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    A Woman Who Reflects the Heart of Jesus Growth and Study Guide: 30 Ways to Christlike Character
    A Woman Who Reflects the Heart of Jesus Growth and Study Guide: 30 Ways to Christlike Character
    A Woman Who Reflects the Heart of Jesus Growth and Study Guide: 30 Ways to Christlike Character
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    A Woman Who Reflects the Heart of Jesus Growth and Study Guide: 30 Ways to Christlike Character

    By Elizabeth George

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    Demand continues strong for the Growth & Study guides released with each of Elizabeth George’s bestselling books. With over 400,000 varied guides sold, it is evident women love using these resources for both personal and group study.

    In A Woman Who Reflects the Heart of Jesus Growth & Study Guide, fascinating, up-close study lessons of Jesus in action will help women discover the kind of character that enables them to reflect the heart of Jesus in their lives.

    What can we learn from Jesus’ attitudes and interactions? That’s the question Elizabeth George explores here, using her trademark practice of careful and diligent Bible study that leads to a clear understanding of truths that nourish hearts and change lives.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherHarvest House Publishers
    Release dateDec 1, 2010
    ISBN9780736945950
    A Woman Who Reflects the Heart of Jesus Growth and Study Guide: 30 Ways to Christlike Character
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    Elizabeth George

    Elizabeth George is the New York Times bestselling author of sixteen novels of psychological suspense, one book of nonfiction, and two short story collections. Her work has been honored with the Anthony and Agatha awards, the Grand Prix de Littérature Policière, and the MIMI, Germany's prestigious prize for suspense fiction. She lives in Washington State.

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      A Woman Who Reflects the Heart of Jesus Growth and Study Guide - Elizabeth George

      This book belongs to

      a woman who desires to reflect the heart of Jesus

      All Scripture quotations are taken from the New King James Version. Copyright ©1982 by Thomas Nelson, Inc. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

      Cover by Dugan Design Group, Bloomington, Minnesota

      Cover photo © Shaun Egan / The Image Bank / Getty Images

      Acknowledgments

      As always, thank you to my dear husband, Jim George, MDiv, ThM, for your able assistance, guidance, suggestions, and loving encouragement on this project.

      A WOMAN WHO REFLECTS THE HEART OF JESUS GROWTH AND STUDY GUIDE

      Copyright © 2010 by Elizabeth George

      Published by Harvest House Publishers

      Eugene, Oregon 97402

      www.harvesthousepublishers.com

      ISBN 978-0-7369-1477-2

      All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means—electronic, mechanical, digital, photocopy, recording, or any other—except for brief quotations in printed reviews, without the prior permission of the publisher.

      Printed in the United States of America

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      Contents

      From My Heart to Yours

      DAY 1:  Approachable

      DAY 2:  Available

      DAY 3:  Compassionate

      DAY 4:  Confident

      DAY 5:  Courageous

      DAY 6:  Disciplined

      DAY 7:  Faithful

      DAY 8:  Focused

      DAY 9:  Forgiving

      DAY 10:  Generous

      DAY 11:  Gentle

      DAY 12:  Good

      DAY 13:  Gracious

      DAY 14:  Humble

      DAY 15:  Joyful

      DAY 16:  Kind

      DAY 17:  Loving

      DAY 18:  Patient

      DAY 19:  Peaceful

      DAY 20:  Prayerful

      DAY 21:  Pure

      DAY 22:  Responsible

      DAY 23:  Sensitive

      DAY 24:  A Servant

      DAY 25:  Submissive

      DAY 26:  Thankful

      DAY 27:  Truthful

      DAY 28:  Virtuous

      DAY 29:  Wise

      DAY 30:  Worshipful

      Leading a Bible Study Discussion Group

      Personal Notes

      About the Author

      A Woman After God’s Own Heart®

      Bible Studies for Busy Women

      Books by Elizabeth George

      From My

      Heart to Yours

      If you know Jesus, I’m sure your deepest desire is to become more like Him. What a worthy life goal! As I prepared this growth and study guide, I had you in my mind and heart as I worked hard to make these lessons helpful, practical, and life-changing. It is my prayer that as you step into this incredible study of 30 of Jesus’ sterling character qualities that you will grow spiritually and experience the dynamic change only He can bring about.

