Bellevue Women

February 6, 2024 | Be Aware | 1 John 2:18-29Donna Gaines addresses the importance of being aware of our surroundings and who we are in Christ. There are many distractions and temptations in the world that can draw us away from the Lord, but we have to be vigilant about fighting for truth and not losing sight of who God has called us to be.For more information about this study and other resources, visit bellevue.org/women. If you’ve liked what you’ve heard in this message, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts and follow us on Spotify.

January 30, 2024 | Be Obedient | 1 John 2:1-17For week two of "Beloved," Jean Stockdale teaches out of 1 John 2 about what it means to be obedient. If we recognize Christ as our Savior, our life, and our treasure, we will develop a spirit of obedience. That spirit will cause us to change within and to be conformed to Christ's likeness.For more information about this study and other resources, visit bellevue.org/women. If you’ve liked what you’ve heard in this message, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts and follow us on Spotify.

January 23, 2024 | Be Joyful | 1 John 1Kicking off the spring bible study of "Beloved," Donna Gaines teaches from 1 John 1 about what it means to be joyful and loved as a child of God. Walking through the letters of John, we learn that we can lived loved when we spend time with the one who first loved us.For more information about this study and other resources, visit bellevue.org/women. If you’ve liked what you’ve heard in this message, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts and follow us on Spotify.

November 14, 2023 | Joseph's Last Words | Genesis 50Jean Stockdale closes out our study of Genesis by looking at the end of Joseph's story on earth, how he pardoned his brothers and said goodbye to his father, Jacob. Like Joseph, let us look back on our lives remembering the goodness of God and give thanks for all He has done.For more information about this study and other resources, visit bellevue.org/women. If you’ve liked what you’ve heard in this message, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts and follow us on Spotify.

November 7, 2023 | Jacob's Last Words | Genesis 49For lesson nine of this fall's Bible study, Donna Gaines discusses the legacy of Joseph and his descendants. Teaching from Genesis 49, we walk through the blessings God granted to Joseph and his family. We learn that in order to leave a legacy in the future, we must live a legacy for the Lord in the present.For more information about this study and other resources, visit bellevue.org/women. If you’ve liked what you’ve heard in this message, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts and follow us on Spotify.

October 31, 2023 | Jacob's Blesses Joseph's Sons | Genesis 48For week eight of Bellevue Women's study, "The Belonging," Jean Stockdale teaches that when we receive blessings, we have the assurance of belonging.For more information about this study and other resources, visit bellevue.org/women. If you’ve liked what you’ve heard in this message, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts and follow us on Spotify.

October 24, 2023 | Jacob's Family United | Genesis 46-47In Genesis 46-47, we learn that every family has dysfunction, even Joseph's. Jean Stockdale teaches, however, that every family can also experience God's redemption. For more information about this study and other resources, visit bellevue.org/women. If you’ve liked what you’ve heard in this message, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts and follow us on Spotify.

October 17, 2023 | Joseph and His Brothers - Part Two | Genesis 44–45Donna Gaines walks through Genesis 44 and 45, continuing the journey of Joseph's faithfulness through trials and temptation. Just like how Joseph trusted God, we need to believe that the Lord will help us through the conflicts in our lives. We need to keep our relationship with God bigger than the problems we face.For more information about this study and other resources, visit bellevue.org/women. If you’ve liked what you’ve heard in this message, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts and follow us on Spotify.

October 10, 2023 | Joseph and His Brothers - Part One | Genesis 42-43For lesson five in this study of Joseph, Jean Stockdale walks through Genesis 42–43. We learn that through the trials that he endured, Joseph was able to extend forgiveness to his brothers. Just like Joseph, we have the choice to either hold a grudge or to forgive others and forget the wrongs people do to us. For more information about this study and other resources, visit bellevue.org/women. If you’ve liked what you’ve heard in this message, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts and follow us on Spotify.

October 3, 2023 | Joseph is Remembered | Genesis 41Continuing Joseph's journey, we read through Genesis 41 on how Joseph was remembered after two years of imprisonment. Through God's promise, Joseph was blessed and exalted because he trusted that the Lord is faithful through the trials and tests. We, too, can be prepared and blessed in our struggles if we honor God and keep our focus on Him.For more information about this study and other resources, visit bellevue.org/women. If you’ve liked what you’ve heard in this message, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts and follow us on Spotify.

September 26, 2023 | Joseph is Prepared | Genesis 39-40For Lesson Three, Donna Gaines goes deeper into Joseph's life: from God's providence to being tempted; from being a slave and then a prisoner. Through all the trials, Joseph remained faithful to God's promises. This is a great reminder to remain faithful to God because He knows what's best for us.For more information about this study and other resources, visit bellevue.org/women. If you’ve liked what you’ve heard in this message, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts and follow us on Spotify.

