2019-2020 Study: Acts and Letters of the Apostles

Join us this year as we study The Acts and Letters of the Apostles.

Acts documents the infancy of the early Church from Jesus' instruction of His apostles before His ascension to the day of Pentecost and the explosion of Christianity, which continues to this day.

This study covers the books of Acts, 1 Corinthians, 1 & 2 Thessalonians, Hebrews, 1 Peter and James.

Acts and Letters of the Apostles captures the joys and sorrows in the lives of first-generation Christians for 30 years after Jesus ascended to heaven. It describes the Holy Spirit’s empowering of their intrepid mission to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ in Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria, and the world.

Acts can also be called the Acts of the Holy Spirit, as it describes Jesus fulfilling His promise to dwell in the apostles through the Holy Spirit. The indwelling of the Holy Spirit enabled the apostles to perform acts that were previously impossible when Jesus was with them, but not in them.

If you would like to register for this study, please visit our class page at https://www.bsfinternational.org/class/461, click on "join", fill out the requested information, and you will be contacted by one of our administrative staff to continue your registration!

For additional resources to help you stay connected to BSF International and our local class, please check out the following links:

Acts Prayer Guide: https://bsfprayer.org/  
Join in with other believers around the world as we pray together, united in purpose to align our hearts before our unstoppable God!

Follow us on social media for updates and inspirations.
Lansing facebook page:  www.facebook.com/BSFLansingWomen 
Jackson Satellite Class Facebook page: 
www.facebook.com/BSFJacksonMIWomen
and on Instagram @bsflansingdw 

Also be sure that you've signed up for your mybsf.org account where you can access notes, questions and the lecture any week. Use the email account that you gave when you signed up for the class. Check out all of the other resources available as well!

Finally, be sure that you go to the bottom of the left column of this page and sign up for email updates. Anytime this blog is updated, including class cancellations for weather, you will find out right in your email inbox. Don't miss out on any important information!

If you have questions or need help with any of these resources, please feel free to stop by the administration table on Wednesday mornings, and our staff would be more than happy to assist you!

We know that God is going to do immeasurably more than we could ever ask or imagine this year!

Summer Bible Study

What an amazing year we had during our People of the Promised Land, Part 1 study this year!

While summer gives us a break from meeting each week, we don't ever want to take a break from being in God's Word!

If you're looking for a way to stay connected to fellow BSF women and to stay in the Word, join us as we read through the Book of Luke. It will be a perfect segue into our next study, Acts and Letters of the Apostles, in September!

Head over to our Facebook page and click "like" to follow our posts. 
Beginning May 15th, and then each Wednesday through the summer, we'll post a chapter or two to read plus three questions that will help you to get a little more out of the passage. 
If you have attended the homiletics seminar, this is a great way to practice and hone your skills! 
Feel free to comment on the post with any insights that God gives you!

Not on Facebook? 
No worries! You can still read through the Book of Luke on the same schedule and prepare your heart with us for the next study.

5/15/2019 Week 1: Luke Chapter 1

5/22/2019 Week 2: Luke Chapter 2

5/29/2019 Week 3: Luke Chapters 3 and 4

6/5/2019 Week 4: Luke Chapters 5 and 6

6/12/2019 Week 5: Luke Chapter 7

6/19/2019 Week 6: Luke Chapter 8

6/26/2019 Week 7: Luke Chapter 9

7/3/2019 Week 8: Luke Chapter 10

7/10/2019 Week 9: Luke Chapter 11

7/17/2019 Week 10: Luke Chapters 12 and 13

7/24/2017 Week 11: Luke Chapters 14 and 15

7/31/2019 Week 12: Luke Chapters 16 and 17

8/7/2019 Week 13: Luke Chapters 18 and 19

8/14/2019 Week 14: Luke Chapters 20 and 21

8/21/2019 Week 15: Luke Chapter 22

8/28/2019 Week 16: Luke Chapter 23

9/4/2019 Week 17: Luke Chapter 24


As you read each passage, ask the following questions:

1. What is the passage about?

2. What did you learn?

3. How will you apply it?

It's not too late to register for the Acts and Letters of the Apostles study that begins this fall! 
Please click HERE, then "JOIN" to begin the registration process. A member of our administrative team will contact you to complete your registration.

We look forward to seeing you in September!

Final Weeks of People of the Promised Land 1 Study

We are down to the last few weeks of our study. What a great year this has been!
We want to encourage you to commit to finishing this study strong, even as schedules become busy with new spring activities. 

God always has so much more to teach us!

Registration for our fall study, Acts and Letters of the Apostles, will begin in class soon.

You can bring friends and family members to class any week so that they can register too!

Who has God placed on your heart to invite?

