With the exception of the one year that I spent in Japan, I have been part of a ladies Bible study group for at least 30 years but never have I done a study as amazing as the one we just finished! A Woman’s Heart: God’s Dwelling Place by Beth Moore is an in-depth video study based on the building of the Old Testament tabernacle. Sound boring? Believe me, it wasn’t!

Over a period of ten weeks, we not only explored the construction of the tabernacle and the significance of its intricate design but we also discovered parallels between it and our own lives as God’s chosen vessels. We almost wore out our Bibles flipping from Genesis to Revelation as we learned of the tabernacle’s pivotal role in God’s eternal plan. Scriptures that I had read many times in the past took on new meaning and we discovered connections and recurring themes that we’d never seen before.

Beth Moore is a gifted teacher and a dynamic speaker. The weekly videos were powerful but it was the homework that was the backbone of the study. Each week consisted of five assignments each taking 30 to 45 minutes to complete. For me, this wasn’t difficult. Not only do I have lots of time on my hands but I love delving into something like this. It was a much bigger challenge for the younger working women and moms in the group. The fact that none of them gave up is a testimony to how good this study really is.

We meet at the church every Monday evening but next week we’re going to gather at my house for a more relaxing evening during which we’ll share some of the things that we think will stick with us from this study. Then it’s back to work as we begin another of Beth’s studies, The Patriarchs: Encountering the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, the following week. I can hardly wait!