Do you need refreshment, substance, freedom, and life-change? Then, this study about the Book of John is for you! If you’re like me, I need time in the Word with the LIVING WATER, JESUS CHRIST HIMSELF, to be refreshed!

• REFRESHMENT…This book is full of living water and living God. Whether it’s the 7 “I Am” NAMES OF JESUS, 7 signs of His power, or understanding YOUR identity….every word of it is water to a thirsty soul. Do you need this?

• SUBSTANCE…For me, this study covers the most powerful Gospel written. In every chapter, there is fresh knowledge-gems of truth that GOD wants to give you! The study is structured with solid questions reflecting on your observations of the text. As you meditate on the words of Christ, you will be changed.

• FREEDOM…I wrote this study with many audiences in mind. I wanted you to be able to complete as much or as little…according to your “STAGE OF LIFE”. Some of us are retired, college students, traveling gals, or new mothers. SET YOUR PACE AND DO IT YOUR WAY! Whether you complete all the questions or read through the book a few times, this study  WILL be a blessing you because HIs Words LIVE and meet your deepest THIRST!

• LIFE-CHANGE …There is absolutely no way to read of Christ as “The GOOD Shepherd” or you as “HIS OWN” and not be changed. Even reading through the chapters, my heart is quickened, my thirst satisfied, and my hunger abated. MY NEEDS CAN BE MET. My prayer for you is that you would sense the FULLNESS, too!

JOIN the many women in “cyperspace” who are involved in this study! The Book of John, written by the Beloved Disciple is one to know for a lifetime. Many of you have requested a “mini-commentary” every few weeks…I will gladly share with you what I am learning!

Blessings on you and click here to experience “LIVING WATER FOR THE THIRSTY SOUL”, Tristie Fisher

The 1st step to studying God’s Word is simply observing what is there.

I recently taught a series on selected Psalms (check it out here) and shared the following ‘tips’ with my girls.  For fear of sounding too much like a car salesman I share with you…

Tristie’s Easy Observation Tips

1. How many verses are there in the text?
2. How many times is God mentioned in this text?
3. How many times in Jesus mentioned in thus text?
4. Who are the chief characters?
5. What are the key words?
6. What are the direct commands?

THERE YOU GO! YOU ARE ON YOUR WAY!

*For additional challenge,

1. Where have I seen this same thing (timeless principle in the Old Testament?)
2. What are the verbs in this text?
3. Where is the author writing from?
4. What kind of book is this I am reading?  For example, is this a “Prison Epistle” (like Philippians or Colossians) or a “Gospel” like Mark or John?

Enjoy digging the gems of blessing out of God’s Word!

My mind has been consumed with ministry planning for the next year.  I have been convicted and GOD gives this wonderful reminder in my daughter’s children’s Bible.  May it bless you and refresh you with Living Water!

This came from a seminar called “How to Teach a Bible Study” that I got to teach.  Literally, my mind has been filled with this story b/c Joy and I read it every night!

Luke 10:38-42

Chief Characters:  Jesus, Martha & Mary (Lazarus somewhere?)

(This is a topical, not as exegetical observation… your kids won’t miss application!)

3 Things We See (Observations are “obvious”!)

1. Martha is busy
2. Mary is sitting
3. Jesus is teaching

The humor part came when I shared that Joy’s funny comment after being taught this passage and the importance of listening to Christ first before serving Him….

“MMM and Jesus didn’t even say “He was hungry”!

Application:  The good part is…

1. Listen
2. Obey
3. Practice Giving Him your attention
4. Don’t be busy FOR Him

(Christian clubs and involvement but zero prayer life, no concern for the lost, unhealthy relationships, and no time reading of Him in His WORD.”

You cannot multi-task in the Kingdom.  It’s on or the other.

Yet, have you noticed His gentleness with Martha?  No scolding or reprimand.  Simply an invitation for something more profitable.  I struggle constantly… because I am human serving an eternal God… but Mary gives me hope… with the power of the Spirit, I can sit, listen and obey.

Mary has chosen the good part and it will not be taken from her.