Abundant Living
Women's Study of Gospel According to John 2022-2023
Do You Love Me?
May 10, 2023 • Kimberly Williams • John 21
Jesus questions Peter on the beach the morning they gather for breakfast after the resurrection. He asks three times if he loves Him, and he answers yes. But it's the number of questions that is significant, looking back at John 18 and Peter's denial three times the night before Jesus was crucified.
Our Living Hope
May 3, 2023 • Kristie Gallagher • John 20
John 20:1; Luke 24:44-45; Psalm 16:10 NKJV; Hosea 6:2; 1 Corinthians 15; Romans 1:4 Romans 14:9; Romans 4:25; Romans 8:11; 1 Corinthians 15:20; 1 Peter 1: 3- -4 NIV Revelation 21:3 And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, “Look! God’s dwelling place is now among the people, and he will dwell with them. They will be his people, and God himself will be with them and be their God. 4 ‘He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death’ or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.”
Before the Foundation of the World
April 26, 2023 • Ariana Ryan • John 19, Isaiah 53, 1 Peter 1:20
Ari cites how Jesus knew He would be giving up His life for the redemption of our sinful souls from before the world was made. 1 Peter 1:20 New King James Version He indeed was foreordained before the foundation of the world, but was manifest in these last times for you Isaiah 53
Rise, Fall & Restoration of Peter
April 18, 2023 • Kristie Gallagher • John 18
We learn from the fall of Peter not to let our Pride cause us to fall away from Jesus. But just as Peter was redeemed, so are we. If the Lord is warning us, let's listen and obey. Don't be too proud to listen to His Word.
Stay With Me
March 29, 2023 • Jennifer Vitale • John 15:1–8
The story of the vine and the vine-dresser from a gardener's perspective, Jenn puts a different view on this parable Jesus used to teach His followers. When we abide in Jesus we stay connected to the True Vine and receive True Life through Him.
The Struggle, The Surrender, The Spotlight
March 1, 2023 • Kristie Gallagher • John 12:27–28, 1 Peter 4:12–13, Philippians 2:7–8, Psalm 85:13
How is your psyche (soul)? Are you troubled? Jesus struggled knowing His hour was near, yet He put it all in the hand of His Father in heaven. Can you do the same?
More To Life
February 8, 2023 • Hannah Gallagher • John 10, John 10:9–10
Do you have an abundant life in Christ? As believers there truly IS more to life than being without Him in our lives. You need the Good Shepherd to guide you, and know His voice calling you by name. You will hear His voice if you are close to Him. Know Him. Follow Him! And He will know you!