Be The Light Study Guide

BE THE LIGHT

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DEAR BEAUTIFUL FRIENDS,

I am so excited you are joining me for this Be Te Light Bible Study! As we come together to learn and grow, it’s my prayer that the Holy Spirit would challenge and lead us in ways we have never experienced before. I pray that the eyes of our hearts would receive revelation, power, and insight into the idea that you are the light of the world! Yes, you! Do you know as Christ followers that is what Jesus calls you and me?

Mathew 5:14 - Jesus speaking “You are the light of the world.”

What an exciting and humbling responsibility He has entrusted us with! During our times together we’re going to discuss what it means to practically Be Te Light that scripture talks about. We will talk openly about some of the things that would atempt to dim our lights and diminish our ability to fully use our God-given infuence to spread the love and truth of Jesus. Our ultimate goal is to walk away from our time encouraged and challenged to be more like Jesus by obediently and confdently stepping into His challenge of being the light of the world!

It goes without saying that the world we are living in is growing darker, but even so, the light shines brightest in the darkness! As we learn from God’s Word and remain connected to the Light Source, we will be encouraged and empowered to shine bright. I love what Psalm 19:8 in the Passion Translation declares for us, “Te revelation-light of His Word makes my spirit shine radiant.”

It is God’s deep desire for us to Be Te Light – and He will surely help us! So let’s dive in and see what He has for us!

STUDY ONE

LET YOUR LIGHT SO SHINE

LET YOUR LIGHT SO SHINE

Tis week we are going to learn what it means to Be Te Light. What does that look like in our everyday lives? How do we even do this? Where do we begin? What is the importance? One of the amazing women in the Bible who shines as a beautiful example for us to learn from is Tabitha. Her story is found in the New Testament book of Acts and she is our focus of today’s study.

Acts 9:36-42 (TPT)

Now, there was a follower of Jesus who lived in Joppa. Her Aramaic name, Tabitha, means “gazelle.” She lived her life doing kind things for others and serving the poor. But then she became very ill and died. After the disciples prepared her body for burial, they laid her in an upstairs room.

When the believers heard that Peter was nearby in Lydda, they sent two men with an urgent message for him to come without delay. So Peter went with them back to Joppa, and upon arriving they led him to the upper room.

Tere were many widows standing next to Peter, weeping. One after another showed him the tunics and other garments that Tabitha had made to bless others. Peter made them all leave the room. Ten he knelt down and prayed. Turning to the dead body, he said, “Tabitha, rise up!”

At once she opened her eyes, and seeing Peter, she sat up. He took her by the hand and helped her to her feet. Ten he called for the believers and all the widows to come and see that she was alive! Te news spread all over the city of Joppa, and many believed in the Lord.

STUDY ONE

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

LET YOUR LIGHT SO SHINE

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

1. Have you allowed areas of inadequacy, doubt, or fear to convince you to remove yourself from being a light-bearer? What are some of the lies you have believed?

Mathew 5:16

“Let YOUR light so shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.”

2. Tabitha’s good works weren’t complex and lofty; she simply used what she was good at to meet a need she saw. Often times we overcomplicate being a light-bearer! Let’s ask ourselves some simple questions: What are you good at? What needs do you see? What captures your heart? What are you curious about?

Acts 9:36 (TPT)

She lived her life doing kind things for others and serving the poor.

3. Tabitha helped clothe people in dignity, value, and worth who otherwise had been classifed as marginalized, vulnerable, and shamed. Who do you know in your life who is clothing themselves in garments that are unbecoming and were not meant for them? How can you practically help them see the garments they are worthy of wearing?

Acts 9:39 (TPT)

One after another showed him the tunics and other garments that Tabitha had made to bless others.

4. Tabitha’s life didn’t go completely as planned, yet God used the detour of her unexpected circumstances to bring about a miracle for others. What area have you considered a weakness or a failure, thus deeming you unqualifed to be included in God’s purposes? What area(s) is God asking you to “Rise Up” so you can be a part of someone else’s life-change?

Acts 9:40-42 (TPT)

Turning to the dead body, he said, “Tabitha, rise up!” At once she opened her eyes, and seeing Peter, she sat up. He took her by the hand and helped her to her feet. Ten he called for the believers and all the widows to come and see that she was alive! Te news spread all over the city of Joppa, and many believed in the Lord.

