Are you tired of going through the motions of faith?
Is your tank running on empty?
Are you crying out to God and only hearing silence?
Do you ache to feel God’s presence?
Let’s be honest. We all go through days, months, even years, when God feels 10,000 miles away. If that’s you, you are not alone.
Tucked into the New Testament, we find the promise:
Come near to God and he will come near to you. —James 4:8
Are you ready to draw near?
After much thought and prayer, I’m thrilled to announce the online Bible study we will be diving into this summer:
Scouting the Divine: Searching for God among Wine, Wool, and Wild Honey
You’re invited to deepen your relationship with God through a one-of-a-kind study of the Bible that invites you to taste and touch, see and savor God’s Word.
Beginning July 9th, we will spend six weeks reading and studying God’s Word. I promise, by the end of these six weeks, you will never read the Bible the same way again. Take it from my friends:
“I was so hungry for a fresh word that I read Scouting the Divine in one day! I will never look or think about sheep, bees, grapes, or fields the same again. I have not been able to keep this book to myself… friends and family through several states are now getting to experience what I have firsthand.” –Kassie N
“Scouting the Divine is a really eye opening way of looking at some things that we all have just glossed over in scripture in the past.” –Cheryl A.
“I just finished Scouting the Divine. I have never in my life look at the Bible that way…and I’ve been pastor’s daughter for years.” –Sheila W.
Through this 6-week DVD Bible study, we’ll get our hands dirty in Scripture as we dive into the meaning of the more than 700 references to sheep, shepherds, and flocks throughout the Bible. We’ll spend time with a beekeeper to understand what it means to live in a land overflowing with milk and honey. We’ll tour a farm to better understand principles of sowing, reaping, and harvest. And we’ll walk through a vineyard to understand the depth of Jesus’ invitation to “abide in Me.”
- 1 6-session DVD—normally $59.99
- 1 128-page Scouting the Divine workbook—normally $12.95
- 1 224 page Scouting the Divine book—normally $16.99
Plus: I’ll be popping on Facebook Live each week to encourage and challenge you as we study together. And as a super bonus, you’ll gain access to our private Facebook group where we can share ideas, discussions, prayer requests, and recipes. I have a feeling this budding community will be my favorite part of the summer….
We’ll be gathering together each week here at MargaretFeinberg.com and in the Private Facebook Group starting July 9 to discuss, pray for one another, and dive into God’s Word. Follow along as we spend time with a grape-grower, shepherdess, beekeeper, and farmer who each bring fresh insights to familiar Scripture and leave you in awe of God’s Word.
Pick up your Scouting the Divine: Summer Bible Study Bundle today and begin asking God to prepare your heart for what’s in store this summer.
If you’re IN, comment below. What are you most looking forward to?
I wish these bundles were not so expensive. I’ll just buy the book and study on my own.
sometimes church purchase the DVDs and have them available to loan out. praying you’re able to find some place near you!
Annie,
The cost of filming the Bible study, like all Bible studies filmed by Lifeway, was extremely expensive for Lifeway when it was filmed. Churches are often buying this studies and then allowing small groups to use them many times. Great suggestion Cristina!
Thank you!
Thanks Cristina.
If you have the book, you are all set to join our online study! I’d be thrilled to have you join us!
Thanks Margaret. Love your studies!
I have the book Scouting the Divine already. I am most looking forward to learning about abiding in Christ Jesus. I’m excited to see this study offered online and look forward to it starting.
I am looking forward to this i am a little behind but confident i will catch up. There is alot going on right now and i need prayer. Looking forward to drawing closer to God and connecting. Ty for this opportunity
So excited to have you join us, Nicole! Hugs!
Contact you state Baptist Convention Office. A lot of them have a loaning library and will mail it to you if you can’t pick it up. Most require that you are in-state. You may also want to contact your local (county) Baptist Associational Office. A lot of them have loaning libraries as well.
I would love to do this but it is too expensive for my budget. But I will pray for you and those who do it. Your love for God is always a blessing to me.
I’d love for you to join us! If you have the book, you are all set to join in! We certainly do not want cost to be a factor in keeping anyone away. Hugs!
Love Margaret’s studies. We just finished “Fight Back with Joy” at our church. I’m curious why this online study is expensive even though on sale. Most online studies I have participated in are free other than the workbook we purchase. Each week’s videos are usually free one week at a time. Is there a reason we must purchase everything instead of just the workbook? Thanks for allowing us to ask questions or make comments.
Sheila,
This study was filmed by Lifeway who invested an enormous amount in the filming budget. Many of the online studies today are filmed without the heavy film and editorial budgets or travel costs or editorial insight involved in shooting scenes in vineyards and among sheep etc. as well as spending a year of deep work in research and travel required for this type of project. The team has tried to make this as affordable as possible–you may want to see if your church can purchase and you can do with friends!
Thanks for the question, Sheila! If you have just the book or workbook, you are set to join us! We do not have a way to stream these videos online at this time, that is why we are offering the DVD’s at a discounted rate.
