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A Way in the Wilderness: Meeting God in the Desolate Places of Scripture--A 6-Week Bible Study with Video Access
Finding Direction in Times of UncertaintyIn the tumultuous journeys of life, there are moments that leave you feeling disconnected, lost, hurt, confused, and wondering where God is. A Way in the Wilderness by Kristel Acevedo offers a six-week Bible study designed for individuals or groups of any size, encouraging you that in those seasons of wilderness, God is with you.Each week, Kristel leads readers through reflections on a biblical figure who faced their own wilderness—from the solitude of John the Baptist to the trials of the Israelites. Through these familiar stories, she draws parallels to life now, helping you see that amidst the struggles is often where God meets you most profoundly.Learn from the story of John the Baptist how strength in the wilderness comes from God, not yourself Experience alongside Hagar how God still sees and cares even though the world is brokenSee through the story of Adam and Eve how God covers your sins in Christ’s righteousness and offers hope for restoration in the midst of the wildernessReflect on the journey of the Israelites and the importance of keeping your focus on GodDelve into the life of Elijah to understand how God meets you even in the depths of despairThrough studying Jesus’s experience, learn how the scriptures provide guidance to help you through the wildernessSix weekly online teaching videos enhance your study, offering deeper insights. Whether you've felt the sting of isolation, the ache of lost direction, or the shadows of despair, A Way in the Wilderness will remind you that while you might not choose these experiences, they are opportunities for growth and reliance on a strength greater than your own.Available in both English and Spanish, A Way in the Wilderness offers an invitation to meet God in the wilderness and to allow him to grow and transform you through it.
162 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 20, 2025
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March 1, 2025
Have you ever wandered or been thrust into any periods of wilderness in your life and faith journey? I invite you to be part of this journey.
I love how the author tied in chapters from the Psalms to her lessons about the wildernesses of life. I have been through more than one trip of wandering in the wilderness and those trips had me clinging to the Psalms.
In Chapter 1, through the story of John the Baptist, we are encouraged to recognize God’s strength. We all have circles of influence. We are encouraged to minister to others who are within those circles.
I loved the author’s thoughts on how time spent in the wilderness could be preparing us for future ministry. I have found this to be true in my own life, more than once. I like to call this being a good steward of our experiences. We must keep our hearts, minds and eyes open to the possibilities.
Throughout this Bible study, the author asked really good, thought provoking and soul searching questions. And, I must say that I absolutely loved the closing Benediction. It is a reminder of God’s goodness as we are sent on our own journey with these beautiful blessings.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from IVP through NetGalley. All thoughts expressed in this review are mine. This book will be available on May 20, 2025.
I love how the author tied in chapters from the Psalms to her lessons about the wildernesses of life. I have been through more than one trip of wandering in the wilderness and those trips had me clinging to the Psalms.
In Chapter 1, through the story of John the Baptist, we are encouraged to recognize God’s strength. We all have circles of influence. We are encouraged to minister to others who are within those circles.
I loved the author’s thoughts on how time spent in the wilderness could be preparing us for future ministry. I have found this to be true in my own life, more than once. I like to call this being a good steward of our experiences. We must keep our hearts, minds and eyes open to the possibilities.
Throughout this Bible study, the author asked really good, thought provoking and soul searching questions. And, I must say that I absolutely loved the closing Benediction. It is a reminder of God’s goodness as we are sent on our own journey with these beautiful blessings.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from IVP through NetGalley. All thoughts expressed in this review are mine. This book will be available on May 20, 2025.
October 6, 2025
This six-week Bible study invites you to find God’s presence and purpose in seasons of uncertainty. Through Scripture, reflection, and guided teaching, it reveals how the wilderness—though painful and disorienting—can become a sacred place of growth, dependence, and renewed faith when we allow God to meet us there.
You do not need to be in the middle of the “wilderness” to be impacted by this Bible study. I really appreciated how Kristel prompted us to reflect on the past, acknowledge the present, and trust God for the future. She’s not only gifted at teaching what Scripture says, but this study equally focuses on how Scripture should disciple us, molding us deeper into Christlikeness—especially since Jesus went through the wilderness himself!
I also can’t go without mentioning how beautifully Kristel’s love and appreciation for multicultural ministry and immigration weaves throughout the study. You’ll walk through the wilderness of oppression, sin, distraction, despair, and temptation, all while naturally encountering her personal journey and values.
Though I’d say this Bible study would be strongest in a group setting, I still enjoyed completing it on my own. There is one weekly group session and five individual sessions, with the fifth day focusing primarily on reflection for the past week. I simply treated the study like a six-day study, doing the group session on my own as “day one” of that week.
Thank you @kristelace for sending me your Bible study! You are such a gifted teacher and writer—I can’t wait to grow from your next study.
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You do not need to be in the middle of the “wilderness” to be impacted by this Bible study. I really appreciated how Kristel prompted us to reflect on the past, acknowledge the present, and trust God for the future. She’s not only gifted at teaching what Scripture says, but this study equally focuses on how Scripture should disciple us, molding us deeper into Christlikeness—especially since Jesus went through the wilderness himself!
I also can’t go without mentioning how beautifully Kristel’s love and appreciation for multicultural ministry and immigration weaves throughout the study. You’ll walk through the wilderness of oppression, sin, distraction, despair, and temptation, all while naturally encountering her personal journey and values.
Though I’d say this Bible study would be strongest in a group setting, I still enjoyed completing it on my own. There is one weekly group session and five individual sessions, with the fifth day focusing primarily on reflection for the past week. I simply treated the study like a six-day study, doing the group session on my own as “day one” of that week.
Thank you @kristelace for sending me your Bible study! You are such a gifted teacher and writer—I can’t wait to grow from your next study.
Similar to:
Finding God Faithful by Kelly Minter
Trustworthy by Lysa Terkeurst
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