Women's Bible Study (Part 7)

Cure of a Crippled Woman

This is the last post for a bible study series that I’ve been posting here on The Gentle Nudge. I’m always hesitant to promise something like this, where people may be trusting me to get something done at specific times, especially when it spans over months (this study began in early January). In a way, it was an act of trust to take this on. There has been (too much) sickness, work trips (both just my husband going on his own and one where the kids and I joined), and really full weekends, but God made it happen. I’m always reminding myself that God will give the time to accomplish the things He wills and it is my job to be a good steward of that time. Thankfully, He is a forgiving Father for the many, many times that I fail.

All that rambling to say: I hope this study has brought you something to ponder or inspired you to pray more regularly. As much as I want these to be widely available, the vulnerability I include in some parts of the study feels too personal to not have it behind the paywall, at least at this time. However, to make it more accessible, paid subscriptions are 20% off through Lent.

Each part can be used as a stand-alone study, but here are links to the other parts if you would like to check them out:

• Part 1

• Part 2

• Part 3

• Part 4

• Part 5

• Part 6

The rundown for this part of the Bible Study

The text for this part of the study is small compared to the other parts. We will reflect on Jesus’ curing of the crippled woman in Luke. In my personal reflection, I talk about suffering and how it is tied to trusting God. Additionally, I reflect on the indignation of the leader of the synagogue and how I am guilty of that same attitude.

St. Pope John Paul II, pray for us!

Mary, mother of us all, pray for us!