reply to Penny Noyes. Penny, thank you for your comments. :) I agree, I find I get more out of the studies when I put in the time and do the work.

By: Cyndee Ownbey

Cyndee Ownbey — Mon, 22 Feb 2021 15:04:35 +0000

In reply to irene.

Hi Irene, I recommend selecting a book of the Bible to study with your group. Slowing down and working through 1 chapter a week is how my READ Bible study is structured (www.readbiblestudy.com). If you want to select a book, I recommend my course on How to Select the Best Bible Study for Your Group here https://womensministrytoolbox.teachable.com/p/how-to-select-a-bible-study.

By: Cyndee Ownbey

Cyndee Ownbey — Mon, 22 Feb 2021 15:02:33 +0000

In reply to Wanda. Wanda, I am so glad you'll be meeting in-person again soon! Thank you for sharing the idea to text a devotional to your group and to encourage prayer. <3

By: Wanda

Wanda — Sat, 20 Feb 2021 14:26:06 +0000

This is so timely as my group is starting in-person Bible study meetings in the next two weeks. Some people are still hesitant to meet in person, but I am hopeful that we can get them used to getting together again making them comfortable with the steps we take to meet.
During the pandemic, I happened upon an idea (after flopping on Zoom) to “text” a devotional. A group of nine of us have kept connected through texting by commenting on what we read as well as sharing our struggles, which has led to prayers using texts. It’s worked well, but rest assured we are looking forward to meeting in person again. I have ended up choosing one person each day (M-F) to pray for together each day. Wow! It’s been such a blessing to all of us as well as the person being prayed for. We have seen God’s timing so perfect because the person prayed for has responded with the need to be covered on that very day.

By: irene

irene — Wed, 17 Feb 2021 09:47:16 +0000

help me with bible topics for discussion

By: Penny Noyes

Penny Noyes — Tue, 16 Feb 2021 22:44:16 +0000

Love this article. As a Bible Study writer, I have often pondered the question of how much homework is too much homework. For me, starting with God’s word is essential and I often have them look up and read larger passages. I also like to create questions that inspire application to the readers life. I have been in some studies where the expectation is that participants can’t talk unless they have done the homework and memorized the weekly verse and other studies where showing up is all that is required. I genuinely believe both can be beneficial but I have gotten more out of the studies where I put in the time and do the work.

By: Reyna

Reyna — Tue, 16 Feb 2021 18:55:38 +0000

Thank you for always promoting the Word of God – it tranforms lives. We have had ongoing in person studies since the beginning of the year. We are doing book studies and have steered away from ‘personalities and videos’ to get our women digging for themselves. Thank you for all you do for women’s ministry

By: Cyndee Ownbey

Cyndee Ownbey — Tue, 16 Feb 2021 18:37:10 +0000

In reply to Niki. Niki, thank you for your comments. You make some great points about different types of Bible study homework questions!

By: Niki

Niki — Tue, 16 Feb 2021 16:15:28 +0000

It is funny, or possibly ironic that this is the blog post you sent out today…..at least for me. I am currently in 2 Bible studies. One with a group of Lutheran ladies, and one at my home church with a diverse group of ladies- some who don’t regularly attend church. Homework really, usually, is not a problem for me at all; but, this time I am struggling. Not because I have two study journals to do but, because one is more like a high school literature class.
I do not enjoy finding the “hidden deeper meaning” behind authors words. I believe especially with the Bible: God means what he is saying. Does He use metaphors and hyperbole? Yes! But I would rather allow the Holy Spirit to do His job than try to do it for Him. I also do not enjoy rewrites of scripture in our own words or re-writing of the examples the study author gave. I enjoy thought provoking questions in which we are allowed to share what Holy Spirit laid on our heart for the questions, but I do not want to simply be re-writing the authors study.
Anyway I do finish my homework even when I find it less enjoyable because I enjoy my time with the Lord in it.
Thank you again for giving us a toolbox Cyndee!
God bless!