Motherhood is busy. Between sleepless nights with newborns, active afternoons with young children, and the challenges of raising teenagers, we often find outselves letting go of things we once held sacred—including time with God. Biblical writer Sandra Bretschneider understands this struggle full well. But today, the mom of three has learned not only how to seek God throughout her busy days but also why doing so is essential to life. In Knowing the Shepherd, she invites you on a four-week study of the many names of God so you, too, can understand how necessary it is to seek his guidance through the ups and downs of motherhood.
As you respond to thoughtful prompts and dive into Scripture, continually returning to the promises of Isaiah 40:11, you'll gain a comprehensive understanding of the many facets of our one true God. You'll also
- learn twenty unique Hebrew names of God and their significance to your life,
- develop a deeper understanding of God's character,
- establish and maintain consistent Bible study habits amid the chaos of motherhood, and
- gain a renewed hope and trust in your all-sufficient Shepherd.
Whatever motherhood looks like for you, and whatever unique challenges you may face, we can all find encouragement when we rest in the character and promimses of the one who is there to guide us every step of the way.
The Bible study is unique because the format of the study helps the reader develop personal Bible study skills. Each day includes contextual information about each Bible passage as well as a variety of questions that will help the reader engage with the text. Group discussion questions are included at the end of each week.
The gospel message is intentionally woven into many chapters of this Bible study. Also, a variety of Bible passages are included in this study.
"Yahweh Yireh will grant us what we need in life, through every season of parenting. Even though our
hearts may long for quick or easy solutions to our problems, we must trust God to give us what we
truly need. Lest we ever lose faith in God’s desire to take care of us, we must remember the cross. Truly,
God is for us, and he will provide what we need in accordance with his good will."