STUDY ONE

PERSONAL REFLECTION

LET YOUR LIGHT SO SHINE

PERSONAL REFLECTION

Do you believe you are a child of God who has been placed where you are, with the gifts you have, with the people you know, for such a time as this?

Esther 4:14

“And who knows but that you have come to your royal position for such a time as this?”

STUDY ONE

WALKING IT OUT

LET YOUR LIGHT SO SHINE

BASED ON OUR CONVERSATION ABOUT TABITHA, WHAT CAN YOU DO THIS WEEK TO BE A LIGHT-BEARER TO THOSE AROUND YOU?

STUDY TWO

LIGHT IN THE DARK

LIGHT IN THE DARK

Today I want to talk about how discouraging and desperate situations that dare to dim our light can actually be turned for good when we choose to share light with others.

1 Samuel 30:1-4

David and his men reached Ziklag on the third day. Now the Amalekites had raided the Negev and Ziklag. Tey had atacked Ziklag and burned it, and had taken captive the women and everyone else in it, both young and old. Tey killed none of them, but carried them of as they went on their way. When David and his men reached Ziklag, they found it destroyed by fre and their wives and sons and daughters taken captives. So David and his men wept aloud until they had no strength left to weep.

1 Samuel 30:6

David was greatly distressed because the men were talking of stoning him; each one was biter in spirit because of his sons and daughters. But David found strength in the Lord his God.

1 Samuel 30:9-12

David and the six hundred men with him came to the Besor Valley, where some stayed behind. Two hundred of them were too exhausted to cross the valley, but David and the other four hundred continued the pursuit. Tey found an Egyptian in a feld and brought him to David. Tey gave him water to drink and food to eat— part of a cake of pressed fgs and two cakes of raisins. He ate and was revived, for he had not eaten any food or drunk any water for three days and three nights.

1 Samuel 30:13-15

David asked him, “Who do you belong to? Where do you come from?” He said, “I am an Egyptian, the slave of an Amalekite. My master abandoned me when I became ill three days ago.  We raided the Negev of the Kerethites, some territory belonging to Judah and the Negev of Caleb. And we burned Ziklag.” David asked him, “Can you lead me down to this raiding party?” He led David down, and there they were, scatered over the countryside, eating, drinking and reveling because of the great amount of plunder they had taken from the land of the Philistines and from Judah. David fought them from dusk until the evening of the next day, and none of them got away, except four hundred young men who rode of on camels and fed. David recovered everything the Amalekites had taken, including his two wives. Nothing was missing: young or old, boy or girl, plunder or anything else they had taken. David brought everything back. He took all the focks and herds, and his men drove them ahead of the other livestock, saying, “Tis is David’s plunder.”

STUDY TWO

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

LIGHT IN THE DARK

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

1. Are there areas in your life where you are currently discouraged, disappointed, or full of despair?

1 Samuel 30:3-4

When David and his men reached Ziklag, they found it destroyed by fre and their wives and sons and daughters taken captives. So David and his men wept aloud until they had no strength left to weep.

*If you are doing this study in a group, take some time to pray for each other after answering this question.

2. From our teaching we learned to encourage means to fasten upon, to seize. In what ways can we encourage ourselves in the Lord?

1 Samuel 30:6 (KJV)

…but David encouraged himself in the Lord his God.

3. What areas do you need to push past self-pity and begin to give away the very thing you need?

1 Samuel 30:11-12

Tey found an Egyptian in a feld and brought him to David. Tey gave him water to drink and food to eat— part of a cake of pressed fgs and two cakes of raisins. He ate and was revived, for he had not eaten any food or drunk any water for three days and three nights.

4. To be an encouragement to yourself and others, can you think of a time where God has truly given you more, because of a difcult or discouraging situation you’ve walked through?

1 Samuel 30:18-20

David recovered everything the Amalekites had taken, including his two wives. Nothing was missing: young or old, boy or girl, plunder or anything else they had taken. David brought everything back. He took all the focks and herds, and his men drove them ahead of the other livestock, saying, “Tis is David’s plunder.”

STUDY TWO

PERSONAL REFLECTION

LIGHT IN THE DARK

PERSONAL REFLECTION

Oftentimes, we believe if we love God and do all He asks, then we won’t encounter dif cult circumstances. Have you fallen for this lie? Do you believe God can truly work all things for good for those who love Him and are called according to His purposes?

