Brandon Women's Bible Study

This podcast is a recording from a weekly women’s Bible study in Brandon, MS. This week in class, we wrapped up our study on 1 Peter with a discussion on 1 Peter 5 and the encouragement that Peter has given us to stand firm in our faith. This teaching corresponds with the material found on pages 116-129 of the learner workbook.

This podcast is a recording from a weekly women’s Bible study in Brandon, MS. This week in class, we talked about 1 Peter 4 and discussed how knowing the outcome changes the way you play the game. For the Christian, knowing that Christ is victorious over suffering and sin and death changes everything. In these verses, Peter talks about the way it affects our view of sin, the way we treat one another in the church, and our reaction when suffering and persecution comes. This teaching corresponds with the material found on pages 102-115 of the learner workbook.

This podcast is a recording from a weekly women's Bible study in Brandon, MS. This week in class, we talked about 1 Peter 3:13-22 and continued our discussion on what submission looks like in the Christian life. In these verses, Peter reminds us that Christ's victory gives us the example we need to endure suffering well. This teaching corresponds with the material found on pages 88-101 of the learner workbook.

This podcast is a recording from a weekly women’s Bible study in Brandon, MS. This week in class, we talked about 1 Peter 3:1-12 and continued our discussion on what submission looks like in the Christian life—specifically in marriage and in all of life. In these verses, Peter calls believers to let their good conduct preach the good news of the gospel to those around them. This teaching corresponds with the material found on pages 74-87 of the learner workbook.

This podcast is a recording from a weekly women’s Bible study in Brandon, MS. This week in class, we talked about 1 Peter 2:13-25 and what submission looks like in the Christian life—specifically in society and in the workplace. In these verses, Peter calls believers to let their good conduct preach the good news of the gospel to those around them. This teaching corresponds with the material found on pages 60-73 of the learner workbook.

This podcast is a recording from a weekly women’s Bible study in Brandon, MS. This week in class, we discussed 1 Peter 2:1-12 and our identity and mission as God’s chosen people in the world. When we believe in Jesus, we become a part of something much bigger than ourselves, and we’re called and commissioned not just to know him, but also to make him known. This teaching corresponds with the material found on pages 46-59 of the learner workbook.

This podcast is a recording from a weekly women’s Bible study in Brandon, MS. This week in class, we discussed 1 Peter 1:13-25 and the believer's new identity as a member of God's family. Our place in that family means that we are called to live by God's standards, which are altogether higher and holier than the world's. This teaching corresponds with the material found on pages 30-45 of the learner workbook.

This podcast is a recording from a weekly women’s Bible study in Brandon, MS. This week in class, we discussed 1 Peter 1:1-12 and talked about the living hope that we believers have in Christ. Although we’re far from home, our hope lies in the God of the ages, who has promised us an inheritance beyond imagination and is guarding us for the day of salvation. This teaching corresponds with the material found on pages 16-29 of the learner workbook.

This podcast is a recording from a weekly women’s Bible study in Brandon, MS. This week was our first lesson 1 Peter. This time around, we’ll be using Jen Wilkin’s workbook on 1 Peter, published by LifeWay (affiliate link) as a guide. In the first meeting, we covered the format of the study and gave a basic introduction to 1 Peter. The teaching corresponds with the material covered on p. 4-15 of the learner workbook. Find out more about our study of 1 Peter in Brandon, Mississippi at leslieannjones.com/1-peter.

This podcast is a recording from a weekly women’s Bible study in Brandon, MS. This week, we wrapped up 1 Samuel with a discussion of chapters 29-31, which covers David’s exit from Achish’s troops and Saul’s tragic demise. Though the picture painted at the end of 1 Samuel is grim, we have hope. Not because David is on the scene, but because God is on the move. He steps into the middle of the mess to clear the path for Israel’s true king to take the throne and reign forever. The teaching corresponds with the material covered on p. 142-159 of the learner workbook, available for download from The Village Church. Find out more about our study of 1 Samuel in Brandon, Mississippi at leslieannjones.com/king.

