Only SIX WEEKS until the release of Of Fire and Lions, y’all! Can you believe it? I’m so excited about soooooo many things! One of the things I’m most excited about is the companion Bible study for Of Fire and Lions, written by my friend, Shawna Duvall. If there’s anyone on earth that loves God’s Word more than me—it might be Shawna. LOL!
She’s been my Bible teacher and remains a dear friend. When I asked if she’d be willing to write a study on the Book of Daniel (a task I would have been terrified to do!), she prayed first before answering. I believe the study you’ll soon find as a FREE DOWNLOAD on my website shows the fruit of her diligent prayer. I’ve asked Shawna to explain a little about the sample lesson you’ll find as our “bargain” in today’s newsletter. Please feel free to download and even print the lesson it in either format (PDF or Word), and drink in God’s Word.
About Shawna
Shawna is a writer and Bible teacher and currently calls the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina home. She studied at Texas A&M University and then went on to receive an MA at Wheaton College. She has experience living and working overseas, teaching and serving in various leadership roles in her church, writing Bible studies, speaking at women’s events, and working in her community. Her passion is to see the local church encourage and equip women to know, understand and believe God’s Word-teaching them how to study it for themselves and live Gospel transformed lives in their unique spheres of influence. Her other passions include marriage and adoption ministry, discipleship, and seeing the local church flourish under God’s good design. Shawna is married to her best friend, Greg. They serve together in a marriage ministry to veteran couples and try to keep up with their three incredible (fast paced!) children. For more information, check out my website at https://www.shawnaduvall.net.
Seven Lessons from Babylon
Introduction by Shawna Duvall
Dear reader, I’m so glad you’ve decided to take a step further in your full experience of Of Fire and Lions. In these seven lessons, we will uncover some of the underlying themes of this beautiful story. Themes of hope, devotion, forgiveness, and living with courageous faith. Mesu Andrews’ careful Biblical study and powerful storytelling provides us with such a rich, colorful tale based on true historical events.
Each lesson in this study has three parts that build on one another. In part one the focus is on Yahweh. We’ll ask questions like, “Who is God?” and “What do I believe about God?”. Then, in part two we’ll take what we’ve studied and turn our gaze to the cross. Of Fire and Lions is ultimately a story pointing to the Person and work of Jesus Christ. Together we’ll discover how the ancient Biblical story of Daniel has much to reveal about the glorious Gospel message for us today. Finally, in part three, we’ll pause to reflect on what God might be personally speaking to us through His Word. We’ll allow space for the Spirit to move and work in our hearts and prayerfully apply the truths He has shown us.
It will be an in-depth and unforgettable journey learning the same awesome truths our spiritual ancestors did in their extended stay in Babylon. So, will you join me? Are you ready to pick up your shovel and get your knees a little dirty as we dig through the Scriptures together? Perhaps grab a friend or two and gather with a small group in your local church. I know God will bless your time and effort!
Above all, as we embark on this journey together, my prayer is for the Spirit of wisdom and revelation to open the eyes of our hearts…that we may know the power and hope of the Gospel and be overwhelmed by the riches of his love and grace towards us in Christ Jesus!
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When do we get this Bible study?
Author
Hey, Audrey!
We’ll get it uploaded to my website (and Shawna’s) sometime in late February (before the book’s release). Haven’t settled on a date yet, but we’ll be sure to announce it on all my social media and hers so y’all won’t miss it. 😉
I can’t wait!!!
This study will be so relevant in the current culture that we live in. I can’t wait to check it out! Mesu, so you have a Street or Launch Team? If so, I would love to join.
Author
Yes, Linda!!! I have a special team of “Biblical Fiction Fans” (BFFs) that we open up for applications once a year and cap at a certain number. That happened back in October of 2017, but my publisher (WaterBrookMultnomah) is also creating a launch team for OF FIRE AND LIONS that you can apply to join at this link: https://waterbrookmultnomah.com/apply-to-the-2018-fiction-team/. They LOVE active readers like you! Also, I’ll likely open up BFF applications again next summer. If you’d like to apply for that group, please email me privately (mesu@mesuandrews.com) so I can place your name on a contact list for my 2020 release of ISAIAH’S LEGACY. We’re always looking for folks who have a passion for ALL biblical fiction!
Looking forward to the Book and Bible Study both!
I just finished your incredible book “Of Fire and Lions”. It will be wonderful to have the Bible Study.
Looking forward to the book (have it pre-ordered) and now a Bible study too….God is so good !!
Blessings Mesu,
I just finished Love Amid The Ashes. This is the first of your books that I have read. It certainly won’t be the last. What an adventure you have taken me on. This was written In a way that I felt as if I was actually there!
I loved this book. I participate in a women’s study group and our next bible study is on Job and I can’t wait. You have encouraged me because I have always felt sad when I read the book of Job and I was very reluctant to do the Bible study on him. You are an inspiration!
Thank you so much for all your hard work and dedication to write biblical truth and fiction.
God Bless you,
Drema
Author
Hi Drema!
I’m so thrilled you enjoyed LATA! Job was always a confusing and sad book to me as well, but when I began struggling with several chronic conditions, it became a story I wanted to delve into deeper. I hope it’s an encouragement for you as you study it with the ladies in your group as well. If I can ever answer any questions about LATA for you, I love to do group Skype/Facetime events. I’m not a Bible scholar and don’t know all the theological answers about the poetic literary features of the biblical Book of Job, but I’d be thrilled to chat about my book if several in your group ever get together to read it. Thanks for your encouraging note. You’re a blessing!