Romans 8:28

And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose.

STUDY TWO

WALKING IT OUT

LIGHT IN THE DARK

HOW CAN YOU BEGIN TO ENCOURAGE YOURSELF IN THE LORD YOUR GOD THIS WEEK?

WHERE CAN YOU BEGIN TO GIVE AWAY THE VERY THING YOU NEED?

STUDY THREE

EYE S THAT SEE

EYES THAT SEE

Today we are going to discuss having an “atitude of gratitude.” You might be thinking to yourself whatdoesgratitudeandbeingthelighthaveanythingto dowitheachother?I’ve found in life when I’ve felt most frustrated, unsetled, and discontent, I have often been avoiding, many times unintentionally, the scriptural principle of gratitude. Tankfulness has a profound way of shifting our focus from ourselves, our situations, our shortcomings, and our problems towards the bigger picture. It is then that we can see endless possibilities to be the light Jesus challenges us to be.

Luke 17:11-19

Now on His way to Jerusalem, Jesus traveled along the border between Samaria and Galilee. As He was going into a village, ten men who had leprosy met Him. Tey stood at a distance and called out in a loud voice, “Jesus, Master, have pity on us!” When He saw them, He said, “Go, show yourselves to the priests.” And as they went, they were cleansed. One of them, when he saw he was healed, came back, praising God in a loud voice. He threw himself at Jesus’ feet and thanked Him—and he was a Samaritan. Jesus asked, “Were not all ten cleansed? Where are the other nine? Has no one returned to give praise to God except this foreigner?” Ten He said to him, “Rise and go; your faith has made you well.”

STUDY THREE

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

EYES THAT SEE

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

1. All ten believed, but one saw! I have a question for you, what do you see? Do you tend to see the good or the bad in circumstances?

Luke 17:15

One of them, when he saw he was healed, came back, praising God in a loud voice.

2. Tankfulness isn’t as common as we would like to think. What can we do to train our eyes to “look beyond” the surface of situations and begin to see things to be thankful for?

Luke 17:17-18

Jesus asked, “Were not all ten cleansed? Where are the other nine? Has no one returned to give praise to God except this foreigner?”

3. Have you ever thought of a lack of thankfulness having the ramifcations of a darkened heart? How do you feel ingratitude could lead to this end?

Romans 1:21

For although they knew God, they neither glorifed Him as God nor gave thanks to Him, but their thinking became futile and their foolish hearts were darkened

4. Let’s put this idea of thankfulness into practice. Let’s take a few moments to share a few things you are thankful for with each other. If you are doing this study alone, take some time to write down a few things you are grateful for.

Luke 17:16

He threw himself at Jesus’ feet and thanked Him—and he was a Samaritan.

STUDY THREE

PERSONAL REFLECTION

EYES THAT SEE

PERSONAL REFLECTION

Oftentimes we wonder what the will of God is. In the following passage, we see how rejoicing, praying, and giving thanks are all part of God’s will for us! With this in mind, how are you doing with fulflling God’s will?

1 Tessalonians 5:16-18

Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.

STUDY THREE

WALKING IT OUT

EYES THAT SEE

OVER THE NEXT WEEK TAKE A FEW MINUTES EACH DAY TO WRITE DOWN THREE THINGS YOU ARE THANKFUL FOR.

RIGHT OR LIGHT?

RIGHT OR LIGHT?

Today we’re going to dive into a topic that will apply to every single person sitting down for this study. Why? Because we live in a broken world with broken people that will give us plenty of opportunities to exercise the way of forgiveness. As we will see from our study this week, God doesn’t want His people holding grudges because when we do, it prohibits our light from shining bright. In life, we will often have to choose between being right or being light. My prayer is that we choose the later!

Today’s passage is small, but packs a powerful punch of truth! Let’s learn from two ladies who were strong, infuential, and worked closely with the Apostle Paul, but as we will learn they, unfortunately, chose right instead of light.

Philippians 4:2-3 (MSG)

I urge Euodia and Syntyche to iron out their diferences and make up. God doesn’t want His children holding grudges. And, oh, yes, Syzygus, since you’re right there to help them work things out, do your best with them. Tese women worked for the Message hand in hand with Clement and me, and with the other veterans—worked as hard as any of us.

