Shaped by God's Promises: Lessons from Sarah on Fear and Faith

by Shannon Popkin

Overview

"She considered him faithful who had made the promise." Hebrews 11:11 NIV

Sarah was filled with doubts, worries, and fears about her future. God had promised her a son, yet she remained childless. Faced with the chaos of life, Sarah reached for manipulation and control. Instead of resting in and trusting God’s promises, she took matters into her own hands—like many of us are tempted to do. 

In our high-stress, high-anxiety culture, there’s much to relate to in Sarah’s tumultuous world. Join Shannon Popkin in this 6-week Bible study on Sarah’s life—and her faith. By digging into Scripture 5 days a week, you’ll see how God was with Sarah and faithfully for her, even when she couldn’t see it. Discover how her life—and yours too—was ultimately shaped not by her hardships or heartaches but by the reliable promises of God.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781640703070
Publisher:	Our Daily Bread Publishing
Publication date:	07/02/2024
Pages:	304
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.81(d)

About the Author

Shannon Popkin invites you to drink deeply of God’s story and live like it’s true. Her books include Comparison Girl and Control Girl, and she hosts the Live Like It’s TrueBible podcast. Shannon has been featured on Revive Our Hearts, FamilyLife Today, The Gospel Coalition, and Proverbs 31. Shannon is happy to be sharing life with Ken, who makes her laugh every day. Together, they have the joy of watching their three young-adult kids become the amazing people God created them to be.

Editorial Reviews

Waiting on God can either create a lot of anxiety or be one of the sweetest times of your journey. Shannon Popkin’s six-week Bible study is full of wisdom, hope, and encouragement for how to enjoy the seasons in between the mountaintops. Shaped by God's Promises: Lessons from Sarah on Fear and Faith will teach you practical ways to invite God to transform your heart and mind as you learn to thrive while trusting His unbreakable promises and His greater plan.

Linda Barrick

For the woman waiting on God, wondering when He'll answer or wrestling over why He's taking so long, Shannon offers fresh hope in Scripture, reminding you that you are never forgotten, forsaken, or overlooked. Grab a copy of Shaped By God's Promises, allowing God to hold your heart while He holds your hand to guide you into the glorious future He has for you.

Erica Wiggenhorn

What does God promise us, and what does it look like to believe Him? In her thorough examination of Sarah’s life and faith, Shannon shows us what it means to be shaped by God's promises—to live like everything God says is true. Here you will find an in-depth searching of Scripture, valuable insights, and help for growing in your faith, ultimately because Shannon will point you to Jesus, the perfect promise-shaped Son.

Kristen Wetherell

Shaped by God's Promises will inspire you to know, believe, and rehearse God’s promises when life isn’t following the path you hoped. Shannon invites us to trust God, as Abraham and Sarah did (or didn’t), beautifully tracing their story as they waited years to see the fulfillment of what God had spoken. I was encouraged to rest in God’s faithfulness and I know you will be too!

Vaneetha Risner

If you've ever felt overwhelmed by fear when you longed to experience faith, this study is for you! Shannon Popkin wisely leads us through the biblical life of Sarah with clarity, winsomeness, and truth. And what we find as we dive into the Word is the beautiful news that fear doesn't have to be constantly nipping at our heels; we can be women who walk in faith in every season of life, as Sarah learned to do.

Ann Swindell

This study of Sarah’s life through disappointment, testing, and wilderness waiting will help you exchange your fears, defaults, and doubts for a faith with feet as you discover God’s absolute faithfulness. Through practical illustrations, real-life examples, and Scripture application, Shaped by God’s Promises will help you walk the wait with unwavering faith.

Lisa Appelo