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Bible Studies

I post my Bible studies on Substack. The current study is “Jesus Speaks to Women: Meditations for the wounded, weary, and wondering.” Anyone can read for free; paid subscribers can download the PDF outlines, discussion questions, and coloring pages. Click on the image below to go to the studies!

An Introduction
Chapter 1: Mary at the Temple
Chapter 2: Mary at the Wedding
Chapter 3: The Samaritan Woman Part 1
Chapter 3: The Samaritan Woman Part 2
Chapter 4: The Woman Caught
Chapter 5: The Widow
Chapter 6: The Sinful Woman Anoints
Chapter 7: The Family of Jesus
Chapter 8: The Bleeding Woman and Jairus’ Daughter
Matthew’s Genealogy: the women in the lineage of Jesus
Women in the Gospels: a chart comparing the four Gospels
Chapter 9: The Canaanite Woman
Chapter 10: Mary and Martha at Home
Biblical Women’s Ministry
Chapter 11: The Bent Woman
Chapter 12: Mary and Martha Mourning
The theme of “the hour” in John’s Gospel
Chapter 13: Mary Anoints
Chapter 14: The Daughters of Jerusalem
Chapter 15: Mary the Mother at the Cross
Article: How the Testimony of Women Bookends the Gospel Story
Chapter 16: Mary Magdalene, Part 1
Chapter 16: Mary Magdalene, Part 2
Chapter 17: Two on the Road
Chapter 18: A Look Back

I post my Bible studies on Substack. Anyone can read for free; paid subscribers can download the PDF outlines, discussion questions, and coloring pages. Click on the image below to go to the studies!

Advent Study 1: Luke 1:1-4, Introduction
Advent Study 2: Luke 1:5-25, John the Baptist is Coming
Advent Study 3: Luke 1:26-38, Jesus is Coming
Advent Study 4: Mary, Elizabeth, and the Community of Women
Advent Study 5: Mary’s Song
Advent Study 6: The Birth of John
Advent Study 7: Zechariah’s Song
Advent Study 8: The Birth of Jesus
Art Round-up: The Presentation at the Temple
Advent Study 9: Jesus Presented in the Temple
Study 10: Reintroducing Luke
Study 11: Boy Jesus in the Temple

You can read the archived “Jesus Speaks to Women” blog post series HERE.

In today’s Friday Chat, I’m joined by my frien In today’s Friday Chat, I’m joined by my friend Katie to talk about my Bible study pet peeves and best practices for leading Bible studies. We have both led and been part of small group Bible studies for many years, and we talk about how our ideas about the purpose of Bible study have changed over the years.

We discuss the importance of letting the Bible be complex, keeping Jesus at the center, dealing with the fear of the discussions going off the rails, and Katie’s hot take on the importance of actually praying in our small groups. You’ll also get to hear Katie’s answer to the question, “Is Jesus a Republican or a Democrat?”

It’s a wide-ranging discussion that I found really helpful and challenging. You might agree or disagree with us, but that’s okay, because that’s the point we’re making. Hope you enjoy the discussion!

Mentioned in this episode:

Priya Parker’s The Art of Gathering https://www.priyaparker.com/

Lectio style Bible study https://renovare.org/articles/lectio-divina-1 (for example)

Inductive study method https://www.precept.org/2023/02/what-is-inductive-bible-study/ (for example)

Mary’s Magnificat in Luke 1:46-55

Orthodoxy vs Orthopraxy https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/reviews/nobody-turn-you-around/ (for example)

Moms in Prayer https://momsinprayer.org/

In case you missed it, I published the next Luke study on John the Baptist and the first part of Luke 3 this week. You can read it here:
https://marydeandraws.substack.com/p/the-gospel-of-luke-eyewitnesses-to-d53

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You can find The Pictured Word podcast on Substack, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts. You can also find me at www.marydeandraws.com or by searching for “Substack Marydean Draws.” 

All my Bible studies are available for anyone to read on Substack, but you can support my work by becoming a paid subscribers. Paid subscribers can download the printable study guides and coloring pages. 

You can also find my hymn art prints, cards, postcards, stickers, and Bible printables on my website. On my website or on Substack, you can sign up for my mailing list and get everything in your inbox, including new Bible studies each month and weekly newsletters.
The study in Luke is up on Substack! Here's a prev The study in Luke is up on Substack! Here's a preview of what's covered:
🖤 maps, I love maps!
🖤 Luke establishes the timeline
🖤 so many Old Testament connections
🖤 why does John have wings in this Syrian icon??

Read it all on Substack!
https://marydeandraws.substack.com/p/the-gospel-of-luke-eyewitnesses-to-d53
These colors 😍. These colors 😍.
Part of my heart is always drawn to abstraction an Part of my heart is always drawn to abstraction and pure color play. 💕
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