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We just love the Samaritan Woman (John 4). Her story IS the gospel!!!

She...

...was isolated. [We have been isolated from groups and have isolated ourselves from others with our own insecurities. One that's not so visible is when we isolate our emotions from relationships.]

...engaged with Jesus. [Even though it was an odd situation, she kept talking with Jesus. Slowly but surely, we see her defenses come down.]

...was no longer thirsty. [When Jesus revealed himself as the Messiah, she was no longer afraid of her story. It was the very thing she proclaimed to bring others to Jesus! His identity changed her identity!]

If you're feeling isolated or struggling with shame, Jesus invites you to bring your brokenness to him and experience the freedom of being fully known yet fully loved.

She is one of us. Who God was to her, he is to you and me.

Much love for you,

Amy & Jamy

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DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: NT Episode 4 - Samaritan Woman

*See episode description in the show notes. Review John 4 for her story.

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You could hold your breath and miss the mention of this woman in Luke. But we want to linger in her 3 verses and see what God wants to reveal to us about this elderly widow.

Today, we are chatting about ANNA. Her story is found in Luke 2:36-38.

She:

1. had an undivided heart.
2. was expectant.
3. was thankful.

Anna's life challenges us to examine our own spiritual focus. Are we cultivating undivided hearts capable of recognizing God's movement around us? Are we living with expectancy, actively waiting for God to fulfill His promises? Or have we allowed distractions and disappointments to numb us when we should be anchoring ourselves more deeply in His presence?

Like Anna, we can choose to anchor ourselves to God rather than numbing ourselves with distractions. We can make daily choices that cultivate undivided hearts capable of recognizing God's presence in unexpected places.

We pray you are encouraged through the life of Anna. Who God was to her he is to you and me.

Much love for you,

Amy & Jamy

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DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: Episode 19 ~ Anna

*See episode description in the show notes. Review Luke 2:22-38 for her story.

1. What did you learn for the first time about Anna? What surprised you about her?

2. Waiting is a theme in today’s lesson; did you learn anything new from the example of Simeon and Anna about how to wait well?

3. Read Luke 2:34-35; putting yourself in Mary’s shoes. What do you think it was like to hear those words from Simeon?

4. Now (follow up to question 3), how might the timing of Anna’s arrival as well as the content of her message encouraged Mary?

5. Are there specific people or situations that are coming to your mind where you need to follow Anna’s example and give thanks and speak of Him? In other words, who is your Mary?

6. In the podcast Amy talks about the difference in praise and thanks. How would you describe what it means to praise and/or thank God. Do you see any differences between these two disciplines?

7. How does being thankful help us persevere?

8. Review the three descriptions from the podcast and discuss which one resonates the most with you. Anna:

· Had an undivided heart (See Psalm 86:11).

· Was expectant.

· Was thankful.

9. “Anna is one of us. Who God is to her, He is to me.” Who was God to Anna? What does that mean to you in your life today?

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Ahhh...we are BACK! We've missed each other and missed connecting with YOU. On this episode we chat about Mary, the mother of Jesus (MOJ). The bulk of her story is found in Luke 1-2.

You may have some preconceptions about her. But whatever you know, don't know, or think you know, you can be assured that she was one of us. She was:

1. troubled and wondered.
2. willing and blessed.
3. treasured and pondered.

God was so faithful to Mary. He is to you too.

Whether you're navigating unexpected changes, questioning God's plan, or seeking to build a life of faithfulness despite difficulties, Mary's journey offers profound encouragement. Being "highly favored" by God doesn't guarantee comfort but promises His presence.

Her story whispers to all of us: you are not alone in your faith, your struggles, or your growth. And who God was to her, he is to you and me.

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DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: NT Episode 2 ~ Mary

*See episode description in the show notes. Review Luke 1-2 for her story.

1. What did you learn for the first time about Mary? What surprised you about her?

2. Why do you think Mary is so revered and often worshipped? What do we lose from her example when we worship her?

3. We learned that Mary’s first reaction when the angel came to her was to be troubled (Luke 1:29). What does that tell you about her? What does that tell you about your own first reactions to challenging situations?

4. Read Luke 1:38. How did Mary go from being troubled to being willing? What do you see in her response that you can practice in your own troubling circumstances?

5. Read Mary’s song in Luke 1:46-56. What stands out to you the most?

6. Review the definitions of ponder and treasure from the podcast. How did Mary practice these two things? How can you?

7. At the end of the podcast Amy and Jamy talked about the other times Mary is mentioned in Scripture. What did you learn from those encounters that you can practice in your own life?

8. Review the three descriptions from the podcast and discuss which one resonates the most with you. Mary the mother of Jesus:

· Was troubled and wondered.

· Was willing and blessed.

· Pondered and treasured.

9. “Mary is one of us. Who God is to her, He is to me.” Who was God to Mary? What does that mean to you in your life today?

Let's stay connect:
IG: @amyruthpetersen
@jamyfisher

produced by: 4110 Ministries, LLC