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E5: Adult Bible Studies Fall 2023 Session 5: Can God Open Your Eyes?

Adult Bible Studies Fall 2023 | Lessons

The story of Hagar’s banishment is difficult to hear. But consider that it is more than a story of a woman scorned. When powers in the world seemed to lead to death, God opened Hagar’s eyes to see that which would give her life.

Speakers:Robin C. Wilson

Topics:ABS Adult Bible Studies Sunday School Fall Sunday School Genesis 21

Source:Abingdon Press

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Lessons

Adult Bible Studies Fall 2023 Session 1: Who Is This God?

Like the Israelites in the wilderness, God invites us into a relationship of trust. Can we trust that God will provide what we need? One day at a time? There ar...

Carol Cavin-Dillon | 584 views | 9 months ago updated

Adult Bible Studies Fall 2023 Session 2: Being the Messenger of God

We all face times of burnout, exhaustion, and despair. That’s where Elijah was when we meet him in 1 Kings 19. But then he fell asleep, and when he woke up, G...

Carol Cavin-Dillon | 185 views | 9 months ago updated

Adult Bible Studies Fall 2023 Session 3: Twelve Baskets Left over

Whether we’re tired or not, depleted or full, this story of the loaves and fishes reminds us that it is God’s power that sustains us. If we only look to our...

Carol Cavin-Dillon | 162 views | 9 months ago updated

Adult Bible Studies Fall 2023 Session 4: How to Host a Dinner Party

We might sometimes feel that our life with God is all about self-denial and following strict rules. But Jesus invites us to see the kingdom as a great party, wi...

Carol Cavin-Dillon | 178 views | 9 months ago updated

Adult Bible Studies Fall 2023 Session 5: Can God Open Your Eyes?

The story of Hagar’s banishment is difficult to hear. But consider that it is more than a story of a woman scorned. When powers in the world seemed to lead to...

Robin C. Wilson | 140 views | 9 months ago updated

Adult Bible Studies Fall 2023 Session 6: How Many Miracles?

How do we find ourselves in the text from Exodus 17? Are we frightened that God will not supply our needs? Are we impatient that God is not fulfilling our wants...

Robin C. Wilson | 119 views | 9 months ago updated

Adult Bible Studies Fall 2023 Session 7: Whose Voice Do You Hear?

The Psalmist reminds us that even when we are experiencing the sadness of a moment, we know that there is hope for the waters of God to wash over us and to quen...

Robin C. Wilson | 156 views | 9 months ago updated

Adult Bible Studies Fall 2023 Session 8: The Biggest Spring in the World

The people gathered at the festival we read about in John 7 were there to remember when Moses struck a rock and produced water God gave to God’s people who wa...

Robin C. Wilson | 125 views | 9 months ago updated

Adult Bible Studies Fall 2023 Session 9: Who Will You See in Heaven?

Matthew’s Gospel reminds us that the living water we receive from Jesus is to flow through our lives and actions as we love and care for others. What a beauti...

Robin C. Wilson | 127 views | 9 months ago updated

Adult Bible Studies Fall 2023 Session 10: A Place of Hope in the Wilderness

While the Book of Exodus provides the account of God liberating the Israelite slaves from their captivity in Egypt, we miss something significant if we skip ove...

Richard Williams | 136 views | 9 months ago updated

Adult Bible Studies Fall 2023 Session 11: Finding Home in Unusual Places

We can all relate at times to the writer of Psalm 27. He knew despair. But in God’s house, he was safe. He was at home. Like the Psalmist, we are connected to...

Richard Williams | 102 views | 9 months ago updated

Adult Bible Studies Fall 2023 Session 12: In Whose House Will You Live?

Like the Israelites, we must constantly check the condition of our hearts to ensure that we are aligned to God’s direction for us. Our times of prosperity are...

Richard Williams | 122 views | 9 months ago updated

Adult Bible Studies Fall 2023 Session 13: When Your Host Is the Living Word

Jesus, John’s Gospel reminds us, has “made his home among us.” God made himself known through Jesus, who is the perfect example of the dwelling of God. As...

Richard Williams | 90 views | 9 months ago updated

Previews

Adult Bible Studies Fall 2023 Preview

Cultivate a deeper relationship with God through Adult Bible Studies. This resource, endorsed by the Curriculum Resources Committee of The United Methodist Chur...

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Adult Bible Studies Fall 2023: Dialogue with the Hosts

Join this quarter's three hosts for a Q&A.

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