September 19, 2023 | Judah: An Emerging Tribe | Genesis 38During Week Two of "The Belonging," Jean Stockdale walks us through the harrowing story we find in Genesis 38 of Judah and Tamar. In spite of the wickedness and sinful behavior we find in this story, we are reminded that God uses these circumstances to bring about the fulfillment of His will.For more information about this study and other resources, visit bellevue.org/women. If you’ve liked what you’ve heard in this message, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts and follow us on Spotify.

September 12, 2023 | Joseph: An Emerging Leader | Genesis 37In lesson one of this semester's fall bible study, Donna Gaines gives some context into Joseph's life as he grows into a leader. In Genesis 37, we see how God allows different circumstances to happen for Joseph in order for God's glory and providence to be displayed. Donna also walks through the parallels between Joseph's journey and the life of Jesus.For more information about this study and other resources, visit bellevue.org/women. If you’ve liked what you’ve heard in this message, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts and follow us on Spotify.

September 6, 2023 | Jean Stockdale provides an overview of "The Belonging," the fall Bible Study from Bellevue Women covering Genesis 37–50.For more information about this study and other resources, visit bellevue.org/women. If you’ve liked what you’ve heard in this message, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts and follow us on Spotify.

Stay Free | Galatians 5:19-26Donna Gaines closes out our semester study, "Free," by walking us through Galatians 6.For more information about this study and other resources, visit bellevue.org/women. If you’ve liked what you’ve heard in this message, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts and follow us on Spotify.

Walk Free | Galatians 5:16-26Jean Stockdale returns for a message titled "Walk Free!" Join us in Galatians 5:16-25 as we look at the struggle between the sinful flesh and the life of freedom offered in Jesus Christ. How do the characteristics of this world compare with the fruit of the Spirit?For more information about this study and other resources, visit bellevue.org/women. If you’ve liked what you’ve heard in this message, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts and follow us on Spotify.

Stand Free | Galatians 5:1-15Donna Gaines teaches during this week of the Bellevue Women study "Free." Looking at Galatians 5:1–15, we'll see how we have been made free in Christ and recognize the ways in which we can drift back into our subservience to chains of sin and the requirements of the law.For more information about this study and other resources, visit bellevue.org/women. If you’ve liked what you’ve heard in this message, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts and follow us on Spotify.

Think Free! | Galatians 4:18-31Jean Stockdale closes out Galatians 4, beginning in verse 18, during Week Seven's lesson of "Think Free!" Jesus has given us the secret to a fulfilled life as well as a higher calling, but we often choose to enslave ourselves to sin and the philosophy of this world. Reject the lies of Satan and choose to live in God's freedom today.For more information about this study and other resources, visit bellevue.org/women. If you’ve liked what you’ve heard in this message, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts and follow us on Spotify.

Break Free! | Galatians 4:1-17During Week Six of the Bellevue Women study, "Free," Donna Gaines teaches through Galatians 4:1-19 on the subject of "Break Free!" While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Through this sacrifice, those who believe in His name have the opportunity to become the children and heirs of God. Are you going to live a life filled with fear and enslaved to sin or will you boldly go forth in the full confidence afforded you through your Savior?For more information about this study and other resources, visit bellevue.org/women. If you’ve liked what you’ve heard in this message, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts and follow us on Spotify.

Be Free! | Galatians 3:15-29Jean Stockdale teaches during Week Five of "Free," focusing on the the second half of our lesson, "Be Free!" Join us in Galatians 3, starting in verse 15, as we look at the purpose of God's law and how it interacts with the freedom we are promised in Jesus Christ.For more information about this study and other resources, visit bellevue.org/women. If you’ve liked what you’ve heard in this message, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts and follow us on Spotify.

Be Free! | Galatians 3: 1-14During this week of "Free," our Bellevue Women study in Galatians, Donna Gaines walks us through Galatians 3 and the first session in a two-part look at how we can "Be Free!." As Christians, we should feel the freedom in not getting weighed down by the actions of others and finding our true purpose in the call of Christ.For more information about this study and other resources, visit bellevue.org/women.

Live Free! | Galatians 2:1-21 During Week Three of Bellevue Women's study, "Free," Jean Stockdale returns for a special message on how we can "Live Free!" Join us in Galatians 2 as we begin this week's study. For more information about this study and other resources, visit bellevue.org/women.

Born Free! | Galatians 1:11-24 During Week Two of our study, "Free," Donna Gaines talks about how we are "Born Free!" in Christ Jesus. Join us as we read through and study Galatians 1:11-24 and discuss the wonderful power of the grace God gives us. For more information about this study and other resources, visit bellevue.org/women.

