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Our Relationship with the Shepherd

Anne Graham Lotz — Tue, 03 Feb 2026 04:13:15 +0000

I. THE RELATIONSHIP IS BENEFICIAL Psalm 23:1-3

Use the dictionary to define “shepherd.” Does your relationship with the Lord match that definition?
From verses 1-3, name at least five benefits to having the Lord as your Shepherd.
Match each benefit with one or more of the following verses: Matthew 6:28-33; Matthew 11:29-30; Mark 6:31; Isaiah 32:17-18; Zephaniah 3:17; Job 33:26; Psalm 19:7; Psalm 35:9; Isaiah 48:17; John 10:3; Psalm 25:9; Psalm 107:28-31
Give the phrase that indicates why these benefits are critically important.
Which benefit is most meaningful to you?

II. THE RELATIONSHIP IS PERSONAL Psalm 23:4-5

What difference is there between the pronouns in verses 1-3 and verses 4-6?
What do you think caused the change? What could it mean?
Have you ever found yourself in a valley? What was it? Describe the difference it made in your relationship with the Lord.
When in a valley of disease, death, divorce, depression, etc., are you tempted to think you are not on the right path? What was the Psalmist’s experience?
When Jesus was led into the wilderness, give the phrase from Matthew 4:1 that indicates He was on the right path.
What is the secret to peace in the valley? See Isaiah 43:2; Exodus 33:14; John 14:27; John 16:33
When facing opposition, hostility, or persecution, which of the following promises will you claim? Psalm 3:5-6; Psalm 91:7; 2 Kings 6:16; 1 John 4:4; Psalm 27:1-3, 5-6

III. THE RELATIONSHIP IS ETERNAL Psalm 23:6

How lasting is our relationship with the Shepherd? John 10:27-28; 17:2-3
How does Jesus describe the “house of the Lord” in John 14:1-3?
What did the apostle Paul say about it in 1 Corinthians 2:9?
List some of the aspects of Heaven in Revelation 21:1-5; 22-27; Revelation 22:3-5
What aspect of Heaven do you look forward to the most?
According to Psalm 23:6, how long will we live in Heaven with our Shepherd?

As we enter into 2026 with the “yellow envelopes” it may hold, make sure you have established a beneficial, personal, eternal relationship with the Shepherd. Then don’t worry or be afraid. He will be with you and see you through.

This Bible study was prepared especially for the Winter 2026 Newsletter.

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Keep the Fire Burning

Anne Graham Lotz — Tue, 04 Nov 2025 13:56:41 +0000

On September 10th, we were all stunned to learn that Charlie Kirk had been assassinated. One immediate reaction was that the threats from Charlie’s enemies would cause people to think twice before speaking out about their faith or values. Yet we have seen tens of thousands gathered worldwide to honor his life and legacy as they declare Christ is King. His widow, Erika, publicly said two days after his death that a fire had been lit in her and in the next generation—a fire to be bold and courageous as we all stand for Truth. Our challenge is to keep that fire burning…

DON’T BE AFRAID 2 Timothy 1:3-7

Living in the Roman empire, what could have been the reasons for Timothy’s timidity or fear? 1:7
What reasons do you have for being afraid to stand up and speak out for your faith?
In each of the following examples, what could have caused fear? Instead, what was the result of the threats? John 9:13-34; Acts 4:1-10, 13-21
Who was praying for Timothy? 1:3
What encouragement do you think this was to Timothy?
Who is praying for you?
Do you have a prayer partner? If not, would you ask God to bring someone to mind that you could pray with daily, weekly, or monthly?
Who else is praying for you? Hebrews 7:25; Romans 8:26-27
What difference does prayer make when you face hostility for your witness? Acts 4:23-32
What encouragement does this give you?

DON’T BE ASHAMED 2 Timothy 1:8-12

What specifically did Paul tell Timothy not to be ashamed of? 1:8
What two situations possibly tempted Timothy to be ashamed? 1:8-9
In today’s world, how does living a holy life provoke suffering, persecution, marginalization, ostracism, criticism?
When have you suffered because of the difference Jesus has made in the way you live?
When have you been ashamed of Jesus to the point you remained silent when you should have spoken, or seated when you should have taken a stand? When have you stood up or spoken out for Jesus even though scared?
How did Paul set the example for Timothy? 1:11-12
Who else has set the example for us? Hebrews 12:1-3
What example are you setting for the next generation?

