January Bible Study My Name is Resourceful by

January Bible Study “My Name is Resourceful” by Malinda Edgell

“My Name is Resourceful” Joanna 1. Wife of Chuza 2. Learned of Christ through others 3. Committed herself to serving Christ 4. Saw her Lord crucified 5. Experienced the wonder and joy of Christ’s Resurrection power

“My Name is Resourceful” RESOURCEFUL WOMAN Key Verses: “And it came to pass afterward, that he went throughout every city and village, preaching and showing the glad tidings of the kingdom of God: and the twelve were there with him, and certain women, which had been healed of evil spirits and infirmities…Joanna the wife of Chuza, Herod’s steward…” (Luke 8: 1 -3). Key Thought: Finding who we are in Christ frees us to become the person God designs us to be.

“My Name is Resourceful” Joanna Allow me to introduce you to Joanna. a) Identified by the male b) Enjoyed status c) Follower of Christ

“My Name is Resourceful” Testing 1, 2, 3… Who or what defines you? a) Personality b) Spiritual gifts c) Life experience

“My Name is Resourceful” HE KNOWS MY NAME Introduction: Read Psalm 139: 13 -16; Jeremiah 1: 5. Exploration: Who are you? What titles have you or others attached to your life? What titles has God given you, His daughter? Revelation 1: 6 Galatians 3: 26 Matthew 5: 13 -14 Isaiah 40: 11 1 Peter 2: 5

“My Name is Resourceful” HE KNOWS MY NAME Reflection: Focus on Elohim, the name of God used in the Creation account (Genesis 1).

“My Name is Resourceful” RESOURCEFUL WITNESS Key Verses: “And ye are witnesses of these things” (Luke 24: 48). Key Thought: Our stories are the only ones we know by heart. Sharing them is a very personal part of evangelism.

“My Name is Resourceful” Joanna’s testimony a) b) c) Her most valuable resource It was personal She shared who she was, and who she had become

“My Name is Resourceful” Testimony Components Helpful hints for writing your testimony a) History b) Happening c) Hope

“My Name is Resourceful” HE KNOWS MY NAME Introduction: Read Luke 8: 1 -3; 2 Corinthians 5: 20; 1 Timothy 6: 1 -12. Exploration: How would you complete the following statement? Hello, my name is… Before I knew Christ I was…

“My Name is Resourceful” HE KNOWS MY NAME Let’s spend a little time in God’s Word looking up some verses that remind us of the important and worthy-to-be-shared resource our testimonies are: Romans 1: 11 -12 Hebrews 3: 12 -13 1 Thessalonians 5: 11 Revelation 12: 11

“My Name is Resourceful” HE KNOWS MY NAME Reflection: Focus on God as Adonai Tsuvah, The Lord My Salvation (Psalm 38: 22).

“My Name is Resourceful” RESOURCEFUL FOLLOWER Key Verses: “I know you seek the Lord Jesus” (Luke 24: 8). Key Thought: Many things attempt to fill our heads, hearts and hours. Discerning what deserves our attention is dependent upon our time spent with God.

“My Name is Resourceful” Joanna a) b) c) Last at the cross, first at the tomb Thirst to know more about Jesus Found all she needed in Jesus 1) Found all she was called to be 2) Found her purpose in her ministry 3) Couldn’t get enough of Him.

“My Name is Resourceful” Quality Time Make the most of your daily quiet time with God. a) Establish a location b) Set a time c) Reflect and review

“My Name is Resourceful” HE KNOWS MY NAME Introduction: Read Proverbs 3: 1 -12 Exploration: In your opinion, what constitutes a need versus a want? WANT Which category fills more of your days? NEED

“My Name is Resourceful” HE KNOWS MY NAME What about you? Is He enough? Do you have a thirst for God and His righteousness? Psalm 143: 6 Isaiah 44: 3 -4 Matthew 5: 6 John 6: 35 Isaiah 55: 1 -2 We, as busy women, tend to fill our days with less than important things. What might you do to reestablish or increase your thirst for God and His righteousness in your life?

“My Name is Resourceful” HE KNOWS MY NAME Reflection: Focus on Elohim, the name of God used in the Creation account (Genesis 1).

“My Name is Resourceful” RESOURCEFUL INDIVIDUAL Key Verses: “Yea, and certain women also of our company made us astonished, which were early at the sepulchre” (Luke 24: 22). Key Thought: The pursuit of godliness entails giving your all to becoming who God intends you to be—no more and no less.

“My Name is Resourceful” How was it Joanna ministered to the Lord Jesus Christ and His disciples? a) b) c) She did what she could She used her talents She became the woman God intended

“My Name is Resourceful” What He has called us to do-no more and no less Hide not your talents. They for use were made. What’s a sundial in the shade? —Benjamin Franklin

“My Name is Resourceful” HE KNOWS MY NAME Introduction: Read 2 Corinthians 10: 12; Romans 12: 3 -21. Exploration: Just look at how creatively God has used talents (or just plain acts of obedience) to bring about some mighty noteworthy acts. 1 Samuel 17 (entire chapter) 1 Kings 18: 8 -24 Acts 9: 36 -41 2 Timothy 1: 5 2 Kings 4: 8 -10 Mark 12: 41 -44 Do you know God well enough to trust Him?

“My Name is Resourceful” HE KNOWS MY NAME Reflection: Spend some time reflecting on this name for God: Our Portion (Psalm 73: 26; 119: 57). Praise the God who created us uniquely and the One who is all we need.