This podcast is a recording from a weekly women’s Bible study in Brandon, MS. This week, we discussed 1 Samuel 25-28, which covers David’s second and third flights from Saul. Throughout these chapters, the Word of the Lord stands supreme. Those who heed the word of the God who speaks receive mercy, grace, life, and success, but the consequences are disastrous for those who choose to ignore it. The teaching corresponds with the material covered on p. 124-141 of the learner workbook, available for download from The Village Church. Find out more about our study of 1 Samuel in Brandon, Mississippi at leslieannjones.com/king.

This podcast is a recording from a weekly women’s Bible study in Brandon, MS. This week, we discussed 1 Samuel 20-24, which is the entire journey of David’s first flight from Saul. Even though David is running for his life in these chapters, he still finds help when he needs it, protects his people, and resists temptation, but Saul obsessively pursues him, terrorizes Israel, and indulges sinful desires. Throughout, the Lord faithfully and consistently protects and provides for his anointed king (and thus also for his people), while he brings the rebellious to ruin. The teaching corresponds with the material covered on p. 109-120 of the learner workbook, available for download from The Village Church. Find out more about our study of 1 Samuel in Brandon, Mississippi at leslieannjones.com/king.

This podcast is a recording from a weekly women’s Bible study in Brandon, MS. This week, we discussed 1 Samuel 16-19 and saw that God, in his great mercy, raises us a faithful king to deliver his people. Though opposition arises, the Lord abides with and protects his king, ensuring his continued success, for his people’s good, and for his glory. The teaching corresponds with the material covered on p. 92-107 of the learner workbook, available for download from The Village Church. Find out more about our study of 1 Samuel at leslieannjones.com/king.

This podcast is a recording from a weekly women’s Bible study in Brandon, MS. This week, we resumed our study of 1 Samuel with a brief review of chapters 1-15. The learner workbook is available for download from The Village Church.

This podcast is a recording from a weekly women’s Bible study in Brandon, MS. This week, we discussed 1 Samuel 14-15 and examined Saul’s downfall as Israel’s king. His story is a cautionary tale—a warning—against the dangers of consistently rejecting the will and the word of the Lord. The teaching corresponds with the material covered on p. 76-91 of the learner workbook, available for download from The Village Church. This is the last session of our fall Bible study. We’ll pick up with part two of 1 Samuel in the spring.

This podcast is a recording from a weekly women’s Bible study in Brandon, MS. This week, we discussed 1 Samuel 11-13. Although Saul, Israel’s new king, first demonstrates great promise, by the end of this week’s reading, we see that at heart, he’s not the kind of king that Israel really needs. The teaching corresponds with the material covered on p. 60-75 of the learner workbook, available for download from The Village Church.

This podcast is a recording from a weekly women’s Bible study in Brandon, MS. This week, we discussed 1 Samuel 7-10. We learned that God is king, and when we trust him, he gives us victory over our enemies, but if we’re not careful, even the most faithful can forget that the only king we need is God. The teaching corresponds with the material covered on p. 42-59 of the learner workbook, available for download from The Village Church.

This podcast is a recording from a weekly women’s Bible study in Brandon, MS. This week, we discussed 1 Samuel 4:1-7:2 and discussed God’s glorious victory over the Philistines. In these chapters, he does what is necessary to establish his rule and make his glory known in the hearts of people near and far. The teaching corresponds with the material covered on p. 26-41 of the learner workbook, available for download from The Village Church.

This podcast is a recording from a weekly women’s Bible study in Brandon, MS. This week, we discussed 1 Samuel 1-3 and looked at the ways that God opposes the proud and exalts the humble in Samuel. The teaching corresponds with the material covered on pages 10-25 of the learner workbook, available for download from The Village Church.

This podcast is a recording from a weekly women’s Bible study in Brandon, MS. This week, we began a new study on 1 Samuel. We discussed the heart behind the study, the purpose behind the format, and covered a basic introduction to the book of 1 Samuel. The teaching corresponds with the information on pages 5-9 of the learner workbook, available for download from The Village Church.

This podcast is a recording from a weekly women's Bible study in Brandon, MS. In this lesson, we discuss John 20-21 and talk about living in light of the resurrection. It changes everything. This teaching corresponds with the homework that begins on page 59 (Week 9: Resurrection Life) of the learner workbook, available for download at leslieannjones.com/known. This lesson wraps up our spring Bible study. We’ll be back in the fall with a new study on a new book. Stay tuned to leslieannjones.com for details!