Keep fanning the flame…!

This Bible study was prepared especially for the Fall 2025 Newsletter.

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Praise Him

Anne Graham Lotz — Tue, 12 Aug 2025 02:09:16 +0000

What is one purpose of our existence, according to Ephesians 1:4-6?
Comparing Revelation 4:6-11 with 5:8-13, what lesson do you learn?
Who is praising Jesus because you are?
When are we to praise the Lord? Give some of the reasons from each of the following verses: Genesis 29:35; 2 Samuel 22:47-51; Ezra 3:11; Nehemiah 9:1-5; Job 1:6-22; Psalm 7:17; Psalm 96:2; Psalm 139:14; Psalm 142:7; Isaiah 25:1; Daniel 4:37; Joel 2:26; Luke 1:68; Romans 15:7-13; 2 Corinthians 9:12-13; Hebrews 13:15-16; Psalm 113.
What are some personal benefits when you praise the Lord? Isaiah 61:1-3; 2 Chronicles 20:18-22
What is one fundamental reason we are to praise Him? Revelation 5:9-13
Make an alphabetical list of His names that you can meditate on in praise when you can’t sleep at night (Psalm 63:6), or when you’re worried (Philippians 4:6-7), or when you’re fearful (Deuteronomy 31:8). You get the idea.

I’ll start you off:

A—He is your Advocate

B—He is the Bread of Life

C—He is your Creator

D—He is your Deliverer

…keep going with as many of His names for each letter that you can think of…

What or who has interrupted your praise? What will you do to remove or silence the interruptions?

If your praise has been interrupted for any reason, would you reestablish it at the core of your life, then make it a priority to keep praising Him for who He is?

This Bible study was prepared especially for the Summer 2025 Newsletter.

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Our Refuge from the Storm

Anne Graham Lotz — Tue, 13 May 2025 04:07:57 +0000

Years ago, I sat in a little mountain cabin when I became aware that it was growing dark outside. The wind picked up bending the trees double as it roared along the ridge like a jet plane terribly off course. Tree branches snapped under the strain, sounding as though some phantom hunter with a shotgun was recklessly opening fire. When I looked out the window, I saw a grey curtain sweeping across the little valley, and I knew the rain was coming. It did! Within moments, the cabin was under a deluge that could be likened to perpendicular white-water rapids.

As the storm unleashed in all its fury outside the cabin, inside I was snuggled under a blanket, curled up in an easy chair beside a crackling fire, with a cup of hot coffee in my hand and an open Bible on my lap. And I thanked God for a safe, dry, comfortable refuge from the storm.

Then I thought of the storms that raged in my life. And I quietly bowed my head, and thanked God again for His refuge from the storms…

Name the storms that are raging in your life, your family, your church, your community, our nation and our world.
In each of the following passages, give the word or phrase that describes our refuge from the storm of danger: Psalm 27:1-3, 5; 46:1-11; Romans 8:31-39. How does each phrase encourage you, and how could you use it to encourage someone else?
Describe the danger to God’s people in 2 Kings 6:8-23. What phrase in this passage encourages you when you feel surrounded by the enemy? Relate it to Psalm 34:7; 1 John 4:4.
What is God’s promise to us when we are facing danger? Isaiah 43:1-2
Describe how God’s people experienced the refuge of His help in danger: Moses in Exodus 14:5-14, 21-31; David in 1 Samuel 17:34-37, 41-50; Jehoshaphat in 2 Chronicles 20:1-4, 14-22; three Hebrew slaves in Daniel 3:1-27; Daniel in Daniel 6:1-28; Peter in Acts 12:1-11.
How have you experienced God’s help in past danger? Who do you know who is fearful that you can share your experience with? Do it!

If we are entering into a time of national or global war, unrest, and further confusion, division and chaos, would you recommit yourself to trusting the Prince of Peace to be your refuge and strength? “The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:5-7

This Bible study was prepared especially for the Spring 2025 Newsletter.

