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Out of the Cave - Bible study of the week

God is always with us and always willing to lead us out of our personal darkness and into his eternal light. — Chris Hodges Out of the Cave: Even Prophets Get Depressed by Chris Hodges from session one, Out of the Cave   Welcome to Bible Study of the Week, where every Sunday we give you the free first sessions of video Bible studies from leading authors, pastors, and Bible teachers. Chris Hodges is an author and senior pastor of Church of the Highlands. In Out of the Cave, he helps those struggling with depression find liberating solutions by drawing from the life of the prophet Elijah.   * After getting all fired up, it was almost inevitable that Elijah would cave in. Depression often comes on the heels of a spiritual and emotional high. Welcome   No matter how strong your faith may be, you likely experience times when frantic thoughts keep you awake at night. Times when your emotions overwhelm you and leave you feeling pulled by their undertow. Moments when you don't know how you will keep going. As you struggle to get through another day, you wonder, "Why do I feel this way?" You're not alone. Regardless of how long you've followed Jesus, how accomplished you are, or how much money you have, you can still experience times of fear, doubt, anxiety, and depression that rob you of your purpose, peace, and passion. Just like God's prophet Elijah, you may be strong in your faith and suddenly feel like you've fallen into a deep cave of despair. In fact, depression often occurs right after a major spiritual or emotional high point. Depression is not something you can ignore — and understanding it can help you overcome the stigma often attached to it and other mental illnesses. While many variables are often involved, and biological contributors may require medication as part of treatment, depression also sends a distress signal that your life is out of balance. You must consider all areas of your life as you seek to move forward out of depression. In this study, we will look at the depression the prophet Elijah faced after he came off the spiritual high point of defeating the prophets of Baal. His story will reveal that we never have to remain in a cave of despair. God is always with us and always willing to lead us out of our personal darkness and into his eternal light.   WATCH SESSION ONE WATCH NOW Your Turn   Watch the video, come get the remaining session one study questions, and share your thoughts on this study on our blog. We want to hear from you Do you or those you love ever feel guilt and shame about negative thoughts and emotions & the inability to overcome them?   Don't miss this NEW study... Save 30% off + get FREE shipping on your order of $35 or more   Out of the Cave: How Elijah Embraced God's Hope When Darkness Was All He Could See   5-Session Video Bible Study with Study Guide Study Guide List Price: $19.99 Sale Price: $13.99  BUY NOW The prophet Elijah had just experienced a great victory over the prophets of Baal. But it only took a death threat from a wicked queen to send him running for his life into the wilderness. It was there, while hiding out in a dark cave, that he fell into a state of depression.   This Study Guide includes: Individual streaming access to the study's 5 video sessions Group discussion questions Personal reflection questions Scripture readings In this five-session video Bible study, bestselling author and pastor Chris Hodges explores this story of the prophet Elijah to reveal how everyone is susceptible to depression. Even when we're walking closely with God, we can still stumble and get lost in the wilderness of tangled emotions. But Elijah's story reveals that we don't have to stay there! We serve a God who meets us in the darkness.   Drawing on his trademark blend of Bible-based wisdom, practical application, and personal vulnerability, Pastor Hodges will help you examine the causes of depression, the factors that contribute to it, and will offer you a biblical approach to wellness—mind, body, and soul.   Sessions include: Even Prophets Get Depressed How Did I Get in the Cave? Rebuilding Our Emotional House Dream Again We Need Each Other Save 30% off the companion materials SHOP NOW Plus... Save 45% off another great book from Chris Hodges   The Daniel Dilemma: How to Stand Firm and Love Well in a Culture of Compromise List Price: $18.99 Sale Price: $13.29  BUY NOW We have real hope we're called to share. But how we share it makes a difference.     Christians today face a dilemma: in a world that seems to reject everything we believe, how do we walk closely with God without caving to pressure or alienating those we hope to reach?   In this eye-opening new book, Chris Hodges provides a solution by examining the life of the prophet Daniel, who persevered in a corrupt culture that closely resembles our own—and emerged as an influential force in God's redemptive plan. Full of scripture and seasoned with Hodges' candid personal insights, The Daniel Dilemma shows us that standing for truth isn't about winning the argument; it's about winning hearts. And when we learn the secret of connecting before correcting, we discover that we can   hold firmly to biblical beliefs without becoming obnoxious, insulting, or mad; stand strong while loving others well; and respond to today's hard questions without compromising grace or truth.  With fresh insights and practical ideas, Hodges encourages Christians struggling with our cultural reality to hold God's standards high and his grace deep—just as Jesus did, and just as his followers today are called to do.   *Sale price ends on 10/31/21.   *FREE U.S. shipping on orders of $35 or more, excluding Alaska and Hawaii.   *eBooks purchases are fulfilled by our partner, Glose. Please note that: To access your eBooks, you can download the free Glose app or read instantly in your browser by creating a Glose account using the same email address you use to purchase the eBooks. eBooks fulfilled through Glose cannot be printed, downloaded as PDF, or read in other digital readers (like Kindle or Nook). 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Join us in prayer for the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church on Sunday, November 7th. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌

‌   ‌   ‌   ‌   ‌   ‌   ‌   ‌   ‌   ‌   ‌   ‌   ‌   ‌   ‌   ‌   ‌   ‌   ‌   ‌   ‌   ‌   ‌   ‌   ‌   ‌   ‌   ‌   ‌   ‌   ‌   ‌   ‌   ‌   ‌   ‌   ‌   ‌   ‌   ‌   ‌   ‌   ‌   ‌   ‌   ‌   ‌   ‌   ‌   ‌   ‌   ‌   ‌   ‌   ‌   ‌   ‌   "Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you." 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18       webmaster220 .blogspot.com,   The Lord not only commands us to pray, but He promises us that where two or more are gathered in His name – He is there!   Next Sunday, November 7th is the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church (IDOP). IDOP is observed every year around All Saints Day—a day when the church traditionally looked back on saints, many of whom suffered torture or martyrdom for Jesus.   This special day of observance puts before us that many are still paying that price today. As the Body of Christ, this is a special time for us to come together, united, to pray for those who are suffering, to pray for perseverance, and to let them know that they are not forgotten—we are thinking about them, and we are praying for them.    Nasib in Syria was overcome when he heard our weekly Prayer Network has been praying for him,   "There are people praying for me? You must be joking! There are people praying for me and my family on weekly basis? I cannot believe this! How can they pray for someone like me? I never felt more cared for. Thank you so much for this support."   There are hundreds of millions Nasib's who are facing extreme persecution because of their faith in Jesus Christ. Will you, your family, your small group, your church — gather next Sunday and pray for the persecuted?   Download Your Prayer Guide   Following the directive given in 1 Thessalonians 5 – today let us rejoice in our salvation and freedom to gather together to worship, pray for our brothers and sisters in Christ who are suffering because of their faith, and give thanks for the promise of eternity together with Him. In Christ,   Joshua Youssef President and CEO Help Persecuted Christians Today Help The Persecuted is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, an accredited member of the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability, and an Excellence in Giving Certified Transparent Charity. Federal Tax ID: 83-1799054 Help The Persecuted PO Box 20303 Atlanta, Georgia 30325 United States  Forward this email to a friend   Copyright © 2021 Help The Persecuted, all rights reserved. This email was sent to: Webmaster220 Bible Study Blog  Want to change how you receive these emails? *Update your preferences. Copyright © 2021 Help The Persecuted, All rights reserved. *the blog owner has deleted the hyperlink intentionally