Attributes
The HOPE God promised through Ezekiel.
In this book, God stirred Persian King Cyrus heart to let the exiled return, and strengthened His prophet to lead a wayward people to physical and spiritual renewal.
Who is EZRA?
BEWARE this thinking when accomplishing a God given task. Double points for what would be better.
Beware Self-sufficiency... thinking I've done it in MY strength. BETTER to want to give God all the GLORY
Socializing; building unity; prayer; the "pre" = all have in common
What is FELLOWSHIP?
God wants WHAT over traditions.
God wants relationship and regular fellowship
The stirring of King Cyrus heart and move forward with return and rebuild, reflects these attributes.
What are SOVEREIGNTY, Strengthening, & Care....
WHO SAID and to whom: Who knows, you may have been placed in this position for such a time as this?
Who is Mordecai to Queen Esther?
BEWARE thinking I can't, I don't know enough, .... Better to do what?
What is PRAY & TRUST God for His strength and direction
Name a time in the breakout room that left me encouraged. THEN Call on someone else
Let's hear from everyone
Reliance on God provides what.
Reliance on God provides strength, courage, peace.... or worded rightly: What is provides strength, courage and peace
Zechariah challenged the people to return to God because.
WHAT is BECAUSE God DELIGHTS to RESTORE a repentant people
When the people lost their purpose and focused on personal desires, God used him to challenge the people to examine their priorities and refocus on God's plan.
Who is HAGGAI?
BEWARE putting personal plans first; Instead consider what?
What does God want? What does God's Word say? What honors God?
POPCORN : ask any woman in the group about BSF (ex: Who invited you to BSF? How long have you been a part of BSF? What's one thing you would tell your NEWBIE SELF about BSF? OR pick your own question.
Pick another woman... until EVERYONE has answered a Question
What is live a life set a part, dedicated to God?
Nehemiah demonstrated courage, diligence and care for the people and God's plan by:
What is fasting, prayer and constant dependance on God?
God used him to remind the people that "He has Loved them."
Who is Malachi?
Others can misinterpret this behavior as uninterested.
What is not participating?
The one thing I want everyone to remember about BSF or this group?
Your answer is as individualized as you are ;-)
A faithful response includes 3 actions.
What is (or Our Response includes) LISTEN, FOLLOW and LIVE it?
The entire study has demonstrated which of God's character traits?
The Exile & Return study has repeatedly shown us God's MERCY, GRACE, LOVE for a wayward people and a desire for all to return to HIM.
He mourned, fasted and prayed for a sinful people.
Who is Nehemiah?
Not attending or participating in "the pre 15 minutes / fellowship" of weekly discussion group time.
What is not interested in getting to know others?
She encouraged me by .... name a woman in this group
and how she encouraged you THEN pick someone else to answer
Dara's answer: each of you, each time you participated and help keep the conversation flowing or responded to my What's App messages
Heart work is where GOD transform us. God uses ..... to grow us.
What is DAILY prayer, reading, studying and discussing of His Word? Also BSF, weekly messages at church, accountability and prayer partners ... lots more