Remember these important dates for the remainder of our study:

April 17th: Sharing the Gospel Seminar (after the lecture - no childcare)

April 24th: Homiletics Seminar (during the lecture)

May 8th: Sharing Day* / Last Day of Class
  (May 10th for the Jackson Satellite Class)

*There is no Children's Program on Sharing Day so that the children's leaders can participate and share how they saw God working in the children this year. Please make arrangements for your kiddos so you can be there with us on this special day!

~~Spring Break~~

This is a reminder that our class is on Spring Break this week so there will be no class on Wednesday, April 3rd for the Lansing class and Friday, April 5th for the Jackson class.

Enjoy your week and we look forward to seeing you back next week as we resume our last few weeks of our People of the Promised Land 1 study!

People of the Promised Land I

As we move closer to spring, we have thoughts of warmer days!

We want to encourage you to commit to finishing this study strong, even as schedules become busy with new activities. 

God always has so much more to teach us!


Mark your calendar for these important dates for the remainder of our study:


March 20th: Bonus Group Time AND Serving the Church Seminar


April 3rd: Spring Break 

(April 5th for the Jackson Satellite Class)


April 17th: Sharing the Gospel Seminar (after the lecture)


April 24th: Homiletics Seminar (during the lecture)


May 8th: Sharing Day / Last Day of Class (May 10th for the Jackson Satellite Class)


You can bring friends and family members to class any week! 

Who has God placed on your heart to invite?

People of the Promised Land I Study Resumes

After a four week break due to Michigan weather, we are hopeful that we will resume our study of People of the Promised Land I on Wednesday, February 20.

The lecture that we would have heard on February 13th, covering II Samuel chapters 8-10 is available in audio format on mybsf.org under "This Week's Lesson" on the Welcome page or "2 Samuel 11-12 Lesson 20 for discussion on February 20th" on the lessons page.

As we move forward to our next class on Wednesday the 20th, please be prepared to discuss lesson 20 questions covering II Samuel 11-12. You can download the notes and questions on mybsf.org. Please check with your group leader for alternate options if you have been unable to sign in to mybsf.org.

We will have class leaders available on Wednesday after the lecture to help you in person if you have had any difficulties setting up your mybsf.org account.

The Jackson Satellite group will still plan to meet Friday the 15th and discuss lesson 19 questions covering II Samuel 8-10.

We look forward to seeing you all next week!!

NO CLASS TODAY ~ FEBRUARY 13 ~

This may be a first to miss four weeks of BSF in a row! As we have been learning through the life of David, we know that God is in control of all things (even the MI weather!) and that we can trust He has a reason for us not meeting, even when we don't quite understand it.

Waverly Community Schools are closed today, so per our weather policy, class will not meet.

The lecture that we would have heard today will be available in audio format after noon today on mybsf.org under "This Week's Lesson" on the Welcome page.

As we move forward, hopeful that we will meet next week, please be prepared to discuss lesson 20 questions, covering II Samuel 11-12. You can download the questions on mybsf.org.  Please check with your group leader for alternate options if you have been unable to sign in to mybsf.org.

The Jackson Satellite group will still plan to meet this week and discuss lesson 19 questions covering II Samuel 8-10.

Please stay safe and warm today! We HOPE to see you all next week!!

People of the Promised Land I Study Resumes

After a three week break due to Michigan weather, we plan to resume our study of People of the Promised Land I on Wednesday, February 13.


The lecture from February 6th, covering lesson questions 17 and 18 (II Samuel 5-7), is available as an audio file on mybsf.org under "This Week's Lesson". You can also access the notes and questions! Your group leader can help you if you have any difficulty with accessing your account. We will also have class leaders available on Wednesday after the lecture to help you in person.


Lansing group discussion on February 13th will cover lesson questions 17-19, with the lecture covering lesson 19. This will follow our BONUS GROUP TIME that will begin at 9:15! Enjoy an extra half hour of fellowship time to hear how God has been working in the lives of the women in your group. If you bring children, drop them off right at 9:15 and head up to your group!


**Note: The Jackson Satellite group will meet this Friday, February 8th and discuss lesson 18.


Please feel free to contact your group leader with any questions!

We look forward to seeing you all soon!!

NO CLASS ~ WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 6TH ~

Our class will be closed today due to icy road conditions and area school closings. Waverly Community Schools are closed, as are most schools in the surrounding area.

UPDATE for lesson plans:

The planned lecture covering lesson questions 17 and 18 (II Samuel 5-7) will be uploaded to mybsf.org later today. Note: this will be audio only.

Next Wednesday's group discussion will cover lesson questions 17-19, with the lecture covering lesson 19.

The Jackson Satellite group still meet this Friday and discuss lesson 18.

Please feel free to contact your group leader with any questions!

Be safe today!

Winter Session Resumes February 6th

After missing two weeks in a row due to cold and snowy Michigan weather, we're excited to get back to class and resume our People of the Promised Land I study!

