Welcome to Good Morning Girls! I’m so glad you are here.

It’s time to announce the NEW Winter 2024 Bible Study!

Cue the Confetti!

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It’s the books of Ezra AND Nehemiah!

We are reading one chapter a day. Ezra is 10 chapters long and Nehemiah is13 chapters long. So this study will be 4 1/2 weeks long. These are interesting Old Testament books to study in the midst of cold, winter months!

Have you ever read every single verse of Ezra and Nehemiah?
Now’s the time!

This study begins on Monday, January 15th.

The optional Ezra and Nehemiah Journal 
is available NOW exclusively on Amazon!

If you’d like to purchase a printable-digital copy
(so you have it right away) at half the price
click HERE.

Inside the journal you will find:

*An Introduction and background to both books
*The Verse of the Day
*A Summary of each Chapter
*A Reflection Question for each day
*Blank space for SOAKing each chapter of the books of Ezra and Nehemiah
*An explanation of how to use the signature S.O.A.K. method of Bible Study
*The GMG Coloring Chart
This companion journal is not required to join us.

Here’s a look inside!

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For those who have been following the Good Morning Girls Bible Studies  – you know that we studied Philippians (from the New Testament) last fall. So I’m excited to get back to the Old Testament and complete 2 books!

What are Ezra and Nehemial all about?

As we read and study the Book of Ezra, we will see God’s love and faithfulness on display over and over again. When the children of Israel are discouraged and apathetic, he sends his prophets to encourage them to keep going. When they are, once again, unfaithful to him, he remains faithful them.

Ezra recalls the events of the first post-exilic return of the children of Israel to Jerusalem under Zerubbabel and Ezra, and the rebuilding of the Temple.

Nehemiah details the determined spirit of God’s people as they undertake the daunting task of rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem so that the returning captives can once again live in their land of promise.

Originally, the Book of Nehemiah was included in the Book of Ezra as one book, but when the Bible was translated into Latin, the two books were separated.

You don’t want to miss this!  We are going to learn so much about the God we serve.

If you are new, welcome to Good Morning Girls! We are so glad you are here!

We are Reading Through the Bible– one chapter a day – five days a week.

There are no sign-ups or enrollments.

We are reading through the Bible, switching back and forth between the New Testament and the Old Testament.

So far we have completed 34 books of the Bible:

Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy, Joshua, Judges, Ruth, 1 Samuel, 2 Samuel, 1 Kings, 2 Kings, 1 Chronicles, 2 Chronicles, Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Song of Solomon, Isaiah, Hosea, Matthew, Mark, Luke, John, Acts, Romans, 1 Corinthians, 2 Corinthians, Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians and James!  You can find ALL of the links to past studies on the GMG Resources Page.

To keep track of all of the books you have completed use this printable below.  Notice there are no dates on any of our reading plans so anyone can join us anytime.

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Blog and Social Media Schedule

On the Blog

Mondays –  All of the free Resources for the week including the Daily Reflections Questions and printable Verses of the Day will be posted on the blog here.

Fridays –they’ll be a Friday wrap-up video or devotional here on the blog.

Instagram 

On Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, I’ll be posting encouragement for your study in the books of Ezra and Nehemiah.  Follow me on Instagram here.

Facebook

On Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, I’ll post the assigned reading of the day at 7:00am and an open discussion takes place there. Come anytime during the day and join us.  Check it out! It’s wonderful! Go to Good Morning Girls Facebook Page here.

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FAQ

How do I enroll for this study?

There is no enrollment.  No requirement to subscribe.  Just come and join in anytime!

What is Good Morning Girls?

“Good Morning Girls” is a title for a group of women who use email, Facebook, Twitter or text messaging to keep each other accountable for their quiet times.

Do I have to have a Good Morning Girls Group to join the Bible Study?

No.  You can do this study without a group on your own.

How Do I Start a Good Morning Girls accountability group?

Invite some of your friends to join you.  Pray about who from your church, Bible study group, family, neighborhood or workplace would be a good fit.  Groups that are smaller generally work better – 5-12 is a good number especially for email and text messaging groups. Facebook groups can go quite a bit larger and still work.

Once I have a group, what do I do?

Either create a Facebook Group where you can all discuss your daily reading and reflection questions or create an email group and email the group daily.  My group uses the Voxer App – a voice messaging app -to share about our quiet times.  You could also use text messaging or meet in person weekly in your home or at a coffee shop.

I want to be a leader of a group but I’m not sure how to lead?

To access the FREE Leader’s Training Video Series go —–> HERE.

The Good Morning Girls Leaders Manual is available as a digital download for free –> HERE.

Or you can find it out on Amazon in Paperback –> Here.

The manual includes: The leader’s responsibilities.  How to set up a Good Morning Girls Group. What to do once your group is set up. Tips to help your GMG Group thrive. How to Encourage Participation. How to fostering an atmosphere of community. The importance of prayer. A sample welcome letter. 9 ways to get more out of your Bible Study. Answers to frequently asked questions. Icebreaker Questions. And What to do if your GMG Group is struggling.

Can I Join a Group On-Line?

Yes, around one week before we begin, I will invite women with open groups to leave links to their facebook groups or email groups, in the comment section here on the blog. So please stop back on that day to look for a group!

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That’s all for now. If you have never seen the video that explains how the SOAK Method and Bible Coloring Chart work – I am posting it below. You do not have to use this method of Bible Study to join us.  All you really need is your Bible and an open heart.  But these tools will help you go deeper.

Here is an explanation of the
Signature GMG SOAK Bible Study method:

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Here’s the Printable Bible Coloring Chart Bookmark

Click here to print the Bookmark Coloring Chart

This is a wonderful method that slows us down and helps us soak in every single word.

Here’s what it looks like in my Bible.  You can find more pictures like this out on my Instagram page.

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Mark your calendars for Monday, January 15th!

 Spread the Word!  Share this post with your friends!  And look for the free resources and more details about our winter study coming after Christmas.

I can’t think of a better way to start out the new year than in God’s Word!  I really hope you will join us.

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Have a very Merry Christmas!

I thank the Lord for you all and can’t wait to study the Bible with you in the new year!

Keep walking with the King,

Courtney

The Ezra and Nehemiah Journal 
is available NOW exclusively on Amazon!

If you’d like to purchase a printable-digital copy
(so you have it right away) at half the price
click HERE.

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