Week 2: Choosing His Way- Just A Girl Who Loves Jesus Bible Study

Oct 19, 2024
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Updated: Jan 21

Surrendering Your Will to God's Greater Plan

Have you ever thought about the fact that God gave us free will to decide whether we would choose him?

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This post can help you with Week 2: Choosing His Way in Just a Girl Who Loves Jesus.

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The Faithful Chicks Podcast
Week 2 Lesson: By Kelly Kirstein
Mental Health Minute: pg. 78 & 79
Additional Notes and Thoughts: pg. 19
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For Group Leaders: Discussion Prompts

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Week 2 Lesson By Kelly Kirstein

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Let's Do This Together: pgs. 10-19

Everyone is loved by Jesus, but your path depends on your choices. Some easily choose to embrace God’s will, while others feel hostility towards the idea, leading them to reject God completely. For those who completely reject God, that is their choice. This Podcast is for those who are considering life with Jesus.

Free will is a generous gift, but also a great responsibility. The choice to step into God’s will changes your perspective, shapes relationships, and flows into eternity.

It seems that some have an intuitive sense that God is there, feeling his presence in little things. They recognize his work in life, knowing that human will leads to an ecosystem of destruction and self-seeking at other's expense.

For those with natural awareness of God, they choose him at a young age. Recognizing that there is nothing sin doesn't pollute, they look to the will of God to lead them through the world.

For those with a more rebellious spirit, they run after the freedom the world has to offer. Sometimes trying to mix in some religion with their wild ways. Trying to mix Jesus into their sin cocktail makes for a destructive life that may look good, but ultimately shocks the Christian rebel because they figured they were better off than those who completely rejected God.

Story Time: Listen to this real example.

I find people and their behavior fascinating, which leads me to watch some interesting tv shows that you might now expect. The kind where I eat snacks and think about why people act the way they do.

Last weekend I start watching this new show about women who supposedly believe in Jesus, yet the premise of the show is that they got caught in a sex scandal.

I'm not sure that the women believe in the same Jesus that Christian's believe in, but pictures representing Jesus kept coming on the screen. It caused something to rise up in me.

I don't want to bash the women on the show. They can do what they want, but they can't have it both ways.

You can't follow Jesus and constantly run out bounds. I will circle back to that in a minute.

It was like they kept trying to act like they had strong belief in their church, but then talked about all the ways they were crossing the line. The show's description actually says something like, will their brand be able to survive and continue to give the rulebook a run for its money, or will they fall from grace?

I kept cringing when they mixed in Jesus. It felt disrespectful. Like, stop doing that.

If you know me, I will gladly admit that I am far from perfect, but I do feel like I have enough respect for Jesus to try to represent him well. Or at least not mock him.

Why can't you chase after sin and follow Jesus? Because they are going in opposite directions.

You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires; to be made new in the attitude of your minds; and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness. Ephesians 4:22-24

God's superior reality functions differently than this world. That is why it requires you to let go of old ways of living and functioning. Once you choose Jesus as your savior, he teaches you to recognize ways the enemy is trying to tempt you and cause you to struggle.

Additional Notes & Thoughts: pg. 19

Read the scripture
1. "When tempted, no one should say, “God is tempting me.” For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does he tempt anyone; but each person is tempted when they are dragged away by their own evil desire and enticed. Then, after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, gives birth to death. James 1: 13-15 NIV
2. "So I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh. For the flesh desires what is contrary to the Spirit, and the Spirit what is contrary to the flesh. They are in conflict with each other, so that you are not to do whatever you want." Galatians 5:16-17 NIV
3. A Little Help: God does not tempt anyone; rather, individuals are led astray by their own desires.
  When we act on these desires, it results in sin, creating chaos and disorder in our lives.
  By choosing Jesus, you can break free from the sinful actions that entangle you. You have the opportunity to walk in the Spirit, aligning yourself with God's will.
  Through Baptism, you receive the Holy Spirit, who helps believers.
  He also convicts us of sin, embodies truth, offers wisdom and understanding, and serves as our source of power.
Draw a picture or a cartoon to show what is being described.
Write about why your choices matter.

