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I’ve been doing P90X for the last few weeks. The thought of doing such an intense program was incredibly intimidating to me.

Everything about the program is intense. 90 straight days of working out. 60-90 minutes a day. Push-ups. Pull-ups. The Crunchy Frog. Weights. Plyometrics.

Did I mention pull-ups? As in, getting my body off the ground…and doing more than one?

Yeah, so it’s intimidating. But my husband wanted me to do it with him, and I was up for the challenge.

Each day we focus on a different set of muscles, and over the course of the week we have thoroughly worked every inch of our bodies.

And you know what? I’m loving it! I’ve already seen big improvements, and have surprised myself at the feats I’ve already accomplished.

Inductive Bible Study is Intimidating

You may feel this way about Bible study.

“Six weeks of regularly opening my Bible? Greek? Cross-referencing? Application? Sounds too difficult. I can’t do this!”

Just like being in good shape is not solely for the Tony Hortons of the world, a deep study of the Bible is not reserved for Kay Arthur, Beth Moore, and the like. You, too, can study the Bible in a deep way.

No seminary training needed.

Can I get on my soapbox for just a moment? 

Too many Christians are spiritually weak and lazy, especially in the area of Bible study. Considering His Word is just that —God’s word to you and me— it is a sad reality that a great percentage people who call themselves followers of Christ don’t open His Word.

How can we walk in obedience if we don’t know what scripture teaches?

How can we call ourselves followers of Christ if we are more interested in following American Idol than we are developing our walk with God?

OK, I’m off the box now.

Let’s strengthen those muscles, ladies!

Are you feeling weak and flabby in the area of Bible study? Or, maybe you are strong in the Word, but enjoy having a plan of action and accountability to stick with it? Then, the Allume summer Bible study may be just the thing for you!

If you are feeling intimidated, don’t. I’m here to help.

I’ve created a plan that will help you learn to study the Bible on your own—as we study it together. You are going to learn how to focus on something new each day—just like I’ve been doing in P90X—and at the end of the week, you will be amazed at the results and surprised by how much you enjoyed “the workout”

Life-changing truths are waiting to be discovered. Power-laden promises are yours to claim. The depths of the character of our great God is woven throughout each page of scripture.

Are you excited yet?

Ready, Set, Go!

If you are ready to join the study, here’s what you need to do:

  • Download the Allume 1 Peter Bible Study Guide here.
  • Print the study guide and gather your Bible study materials (see guide for what you will need).
  • Read through 1 Peter to get a birds-eye-view of the book. (If you’re a real super-star, try reading it once a day for the next few days!)
  • Come back here on Wednesday, June 6 when we will kick off the study!

We will continue to meet back here on Wednesdays to discuss what we learned, ask questions, and encourage one another to use our spiritual muscles in ways that may be new.

Repetition Leads to Change

While doing P90X I’ve had to use muscles that are weak. At times it is uncomfortable and I don’t feel like I am doing the exercise the correct way, but—over time—I am getting stronger and more coordinated.

Change is occurring.

Wherever you are in your journey to know God better through your time in the Bible, I’m praying we will all take one more step towards spiritual maturity this summer as we dive deep into 1 Peter. I know that as we do, we will see Him in greater, deeper ways.

And that, my friends, is where true change comes from.

 

Have you studied the Bible “on your own” before? Are you “in” for the summer study? What are you looking forward to the most? 

Let us know in the comments!

Comments

  3. I’m in!  It sounds fabulous!  Thank you for leading this.  What a great way to kick off the summer.

  6. Count me in, I am so glad we are doing a study on 1 Peter, I’ve started on my own before but never finished and I just love the Focused15 method from Katie!
    Thanks for taking the time Katie to design a study and guide for us to use.
    Melissa of Melissa’s Musings A  Product Review Blog
    http://hugapoohlouise.wordpress.com

  8. Hi Katie! I love studying the Bible! God’s word is so powerful and life changing it is addictive. It has truly transformed my life and my home.

    I look forward to using your approach and gaining new tools. I have to admit I sort of cheat because we have Logos 🙂  Since we are missionaries and my husband pastors, we invested in Logos many years ago and it has added such dimension to my study.

    Thanks for sharing your knowledge and looking forward to what’s in store!

    • I think you’ll like it, Lani. It will be a bit different, and a bit less directive, but once you get the hang of it, you’ll start to see truths jump off the pages! It is exciting!

      Glad you are joining in!

  10.  I need some accountability in this area – and I Peter is a really deep book.  I’ve got the study tools already so I am going to commit to this.  Looking forward to it!!!

  11. Thank you for this! I was praying about how to stay in the Word, really in the word this morning in my quiet time. I have been so far off track since my dad passed away, and I am having trouble finding my way back. Perhaps this will help my motivation!

    • Shelly, so sorry to hear about your dad.

      Some seasons are definitely more difficult than others! I find that when I am going through more emotionally charged seasons, that if I start my time off with some journalling, thanking Him for oven just one thing I can think of, as well as pouring my heart out to Him—complaints and all—I am then able to better focus on the Word. It may mean a shorter time in the Word, for a small season, but it keeps me in the habit of sitting down with Him, and connecting. 

