NT Episode 1: Elizabeth - Women of the Bible Series

Send a text***Before we dive into the episode...FREE RESOURCE: We have loved our 2 year journey with the Old Testament women and hope you have too. If you would like to go back personally or lead a group through, we have compiled all the discussion question guides into one booklet. It's our FREE gift to you! Click this link and download: Old Testament Women of the Bible: Discussion Guide Booklet FREE to download and print: covers all 18 Old Testament women we discussed with the discussion questions for each episodeGO BACK & LISTEN: Also, it will be helpful is you go back and listen to the BONUS episode: What happened between the OT and the NT?  It sets the context with a real life backdrop for the New Testament women we will be chatting about. ______________________Here we GO with the first episode of our series with the New Testament women...starting with: E L I Z A B E T H (mother of John the Baptist) Oh boy, ya'll! We dive into some really tear-filled, precious truths like: If you ever think there is a haphazardness to the events of your life, you don’t have to look very far into scripture to realize that God is in control of every bit. - AmyI am only satisfied when I’m resting in the truth that God’s already done what he’s promised. So, I get to join in this life of seeing what it looks like. - JamyElizabeth was:1. was righteous, barren, and old.2. trusted a second hand promise.3. was discerning.She is a lot like me.Who God was to her, he is to you and me. We pray it encourages you.Love,Amy and Jamy_______________DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: NT Episode 1 ~ Elizabeth*See episode description in the show notes. Review the book of Esther for her story.1. What is your favorite part of Elizabeth’s story?2. Review the description of Elizabeth and Zechariah in Luke 1:5-7. Why do you think God describes them as blameless and why was that important in their time?3. Why do you think Elizabeth secluded herself for the first months of her pregnancy?4. Review the story of Mary’s visit, what sticks out to you the most?5. Read Luke 1:45. We learned today that “blessed” means “satisfied.” When you apply this definition to the verse, how are you challenged to apply it to your own life?6. The descriptions of John by the angel and by Zechariah are so amazing; but we know that John’s life was actually very difficult and ended violently. How can you reconcile these descriptions with the reality of what happened to him?7. Review the three descriptions from the podcast and discuss which one resonates the most with you. Elizabeth:was righteous, barren, and old.trusted a second hand promise.was discerning.8. “Elizabeth is one of us. Who God is to her, He is to me.” Who was God to Elizabeth? What does that mean to you in your life today?9. What are your biggest take away lessons today? In other words, in a couple of sentences how can you apply this lesson to your life right now?Let's stay connect: IG: @amyruthpetersen @jamyfisherproduced by: 4110 Ministries, LLC