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Welcome! Thank you for signing up for Lysa's It's Not Supposed to Be This Way study! We are circling our calendars and looking forward to getting started with you in August. If you're new to our studies, here are a few things you need to know.
- Study dates are August 3-September 13. Look for your confirmation email from Study Gateway OBS (newsletter@e.studygateway.com). We'll also 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. Save 40% off, plus if you buy either resource from FaithGateway, you'll get a free 10-day devotional download of "Embraced" too!
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Question: What Else Do I Need?
The Study Guide
recommended
The Book
companion reading
Lysa's Devotional
free 10-day with purchase
Your access to all six study videos with Lysa will be FREE, and the recommended resource to go along with the videos is the It's Not Supposed to Be This Way study guide, which has your weekly Bible study (workbook-style) for sessions 1-6. Plus, each week there is companion reading in Lysa's bestselling book, It's Not Supposed to Be This Way (the book dives deeper into her personal story and journey of faith with grit, honest humor, and vulnerability). The two really go together for the most fulfilling study experience!
SPECIAL BONUS OFFER
When you purchase any resource in the It's Not Supposed to Be This Way series (the book, the study guide, the DVD, or the DVD + study guide pack) from FaithGateway Store, receive a free 10-day devotional download (PDF) of Lysa's Embraced with your purchase. Don't wait... purchase the resources you need today with our special discount (40% off)!
The Study Guide
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The Hardcover Book
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- Eligible for one free "Embraced" 10-day devotional download per order. Free download applies to valid purchases made on the FaithGateway Store only from 7/1 - 9/13/2020. Your free eBook can be claimed after purchase.
Study Downloads to Get Started
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 Lysa is available now at:
https://www.studygateway.com/online-bible-studies/its-not-supposed-to-be-this-way-study-home/
STUDY SCHEDULE
- Week One (August 3 - August 9) — The Birthplace of Disappointment
- Week Two (August 10 - August 16) — Living Between Two Gardens
- Week Three (August 17 - August 23) — Problems Place on Us and Problems Within Us
- Week Four (August 24 - August 30) — The Four Steps of Restoration
- Week Five (August 31 - September 6) — When the Enemy Comes Against Us
- Week Six (September 7 - September 13) — Kingdom Minded, Eternally Focused
- Catch-up Week (September 14 - September 20) — All videos will be available again for viewing during this week.
Questions and Answers
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Where do I sign up for the Facebook private group? What's that all about?We get started in August – watch your email for the official invite! 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!
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What other ways can we engage with the online participants?
As you watch each video, you’ll have the opportunity to comment on the video and see what others are saying. You can stick around after the video to answer a few discussion questions, too! We also love to encourage you to start conversations within the Facebook group to start topical discussions with other participants who are studying along with you.
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Can 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.
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I 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).
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I'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
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What 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.
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Is 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.
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Is 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.