I am so thankful that we are reading and learning from Pursuing More of Jesus by Anne Graham Lotz. Welcome back to the Women’s Bible Cafe!Grab a cup of warm tea, Holiday coffee or a glass of water and sit for awhile as you dive into the words of John Chapter 10.
In the first two lessons, we learned that that the authentic voice is Biblical. Jesus tells us the truth and how to recognize the sound of God’s voice: through scriptures. He warns us to beware of religious leaders and other Christians who will drive us away from God and steal our faith.
Pray for more of His voice in your ear when you feel enclosed by static noise and confusing information. Pray for the ability to discern the authentic Biblical voice of truth. Pray that God will filter every voice in your ear through Scriptures as you read and KNOW the Bible. We’re Pursuing Jesus!
Today’s Scripture Verse
When he has brought out all his own, he goes on ahead of them, and his sheep follow him because they know his voice. But they will never follow a stranger; in fact, they will run away from him because they do not recognize a stranger’s voice.” John 10:4-5
Prayer Requests
Father, in your Glory you’ve given us eyes to see and ears to hear your voice. I ask that you peel away those people and things that blur our vision. Set our feel on a clear path of pursuing more of Jesus. Each woman in this study desires to know Jesus, understand your word and feel love in her heart. Bess the women who have given their time to study your word, walk beside them and teach them through authentic scriptures. Amen.
Individual Activity
Complete pages 22-23 in your workbook.
Group Activity
Have you ever followed a thief in your walk of faith, detoured and found yourself on the wrong path of destruction? Without using details or NAMES, describe a time where you listened to the thief and he stole your faith.
Post a comment to share your thoughts. Please go back and read comments already posted for Lesson One and Lesson Two and participate in the discussion.
I too have the same problem as Desiree. I just think it’s because I’m new to these
types of study. I’ve only done the fill in the blank and I have not been doing
those that long. I consider myself an “immature christian”.
I’m not sure about ever hearing his voice. If I did I did not recognize it. I’m
hoping and really praying I get alot out of this study. I purchased the download
of session 1. I love it. That has really helped me also.
I know there are a few women in the group who have participated in other inductive studies. I’m curious what they think of this workbook and format.
I am also curious about inductive bible studies. This is my first. I just
puchased the New Inductive Study Bible. I know these are two different
formats.
I read alot online, magazines and books. I hope and pray that I will be
able to recognize the thief. I had never thought about it this way until
this study.
I have to be honest I’m so new at this.I did my first Beth Moore study
2 years ago at a local church. I was so out of my comfort zone. I loved
it. So, I started getting her member books and doing it on my own. I’m
just searching for the right study for me. I just want to GET IT.
Pray for me, wisdom and understanding.
I think the reason I like the Beth Moore studies so much is that she does pull me out of my comfort zone, makes me feel uncomfortable, and then she nurtures me. Anne Graham Lotz seems to be pulling me in a similar direction; I am uncomfortable facing a blank page and having to think on my own about the meaning of the verse. It’s so much easier to go to church and listen to my pastor speak 45 minutes about a single scripture verse! Now I have to think for myself-ARGH!
Reminding myself of Romans 8:28
And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.
In this study, God has a purpose and I intend wait, listen and seek his voice as I learn to know Jesus.
ME TOO!
The format is intimidating I agree. As women I think we always want to fill in the blanks and then see if we’re right.I know I am that way. I think this study is good for us to “learn” to interpret the word for ourselves. We all have the Holy Spirit and we should ask Him to illuminate the word to us before we read it. There are many people out there teaching so called Bible studies who are actually strangers because they are giving the wrong answers–not scripturally sound. The Word will meet each one of us where we are at our point in our journey. I think we just have to give it a chance and have a teachable spirit.
Agree 100% and know in my heart that God has led me to this study and my obedience to Him is to participate with open eyes and listen for his voice through scriptures. I’m enjoying the study and the interaction with the group.
About 6 years ago, my daughter passed away. At this time I turned all my hate towards God, and just didn’t understand why if he was so great he would put me through so much pain. This anger lasted about 6-12 months. I then started changing my life, even though I lost a child – this also removed some other negative people out of my life and allowed me to become a better loving person. I then returned to Church, began to Pray and began to meet some wonderful people who have taught me so much.
I guess what I’m trying to say is, even when its hard, God knows what is the right thing to do. Even when it’s hard, don’t let the thief steal your faith. Yes, I lost a child, but she is with our Father in heaven. Yes, I was angry at him for sometime, but look at what I have become! If he would have left me alone at that time in my life I would have been taken down the wrong path, instead he used my daughter to pull me up again and make me who I am now.
My problem before this was that I had stopped listening to his voice. I had no idea what it sounded like, and I believe God wanted me back.
Reading this scripture, reinforces to me never to loose touch with God, otherwise I will not hear him calling my name. He is the only voice I want to understand and the only voice I want to hear.
Thank you for being so intimate and revealing your heart Danielle.
I Love You My Precious Friend! I am proud of you!