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God’s Presence on the Path of Suffering

Anne Graham Lotz — Thu, 13 Feb 2025 01:58:05 +0000

What phrase in Genesis 39 indicates God’s presence was with Joseph in his suffering? How many times is the phrase repeated? Give the verses.
In what circumstance does Psalm 23:4 promise God’s presence? Apply this to your life.
In what circumstances does Isaiah 43:1-2 promise you will have God’s presence? Which of these have you experienced in the past? Which applies to you at present?
What fears do you have? What weakness are you experiencing? What help do you need? How do Isaiah 41:10 and Psalm 118:6-7 encourage you?
What encouragement do you receive from Matthew 1:23? Romans 8:31-39? Hebrews 13:5-6?

As you face the New Year, take a moment now to claim the promise of God’s presence with you on whatever path you find yourself traveling.

This Bible study was prepared especially for the Winter 2025 Newsletter.

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The Journey

Anne Graham Lotz — Wed, 13 Nov 2024 03:06:02 +0000

Read Psalm 23 with Acts 22-28

Trace the Psalmist’s progression of his life’s journey in Psalm 23:1-6.
How did his journey begin? Psalm 23:1-3
What pain, persecution and problems are alluded to in Psalm 23:4-5?
What phrase in Psalm 23:4 indicates that as the journey became difficult, it was also slow
How did Paul’s 4th journey begin? Acts 21:17-26
What pain, persecution, and difficulty did Paul encounter? Acts 21:27-32; 22:22-25; 23:6-10; 23:12-15; 24:5-9; 25:23-24; Acts 27:1-2, 27-44; 28:1-6
Read Acts 22-28. Underline the phrases and give verse numbers for each reference to a passage of time, indicating Paul’s journey was also slow.
Explain how Psalm 23:4 is confirmed by Paul’s experience in Acts 23:11; Acts 27:21-26;
2 Timothy 4:16-17.
Where did Paul’s 4th journey end? Acts 28:15-16, 30-31
Where did Paul’s life journey end ultimately? 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 18
How did the Psalmist describe his journey, and where did it ultimately end? Psalm 23:6
Think through your life’s journey from the time you met Jesus until today. – How did it begin?
– What difficulties have you experienced?
– How long did you experience suffering, pain, problems, etc.?
– Describe how the presence and promises of God have sustained you.
– As a child of God, what will be your ultimate end? 2 Corinthians 4:17-18; Revelation 21:3-4
What was the attitude of Jesus as He traveled on this journey? Hebrews 12:1-2
What is your attitude?

Take a moment to thank Jesus for His example that reveals we can experience joy…even on the fourth missionary journey…as we anticipate our journey’s ultimate end.

This Bible study was prepared especially for the Fall 2024 Newsletter.

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Developing Disciples

Anne Graham Lotz — Mon, 05 Aug 2024 23:07:51 +0000

Read M ark 5:22-24, 35-43

With Strong Friends

From the following passages, describe the difference that strong friends made: Exodus 4:12-16; Exodus 17:8-13; Ruth 1:3-9, 16-18, 2:1, 13-17; 2 Kings 2:1-2, 9-14; Jeremiah 38:1-13; Daniel 1:1-20; Daniel 3:1-30; Luke 6:12-16; Acts 13:1-5
From the following passages, describe the difference that weak friends made: Genesis 19:1-9, 23-25; Judges 16:4-21; 1 Kings 11:1-4; 2 Chronicles 10:1-19
Apply the following wisdom to your choice of friends: Proverbs 12:26; 18:24

With Sharpened Focus

How does your focus affect your spiritual success? Joshua 1:7-8; Psalm 1:1-3; Matthew 6:33
How does your focus affect your desires and priorities? Matthew 6:19-24
On whom are you to stay focused? John 21:18-23

With Steadfast Faith

What difference does faith make? Mark 9:14-29; Ephesians 2:8; Hebrews 11:6; James 1:5-8; 1 John 5:4
Which is more important, the amount of faith you have, or the object of your faith? Luke 17:6; John 7:38; John 11:25-26, 38-44
How do you “get” faith? Romans 10:17
Based on your personal Bible reading and study, how likely is it that you will “get” faith?

Using the above criteria, are you developing into a disciple of Jesus?

This Bible study was prepared especially for the Summer 2024 Newsletter.