This podcast is a recording from a weekly women's Bible study in Brandon, MS. In this lesson, we discuss John 18-19 and the truth of Jesus’ identity as the Lamb of God sent to take away the sins of the world. The lesson corresponds with page 51 (Week 8: Truth on Trial) of the learner workbook, available for download at leslieannjones.com/known.

This podcast is a recording from a weekly women's Bible study in Brandon, MS. In this lesson, we cover John 14-17 and consider what Jesus' last words to the disciples have to do with us. The lesson corresponds with page 43 (Week 7: Famous Last Words) of the learner workbook, available for download at leslieannjones.com/known.

This podcast is a recording from a weekly women's Bible study in Brandon, MS. In this lesson, we study John chapters 11-13 and discuss God’s perfect timing. This teaching corresponds with the homework that begins on page 35 (Week 6: Perfect Timing) of the learner workbook, available for download at leslieannjones.com/known.

This podcast is a recording from a weekly women's Bible study in Brandon, MS. In this lesson, we discuss John chapters 8-10 and examine Jesus as the light of the world, who exposes darkness and casts out the things that lurk within. This teaching corresponds with the homework that begins on page 27 (Week 5: Defending Truth) of the learner workbook, available for download at leslieannjones.com/known.

This podcast is a recording from a weekly women's Bible study in Brandon, MS. In this lesson, we discuss John chapters 5-7 and the rising opposition to Jesus, despite the signs and wonders he performs. As it turns out, seeing isn’t believing. This teaching corresponds with the homework that begins on page 19 (Week 4: Seeing Isn’t Believing) of the learner workbook, available for download at leslieannjones.com/known.

This podcast is a recording from a weekly women's Bible study in Brandon, MS. In this lesson, we discuss the inauguration of Jesus as the Messiah who was sent to save the whole world. This teaching covers John 2-4 and corresponds with the homework that begins on page 11 of the learner workbook, available for download at leslieannjones.com/known.

This podcast is a recording from a weekly women's Bible study in Brandon, MS. In this lesson, we learn about the invitation that God has given us to come and see, know and make known the Word that became flesh. The lesson corresponds with page 4 (Week 2: Come and See) of the Known workbook, available for download at leslieannjones.com/known.

This podcast is a recording from a weekly women's Bible study in Brandon, MS. In this lesson, we cover the heart behind the study and a basic introduction to the gospel of John. The lesson corresponds with page 3 (Week 1: Introduction) of the Known workbook, available for download at leslieannjones.com/known.

This podcast covers content from Week 8 of Limitless: A Study on Ephesians. The teaching covers "Suit Up," found on page 46 of the workbook. Get your free workbook at leslieannjones.com.

This podcast covers content from Week 7 of Limitless: A Study on Ephesians. The teaching covers "Right Relationships," found on page 39 of the workbook. Get your free workbook at leslieannjones.com.

This podcast covers content from Week 6 of Limitless: A Study on Ephesians. The teaching covers "Walk in Wisdom," found on page 32 of the workbook. Get your free workbook at leslieannjones.com.

This podcast covers content from Week 5 of Limitless: A Study on Ephesians. The teaching covers "Rooted and Grounded," found on page 25 of the workbook. Get your free workbook at leslieannjones.com.

This podcast covers content from Week 4 of Limitless: A Study on Ephesians. The teaching covers "Peace," found on page 18 of the workbook. Get your free workbook at leslieannjones.com.

This podcast covers content from Week 3 of Limitless: A Study on Ephesians. The teaching covers "But God," found on page 11 of the workbook. Get your free workbook at leslieannjones.com.

This podcast covers content from Week 2 of Limitless: A Study on Ephesians. The teaching covers "That You May Know," found on page 4 of the workbook. Get your free workbook at leslieannjones.com.

This podcast covers content from Week 1 of Limitless: A Study on Ephesians. The teaching covers the Introduction, found on page 3 of the workbook. Get your free workbook at leslieannjones.com.