When Strivings Cease Bible Study Guide plus Streaming Video: Replacing the Gospel of Self-Improvement with the Gospel of Life-Transforming Grace

Find freedom from the never-ending quest for approval and affirmation by learning how to accept the undeserved gift of grace from a merciful God.

In today's society, the pressure to perform is overwhelming. It's a hustling, image-forward age of opportunity, and women are more anxious than ever. Many of us end up constantly feeling behind, lacking, and like we're failing—at home, at work, with friends, with God.

In this six-session Bible study (video streaming included), bestselling author, artist, entrepreneur, and speaker Ruth Chou Simons calls women to discover how God's profound gift of grace and favor invites them to rest from chasing approval and earning love, and instead discover the freedom of true belonging and worth that doesn't depend on them.

This study guide has everything you need for a full Bible study experience, including:

  • The study guide itself—with warm-up, group discussion and personal reflection questions, video notes, and a leader's guide.
  • An individual access code to stream all six video sessions online (you don't need to buy a DVD!).

After going through this study, you'll walk away understanding more fully that the generous, unmerited favor of God is the means to the welcome, love, and approval you so deeply long for.

Streaming video access code included. Access code subject to expiration after 12/31/2027. Code may be redeemed only by the recipient of this package. Code may not be transferred or sold separately from this package. Internet connection required. Void where prohibited, taxed, or restricted by law. Additional offer details inside.

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When Strivings Cease Bible Study Guide plus Streaming Video: Replacing the Gospel of Self-Improvement with the Gospel of Life-Transforming Grace

Find freedom from the never-ending quest for approval and affirmation by learning how to accept the undeserved gift of grace from a merciful God.

In today's society, the pressure to perform is overwhelming. It's a hustling, image-forward age of opportunity, and women are more anxious than ever. Many of us end up constantly feeling behind, lacking, and like we're failing—at home, at work, with friends, with God.

In this six-session Bible study (video streaming included), bestselling author, artist, entrepreneur, and speaker Ruth Chou Simons calls women to discover how God's profound gift of grace and favor invites them to rest from chasing approval and earning love, and instead discover the freedom of true belonging and worth that doesn't depend on them.

This study guide has everything you need for a full Bible study experience, including:

  • The study guide itself—with warm-up, group discussion and personal reflection questions, video notes, and a leader's guide.
  • An individual access code to stream all six video sessions online (you don't need to buy a DVD!).

After going through this study, you'll walk away understanding more fully that the generous, unmerited favor of God is the means to the welcome, love, and approval you so deeply long for.

Streaming video access code included. Access code subject to expiration after 12/31/2027. Code may be redeemed only by the recipient of this package. Code may not be transferred or sold separately from this package. Internet connection required. Void where prohibited, taxed, or restricted by law. Additional offer details inside.

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When Strivings Cease Bible Study Guide plus Streaming Video: Replacing the Gospel of Self-Improvement with the Gospel of Life-Transforming Grace

When Strivings Cease Bible Study Guide plus Streaming Video: Replacing the Gospel of Self-Improvement with the Gospel of Life-Transforming Grace

by Ruth Chou Simons
When Strivings Cease Bible Study Guide plus Streaming Video: Replacing the Gospel of Self-Improvement with the Gospel of Life-Transforming Grace

When Strivings Cease Bible Study Guide plus Streaming Video: Replacing the Gospel of Self-Improvement with the Gospel of Life-Transforming Grace

by Ruth Chou Simons

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Overview

Find freedom from the never-ending quest for approval and affirmation by learning how to accept the undeserved gift of grace from a merciful God.

In today's society, the pressure to perform is overwhelming. It's a hustling, image-forward age of opportunity, and women are more anxious than ever. Many of us end up constantly feeling behind, lacking, and like we're failing—at home, at work, with friends, with God.

In this six-session Bible study (video streaming included), bestselling author, artist, entrepreneur, and speaker Ruth Chou Simons calls women to discover how God's profound gift of grace and favor invites them to rest from chasing approval and earning love, and instead discover the freedom of true belonging and worth that doesn't depend on them.

This study guide has everything you need for a full Bible study experience, including:

  • The study guide itself—with warm-up, group discussion and personal reflection questions, video notes, and a leader's guide.
  • An individual access code to stream all six video sessions online (you don't need to buy a DVD!).

After going through this study, you'll walk away understanding more fully that the generous, unmerited favor of God is the means to the welcome, love, and approval you so deeply long for.

Streaming video access code included. Access code subject to expiration after 12/31/2027. Code may be redeemed only by the recipient of this package. Code may not be transferred or sold separately from this package. Internet connection required. Void where prohibited, taxed, or restricted by law. Additional offer details inside.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780310130055
Publisher: HarperChristian Resources
Publication date: 11/23/2021
Sold by: HarperCollins Publishing
Format: eBook
Pages: 176
File size: 1 MB

About the Author

Ruth Chou Simons is a Wall Street Journal bestselling and award-winning author of several books and Bible studies, including Beholding and Becoming, When Strivings Cease, and Now and Not Yet. She is an artist, entrepreneur, podcaster, and speaker, using each of these platforms to spiritually sow the Word of God into people’s hearts. Through social media and her online shoppe at GraceLaced.com, Simons shares her journey of God’s grace intersecting daily life with word and art. Ruth and her husband, Troy, are grateful parents to six boys—their greatest adventure.

Table of Contents

A Note from Ruth 5

How to Use This Guide 7

Session 1 Favor You Cannot Earn 9

Group Session 9

Personal Study 13

Day 1 The Reality of Sin 13

Day 2 An Old Testament Picture of Grace 19

Day 3 Unmerited Favor 23

Day 4 Nothing to Prove in Christ 29

Day 5 Reflect 34

Session 2 Costly, but Free 35

Group Session 35

Personal Study 39

Day 1 Redemption Defined 39

Day 2 Paid in Full 45

Day 3 Offered Freely 50

Day 4 Above and Beyond 55

Day 5 Reflect 61

Session 3 Released from Shame 63

Group Session 63

Personal Study 67

Day 1 The Shame of Legalism 67

Day 2 The Shame-Bearer 73

Day 3 No Longer Condemned 81

Day 4 Forgiveness in Two Directions 86

Day 5 Reflect 94

Session 4 Completely Changed 95

Group Session 95

Personal Study 99

Day 1 The Pressure to Perform 99

Day 2 Total Transformation 105

Day 3 A New Identity 110

Day 4 A New Peace 115

Day 5 Reflect 119

Session 5 Freed to Do Good 121

Group Session 121

Personal Study 125

Day 1 Worthy of the Calling 125

Day 2 Fueled by Grace 131

Day 3 Faith and Works 136

Day 4 Boasting in Our Weakness 140

Day 5 Reflect 145

Session 6 Wanting God's Story 147

Group Session 147

Personal Study 151

Day 1 A Trustworthy Author 151

Day 2 Treasuring Christ 156

Day 3 God's Workmanship 161

Day 4 When Strivings Cease 165

Day 5 Reflect 170

Conclusion 171

Leader's Guide 173

Appendix: An Invitation 175

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