Thank you, thank you, thank you!

You're in! We're so glad you signed up for Laura Story's I Give Up study with our communities at FaithGateway and Study Gateway! We are circling our calendars and looking forward to getting started with you in October. If you're new to our studies, here are a few things you need to know.

  • Study dates are October 7 - November 10. We'll send you an email every Monday morning with that week's information.
  • Grab your free downloads below, and get everything you need to get started right away with session one.
  • When the study starts, there will be opportunities to live chat and interact with others in community around the study. More details to come!
  • Don't miss the great offers on the book and the companion study guide from FaithGateway Store!

Question: What Else Do I Need?

Your access to all five study videos with Laura will be FREE, and the recommended resource to go along with the videos is the I Give Up study guide, which has your weekly Bible study (workbook-style) for sessions 1-5. Plus, each week there is companion reading in Laura's  book, I Give Up (the book dives deeper into her personal story and journey of faith). The two really go together for the most fulfilling study experience!

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Study Downloads

Enjoy these free downloads of the week 1 study guide and companion book reading while you wait for your ordered materials to arrive!  Click on any of the images to download the PDF files to your computer, smart phone, or other mobile device. We've also sent these to your email from sender name Study Gateway OBS (newsletter@e.studygateway.com). 

Where to Find the Videos

The session one video with Laura is available now at:
https://www.studygateway.com/online-bible-studies/i-give-up-study-home/

STUDY SCHEDULE

  • Session 1: What is Surrender Anyway? (October 7-13)
  • Session 2: God's Character Matters (October 14-20)
  • Session 3: Giving In and Up (October 21-27)
  • Session 4: Being Transformed (October 28-November 3)
  • Session 5: The Ripple Effect of Surrender (November 4-10)
  • Catch-up Week (November 11-17) — All videos will be available again for viewing during this week.

 

Questions and Answers

  • q-iconWhere do I sign up for the Facebook private group? What's that all about?

    We now have a group just for this study’s participants at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/studygateway.igiveup

    Although we officially get started in October, you can go ahead and join now! The group is optional for people who want more daily interaction and community. Be sure to read the community rules and remember to keep conversations on topic with no soliciting. We’d love to have you be a part of this group!

  • q-iconWhat other ways can we engage with the online participants?

    We will host online chats throughout the study to talk about each week’s video lesson! These are hosted by a moderator/small group leader and are FREE for all participants.

  • q-iconCan I buy the DVDs and watch the videos that way?

    Yes! You can buy the DVD in the FaithGateway store (it’s on sale at 40% off!) to have a copy of your own. You can also buy a combo pack that includes the DVD and the companion study guide.

  • q-iconI don't live in the USA and want to do this Bible study. How can I obtain the materials please?

    Anyone with Internet access can watch the videos for FREE week by week, and follow along with our weekly emails. For the companion book, we recommend checking with your local Christian bookstore or online retailer (like Amazon Canada or Amazon UK).

  • q-iconI'm already part of a small group at church. How can we do this study with you?

    All of the online activities associated with this study are optional. You can still structure your group like a traditional Bible study using the free downloads we’ve provided and the study materials in the book. Feel free to follow our study calendar and meet every week or set up your own schedule and go at your group’s pace

  • q-iconWhat communication can I expect to receive? I don't want to be inundated with emails.

    After sign up you’ll receive an email a week as you’re going through the study. We’ll keep you updated on the assigned reading for the week and where to watch your companion videos. With your registration you will also start to receive the weekly FaithGateway Bible Study newsletter. You can unsubscribe from any of these at any time.

  • q-iconIs this something I could do via Skype? I am looking for a study to do with my friends , but we are in different cities.

    Absolutely! The weekly videos will be available online so you could get on Skype (or Google Hangouts, iChat, or whatever), watch them at the same time, then talk and process through the questions and each week’s reading together. We love this idea! What an awesome way to bond with friends across the miles.

  • q-iconIs this online Bible study just for women?

    Everyone and anyone is welcome to join the online Bible study. The Scriptural truths and study of God’s Word are for everyone.

Would You Help Us Spread The Word?

Share the I Give Up study on social media and be sure to invite your friends! We hope you will consider starting a small group, recommending this study to your church's ministry, or leading others through the study right from your home! Of course, if you're on your own you will love doing the study with our online community too! We can't wait!

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