Jess Connolly - Dance, Stand, Run Bible Study Guide: The God-Inspired Moves of a Woman on Holy Ground

Dance, Stand, Run Study Guide

Copyright 2017 by Jess Connolly

ePub Edition September 2017: ISBN 978-0-310-09022-9

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GROUP SIZE

We are designed by our Creator to be in relationship with one another. We are designed to Dance, Stand, and Run together. This study is best experienced in a group setting. Whether that is in a home, at a church, or some comfortable gathering space does not matter. For women to gain the full benefit of the study, it is recommended that large groups break into smaller groups of four to six women each after each video teaching session for the group discussion time.

FACILITATION

Each group should appoint a facilitator who is responsible for reading the Intro, leading the Prayer Pause, starting the video, and guiding the group through the discussion exercises. It is important that each participant be allowed time to respond and share as well as maintaining a safe and open environment to get the most from this study.

*Please emphasize the importance of confidentiality within the group, and encourage all participants to uphold an oath of respect, grace, and care for each member.

MATERIALS NEEDED

You will need the Dance, Stand, Run DVD or digital video study. Each participant should have her own Dance, Stand, Run study guide. Reading the accompanying chapters in the Dance, Stand, Run book as a part of your study experience will add valuable depth and insight and is recommended, but not required.

TIMING

The time notations of each video segment on the back of the DVD allow you to plan your group discussion time. Prior to viewing each video teaching, it is suggested spending 5 minutes for the Intro and Prayer Pause. For the most benefit, allow at least 3045 minutes for Group Time after the video.

STUDY GUIDE

The study guide leads you through the Group Discussion and Personal Study each week. The Personal Study is divided into three parts. Each part can be done on consecutive days or however works best for your schedule. Time is intentionally left between sessions to read the companion chapters in the Dance, Stand, Run book.

Its okay if weve had some misconceptions about grace, holiness, and mission. But its time for us to go back to the beginning of our faith and sort them out.

Suggested Reading in Dance, Stand, Run:

INTRO, CHAPTER 1

INTRO

(To be read by facilitator)

Ladies, friends, sisters: are you ready? This week, were not going to ease in gently but jump in with both feet and get started. We believe that Jesus went all the way to the cross for us, so lets follow His lead and go all the way to an honest place with ourselves and one another.

This first session is called Lets Go Back, and its going to be a gospel-filled refresher about who God is, who we are, and how were meant to relate to Him. While well be covering some basic tenets of our faith, you might find you dont have such basic and straightforward feelings toward these principles. Thank goodness that this group is a safe place where you can process, repent, shift, and go forward in grace. Lets go.

PRAYER PAUSE

Take a minute now before you begin the video and ask God for the boldness to go confidently into the throne room of grace (Hebrews 4:16), and thank Him that He gives wisdom generously without finding fault in us for needing it (James 1:5).

WATCH VIDEO TEACHING, SESSION 1 (17 minutes)

Use the space on the following pages to respond to some of these questions and statements as you hear them in the video. Dont worry about the right answers; go for the honest ones.

Video Notes

Who is God, and what are we here for?

[Your Response Here]

Have you ever tried to hide your holiness?

[Your Response Here]

2 Timothy 1:7 says weve been given a spirit of power, love, and self-discipline. Which, if any, of those are difficult for you to believe youve been given?

[Your Response Here]

What is holiness, anyway?

[Your Response Here]

What is Gods stance toward us?

[Your Response Here]

What are we here for?

[Your Response Here]

GROUP TIME

Divide into small groups if you have not done so already. Its your turn to answer some questions and let the Lord start to change the world via your vulnerability and community with one another.