STUDY FOUR

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

RIGHT OR LIGHT?

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

1. God doesn’t want his children holding grudges. So, let’s cut straight to it why don’t we…are you currently a holding grudge or unforgiveness in your heart towards someone?

Philippians 4:2 (MSG)

I urge Euodia and Syntyche to iron out their diferences and make up. God doesn’t want his children holding grudges.

2. Puting our grudges through the flter of the Lordship of Jesus Christ is easier said than done. Are you currently puting your hurts and unforgiveness through the flter of Lordship or of your feelings, emotions, and opinions?

Philippians 4:2

I plead with Euodia and I plead with Syntyche to be of the same mind in the Lord.

3. Do you help and encourage people around you to drop their grudges, or do you help them carry them longer? How can we help each other work things out?

Philippians 4:3 (MSG)

And, oh, yes, Syzygus, since you’re right there to help them work things out, do your best with them.

4. Has holding onto grudges and withholding forgiveness ever kept you from doing the work that God has asked you to be a part of?

Philippians 4:3 (MSG)

Tese women worked for the Message hand in hand with Clement and me, and with the other veterans—worked as hard as any of us.

STUDY FOUR

PERSONAL REFLECTION

RIGHT OR LIGHT?

PERSONAL REFLECTION

Ponder this thought from Colossians 3:13 - Forgive as the Lord forgave you. What are your thoughts as you view extending forgiveness to others in light of the forgiveness Christ extended to you?

Colossians 3:13

Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.

STUDY FOUR

WALKING IT OUT

RIGHT OR LIGHT?

HOWEVER IT MAY LOOK FOR YOU, I ENCOURAGE YOU TO TAKE THE NEXT STEP OF DROPPING GRUDGES AND CHOOSING FORGIVENESS. IT’S IMPORTANT TO REMEMBER THAT DROPPING GRUDGES OFTENTIMES BEGINS IN OUR HEARTS, ESPECIALLY WITH THOSE DEEP HURTS THAT MAY HAVE BEEN CAUSED BY OTHER PEOPLE. FOR SOME OF YOU, SAYING A PRAYER TO GOD FOR HELP TO FORGIVE IS A HUGE STEP IN YOUR PROCESS. OTHERS OF YOU, WHEN IT’S POSSIBLE, MAY NEED TO VERBALLY FORGIVE SOMEONE. THE MOST IMPORTANT PLACE TO KEEP THE GRUDGE DROPPED IS IN YOUR OWN HEART…DROP IT AND DON’T PICK IT BACK UP!

FEAR FADES YOUR LIGHT

FEAR FADES YOUR LIGHT

Tere is great potential and possibility on the other side of our fears. Once we are connected to the Source (Jesus) of revelation-light, it is our voice and good deeds that become the channel for that light. But if fear can cause us to stay quiet and stay put, we lose our ability to shine our light and infuence our surroundings for Christ. As we talk about fear and its efects on us in this week’s study, I want you to be reminded of the mighty power that lives inside of you: the Holy Spirit, who is able to help you raise your voice and walk in boldness into your deepest, darkest fears. Let’s grow together in courage!

Numbers 13:1-2

Te Lord said to Moses, “Send some men to explore the land of Canaan, which I am giving to the Israelites. From each ancestral tribe send one of its leaders.

Numbers 13:17-20

When Moses sent them to explore Canaan, he said, “Go up through the Negev and on into the hill country. See what the land is like and whether the people who live there are strong or weak, few or many. What kind of land do they live in? Is it good or bad? What kind of towns do they live in? Are they unwalled or fortifed? How is the soil? Is it fertile or poor? Are there trees in it or not? Do your best to bring back some of the fruit of the land. (It was the season for the frst ripe grapes.)

Numbers 13:26-33

Tey came back to Moses and Aaron and the whole Israelite community at Kadesh in the Desert of Paran. Tere they reported to them and to the whole assembly and showed them the fruit of the land. Tey gave Moses this account: “We went into the land to which you sent us, and it does fow with milk and honey! Here is its fruit. But the people who live there are powerful, and the cities are fortifed and very large. We even saw descendants of Anak there. Te Amalekites live in the Negev; the Hitites, Jebusites and Amorites live in the hill country; and the Canaanites live near the sea and along the Jordan.”

