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The Stories of Women: An 8-Week Bible Study

By Colleen D. Searcy, Foreword by Jen Wilkin

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The Stories of Women: An 8-Week Bible Study

By Colleen D. Searcy, Foreword by Jen Wilkin

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Inductive Bible Study Helps Readers Learn and Better Understand Stories of Women in Scripture 

As image-bearers of God’s creativity, compassion, and courage, women offer a unique lens into the nature of the living God. Through the stories of Scripture’s daughters, sisters, mothers, single women, and wives, we are better equipped to see how God engages with women and invites them into his work.  

This addition to the Meet Me in the Bible series presents a practical 5-step framework for examining stories of women in Scripture. Ideal for personal use and groups at any level, this inductive study helps readers observe and interpret Scripture and apply it to everyday life. Each chapter explores a section of the biblical text, covering stories such as Sarah and Hagar, Elizabeth and Mary, Anna and Tabitha, and more. Learn more about Meet Me in the Bible books and workshops at colleensearcy.com.

  • The Meet Me in the Bible Series: Offers a simple 5-step framework for studying any book of the Bible, individually or in a group
  • Additional Study Tools: Each book in this series comes with a bookmark, ample space for note-taking, discussion questions, and helpful appendixes for further study 
  • Unique Combination of Scripture Journal and Bible Reading Guide
  • Inductive: Helps readers observe and interpret stories of women in Scripture and apply them to their everyday life
  • Spiral-Bound: Pages lie flat to make reading and writing more comfortable
  • Foreword by Jen Wilkin: Author of the bestselling books Women of the Word; None Like Him; and Ten Words to Live By

Author:

Colleen D. Searcy

Colleen D. Searcy is a Bible teacher, speaker, and creator of the Meet Me in the Bible study series. She is on staff at the Village Church in Flower Mound, Texas, and leads workshops for churches across the country. Colleen and her husband, Wes, have two sons, Sam and Tate. You can learn more about Meet Me in the Bible books and workshops at colleensearcy.com.

Product Details

Format: Paperback
Page Count: 152
Size: 7.375 in x 9.125 in
Weight: 12.0 ounces
ISBN-10: 1-4335-9681-4
ISBN-13: 978-1-4335-9681-0
ISBN-UPC: 9781433596810
Case Quantity: 32
Published: May 06, 2025

Table of Contents

Foreword by Jen Wilkin 
Meet Me in the Bible: A Simple Framework for Reading the Bible and Enjoying God 
Why Study Stories of Women? 
Getting Started in Stories of Women 

The Stories of Women
Chapter 1: Sarah and Hagar (Genesis 11:29–12:3; 16:1–6; 18:10–15; 21:1–21)  
Chapter 2: Leah and Rachel (Genesis 29:1–35; 30:1–24; 49:28–33)  
Chapter 3: Women in Exodus (Exodus 1:1–22; 2:1–10)  
Chapter 4: Deborah and Jael (Judges 2:11–23; 4:1–24; 5:1–9, 19–31)  
Chapter 5: Elizabeth and Mary (Luke 1:1–66)  
Chapter 6: Anna and Tabitha (Luke 2:22–38; Acts 9:36–43)  
Chapter 7: Martha and Mary (Luke 10:38–42; John 11:1–46; 12:1–8)  
Chapter 8: The Woman at the Well and the Woman Caught in Adultery (John 4:1–29, 39; 8:1–11) 

Meet Me in the Bible Tool Kit 
Tool 1: Bible Timeline
Tool 2: Maps: The World of the Patriarchs, The Tribal Allotments of Israel, and Palestine Under Roman Rule
Tool 3: Bible Genres
Tool 4: Attributes of God
Tool 5: Bookmark Content 
Tool 6: Prayer Pages 
Tool 7: Questions for Further Thought and Discussion

Notes

Endorsements

“Simple and straightforward, Meet Me in the Bible is a wonderful resource to gain foundational skills in studying the Bible. If you want to feel confident in mining Scripture for God’s truths and applying it to your life, this is an incredible guide.”
Laura Wifler, Cofounder, Risen Motherhood; coauthor, Risen Motherhood: Gospel Hope for Everyday Moments

“I was greeted by the bright smile of Colleen Searcy over thirty years ago when I walked into a youth group in West Texas as a freckle-faced, curly headed, unbelieving teenager. Over the last three decades, I have watched Colleen cling to God’s word, teach God’s word, sing God’s word, and live God’s word. If you are looking to meet God in the Scriptures, I can think of no better guide than my friend Colleen. She will help you taste and see that the Lord is good!”
Shane Barnard, singer-songwriter, Shane and Shane

“Colleen Searcy is one of my favorite Bible teachers. You will sense her open-armed ministry within the framework of her Meet Me in the Bible series, in which she’s thoughtfully prepared a table for women to feast on God’s word. Whether you are an individual hungry to know God more, a small group desiring an accessible way to study together, or a women’s ministry leader looking for a foundational resource for your teaching team, the Meet Me in the Bible series is a trustworthy guide.”
Caroline Saunders, author, The Story of Home and Kids in the Bible

“I’ve benefited from Colleen’s wisdom, teaching, and partnership in ministry for a number of years. She is a gifted Bible teacher who uses her skills to invite others into biblical literacy. In the Meet Me in the Bible series, she provides what few studies do—an opportunity for women to gather for both in-person teaching and discussion. You will be equipped to not only study for yourself but also cultivate teaching gifts in the lives of the women in your church. I can’t wait to recommend this to my ministry friends.”
Courtney Reissig, author, Teach Me to Feel: Worshiping through the Psalms in Every Season of Life

“As the CEO of a worldwide mission agency, I highly recommend Colleen Searcy’s Meet Me in the Bible series for anyone interested in going deeper in their study of the Bible. Colleen uses a structured approach with guiding prompts that are fully interactive and enhance your reflection on Scripture. These books are helpful resources for pursuing individual study or leading a Bible study group, and these studies are culturally relevant for all groups of people. Meet Me in the Bible is an excellent and well-rounded framework that can make studying the Bible a more engaging and enriching experience for anyone.”
Kurt Nelson, CEO, East-West Ministries

“I have seen firsthand the fruit of Meet Me in the Bible. Colleen’s accessible framework for studying the Scripture has had a large and lasting impact on our church. Many in our congregation are still reaping the benefits of her investment in our women’s ministry. If you are a seasoned student of the Scripture or are just getting started, Meet Me in the Bible will launch you into a greater exploration of the Bible and a deeper enjoyment of the God it reveals.”
JR Vassar, Lead Pastor, Church at the Cross, Grapevine, Texas; author, Glory Hunger