Mental Health Minute: I Choose Jesus. pg. 78 & 79

Use these questions to help you slow down, notice your inner world, and reflect honestly—without guilt or comparison.

What moment today felt like a crossroads—where I had a choice in how I would respond?
What did it look like, practically, to choose Jesus in that moment (even if it felt small or quiet)?
How did my emotions influence my choice today—stress, fear, joy, insecurity, peace?
Was there a moment when choosing Jesus felt hard or uncomfortable? What made it difficult?
Did I notice any inner resistance when I felt prompted to act with love, honesty, patience, or humility?
How did choosing Jesus affect my thoughts afterward—did I feel lighter, calmer, more grounded, or still unsure?
If I didn’t choose Jesus in a moment today, how can I offer myself grace instead of shame?
What does this choice reveal about what I’m currently learning in my faith or emotional growth?
How did choosing Jesus today impact the way I treated myself, not just others?
What is one small choice I can make tomorrow that aligns my heart with Jesus again?

Leader Discussion Prompts: Week 2- Choosing God's Way

Opening Check-In (warm + low pressure)

Opening Icebreaker (Warm-Up)

○ When you hear the word choice, what is one decision you’ve already made today—big or small?

○ Do you think it’s easier or harder to choose God’s way in everyday situations? Why?

Free Will, Surrender, and Repentance

○ Why do you think God gave us the ability to choose instead of forcing us to obey Him?○ How would you describe the difference between doing things your way versus God’s way?

○ When you hear the word repentance, what comes to mind? How does it feel different when you think of it as surrender instead of punishment?

○ What are some things that can make surrendering to God feel difficult or uncomfortable?

○ What do you think has the biggest influence on your choices right now—friends, emotions, social media, habits, or faith?

Leader note: Normalize honesty. Remind girls that recognizing what influences them is a step toward growth, not something to feel guilty about.

Old Self vs. New Self

(Ephesians 4:22–24)

○ What does “putting off the old self” look like in real life for a teen girl?

○ Which examples of the “old self” felt most relatable to you, and why?

○ Why do you think God doesn’t just take things away—but offers something better in exchange?

○ What is one area where you’d like the Holy Spirit to help renew your thoughts or desires?

Optional activity: Have girls quietly write one “old self” habit and one “new self” upgrade they want to pray about.

Temptation and Choice

(James 1:13–15)

○ Why is it important to understand that temptation itself is not sin?

○ How can small thoughts or compromises grow into bigger problems if we don’t address them early?

○ What are some practical ways to “flee” from temptation when it shows up?

○ Why do you think asking, “What would God want me to do right now?” can change the outcome?

Feelings vs. Spirit-Led Living

(Galatians 5:16–17)

○ Why do feelings sometimes feel like the easiest thing to follow?

○ Can you think of a time when following a feeling led to regret—or when choosing wisely led to peace?

○ Why is it important to talk about desires without shame, especially around topics like relationships and sexuality?

○ How does knowing God’s heart for protection—not restriction—change how you view His commands?

Leader note: Keep this section respectful and age-appropriate. Reinforce safety, dignity, and grace.

The Role of the Holy Spirit

○ Which role of the Holy Spirit stands out to you most—helper, guide, source of strength, or teacher? Why?

○ What might it look like to invite the Holy Spirit into everyday decisions?

○ How can spending time in Scripture help you recognize His voice more clearly?

Choices and the Future

(2 Thessalonians 1:11)

○ Why do you think small daily choices can have such a big impact on your future?

○ How can surrendering to God now help prepare you for what He may call you to later?○ What is one choice you want to be more intentional about this week?

Closing Reflection (Optional Prayer Prompt)

Invite girls to reflect silently or pray together:

“God, help me see where You’re inviting me to choose Your way. Give me courage to surrender what’s holding me back and trust You with what’s ahead.”