Ten Caleb silenced the people before Moses and said, “We should go up and take possession of the land, for we can certainly do it.”

But the men who had gone up with him said, “We can’t atack those people; they are stronger than we are.” And they spread among the Israelites a bad report about the land they had explored. Tey said, “Te land we explored devours those living in it. All the people we saw there are of great size. We saw the Nephilim there (the descendants of Anak come from the Nephilim). We seemed like grasshoppers in our own eyes, and we looked the same to them.”

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

FEAR FADES YOUR LIGHT

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

1. If what we see depends on how we see, how do you see situations or circumstances that are before you? Do you see with eyes of fear or eyes of faith?

Numbers 13:18-20

See what the land is like and whether the people who live there are strong or weak, few or many. What kind of land do they live in? Is it good or bad? What kind of towns do they live in? Are they unwalled or fortifed? How is the soil? Is it fertile or poor? Are there trees in it or not? Do your best to bring back some of the fruit of the land. (It was the season for the frst ripe grapes.)

2. What areas in your life have you seen fear over-exaggerate outcomes you can’t see? What is one thing you can do to avoid living in a made up future, and help you live your faith to the fullest today?

Numbers 13:32-33

Tey said, “Te land we explored devours those living in it. All the people we saw there are of great size. We saw the Nephilim there (the descendants of Anak come from the Nephilim). We seemed like grasshoppers in our own eyes, and we looked the same to them.”

3. Fear wants you to stay put! What is God asking you to step into right now that may seem scary and bigger than what you can handle? What fears is He asking you to step into so potential and great possibilities can be realized?

Numbers 13:30

Ten Caleb silenced the people before Moses and said, “We should go up and take possession of the land, for we can certainly do it.”

4. What specifc area do you feel God may be nudging you to boldly step out of and shine the light of Jesus? In what areas are you asking for the courage to raise your voice and walk bravely forward to share the love and message of Christ?

2 Timothy 1:7 (NKJV)

For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.

STUDY FIVE

PERSONAL REFLECTION

FEAR FADES YOUR LIGHT

PERSONAL REFLECTION

Fear wants us to forget God’s faithfulness. What areas have you seen God move faithfully in your past? Allow this to give you courage to step daringly into your future!

Psalm 103:2 (TPT)

Yahweh, you are my soul’s celebration. How could I ever forget the miracles of kindness You’ve done for me?

STUDY FIVE

WALKING IT OUT

FEAR FADES YOUR LIGHT

THE TEN SPIES PURPOSEFULLY POISONED OTHERS WITH THEIR FEAR AND LACK OF FAITH. THIS WEEK, LOOK FOR PURPOSEFUL WAYS TO SPREAD FAITH AND ENCOURAGEMENT TO THOSE AROUND YOU! WHEN OTHERS SEE THINGS AS TOO BIG OR SCARY, YOU CAN BE A VOICE LIKE THAT OF CALEB, AND KNOW GOD IS WITH YOU AND THAT YOU CAN BOLDLY STEP INTO WHAT GOD HAS FOR YOU! SPEAK FAITH NOT FEAR!

STUDY SIX

UNLIKELY LIGHTBEARER

UNLIKELY LIGHT-BEARER

I can’t believe we are in our fnal week together! It’s amazing how fast time goes. As someone who has at times reluctantly chosen to step into the place of infuence God has invited me into, I love speaking from a place of encouragement and challenge to those who love Jesus wholeheartedly, but struggle for one reason or another with being a light-bearer. Maybe it’s inadequacy, fear, failure, insecurity, doubt, comparison or something else that seems to trip you up with this idea that you, yes YOU, have infuence and a Divine, God-given purpose.

So many individuals I have talked with over the years have a difcult time walking in the truth that they are an integral part of the body of Christ; that their Creator has them where they are for a beautiful purpose. Te truth is your individual light is important and valuable in the Kingdom of Heaven! It’s when our collective lights shine brightly together that darkness doesn’t stand a chance! YOU, my friend, have been invited to shine bright!

I Corinthians 1:26-29

Brothers and sisters, think of what you were when you were called. Not many of you were wise by human standards; not many were infuential; not many were of noble birth. But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong. God chose the lowly things of this world and the despised things—and the things that are not—to nullify the things that are, so that no one may boast before him.

