Dwell on These Things - Bible Study Book with Video Access: Transform Your Heart and Mind by Memorizing God's Word (A Women's Bible Study on Philippians)How would your life change if you could call Scripture to mind at a moment's notice to bring comfort, peace, and assurance? The good news is that Gods Word can be accessible 24 7 as you hide it in your heart. In this 8 session Bible study, sisters Natalie Abbott and Vera Schmitz lead you through a study of Philippians 4: 4 9 to teach you a simple method of memorizing Gods Word. As you fix these beloved verses in your mind through beautiful and

How would your life change if you could call Scripture to mind at a moment's notice to bring comfort, peace, and assurance? The good news is that God’s Word can be accessible 24/7 as you hide it in your heart.

In this 8-session Bible study, sisters Natalie Abbott and Vera Schmitz lead you through a study of Philippians 4:4-9 to teach you a simple method of memorizing God’s Word. As you fix these beloved verses in your mind through beautiful and powerful images, you’ll discover how to combat anxiety, experience the peace of God, and dwell on godly things. As you store up the deep truths and precious promises of this passage, you'll come to understand them in light of the greater context of the book of Philippians, and you’ll be equipped for a lifetime of inscribing the transforming truth of Scripture in your heart and mind.

Features:   

• Techniques and tips that equip you to memorize Scripture
• 8 video teaching sessions, approximately 15 minutes each, encouraging you in your study and memorization, available via redemption code printed in the Bible study book
• 7 weeks of personal study to be completed between the 8 group sessions 
• Extras such as interactive prayer opportunities, introductory videos, and temporary tattoos provided to help with Scripture memory
• Leader helps to guide discussions within small groups

Benefits:   

• Discover how dwelling on Scripture transforms how we think, see, and interact with the world.
• Learn a simple method of memorizing Scripture that will equip you to make it a lifelong practice. 
• With the book of Philippians as the backdrop, take a slow walk through Philippians 4:4-9 to fix the truths of this passage in your heart and mind.
• Experience the peace and presence of God as you practice Scripture memorization. 

Video Sessions:

• Session One: Introduction (12:33)—Natalie and Vera introduce themselves and tell their personal stories of coming to faith in Christ. They also share why they are so passionate about memorizing Scripture.
• Introduction: Scripture Memory Method (1:51)—Vera shares an example of how their Scripture memory system works and Natalie introduces the Session Two personal study.
• Session Two: Why We’re Here (16:11)—Natalie and Vera share some of the most impactful verses they’ve memorized and highlight what was significant to them from the Session Two personal study.
• Memory Verse: Philippians 4:4 (1:11)—Vera highlights the design for the first verse to be memorized: Philippians 4:4. Natalie gives a quick preview of the Session Three personal study.
• Session Three: Searching for Joy (15:30)—Natalie and Vera break down Philippians 4:4 and share why this verse is meaningful to them. They also discuss why rejoicing is so essential to the Christian life and detail other highlights from the Session Three personal study.
• Memory Verse: Philippians 4:5 (1:07)—Vera highlights the design for Philippians 4:5 and Natalie gives a quick preview of the Session Four personal study.
• Session Four: Gentle and Near (13:19)—Natalie and Vera dig into what true gentleness looks like as they discuss Philippians 4:5. They also reveal how life would be different for them if they constantly remembered that the Lord is near.
• Memory Verse: Philippians 4:6 (1:07)—Vera highlights the design for what she says might be her favorite verse of the study, Philippians 4:6. Natalie provides a quick preview of the Session Five personal study.
• Session Five: Don’t Be Anxious (15:19)—Natalie and Vera discuss a verse that gives hope to all of us who struggle with anxiousness, Philippians 4:6. They break down the difference between being concerned and being anxious and what it means to be confident in the Lord.
• Memory Verse: Philippians 4:7 (1:07)—Vera highlights the design for Philippians 4:7 and Natalie gets us ready for the promise of peace as she previews the Session Six personal study.
• Session Six: Safe Hearts and Minds (13:16)—Natalie and Vera point us hard toward the promise of peace found in Philippians 4:7. They connect us back to verse 6 and discuss how, through prayer, we can exchange our anxiousness for the peace of God. They also talk about what it means for this peace of God to guard our hearts and minds.
•  Memory Verse: Philippians 4:8 (1:22)—Vera highlights the design for Philippians 4:8 as Natalie previews the Session Seven personal study, which will make us think about what we think about.
• Session Seven: We’re Never Not Thinking (15:33)—Natalie and Vera discuss the importance of an intentional thought life as they unpack Philippians 4:8. They both share which of the virtues listed in verse 8 stand out to them and why.
• Memory Verse: Philippians 4:9 (1:25)—Vera highlights the design for the last verse of the passage: Philippians 4:9. Natalie previews the final week of the study with an exhortation to finish strong.
• Session Eight: Learn from Me (13:14)—Natalie and Vera discuss Philippians 4:9 and share personal stories of mentors who’ve impacted them. They discuss the importance of having godly examples to follow and living lives worthy of being followed, and give a final exhortation to develop the practice of hiding God’s Word in our hearts.