RESTORED – The Study
The Companion Bible Study
Start Healing from Harmful Relationships & Holding Biblical Boundaries
I invite you to participate in RESTORED, a companion study to Restoring the Years the Locusts Have Eaten.
Many of us have been fed the lie that to be Christ-like, we must be weak, passive doormats for unrepentant family members at best, or victims of predators at worst. Boundaries and personal autonomy are absolutely Biblical!
While some people are outright abusive and harmful to us, others are simply toxic, negatively impacting our hearts and minds. Both can distort truth, impede our faith, and damage our relationship with Jesus. This study covers both healing from abuse and how to biblically manage close-proximity relationships with those who continue in unrepentant, sinful behavior towards us.
- Devoted to cultivating a deeper relationship with Jesus.
- Committed to exploring God’s Word, and open to unlearning lies and false doctrine.
- In a group setting: Able to maturely and respectfully explore challenging theological points with others with a mutual expectation of accountability, privacy, and grace.
LEADERS:
- Possess a fullness of peace such that disagreement does not turn into discord. Disagreement does not diminish one’s opinion; it merely points to our humanity and the reality that not a single one of us is always correct. Agree to disagree and move on to the next point of discussion.
- Be adept at holding boundaries within the group so all participants feel welcomed and heard. As the leader, you will bring the group back on topic and keep discussions flowing.
- Be dedicated to your own healing so you can help others grow in their faith and heal from abuse and trauma.
Participant Testimonials from In-Person Groups
“When I heard of this study I was immediately interested. Women need to be heard and offered God’s Words of healing and love. We all have a story and if we share, we can be encouraged by others compassion, learning we are not alone. Biblical truths and self reflection were extremely encouraging.”
“I loved the study.”
“I really enjoyed this group and the women in it. Thank you Leah for your dedication and commitment in helping women see their worth by showing them how to grow in their faith.”
“This women’s group was everything I wanted and more. It opened my eyes to so much more than just healing from an abusive relationship. Be ready to dig deep into scripture and form trusting relationships with other women. If you’re afraid to share, don’t be. There’s never any pressure to talk and you will never be put on the spot. I highly recommend this group for anyone yearning for emotional healing.”
“It helped me to realize that an abuser is not just physical abuse. I know that I’m not alone and God loves me.”
“It was excellent!”
“Wonderful bible study that created a safe, supportive small group environment. The study is well written, easy to follow, with minimal “homework” and thought-provoking questions that made me not only honestly think, but try to apply what I read to life situations.”
Whether you’re walking this path alone or alongside others, this study is designed to meet you right where you are:
Do it on your own
Enlist a friend or two
Small groups
Do it on your own
Enlist a friend or two
Small groups
What’s Waiting for You:
Restored – The Study is organized into six sessions.
Designed to cultivate a deeper relationship with Jesus while exploring how to heal from and navigate harmful close-proximity relationships.
Scripture reading assignments, biblical context, and real-life application.
Thought-provoking questions for personal reflection, evaluation, and spiritual growth.
Great for small groups.
Downloadable Study
Complete independently or with your small group. You’ll receive:
- PDF 6-week study that you can break out into 12 weeks for a more leisurely pace
- PDF 12-week Bible Reading Kickstart
The digital version is temporarily unavailable while I finalize updates for the paperback version. Follow me on Facebook or Instagram for updates.
Bible Reading Kickstart
I’ve put together a 12-week Bible reading plan to kickstart the daily habit of being in God’s Word. No purchase necessary; it will be sent directly to your inbox.
The best defense against false teaching, life’s challenges and secular culture is Biblical literacy. It’s all at our fingertips, all we have to do is open up God’s Word!