      Praying that the He will fill you with His peace as you draw near to Him.

  12. looking forward to this, summer is the time that I can really take extra time with bible study. We homeschool during the year and it is more difficult to get into a long in depth study.  But this is the time my ladies group goes easy since so many people are in and out for the summer:)  I can’t wait to join in on all the group discussion.

  13. do we have to be online at a certain time or can we just post comments anytime of the day?

  15. My husband and I just finished a 33 day PrayFit challenge so I can really relate to this post about the P90X. That is my next workout video I want to buy, crazy stuff! But that’s what this life abandoned to Jesus and living for Him is all about! Daring to step out in faith and walk with Him! I’m looking forward to digging into God’s Word this summer with this study!

  17. Thanks for the Bible study Katie! I’m not sure if I’ll be participating or not; June’s going to be an awfully busy month, but I’ve downloaded it to do as much as I can. 🙂

  18. I’m going to jump in and give this a try! June is a really busy month for us too, but that said, I love the idea of the online community…it offers flexibility and encouragement! I just finished up a book i was working through during my quiet time and was wondering ‘what next’? Looking forward to this! 

    Lisa
    (www.littlewritermomma.com)

  21. I’m very excited about this study.  I lead the small groups ministry at our church, but I know I am weak when it comes to researching the historical context and original languages.  This is also my first time participating in an online study, so I’m definitely interested in experiencing that particular group dynamic.   I would love to link to this on my blog to give others a chance to check it out. 
    http://www.raisingmancubs.blogspot.com  

  22. I’m in! I am always looking for ways to help discipline myself to dig deeper into His Word, to challenge myself to find new meaning and ideas behind the scriptures that I’ve been reading my whole life. 

    • Yay! I do hope you’ll find it as a *good* challenge, but enough structure that you don’t feel lost!  Excited to see what He reveals to you through your study!

  28. So excited to start this study.  Thank you.  Enjoy your workouts – as a 2x P90X grad I can attest you’ll discover muscles you never knew you had.  But it hurts so good!!! 

    • Wow! I’ve been off the band wagon for a few days. Had a nasty stomach bug, and didn’t have the strength for it. Week 4 starts tomorrow, and I should be ready to go! How do the next phases compare to the first?

  30. There are two thoughts rushing into my mind…Ephesians 6…we fight not against flesh and blood, but against powers and principalities in high places…how? Girded with the armor of God…the armor is actually Jesus!  He is our Salvation (Helmet), He is our Righteousness(Breastplate), He is our Truth ( Belt), He is the Prince of Peace (Sandals), It is our Faith in Him that douses the fiery darts of the enemy (Shield), And He is the Living Word (Sword)!    The other thing resonating in my mind is that even a one word prayer can route the enemy…I have been face to face with darkness and the only thing that I could whisper is “Jesus”…this name above every name sent the darkness fleeing in submission to the One who is my protector…even one Word prayers are powerful!

  33. I am looking to get and keep the relationship I desire with God. Also I want to understand the Word and stay in the Word daily. However I am seeking a church home as well because its to much distractions happening in my life and my marriage and I love my husband and I want our marriage to be based on what God say’s not what our flesh and what the enemy say’s it should be. 
    So this is  a start for me and I have signed up to another bible study but I wasn’t devoted to it and what will be different this time is that I am ready to seek His Word and allow it to soak in me. I am looking to get so much out of this study so tomorrow I will be involved 

  34. This is EXACTLY what I’ve been looking for! I don’t do well with short devotionals because they don’t really get into the meat of the word and I don’t do well without some sort of prompt or direction. This is perfect! I plan on joining you, although my computer has problems with Disqus sometimes so I may not always be able to comment. I’m going to sign up through email though. Thanks so much for this! It’s been so long since I’ve been able to do a study (since before my 2-year-old was born) but I think this is totally feasible.

  36. Just found someone else discussing this on their blog. Yea! I’m in!

  37. OK! I am looking forward to beginning the study.  Can’t wait till tomorrow.  Just hope that I can keep up…

  40. I am looking forward to starting this study. Bible reading has never been a problem for me, I have read through the Bible a few times now. But the study part is intimidating, I never cared for interpreting literature in school. I pray this will put me on a path to regularly study the Bible!

  41. This study sounds really cool. I’ll try and follow along. I’m already doing a couple of other studies…but this sounds really interesting. I hear you on Christians who don’t open the Bible or study His word. I was talking about that with a friend over lunch the other day…and we both remarked on how this lack of spending time knowing God’s word has a direct affect on how Christians treat each other, and it’s NOT good.  I want to know God’s Word because it’s life to me 🙂 🙂 Love and hugs from the ocean shores of California, Heather 🙂

  43. I think that I’m in. (Ha! Always going in to something new with just a tippy toe at a time.) I can’t find the instructions on how to use a Greek Concordance at your Focused 15 site. Could you please provide a direct URL. 

    • HI Carol! Sorry for the late reply. The directions are in the 1 Corinthians 13 study. eBible.com is a great free resource I use quite often. Many people have copies of the Strong’s concordance. Let me know if you nee more direction!

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