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When at Your Wits’ End

Anne Graham Lotz — Tue, 14 May 2024 02:21:04 +0000

When pressures or problems or pain envelop our lives, we tend to trust God…plus our doctor or our lawyer or our counselor or our banker or our leaders or our own effort or our (fill in the blank). Yet God seems to demonstrate His power and glory to those who trust in Him alone. Which is why He often allows us to reach the end of our human resources or run the limit of conventional wisdom before He steps in and does the impossible. The miraculous. So when you are at your wits’ end…

Trust God

Read Psalm How many desperate situations are described? How was each one resolved? What was the final outcome of each? What were the people exhorted to do at the conclusion each time?
How do the following verses encourage you to trust God? Write out descriptive phrases from: 2 Samuel 7:28; Psalm 56:3-4; Psalm 20:7; Psalm 18:1-19; Psalm 31:14-16; Isaiah 26:3-4; Deuteronomy 4:7; Psalm 62:5-8; Isaiah 59:1.

Trust God Alone

What blessings are reserved for those who trust in God alone? 1 Chronicles 5:20; Psalm 28:6-7; Isaiah 25:8-9; Romans 15:13.
How do the following examples encourage you to trust God completely? Hebrews 11:11-12, 11:17-19; Exodus 14:10-22; 1 Samuel 17:1-11, 32-50; Daniel 6:1-23.
What is the greatest example of complete trust in God? Luke 23:46. What was the result? Ephesians 1:19-23.
Can you remember a time when you cried out in desperation to God, and He answered? Write out a brief description.
When you are desperate, do you think you need to help God out? What miracle could you be missing because you are not trusting Him alone?

When you are at your wits’ end, cry out to God…then trust Him to hear and answer!

This Bible study was prepared especially for the Spring 2024 Newsletter.

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Focused in 2024

Anne Graham Lotz — Tue, 13 Feb 2024 05:40:46 +0000

*How important is your physical focus when walking or driving or even watching TV?
*How important is your spiritual focus when walking with God and seeking to live for Him?
*What do you think it means to walk with God? See 1 John 1:6-7; Ephesians 4:1-3; Micah 6:8.
*As we walk with God, how critical is it for our focus to be clear? Ephesians 5:15 (NASB); Ephesians 5:2 (NASB); Galatians 5:16 (NASB); 1 John 1:6-7
*What difference do you think focus made in Enoch’s walk in Genesis 5:21-24?. In Noah’s walk in Genesis 6:8-18 and 7:23? In Abraham’s walk in Genesis 18:16-19? (Use your imagination based on the circumstances surrounding each of these three characters.)
*Apply each of the above situations to your own focus as you walk with God and the difference it makes.
*What is required in order to be spiritually focused? 2 Corinthians 5:7; Hebrews 11:6
*Describe the One on whom we are to focus from John 6:48; 8:12; 10:9; 10:14; 11:25; 14:6; 15:5; John 1:1-5, 15; Hebrews 1:1-3; Colossians 1:15-20
*How does the hope of seeing Jesus sharpen your focus according to 1 John 3:3? Romans 14:11-12? 1 Corinthians 13:12?

As you begin 2024, what are some practical things you need to do to adjust and/or sharpen your focus so that your walk is pleasing to Him?

* Unless otherwise noted, all Scripture references are based on ‘78 NIV.

This Bible study was prepared especially for the Winter 2024 Newsletter.

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Raising Hallelujah

Anne Graham Lotz — Thu, 02 Nov 2023 02:00:19 +0000

Revelation 19:1-9

*How many times does the universe raise a hallelujah in Revelation 19:1-9? Give verses.
*Who is the focus of the thunderous, universal praise? Give verses.
*What are some of the stated reasons for raising these hallelujahs? Put them in your own words, with the verses.
*What are four reasons for the last hallelujah? 19:7-9
*Is there any doubt that one day the Bride will be ready as she enjoys the wedding feast with the Bridegroom? Give the phrase and the verse
*What further insight do you gain from Matthew 24:42-44? Matthew 25:1-13? Ephesians 5:25-27, 32?
*Are you ready to meet the Bridegroom? Five minutes before you do meet Him, what will you wish you had done differently?
*As you daily live out the difference with the expectancy of seeing Him face to face, list as
many reasons as you can for raising a hallelujah now. Then don’t stop…

This Bible study was prepared especially for the Fall 2023 Newsletter.