Set Free! | Galatians 1:1-10 During Week One of the Bellevue Women study "Free," Jean Stockdale walks us through Galatians 1:1–10 as we explore how we are "Set Free!" in Jesus Christ. For more information about this study and other resources, visit bellevue.org/women.

Join us as we introduce our Spring 2023 Bellevue Women study, "Free." In this 10-week study of Galatians, we will go through Paul’s letter to the Galatians, which sounds more like a declaration of war than a pastoral letter to a church. He has heard that the community of believers is engaged in a battle between rules and relationship, legalism, and love. So, with a no-holds-barred approach, Paul sets the record straight: salvation is in Christ alone, by grace alone, through faith alone. Join us for this journey through Paul’s epistle and discover for yourself what the Galatians found out—in Christ, you truly are free! For more information about this study and other resources, visit bellevue.org/women.

Jacob is Blessed | Genesis 32-36 Donna Gaines closes out our Fall 2022 study, "The Blessing," looking at Genesis 32–36. During this lesson, we'll look at Jacob wrestling with God and becoming blessed. We'll also see how Jacob reconnected with Esau and witness the descendants of Jacob turning away from God. As we finish our study, let us remember the blessings of the Lord and choose to lead our families down the path He has shown us. For more information about this study and other resources, visit bellevue.org/women.

Jacob Deceives | Genesis 28:10–31:55 During Week Eight of "The Blessing," Jean Stockdale teaches through Genesis 28-31 as we look at the life of Jacob. Having been part of a deception in his earlier life, we see now that he will be taken advantage of by his uncle Laban as Jacob looks for a wife and begins to grow his family and possessions. For more information about this study and other resources, visit bellevue.org/women.

Isaac is Blessed | Genesis 25:19 - 28:9 Donna Gaines teaches during Week Seven of Bellevue Women's study, "The Blessing." Beginning in Genesis 25:19 and continuing into Genesis 28, we'll look at the legacy of Isaac through his children, Jacob and Esau. Family dysfunction and our own scheming hearts can work to undo the good things God desires for us. For more information about this study and other resources, visit bellevue.org/women.

Isaac is Married | Genesis 24:1–25:18 Jean Stockdale walks through the journey of Issac's life and demonstrates how Issac's life is a picture of Jesus in Genesis 24-25. We learn that the blessing of Abraham's life is found in God's promise of a Savior who would be in his lineage. For more information about this study and other resources, visit bellevue.org/women.

Abraham is Tested | Genesis 22-23 Donna Gaines teaches from Genesis 22-23 on Abraham's ultimate test from the Lord. We see how Abraham fully trusted God and the blessing that Abraham received for obeying. Learning from this, we can reflect on our own trials or tests and grant grace to and encourage those who are being tested. For more information about this study and other resources, visit bellevue.org/women.

Abraham is Remembered | Genesis 19-21 Donna Gaines teaches through Genesis 19-21 as we look at how "Abraham is Remembered." We will look at God's destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah and what it has to say about how we can be influenced by those around us just like Lot was. Either we are living for the Lord or we are setting ourselves up to be formed in the image of this world. For more information about this study and other resources, visit bellevue.org/women.

Abram is Renamed | Genesis 16-18 Jean Stockdale picks up our third week in "The Blessing" with a message on how and why "Abram is Renamed" in Genesis 16-18. Along the way, we'll look at how God meets our needs and provides for us in times of waiting. For more information about this study and other resources, visit bellevue.org/women.

Abram Believes | Genesis 14-15 In our second lesson from "The Blessing," Donna Gaines teaches from Genesis 14-15, telling the journey of how Abram's faith gained him favor with God. For more information about this study and other resources, visit bellevue.org/women.

Abram is Blessed | Genesis 12-13 For week one of The Blessing, Jean Stockdale opens up the Word in Genesis 12 - 13, highlighting God's faithfulness. For more information about this study and other resources, visit bellevue.org/women.

Donna Gaines kicks off Bellevue Women’s fall bible study, "The Blessing," by giving an overview of Genesis 12-26. For more information about this study and other resources, visit bellevue.org/women.

"Restored" | Philemon | Forgiveness and Restoration In our final episode of the semester, Donna Gaines and co-host Dayna Street sit down with our returning special guests, Peggy Williams and Leslie Hollowell. Focusing on Lesson Ten in "All That Matters," they will discuss the topic of restoration and how God works in our lives. Since we have been offered forgiveness through Christ, we are called to forgive those who have wounded us. For more information about this study and other resources, visit bellevue.org/women.

"Restored" | Philemon In our final session of the Bellevue Women study "All That Matters," Donna Gaines walks us through Philemon and speaks on the topic of "Restored." As we think about our legacy, we should consider the importance of leaving behind a family, spiritual or otherwise. How are we pouring into those who will follow us? For more information about this study and other resources, visit bellevue.org/women.

