Learning Objective: Learn why God never wastes our pain and how to navigate a trial with faith over fear.
Scriptures:
Matthew 25
Prayer: Dear Lord, I want to be filled with your joy and use the talents you have blessed me with to serve others. Make this possible for me today as I choose to put you first, gain clarity around the gifts you have given me and show me my give back project today. Prayer shared in the podcast: “It is out of love for thee, oh Lord, that I do surrender all that I think and believe I am, including life itself. To Thee O Lord, do I surrender my being.”
By the end of this Bible study, participants will be able to:
Examine Hannah’s prayer of praise to understand God’s character and His sovereignty over every circumstance.
Compare the lives of Eli’s sons and young Samuel to identify the difference between outward religious activity and inward devotion.
Recognize how pride, selfishness, and spiritual complacency can influence our relationships and decisions.
Apply the Emotional Intelligence in Christ (EIC) Framework to evaluate personal attitudes, behaviors, and motives.
Develop practical habits that cultivate humility, obedience, integrity, and faithful stewardship before God.
Commit to honoring God in everyday choices by allowing Christ to shape both character and behavior.
Scriptures: 1 Samuel 2:30 | Luke 16:10 | James 4:10
The book helped them understand five key areas:
God Honors Those Who Honor Him
Character Is Built Long Before Leadership
Humility Positions Us For God’s Purpose
Prayer:
Heavenly Father,
Thank You for inviting us into Your presence today.
As we study 1 Samuel 2, help us understand what it truly means to honor You with our hearts, our attitudes, and our actions.
Teach us to recognize pride before it grows, to embrace humility before You, and to choose obedience over convenience.
Reveal any behaviors within us that are not pleasing to You, and through the Holy Spirit, transform us into people whose lives reflect the character of Christ. May this study not simply increase our knowledge but deepen our relationship with You.
In Jesus’ name,
Amen.
Learning Objective: Learn why God never wastes our pain and how to navigate a trial with faith over fear.
Scriptures:
James 1:2-4
1 Peter 2:19
Romans 8:18-23
Prayer: Dear Lord, help me to interrupt false beliefs and fear that often slither in when I’m facing an undesirable situation with faith and the power of your presence and word.
By the end of this study, participants will be able to:
Examine the leadership of Samuel, Saul, and David to identify the qualities of a God-honoring leader.
Analyze how 1 Samuel contrasts outward appearance with inward character.
Evaluate the dangers of comparison, pride, and seeking human approval.
Differentiate between Saul’s superficial obedience and David’s repentant heart.
Apply the principles of 1 Samuel 16:7 to cultivate humility, integrity, and obedience.
Reflect on your own heart using the EIC (Encounter–Identified Behavior–Course Correct) Framework.
Scriptures: 1 Samuel 16:7 | Proverbs 4:23 | 1 Samuel 15:22 | Jeremiah 29:11 | Samuel Chap. 1-7/ 8-15/16-31
The book helped them understand five key areas:
God Values Character More Than Appearance
Obedience Always Matters More Than Performance
God’s Calling Is Based on His Purpose, Not Human Expectations
Prayer:
Heavenly Father,
As we begin our study of 1 Samuel, open our hearts, minds, and spirits to receive what You desire to teach us. Help us move beyond outward appearances and develop hearts that seek Your wisdom above human understanding.
Teach us to value humility over pride, obedience over performance, and faithfulness over popularity. As Israel transitioned from divided tribes into one nation, unite our hearts in love, purpose, and devotion to You.
Lord, help us see ourselves and others as You see us—not through outward appearance, but through the condition of our hearts.
May Your Holy Spirit guide our discussion, deepen our understanding, and transform our lives through the truth of Your Word.
Thank You for Your grace, Your mercy, and the countless blessings You provide—both seen and unseen.
Learning Objective: Hijacked by the Hustle? Discover how cravings, the pursuit of power, and pride create stress and pull you off God’s path—and how anchoring your identity in Christ leads to lasting peace.
Scriptures: Genesis 3:2-7 | Luke 4:1-13 | 1 John 2;15-18
Prayer: Dear Lord, too often I am hijacked by the hustle as I hook into cravings fueled by pride that knock me off the path you have created for me to walk on. Help me to unhook and hook back into you.
