They will often understand our life experiences because they have (or have had) similar experiences of their own to share with us. We find people who will relate to us in this small community because we share a common desire to know God's word. I want to offer you some reasons you should make 2022 the year you join a women's Bible study and consider the benefits you can receive from authentically engaging in this kind of community. It is one of the most extraordinary experiences of our personal growth and development as Christian women. I keep returning to lead as a participant because I have learned the value of being connected to these groups. Over the years, it has been my joy to lead and participate in many women's small group settings for Bible studies - both virtually with mega ministries and in person with my local church. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved." They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They sold property and possessions to give to anyone who had need. All the believers were together and had everything in common. Everyone was filled with awe at the many wonders and signs performed by the apostles. "They devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. Acts 2:42-47 provides insight into believers' fellowship during that time. When we recall how the early church came together, it is interesting to note their gatherings often took place in small, intimate groups. However, the benefits of joining such a group are not limited to only gaining greater knowledge and understanding of the Bible. Whatever you call them, they are designed as a way for women to come together and study the Bible around a particular theme or topic. Maybe you have heard the term small groups or life groups at your local church.
But more significant than this, they are also my sisters because we function like a family. These ladies are participants in the women's growth group at my church I have the pleasure of facilitating.
Even though some of the ladies had never met in person before the pandemic, you would have never known this from observing everyone's heartfelt greetings upon making their way to our table. After meeting virtually all fall, we decided to gather for lunch after church one Sunday. As I pulled up, someone was already in the parking lot, just as eager as I was to finally get to come together. I came a bit early to make sure I was at the restaurant to greet the ladies upon their arrival.
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