Bible Study Fellowship:San Jose/Saratoga Day Woman Class

06/18/2023

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04/28/2023

If you could ask God any question, what would you ask?

Let's learn to pray like Habakkuk, bringing our honest questions to our God. Read the prayer guide linked below to reflect on your struggles and God's attributes.

https://buff.ly/3xsw6ei

04/28/2023

We’re wrapping up our study and goodness, we’ve covered a lot! Well done, friends! Thankful for you and for God’s incredible Word ❤️

02/18/2023

How do you hold onto hope when your world crashes in?

Isaiah described the brutal pain that awaited God’s people. While our lives may seem tame by comparison, suffering is a very real part of human life. Scripture calls believers to accept pain joyfully and trust God’s higher purposes. Does God ask what is impossible?

Perhaps Isaiah’s example helps us. He simultaneously declared what was hard and hopeful.

When your emotions or circumstances do not line up with truth, choose truth.

God always works to bring good and accomplish a purpose that brings Him glory. If you cannot explain or do not understand what God is doing with your pain today, fix your eyes on Jesus. ✝️

01/13/2023

Next week! Who will you invite?

Share hope for the new year by inviting a friend or family member to try BSF!

In a one-week mini-study of Joel and Obadiah, learn the incredible reality that God restores what sin destroys. Invite friends and family to study these new-to-BSF books by accessing the mini-study with lesson questions, notes, and podcasts at the link in our bio.

Who will you invite to discover that God makes all things new? Share this post with your network! https://buff.ly/3CmqPHQ

01/13/2023

This piece by Jeremy Stout, United States, is a visual representation of the entire book of Joel rather than a portrait. The illustration "emphasizes the justice and mercy of God as depicted by the locust/knife image and the dove descending downward. While Israel faced judgment for their idolatry and sin, God was gracious to extend salvation to "Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord" (2:32) in repentance."

You can find more of Jeremy's distinctive work on Instagram:

12/07/2022

11/19/2022

Throughout the Old Testament, God consistently calls Israel His "chosen people." We wonder, why did God choose them as His special nation? Did he not care about the rest of the world? Dr. Mark Bailey from Dallas Theological Seminary explores why an ancient promise to Israel impacts all nations today.

Read more on the BSF blog! https://bsfblog.org/did-god-choose-israel/

11/06/2022

God's judgement in the Old Testament can make us uncomfortable. We wonder, "why would a loving God punish people?" But Dr. David Talley of Biola University encourages us to look at God's character. His judgement is not vengeful or random, but compassionate. In His justice, God judges sin. In His love, He draws us to Himself.

Click the link below to read the blog!

https://buff.ly/3fABTJe

11/06/2022

As humans, we long to feel safe, settled, and secure. 🏠

Despite this strong desire, so much in life seems uncertain. What do we do with a world that constantly shifts under our feet? Where do we look to find the stability and hope we need?

In a moment of crisis, Jehoshaphat turned to God. His honest confession, “We do not know what to do” accurately captures our frequent reality. 🙏🏾 🙏🏾 🙏🏾

There is but one place where we can receive what we truly need to navigate life and prepare for eternity. Seeking God is the only way to have true security. This world offers many options that promise the security we long for. Only God has what we need.