Remember that this coming Wednesday (February 6th), the Lansing discussion groups will cover Lesson Questions 16-18 with the lecture covering lesson 18. We will then be caught up to the correct corresponding lesson for the week.

The notes and questions for the missed weeks can be found in your account at mybsf.org. We will have members of our leadership team available after the lecture on February 6th and February 13th to help you sign up if you have any questions or problems with signing up.

Mark your calendar for these important dates for the second half of our study:

February 13th: Bonus Group Time (previously known as All Class Fellowship)

March 20th: Bonus Group Time  AND Serving the Church Seminar

April 3rd: Spring Break (April 5th for the Jackson Satellite Class)

April 17th: Sharing the Gospel Seminar

May 8th: Sharing Day / Last Day of Class (May 10th for the Jackson Satellite Class)

You can bring friends and family members to class any week!  

Who has God placed on your heart to invite?

JANUARY 30th ~ NO CLASS~

Due to subzero temperatures forecasted on Wednesday, we want everyone to be safe and warm so BSF will not meet this week.

Please read on for instructions about questions and lectures, as we know it may be a bit confusing with two missed weeks in a row.

It will be VERY helpful to have your mybsf.org account activated. This is an easy process! Simply click on the link to the website and enter the email that you used when you signed up for BSF. After you create a password, you have full access to lesson questions, notes, lectures, Daily Dive and assorted Children's/school program materials.

The audio lecture that would have been given last week (January 23rd) is available on mybsf.org. This lecture covers II Samuel 1-4, or Lesson 16.  There will be no lecture on Lesson 17 (II Samuel 5-6).

When we return next week, on February 6th, discussion groups in the Lansing groups and the online group will cover an overview of Lesson Questions 16-18. These lessons cover II Samuel 1-7, plus selected Chronicles and Psalms passages.  The lecture will cover lesson 18.

Discussion groups in Jackson will discuss Lesson Questions 17 this Friday with no lecture (if weather permits meeting) or both Lesson Questions 17 and 18 next week (Feb 8th). 

If you have any questions about the question or lecture schedule or need help signing up for mybsf.org, please speak with your Group Leader. They would be happy to help you!

Please stay safe and warm this week. We hope to see you all back next week!

Winter Session Resumes

We have already missed a week of class due to weather conditions, so here is our

Inclement Weather Reminder: Watch for Waverly Schools closing for weather and check back to this blog post for class closings!

Remember to sign up for your account at mybsf.org for lesson notes, lectures and so much more; and "like" us on Facebook @BSFLansingWomen

Mark your calendar for these important dates for the second half of our study:

February 13th: Bonus Group Time (previously known as All Class Fellowship)

March 20th: Bonus Group Time  AND Serving the Church Seminar

April 3rd: Spring Break (April 5th for the Jackson Satellite Class)

April 17th: Sharing the Gospel Seminar

May 8th: Sharing Day / Last Day of Class (May 10th for the Jackson Satellite Class)

Final reminder: You can bring friends and family members to class any week!  

Who has God placed on your heart to invite?

~ No Class ~  

Wednesday - January 23

Our class will be closed due to weather and school closings. Waverly schools are closed, as are most schools in the surrounding areas.

We will discuss today's Lesson Questions #16 next week (covering 2 Samuel chapters 1-4).

You will receive the lesson that would have been handed out today (January 23rd) at next week's class (January 30th). So you will receive 2 lessons next week as you leave the lecture.

Feel free to work ahead on the new Lesson Questions #17 if you desire. They can be found on the class member's website mybsf.org.  However, we will not discuss those questions in class. Your group leader will explain this to you if you need further clarification.

Have a safe day and we will see you next week!!

Happy 2019!! 

Hopefully you all had a nice, relaxing Christmas break!

We're looking forward to seeing all of you back THIS WEEK as we resume our People of the Promised Land I study.  

Mark your calendar now for these important dates for the second half of our study:

January 9th: First Day of Class after Christmas Break (Jan 11th for the Jackson Satellite Class)

January 16th: Personal Quiet Time Seminar

February 13th: Bonus Group Time (previously known as All Class Fellowship)

March 20th: Bonus Group Time  AND Serving the Church Seminar

April 3rd: Spring Break (April 5th for the Jackson Satellite Class)

April 17th: Sharing the Gospel Seminar

May 8th: Sharing Day / Last Day of Class (May 10th for the Jackson Satellite Class)

Inclement Weather Reminder: Watch for Waverly Schools closing for weather and check back to this blog post for class closings!

Remember to sign up for your account at mybsf.org for lesson notes, lectures and so much more; and "like" us on Facebook @BSFLansingWomen

Final reminder: You can bring friends and family members to class any week!  

Who has God placed on your heart to invite?