Topic: Knowledge

1. My search for the TRUTH
   2, My desire to exchange routine religion for an intimate relationship with Jesus


2. My prayer asking God to lead me by His Spirit and take my little bit of faith and trust and multiply it

Scripture: Proverbs 2:1-5, John 5:39-40, Ephesians 4:14-21, 2 Thessalonians 2:16, Proverbs 29:25, Matthew 11:28-30, 1 Corinthians 15:19, Mark 12:30-31, Philippians 4:7, John 8:32

Tools: Study sheet from session 6, The Bible Study Map for Women, THRIVE: A Journaling Devotional Bible for Women, A Sudden Glory by Sharon Jaynes, Hope for Each Day; Words of Wisdom and Faith by Billy Graham, Stormie Omartian’s Flip Calendar, Biblehub.com, Re-Energize Your Life by Rick Warren, The song: FAITH by Dolly Parton/Galantis

My Response to the Scripture above: If the knowledge I gain studying the WORD does not move me closer to Jesus then I’ve missed what God wants for me.

What this means to my faith: The knowledge I gain studying the WORD is a tool to move me to worship and know Our Father. Knowledge of the WORD equips me to recognize and be obedient to God’s call to share Jesus each day. Knowledge raises my expectations of what GOD wants for me.

How it applies to my daily life: I have a hunger for more of GOD’s presence daily and anticipate the great things GOD desires for me to Glorify Him!

My thoughts on the topic of Knowledge: 1. My prayers should be a balance of my adoration of Who God is and my gratitude of what HE desires for me.

2. Knowledge should be an expression of my love for God and devotion to HIS will

Questions I have for digging deeper into scripture:
What am I willing to GIVE UP or GIVE to know the heart of God?
Why do I study scripture?
Am I interested in what God knows?
Will I share what I know to be TRUTH with others?

“Hope for Today: Each day we live with the reality of a Heavenly home that awaits us. Problems and pleasures both pale in comparison. The secret to contentment in this life is that there is a greater life to come” Billy Graham

I have read John 15, Psalms 90, 91 & 92 to name a few in my time with the Lord. I have used Bible Hub several times.

This week I met with my Triad and discussed the chapter on Selfishness as a sin from the book Respectable Sins by Jerry Bridges. I also prepared my small group meeting on Zoom by studying Brandon’s sermon from Sunday. I used Bible.hub and the Bible to study. I also prepared a Bible study on Acts 4:32-37 for our academy class this Sunday. I used a commentary from Jeff Struecker pastor of Calvary Baptist church I found on line.

I studied 1 Thessalonians 4, 5 and 2 Thessalonians 1, 2. I used a commentary, a LXX, and a concordance.