"Representatives" | Colossians 4: 7-18 | Biblical Community and Social Media In this episode of The AfterWord, Donna Gaines and co-host Dayna Street are once again joined by two special guests, Peggy Williams and Leslie Hollowell. The group discusses the importance of Biblical community and the dangers of social media. If who we are is a collection of the people we are around most often, what does that say about the need for Godly friends? For more information about this study and other resources, visit bellevue.org/women.

"Representatives" | Colossians 4: 7-18 During Week Nine of "All That Matters," a study with Bellevue Women, Donna Gaines teaches on the topic of "Representatives" out of Colossians 4:7-18. For more information about this study and other resources, visit bellevue.org/women.

"Relate" | Colossians 3:18-4:6 | Marriage and Family Relationships Donna Gaines and co-host Dayna Street recap Week Eight of "All That Matters" along with special guests, Leslie Hollowell and Peggy Williams. This week's episode highlights that when we choose Christ first, then our relationships with others will be life-giving because Jesus is the one who gives us life. For more information about this study and other resources, visit bellevue.org/women.

"Relate" | Colossians 3:18-4:6 Dayna Street picks up Week Eight of "All That Matters" for a lesson on Colossians 3:18-4:6 titled "Relate." As we walk through these verses, we will see what the Bible has to say about how we are to be in relationship with one another, from marriage to parenting and even friendship. For more information about this study and other resources, visit bellevue.org/women.

"Raised" | Colossians 3:1-17 | Living in Freedom On this episode of The AfterWord, Donna Gaines and co-host Dayna Street are once again joined by special guests Peggy Williams and Leslie Hollowell. The focus of this week's lesson spoke on how we are "raised" up to new life, putting off the old life forever. How do we live in the freedom of this new life? How can we make sure we don't turn back to our old ways? For more information about this study and other resources, visit bellevue.org/women.

"Raised" | Colossians 3:1-17 Donna Gaines teaches during Week Seven of "All That Matters," a study with Bellevue Women. Speaking from Colossians 3:1-17, she shares how we are to take off the old self and put on the new in Christ. For more information about this study and other resources, visit bellevue.org/women.

"Released" | Colossians 2:16-23 | Expose the Lie, Exalt the Truth In this week's episode of The AfterWord, Donna Gaines is joined by co-host Dayna Street and special guests Peggy Williams and Leslie Hollowell for an important discussion on how the truth of God relates to our lives. If we are finding our worth in something other than Christ or listening to the arguments of this world over what we see in scripture, we leave ourselves open to be swayed by lies. For more information about this study and other resources, visit bellevue.org/women.

"Released" | Colossians 2:16-23 Donna Gaines teaches during Week Six of "All That Matters," a Bellevue Women Bible study. Focusing on the topic of "Released," we will look at Colossians 2:16-23 and examine what needs to be broken away from lives so that we can live a life dedicated to Christ. For more information about this study and other resources, visit bellevue.org/women.

"Rooted" | Colossians 2:4-15 | Spiritual Warfare In this week's episode of The AfterWord, Donna Gaines is joined by co-host Dayna Street and special guests Peggy Williams and Leslie Hollowell for a special discussion on being "rooted." When we have a firm foundation, we can face the arguments of this world without being swayed. Enjoy this important talk centered on spiritual warfare as we learn the benefits of taking root in Christ. For more information about this bible study and other resources, visit bellevue.org/women.

"Rooted" | Colossians 2:4-15 Donna Gaines speaks during Week Five of the Bellevue Women study "All That Matters." Looking at Colossians 2:4-15, we will see what it means to be "rooted." For more information about this bible study and other resources, visit bellevue.org/women.

"Rich" | Colossians 1:24 - 2:3 | Suffering: Finding Joy in Different Seasons of Life In this week's episode of The AfterWord, host Dayna Street talks with our special guests, Peggy Williams and Leslie Hollowell, about the different seasons of life and how we can find all that we need in Jesus Christ. Whether you are facing a time of grief or anticipation, don't lose sight of the One who cares for you most. For more information about this study and other resources, visit bellevue.org/women.

"Rich" | Colossians 1:24 - 2:3 During Week Four of "All That Matters," Dayna Street teaches on the topic of "Rich" out of Colossians 1:24-2:3. We'll touch on the value of suffering, how the presence of God has been manifested throughout time, and see why community is so important for believers. For more information about this study and other resources, visit bellevue.org/women.

"Reconciled" | Colossians 1:15-23 | Discouragement and Depression In this week's episode of The AfterWord, Donna Gaines and co-host Dayna Street are joined by Leslie Hollowell and Peggy Williams for a discussion on fighting discouragement and depression. The last few years have seen an exponential growth in these areas, so how can we use the truth of scripture to overcome these struggles? For more information about this study and other resources, visit bellevue.org/women.