READER GUIDE

using this workbook

Hello new friend, there are no words to express how excited I am that you’ve chosen to crack open the pages of this Bible study and dive into God’s Word with me. This study is truly the result of devotion and obedience to the Holy Spirit. Every word on every page has been prayed over and my hope is that, as you read, the Lord meets you in a new and special way and you come away from these next six weeks transformed. Psalm 34:8 says, “Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good; Blessed is the man who trusts in Him!” In the next six weeks we’re going to allow God to invite us into the secret place and remind us who He says we are, that we were each created on purpose for a purpose, with gifts already designed in the very fiber of our being, gifted to be used in every season. We’re going to finish our time together sitting at the feet of Jesus at the cross, letting Him minister to us, pour out His love all over us so we can go out and confidently and boldly walk in the calling He has given each of us.

In this Bible study, we’ve included a section for taking notes on the video teaching and questions to guide your group time and response. While you do not need to watch the videos each week with your group, we do recommend it. They’re such a beautiful extension to the study and homework each week. There are two tracks we recommend for you to follow: watch the video teaching and answer the questions for each week, or you can do the homework each week and walk your group through discussion of each day of homework, highlighting 2-3 thoughts from each day. We have included a leader guide in the appendix if your group decides to dive into the homework in your Bible study time each week. Our prayer is that your group will chose to go all in with Jesus over the next six weeks and watch the video teachings and complete the homework. We know life can get busy so please show up for Bible study even if you haven’t completed the homework.

tools to help you have a great Bible study experience

1. Notice in the Table of Contents there are three sections: (1)Video Sessions; (2) Daily Homework; and (3) Appendix. Familiarize yourself with the Appendices. I’ve shared some great Bible Study tools, a leader guide and a worship playlist, filled with songs I’ve listened to over and over while writing this

Bible study.

2. If you are facilitating/leading or co-leading a small group, the section Leader Guide, will be a helpful guide for your group if you decide to forego the videos and lead your group through discussion of the homework each week.

3. Use this workbook as a guide, not a straitjacket. If the group responds to the lesson in an unexpected but honest way, go with that. If you think of a better question than the next one in the lesson, ask it.

4. Pray before each session—for your group members, for your time together, and for wisdom and insights.

5. Read the outline for each session on the next pages so that you understand how the sessions will flow.

build your study tools bookshelf

Below are some recommended resources for our time studying together. You do not need all of these to complete the study, but I do highly recommend having a prayer journal on hand as you’ll have prompts for journaling throughout the study. There’s nothing more beautiful than coming before the Lord with your prayer requests and being able to go back and date the answered prayers in your journal. Some of the other tools I’m sharing with you include the various Bible translations I used when writing this study and other tools for leading your women’s Bible study. To find all these tools, visit my website: beknownbiblestudy.com/studytools

outline of each week

if you use the video teachings

A typical group session for the (Be) Known study will include the following sections.

INTRODUCTION. Each lesson opens with a brief thought that will help you prepare for the session and get you thinking about the particular subject you will explore with your group. Make it a practice to read these before the session. You may want to have the group read them aloud.

COME TOGETHER. The foundation for spiritual growth is an intimate connection with God and His family. You build that connection by sharing your story with a few people who really know you and who earn your trust. This section includes some simple questions to get you talking—letting you share as much or as little of your story as you feel comfortable doing. Each session typically offers you two options.

You can get to know your whole group by using the icebreaker question(s), or you can check in with one or two group members for a deeper connection and encouragement in your spiritual journey.

GROW TOGETHER. In this section, you’ll read the Bible and listen to teaching, in order to hear God’s story—and begin to see how His story aligns with yours. When the study directs you, you will watch a short teaching segment. You’ll then have an opportunity to read a passage of Scripture and discuss both the teaching and the text. You won’t focus on accumulating information but on how you should live in light of the Word of God. We want to help you apply the insights from Scripture practically and creatively, from your heart as well as your head. At the end of the day, allowing the timeless truths from God’s Word to transform our lives in Christ should be our greatest aim.

BE TOGETHER. God wants you to be a part of His Kingdom—to weave your story into His. That will mean change. It will require you to go His way rather than your own. This won’t happen overnight, but it should happen steadily. By making small, simple choices, we can begin to change our direction. This is where the Bible’s instructions to “be doers of the Word, not just hearers” (James 1:22) comes into play. Many people skip over this aspect of the Christian life because it’s scary, relationally awkward, or simply too much work for their busy schedules. But Jesus wanted all of His disciples to know Him personally, carry out His commands, and help outsiders connect with Him. This doesn’t necessarily mean preaching on street corners. It could mean welcoming newcomers, hosting a short-term group in your home, or walking through this study with a friend. In this study, you’ll have an opportunity to go beyond Bible study to Biblical living. This section will also have a

question or two that will challenge you to live out your faith by serving others, sharing your faith, and worshiping God.

overview of weekly homework

Remember, if you want to dive deep in God’s Word you need to be willing to go all in. Sometimes that means a sacrifice of time as you let His words nourish you and bring about change. I promise you will never regret the time you spend in His presence.

Each day begins with a personal story. I cannot expect you to be vulnerable with each other through this study if I’m not always willing to share as well. My deepest desire is for you to feel as though we’re sitting together in your living room, cup of coffee in hand, cozy blankets, studying God’s Word together. We will then dive into the theme of each day together. This includes reading scripture, writing scripture and thoughtfully looking at how God wants to move in our lives each day. All five days end with two sections that will take you longer, but if you want to dive deeper with the Lord I encourage you to do them. Diving Deeper prompts are for you to sit with the Lord and look at areas of your life that He might be stretching you, pruning you, or challenging you to chase after Him in a new way. Then finally we end with a Posture of Prayer, with prayer journal prompts for the day. Prayer is the key to seeing shifts in your life, your business, your friendships and relationships. Revival in your life begins with prayer!

worship playlist

Worship music is like balm for the soul. I don’t know if you feel the same, but the Lord speaks to me so often through worship songs. They’ve taken me through seasons of joy, sadness, the unknown, the desert and so many conversations with the Lord. Here is a playlist of songs that flowed on repeat as I wrote this Bible study and the book that will come alongside it.

• Deep Dive - SEU Worship • Who You Say I Am - Hillsong Worship • O Come to the Altar - Elevation Worship • Living Hope - Phil Wickham • Holy Ground - Passion • Closer - Bethel Music • Real Thing - Vertical Worship • I’m listening - Chris McClarney • Way Maker - Leland • Won’t Look Back - SEU Worship • My Hallelujah - Bryan and Katie Torwalt • The Blessing - Kari Jobe, Cody Carnes and

Elevation Worship • Holy (Song of the Ages) - The Belonging Co • Prophesy - Influence Music • We Praise You - Matt Redman • Rest on Us - Upperroom • Make Room - The Church will Sing, Elyssa Smith • Fall - The Belonging Co • First Love - Kari Jobe • Revival - Jesus Culture & Chris McClarney • Lord Send Revival - Hillsong Young & Free • House of Miracles - Brandon Lake • Gold - Jesus Culture • Breakthrough - The Belonging Co • Fresh Wind - Bethel Music & Brandon Lake • Promises - Maverick City Music • Available - Elevation Worship • Gratitude - Brandon Lake • Jireh - Elevation Worship & Maverick City Music • New Thing - Hillsong Young & Free • Familiar Song - SEU Worship & David Ryan Cook • Worthy of it All - UPPERROOM