      Change Is Coming

      The lessons in this growth and study guide are easy to follow and do. You’ll need a copy of A Woman Who Reflects the Heart of Jesus, your Bible, and a heart ready to learn how Jesus treated people, what kept Him focused, and how to live in a way that pleases God. As you use this growth and study guide, you get to set your own pace. You can enjoy one quality a day, or one a week, or find a rhythm that fits your lifestyle. You’ll start each lesson by reading the chapter in the main book. Then, as you work through the questions, insights, additional scriptures, and the reflections on your heart in this growth and study guide, you’ll gain a better understanding of the truths found in the Bible that can help make you more like Jesus. And best of all, you’ll become a dazzling reflection of Him to a watching world. Although this may sound almost impossible, as you progress on your own 30-day journey, you’ll surprise yourself as you are being transformed one character quality at a time.

      The Advantages of Group Study

      You will grow spiritually as you work your way through and apply the biblical principles presented in this growth and study guide, but I urge you to share this rich and life-changing journey with others—your friends, your neighbors, your Sunday school class, your Bible study. No matter how small or large the group, the personal care and interest that is shared will be uplifting and supportive. Your sisters in Christ will pray for you and you for them. You’ll have a mutual exchange of experiences. And you’ll have accountability, along with some healthy peer pressure. This will help motivate you to do the lessons and experience glorious spiritual growth! You’ll enjoy sweet, sweet encouragement as you share God’s Word with one another and stimulate one another to greater love and good works.

      If you feel guided by God to lead a study group, I’ve included a section in the back of this study guide entitled Leading a Bible Study Discussion Group. This practical, hands-on information…and more…is also available on my website:

      www.ElizabethGeorge.com

      Reaping the Benefits

      of Walking in Jesus’ Steps

      There is no way to list all the benefits that await you through this study of Jesus! You’ll love revisiting your favorite scenes from His life. You’ll delight in discovering new truths about Him. You’ll hear His very own words and instructions from the Gospels. And, by His grace and with His help, you will grow to know Him more intimately and reflect Him more accurately—in a way that glorifies Him. I’m praying for you!

      In His everlasting love,

      Day 1

      Approachable

      In your copy of A Woman Who Reflects the Heart of Jesus, read the chapter entitled Approachable. What encouraged you the most about your journey to Christlike character, and why?

      What challenged you the most, and why?

      Jesus Shows Us the Way

      Approachable to the Outcast

      Read Mark 1:40–42 and detail the actions of…

      The leper: What did the leper say, and how did he qualify his request (verse 40)?

      Jesus: Describe His heart response (verse 41)—

      His physical response (verse 41)—

      His verbal response (verse 41)—

      What was the result (verse 42)?

      Reflecting On Your Heart

      Your Savior didn’t allow the dictates of His society to keep Him from projecting an image that He was approachable. Search your heart and your attitudes toward others during the past week. How did your actions demonstrate you could be easily approached by friends, associates, strangers, and even outcasts? Also note any changes you absolutely must make.

      Approachable to the Hopeless

      Read Mark 2:1–12. What did the four friends expect as they brought their hopeless friend to Jesus (verses 3–4)?

      Describe their determination to bring their friend to Jesus (verse 4).

      What was Jesus’ first response (verse 5)?

      How did Jesus affirm His ability to forgive sin (verses 10–11)?

      Reflecting On Your Heart

      Jesus teaches His followers to be careful not to allow crowds, packed schedules, and busyness to get in the way of people who truly need help. What can you do to be more aware of the needs of the hopeless who come across your path each day?

      Approachable to the Concerned

      Read Matthew 8:5–13. This is such a touching example of a man’s need and Jesus’ willingness to assist. What do you learn in verses 5–8 about the centurion’s attitude…

      toward his servant?

      toward Jesus?

      toward himself?

      What do you learn about Jesus from His response to this man, to

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