Bellevue Women

Spiritual Discipline: Submission

Matthew 7:1-12 | Kingdom Doers

Within Week 9 of This Present Kingdom, Jean Stockdale discusses what it means to be a "kingdom dweller" and seeks to explain the distinctions between true religion and false religion; between spiritual truth and spiritual hypocrisy. From Scripture, Jean cautions against becoming judgmental of others, while also encouraging a growth in wisdom and discernment.

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Spiritual Discipline: Fasting

Matthew 6:16-34 | Kingdom Seekers

Donna, Jean, and Dayna dive deeper into the spiritual discipline of fasting, an intentional practice of sacrificing a normal, daily function in order to draw closer to the Lord. Along with encouraging us, they give practical steps and examples for us to use when fasting and seeking the Kingdom of God.

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Spiritual Discipline: Fasting

Matthew 6:16-34 | Kingdom Seekers

Week 8 of This Present Kingdom sees Donna Gaines examining Matthew 6 to share how we are to practice fasting as believers. Whether you choose to forgo food, social media, or something else, fasting is all about keeping God first. Join Donna for this exciting edition of This Present Kingdom, the Women's Ministry study at Bellevue Baptist Church.

For more information about this study and other resources, visit bellevue.org/women.

Spiritual Discipline: Prayer

Matthew 6:9-15 | Kingdom Prayer

Donna, Jean, and Dayna recap of this week 7's discussion of the Lord's Prayer. They also share about their personal prayer lives and give encouragement to use the Lord's Prayer as our model when praying to God.

For more information about this study and other resources, visit bellevue.org/women.

Spiritual Discipline: Prayer

Matthew 6:9-15 | Kingdom Prayer

For week 7 of This Present Kingdom Bible Study, Donna Gaines breaks down the Lord's Prayer. Donna also highlights the importance of coming before the Father in prayer as a vital practice of maintaining a relationship with Him.

For more information about this study and other resources, visit bellevue.org/women.

Spiritual Discipline: Giving

Matthew 6:1-8 | Kingdom Righteousness

Donna, Jean, and Dayna, along with special guest Roz Martin, recap week 6’s theme of drawing to the secret place of Jesus’ presence instead of drawing attention to ourselves. They also highlight the spiritual discipline of giving, where Roz gives personal experience and encouragement to give and serve to others.

For more information about this study and other resources, visit bellevue.org/women.

Spiritual Discipline: Giving

Matthew 6:1-8 | Kingdom Righteousness

For week 6 of This Present Kingdom Bible Study, Jean Stockdale discusses Jesus’ warning of practicing our righteousness in front of others to draw attention to ourselves. Jean also talks about how Jesus’ presence is our secret place where we can feel led to give to others.

For more information about this study and other resources, visit bellevue.org/women.

Spiritual Discipline: Meditation

Matthew 5:31-48 | Kingdom Disorientation, Part 2

Donna, Jean, and Dayna recap week 5’s discussion of the last verses in Mathew 5. They also highlight the spiritual discipline of meditation, encouraging others to meditate on the Word of God in order to live as citizens of His kingdom.

For more information about this study and other resources, visit bellevue.org/women.

Spiritual Discipline: Meditation

Matthew 5:31-48 | Kingdom Disorientation, Part 2

For week 5 of This Present Kingdom Bible Study, Jean Stockdale wraps up Matthew 5, discussing three themes found in verses 31-48:

1. God’s plan for marriage

2. God’s purpose for justice

3. God’s pattern for maturity

For more information about this study and other resources, visit bellevue.org/women.

Spiritual Disciplines: Silence and Solitude

Matthew 5:21-30 | Kingdom Disorientation, Part 1

Donna, Jean, and Dayna go deeper into the spiritual disciplines of silence and solitude and the importance of spending intentional time in silence with God to hear His voice. They also share their personal experiences, encouraging others to seek solitude in the Lord.

For more information about this study and other resources, visit bellevue.org/women.