The end of summer brings a more regular routine, kids going back to school, the start of a fresh semester, and the opportunity to connect with new friends at new activities. That’s why we’re offering a flexible online Bible study about friendship. This time of year we all need a little encouragement to find the courage to connect as we encounter new women at church, at school, and in everyday life.
Starting August 3, we’re offering We Saved You a Seat by Lisa-Jo Baker as an online Bible study. And for the first time, we are opening this online study to TEEN GIRLS as well! Join in on your own, as a group of women, a group of teen girls, a woman mentoring the special teen in your life, or a woman leading a group of teen girls! Whatever model works best for you. All you need is the right Bible study book and you’ll get to watch the entire video teaching free of charge*!
Details:
- The We Saved You A Seat online Bible study will be seven weeks long.
- We’ll begin studying on August 3 and will post a new video session here on the blog each Thursday morning at 5am CT (barring any technical difficulties).
- If you are a woman, order this Bible study book.
- If you are a teen girl, order this Bible study book.
About the study:
This study explains 7 practical ways to find and keep lasting friendships. Lisa-Jo and friends from (in)courage explore our relationship with Jesus as the ultimate model for authentic friendship. Friendship can be hard, making new friends even harder, and maintaining genuine friendship the hardest of all. But nothing shapes us like the impact of a friend—it’s how Jesus radically and intimately connects with us. So instead of chasing perfection, overcome your fear of being known and find the courage to connect.
- You’ll need to grab a copy of the We Saved You a Seat Bible study book for WOMEN or TEEN GIRLS.
- You can participate in the discussion at the links below!
Click here for Session 1.
Click here for Session 2.
Click here for Session 3.
Click here for Session 4.
Click here for Session 5.
Click here for Session 6.
Click here for Session 7.
Our hope for the online Bible studies is not that they’ll replace community in real life. Grab a friend or two or ten and do this study together, using the online videos as a fun addition to your study! If you are studying alone, that’s okay! We are so glad you’re here and hope you find friends and fellowship as we learn together.
Have more questions? Check out our Online Bible Study FAQs.
*A note about the videos: For We Saved You a Seat, we will be offering the entire Bible study videos online for free for a limited time. Videos will remain up until October 1, 2017, allowing some breathing room for those who join in late or miss a couple of weeks. After that time you can purchase or rent the video sessions here.
I have a question: working through Week 1 and there’s a reference to 2 Corinthians 13:13 on page 12. Am I crazy or does that not match the fill-ins?
Hi Tammy! You’re not crazy. 🙂 Interestingly there’s a variation in translations when it comes to that verse. In the HCSB (used in the study) it’s 2 Corn 13:13 and in other translations it’s verse 14.
I’m trying to find the first session video which would be entitled friendship takes showing up. Is it out?
Hi Chasity! Yes, Session 1 and 2 are out, and new sessions will post here on the blog each Thursday morning. Click here to start with session 1.
Thanks. Sometimes I’m electronically challenged. 😉
Looking forward to “We saved you a seat”!
Thank you for the link. Still no email of any kind. I have signed up several times- anything else I can do?
We will check on this for you!
Hi Jessica! Someone from our IT Team should have contacted you. You should be good to go for tomorrow. Let us know if you have any questions!
Hi there! I too signed up, but have not received the welcome email. Thanks!
Hi Amaris! So sorry you’re having trouble. I have sent your email to our IT team to check on your subscription. The great news is, you don’t have to receive the emails to participate! They are simply reminders. Here is the link for the first session. Thanks for joining us!
Hi Amaris! It looks like both emails were sent to you but have not been opened. Make sure you check your spam folder and add churchresources@email1.lifeway.com to your email address book. If you still don’t see it, try searching the phrase: We Saved You A Seat. Sometimes our email providers hide things from us! If it’s still not there, it’s okay! Just check LifeWayWomen.com/OBS and the We Saved You A Seat link there. We update that link with the latest session every week. Sorry for the inconvenience!