Spiritual Habits of a Sister in Christ

The class explores Sarah's life as an example of personal faith, emphasizing her role as the mother of the faithful and her unwavering trust in God. It highlights her support for Abraham and her pivotal moment when she calls Abraham 'Lord', illustrating the importance of Christ in the heart of every believer.

The class explores Eve's role and experiences as the first woman, emphasizing her unique gifts of empathy and nurturing. It discusses the biblical roles of women, focusing on the themes of suffering, faith, and discipleship, drawing parallels between Eve's experiences and the current ecclesial community's journey.

The class discusses the importance of developing a regular habit of personal prayer, drawing from examples in the Psalms, Luke, and Daniel. It emphasizes the need for persistence in prayer, suggesting a ritual of praying three times a day—morning, noon, and evening—with specific focuses for each time.

The class discusses the importance of Bible study for spiritual growth and living divine principles, emphasizing that it is essential for all believers, not just a duty for brothers. It covers various types of Bible study, including book, word, doctrinal, prophetic, thematic, and character studies, and provides methods for effective Bible study such as finding facts, establishing principles, and applying exhortations.

The class discusses how to build a personal spiritual study program, emphasizing the importance of systematic Bible study and spiritual growth. It covers practical tips for managing time and resources for study, including the use of cross-references and setting definite objectives.

The class discusses the challenge of humanism and its conflict with biblical teachings, emphasizing the importance of spiritual thinking and sound reasoning based on the Bible. It highlights the need for sisters to be aware of and resist humanistic influences, especially in education, and to rely on God's word for guidance and truth.

The class focuses on learning to reason soundly using Bible principles to solve life's problems. It emphasizes the importance of using divine principles over humanistic thinking and encourages applying these principles to various aspects of life, including ecclesial issues.

The class discusses the spiritual habit of continuous prayer, using Nehemiah's example to illustrate how prayer can be spontaneous and frequent throughout the day. It also explores the role of the Holy Spirit in intercessory prayer, emphasizing the importance of biblical understanding in prayer practices.

The class explores the story of Mary and Martha to illustrate the importance of finding a balance between practical duties and spiritual devotion. It emphasizes the need for both hospitality and personal spiritual growth, highlighting the complementary strengths of the two sisters.

The class discusses setting effective personal spiritual goals, emphasizing the importance of having an internal locus of control and a future-focused mindset. It encourages participants to identify key goals in health, family, and spiritual areas, and to develop a clear vision for their spiritual development.

The class covers practical advice on personal productivity and time management, emphasizing the importance of organizing tasks and maintaining focus for Christadelphian sisters. It includes a discussion on workflow processes and the benefits of a reliable system for managing tasks.

The class explores the story of the five daughters of Zelophehad, emphasizing their faith, obedience, and fervent desire to inherit their father's portion. It highlights their courage in presenting their case before Moses and their unwavering commitment to God's promises.

The class discusses the importance of spiritual music in ecclesial life, focusing on the example of Asaph and his family's dedication to singing praises to God. It emphasizes the need for music to be biblically based and spiritually uplifting, and encourages sisters to lead in this aspect of worship.

The class covers practical advice on managing commitments and saying no, discusses reliable Bible translations, and emphasizes the importance of focusing on ecclesial life and doing good unto all, especially within the household of faith. It also touches on the dangers of humanism and the importance of preaching the gospel.

The class explores the story of Lydia in Acts 16, emphasizing her role as a hospitable and nurturing sister in the early Christian community. It highlights how her actions set a positive example for the ecclesia in Philippi and inspired others to support Paul and the gospel.

The class discusses the four daughters of Philip the Evangelist, emphasizing their dedication and prophetic gifts. It highlights their commitment to Christ and the importance of spiritual devotion, drawing parallels with the daughters of Zelophehad and the prophecy of Joel.