Grow Issue (January/February 2020)
How do we become more like God? We all know the answer without even blinking: read the Bible. But why don't we do it? Why do we make it so difficult? Whether you're a longtime Christian seeking to grow in her knowledge of the Scriptures or you're a new Christian that doesn't know Exodus from Luke, this issue of Oh Beloved One seeks to assist you in taking your next step in your devotions. You'll find articles on understanding the Epistles (books of the Bible that were letters by Paul), running a Bible study, choosing a verse for your current season of life, and more. Join us as we travel through the Bible and GROW by God's spoken Word.
How do we become more like God? We all know the answer without even blinking: read the Bible. But why don't we do it? Why do we make it so difficult?
Whether you're a longtime Christian seeking to grow in her knowledge of the Scriptures or you're a new Christian that doesn't know Exodus from Luke, this issue of Oh Beloved One seeks to assist you in taking your next step in your devotions.
You'll find articles on understanding the Epistles (books of the Bible that were letters by Paul), running a Bible study, choosing a verse for your current season of life, and more. Join us as we travel through the Bible and GROW by God's spoken Word.
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3. Pray
I mentioned this aspect briefly
but kind of skimmed over it—
and it is not something to be
skimmed over! Prayer is a very
powerful thing. So utilize it!
Pray about everything. There is
nothing too small. Everything
matters to Him.
Pray for each of your group
members. Pray that He will speak
through you. Pray for wisdom
on how to guide the members.
Pray that He’ll show you what to
study.
“For where
two or
three are
gathered in
my name,
there am
I among
them.”
Matthew
18:20
Hopefully by now, you’re feeling
a bit more confident about
starting up a small group . . . but
you’re still a little hesitant. That
tiny thing called Fear is creeping
into your mind and doubts assail
you.
I get that. I’m an introvert, and
the idea of leading a group was
intimidating. So what’d I do?
A.) I asked one of my friends
to co-lead it with me. This took
some weight off my shoulders, as
well as helped her learn how to
lead.
B.) I prayed. A lot.
C.) I did some research. Asked
my parents about Bible studies.
Read a book.
D. I dived in headfirst.
I wish I could tell you the secret
to overcoming the fear of leading
a Bible study. Unfortunately, you
probably won’t like it much.
Just do it. Yep. That’s the secret. No
matter what, you will probably
always have a tiny particle of
nervousness and fear in you.
That’s totally okay.
Why? Because the way you lead
the group won’t change what
God’s going to do in it. The way
you talk isn’t going to change the
words He puts in your mouth.
You have to just trust Him, and
dive in.
He’s going to be there with you,
helping you every step of the way.
How do I know this? Because He
promised He would be.
meet the
author
Angela Dawne is a 17-year-old homeschooled MK who loves book classics, dark chocolate, and rainy days. Her
highest goal in life is to bring honor and glory to her Creator. When not working on writing projects, or scribbling
late-night poems, she can be found chilling in her hammock or researching random interests. You can find her online
at https://adawne.wixsite.com/angeladawne.
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