Zeal: A Bible Study on Titus for Women (Delighting in the Word)

Most of the inductive Bible studies I have done were accompanied by a teaching session (video or audio) from the author. Keri Folmar's study was one of the first I've done in a while that incorporated neither. My desire to grow in understanding God's Word was bolstered and fed as I worked through Zeal: A Bible Study on Titus for Women.Without requiring a large block of time to complete, I was still able to spend QUALITY time in the Bible. The format of Keri's study helped me grow by challenging me to dig deeper in my comprehension, which then allowed for a broader and more profound application of the Scriptures to my life.I have been a Christian for decades but was challenged in many areas of application of the Word. This study has the potential to change your life as you work through it, whether you've been a Christian for 20 years, or 2 days. Keri's Bible study will benefit mature Christians seeking to grow as well as those new to the faith.

Good thought provoking questions. The study is too long for the short book of Titus. Many repetitive questions and definitions. Too much time spent in each chapter, could be condensed into 4-5 weeks easily.

Excellent!

Why am I reviewing a Bible Study on Titus for women? First, I heard many great things about this study and wanted to check it out. Second, our church has a lot of community groups but not a lot of Bible study groups. I wanted to see if this was a resource I could suggest. After reading and interacting with this study, it is one that I wholeheartedly recommend.A Trustworthy TeacherAuthor Keri Folmar is the wife of John Folmar, pastor of the United Christian Church of Dubai in the United Arab Emirates. She is also the mother of three children. Interestingly, once as chief counsel of House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, she was a staff writer of the Partial Birth Abortion Ban.Folmar knows how to write, but she lets Scripture do the talking in this 9-week BIble study. The basic steps of observation, interpretation, and application are highlighted for the reader. Generous white space is dedicated to interacting with the text. Folmar helps the reader by giving guidance in opening prayers and giving enough background when necessary, such as how the Bible uses interchangeable words for elder and overseer.Titus 2I had to see what Folmar presents in Titus 2, and she does not disappoint in asking the hard questions. For instance, she asks, “Explain why Biblical submission does not include the following, and describe how a wife could have an appropriately submissive attitude in the situation.”She lists never disagreeing with your husband, engaging in sin because your husband asks you to, allowing abuse, and allowing adultery or pornography. While simply theoretical questions to some women, I am sure that there are some who will be experiencing these in their home. So Folmar does not shy away from these real-life scenarios, expecting her readers to engage with the Biblical text.Written with ZealBut it is not just in Titus 2 where she asks the hard questions. She challenges her readers throughout the book to really think about what the Bible says. She encourages everyone to wrestle with the text. There are questions for single women, married women, older women, and younger women. I benefitted from this study as a man, and I recommend it for anyone who is ready for serious study.I was provided a complimentary copy of Zeal: A Bible Study on Titus for Women in exchange for an honest review.

This ladys studies as biblical, and very effective. our ladies group takes one "day" ( as the chapters are marked) and uses that for our week, we get deeper teaching and meaning this way, but it takes up a while to get through the books, we are ok with this......quality over quantity! I recommend the rest of the series, We have done JOY and GRACE