STUDY SIX

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

UNLIKELY LIGHT-BEARER

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

1. As we conclude our time together, I think it’s important to establish a deep commitment in our hearts to God’s invitation to Be Te Light. With this in mind, what is your RSVP to God’s invitation for you?

I Corinthians 1:26 Brothers and sisters, think of what you were when you were called.

2. We talked about how God used what was seemingly insignifcant to bring about great change in the lives of Moses, David, the poor widow, and the young boy. He used a staf, some smooth stones, two pennies, and a lunchbox! What do you have in your life, or in your hands, that you would consider weak and insignifcant? What are some of the ways God could use these areas in your life to be the rescue for others?*

*As a group I would encourage you to get creative here! Pray, share, and encourage each other in these areas of weakness. I am praying and believing that God will give you creative insight into how to use these areas to bring light to others!

1 Corinthians 1:27

But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong.

3. We have learned that God can use anybody to do amazing things! With this in mind, what excuses do you need to remove from your life so you can step into the purposes God has for you?

I Corinthians 1:28

God chose the lowly things of this world and the despised things—and the things that are not—to nullify the things that are.

4. At the end of the day, anything we are ever able to accomplish for Jesus –every good deed, every obedient step, every brave leap is all made possible through Christ using our weakness and insignifcance. In our last moments together as a group, can we take some time and pray for each other that God would be glorifed in our every atempt to share His light? Let’s humbly commit ourselves to be used by Him, desiring to give Him credit for every good work accomplished!

1 Corinthians 1:29

…so that no one may boast before Him.

STUDY SIX

PERSONAL REFLECTION

UNLIKELY LIGHT-BEARER

PERSONAL REFLECTION

Take time to refect on how God brought you out of the darkness into His wonderful light. How did receiving Jesus into your life change everything for you? In what areas did He bring you from darkness to light? Ask your Heavenly Father to let the revelation of His goodness be what helps fuel your commitment to share the light of Jesus with others.

I Peter 2:9

But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His wonderful light.

STUDY SIX

WALKING IT OUT

UNLIKELY LIGHT-BEARER

ON A COUPLE OF 3X5 CARDS OR POST-IT NOTES, WRITE THE PHRASE –

I WAS CREATED BY GOD TO DO GREAT THINGS FOR GOD!

NOW TAKE SOME TIME AND POST THEM IN PLACES OF PROMINENCE IN YOUR DAY-TO-DAY LIFE. PUT THEM WHERE YOU’LL SEE THEM MULTIPLE TIMES ON A DAILY BASIS – YOUR BATHROOM MIRROR, YOUR LAPTOP COMPUTER, YOUR COFFEE

POT, YOUR DESK, YOUR BABY’S CHANGING TABLE! IF YOU CAN GET THIS TRUTH DOWN DEEP IN YOUR SOUL, YOUR CONFIDENCE IN GOD’S INVITATION FOR YOU TO SHINE BRIGHT WILL ONLY CONTINUE TO GROW! HAVE A VOICE LIKE THAT OF CALEB, AND KNOW GOD IS WITH YOU AND THAT YOU CAN BOLDLY STEP INTO WHAT GOD HAS FOR YOU! SPEAK FAITH NOT FEAR!

Do you want to live your life to impact other people? Do you ever your circumstances, your story, your use could God believe to journey, or even your mistakes and perceived weaknesses to be a light to those around you? If so, then this study was created with you in mind!

This six-week study and video series by Jen DeWeerdt tackles how to share the light of Jesus in your everyday life, and also bravely discusses some of the areas that would dare to dim your light. We believe that as you dive into this study, God will reveal essential truths on how YOU can Be The Light!

husband, her with serves DeWeerdt Jen

Jeremy, as the Senior Leaders of City First Church, a growing, multi-generational, multi-cultural church in Rockford, IL. She is honored to play a key role in the very church she grew up in. As pastor, communicator, author, and founder of the Original Women’s Conference, Jen is passionate about encouraging and empowering women to step into their God-given callings, regardless of their profession. Thousands of women have discovered their destiny and design through these powerful conferences. Jen and Jeremy have been married since 1995 and have three sons: Caden, Connor, and Paxton. When she is not cheering on her boys, you will find her enthusiastically rooting for her Chicago sports teams (White Sox not included).

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