I have the book on my Kindle and I bought just the workbook to do the study a few years ago on my own. My husband and I bought the entire series for our Monday Night Bible Study and gave it to our church library. Then a year later, our church offered it for our Wednesday morning ladies group. Scouting the Divine is a beautiful book and study. I think I’ll redo the study this summer. Margaret is an author we love. Her studies are always worthwhile taking. Although the entire collection may be expensive, the books are available individually.
Thanks for the kind words, Dianne! We hope so many will be challenged and encouraged. This is a one of a kind study–deep, rich, insightful and will change the way people read the Bible. I know it has for me!
You are so kind, Dianne! Excited to have you join us this Summer! Hugs!
Our ladies life group did this study last fall and it was awesome. Like several of the other comments above, I am wondering why there is such an expense for an on-line study. I already have the book and the workbook as well as having seen all of the videos associated with the study. I am a lady of a certain age who is on a fixed income and don’t have a lot of discretionary income available. please consider those who are older and are continuing their faith walk when you plan a project such as this. Thank you!
Patty,
We completely understand! That’s why we’ve tried to discount the materials so much for the online study. Since you’ve already seen the videos and have the workbook and book, you have all you need! You’re ready to go! Maybe you can invite a friend to join you and even borrow the church’s copy!
My summer winds down a bit after June. This study is perfectly timed to get me into a regular meeting with God; and I love seeing how the every day things have deeper spiritual meanings.
Candace–I can’t wait to hear how this study transforms the way you read the Bible!
Sounds great!! I’m in.
Thrilled to have you!
I already have the book, workbook and dvd’s. Can I be part of the facebook group without having to pay for something that I already have?
Absolutely!! You are all set to join us!
I am so sorry Margaret I would love to do this study, but am afraid I cannot afford it at this time. Blessing
Jannie Ensing
Thank you for chiming in, Jannie! All you’ll need is the book or workbook. We’ve tried to discount everything for those that want it, but you can still join in!
Count me in !!! I’ll be calling so I can get my dvd and workbook.
Love you sweet friend!!!!
Wonderful news! Excited to have you join us!
This sounds like a refreshing summer study! Can’t wait!
I can’t wait either! Hugs!
Yay! I’m excited to go through this study. Thanks for discounting the bundle for us! 🙂
Wonderful news, Stephanie!!
I’m in!
Yay! Big hugs!
I have the book and would love to join!! ?
Perfect! You’ve got all you need. Hugs!
I have the book and have been itching to reread it!!! I’d love to be in the group!
Lalalove! Hop on over to Facebook and check it out!
Margaret, my gals and I did this study a few years ago. I am blessed to live in the foothills of Northern California. The next time we do this one, I’m contacting an actual beekeeper, a woman I know who owns goats and of course, one of the many vineyards and vintners that I know. I think the hands-on experiences will greatly enhance your study and allow us to view God in our everyday. Love you, girl! <3
This sounds aaaamazing!! Bible study field trips are in order! 🙂
I have the book. It was my best read of 2016. As a writer whose favorite themes are shepherds, sheep and grapevines I reveled in the stories . Can I join the study with just the book.
Absolutely! If you have just the book and/or workbook, you are all set to join in!
I ordered the books for my group in Melbourne, only to learn later that you do not supply to other Countries apart from USA and Canada, however, I managed to get the books through Amazon, but now I can’t get the Workbooks and DVDs, please how can my group access these lovely resource?
Thank you
Fred.
Margaret – I had purchased the book and workbook some time ago (before this study was announced) and I’d love to watch the DVD but I’m unable to afford another $60 for it. Is there an online option?
Thanks,
Your Houston Women-of-Joy Friend
Hello friend! Unfortunately we do not have these available online. You are set to join the study with just the book & workbook, though! I’d love for you to join us!
I have to workbook we are just now starting it in our Monday night bible study but would really like to join in on the live version with Margaret
Hop over to my Facebook page and sign up there! So happy to have you!
I have the book and workbook and am really looking forward to this study. Unfortunately I dont have the DVD’s. Is it possible to just purchase the DVD without the books?
Hi Penny, we do not have just the DVD’s to sell, but you are all set to join us with the book & workbook!!
How do I sign up? I have the book.
Hi Sue! Pop on over to my Facebook page and sign up there! Excited to have you join me!
How do I sign up?
I have all the stuff. I just can’t find the “assignment” that was posted yesterday. Where do I find this?
Check out my next post in the series. Homework is at the bottom of the post! https://margaretfeinberg.com/the-uncommon-cure-for-anxiety-and-fear/
I have the book (finally, after being on my local library’s waiting list) and have purchased the workbook. Since I’ll be two weeks behind on the study by the time my workbook arrives, should I simply start with the third week, or do you recommend catching up (which I’m perfectly willing to do) so that I can be on the same page with everyone else? And is it too late to join the Facebook group?