Living Beyond Yourself: Exploring the Fruit of the Spirit - Bible Study Book

My review is not of the content but the condition. The cover had a tear and what looks like glue. I paid full price because I wanted to make sure there weren't any markings on the inside. And the inside is clean. I don't mind the flaws but should not have had to pay then price for book listed as "new."

I have never done a Beth Moore bible study before, but I had seen her speak when my friend offered me free tickets to one of her conferences. I had always heard that she had good studies and I was looking for one that my friend and I could do together. I am into the 2nd week and I LOVE it. We don't have the videos, but it doesn't seem to make a difference. I just skip that page. This study is grounded deeply in Scripture but she adds some personal stories that really shed light on them. She also includes questions that are both intellectual and personal. I love that I can challenge myself and it opens up my heart to hear what God is trying to speak to me through the Scriptures. Also, I like the format. It is a 5-days-a-week study, so if you miss a day in the week, you don't get behind and have to double up. That allows you to focus on the subject for the day without feeling pressured to 'get er done' so you don't get behind. I also love how she speaks to women but even more to the person that God wants us to be rather than just focusing on that we are women of God. I can't wait to find out what else is in it! I gave this 4 stars because I haven't finished it yet and didn't want to skew the reviews. So far, it is great though!

If you've done a Beth Moore study before, you know that she will challenge you in every way she can. She'll ask you to face tough issues, devote your mind and heart completely to the work at hand, and most notably she'll ask you to give a huge chunk of your time to her "worksheet style" study. Expect results from working your way through these pages -- but don't take it on if you can't devote at least 30 minutes, 5 days a week. That said, I would recommend FINDING those 30 minutes.This was not my first Moore study, but it's my favorite. The 10-week study starts with a 2 week introduction, then works through each of the 9 fruits of the spirit, one per week (combining "Kindness" and "Goodness" in week 7). The scriptural study is not at all limited to Galatians 5, however, and ranges from Genesis through the epistles. Content is mainly interdenominational, though some Catholics and Penecostals may need to keep an open mind with some of Moore's dogmatic suggestions. Though designed as a group study to include video segments, I worked through the study with only one other lady and without the videos, and still found the teachings held up to their intended goals.I suggest this study for relatively mature believers (though it should be said that the broad spectrum of exerpts from so many books will familiarize a new believer with scripture quickly). I also recommend this for Christians who, like me, use intellect and "book work" to strengthen their faith. At completion, expect an intimate knowledge of what God tells us about his Spirit and how it acts through the body of the Church.

Lots of homework but really enjoy listening to her

Very well written In depth easy to read !

I LOVED this study.I'm picky. I've done some Bible college and have sat under some good pastors, so I was reluctant to buy a study only to find that it was very surface-level or worse, less than sound in its teaching. I wanted something that would dig into the Bible. A trusted Christian woman recommended this one to me, and Beth did not disappoint.I was going through some rough stuff that God was really working through at the time I got this study, and the way it spoke into those circumstances wasn't anything less than God working. It was a comfort, an encouragement, a challenge, and a resource. I grew a lot over the course of this study, alongside some other things speaking into my life. The change wasn't lost on my husband.Ladies, of you want something deep and biblically sound, you found it.

My women's group at church just started the series last week. I've never done a Beth Moore study before, and it's terrific!! Just during the initial video, she could have been talking to me directly. The daily workbook lessons (What this product is for) have been great tools for taking a deeper look at how God wants me to use my influence as a mother, wife, and woman of Christ. Since I have come to know Christ, my biggest struggle has been understanding my role as a Christian woman. This workbook (so far, as I have only just started) is helping me tremendously to understand and overcome the natural inclinations of my former self to be petty, vindictive, or hurtful, or using my feminine influences in ways not pleasing to the Lord.I will do my best to update this review at the end of the series.Also, additional materials for the series include the Living Beyond Yourself: Exploring the Fruit of the Spirit, DVD Leader Kit

I started this study a year ago. I made it halfway and then quit. I picked it up last summer and it has got me back into the Word and seeing how important it is to my life. The first part of the study made me realize how the flesh and spirit are waging war inside of me. No wonder life is so hard! Then it takes you through each fruit and how they are manifested in our lives. Beth has a way of making scripture come alive. If you can get into a group, the video lectures are very interesting and tie it all together. If you are tired and exhausted from trying to live life on your own, make this study your goal. I know now that the spirit can win this battle and bear fruit in my life. It takes the daily discipline of seeking His ways and allowing Him access. I am feeling alive once again!

I love this book! Each day has a new chapter to work through. They are quite long so it takes me 2 days to complete one chapter and I'm only on week 2 but so far so good. Gives lots to think about, is challenging and it's wonderful to be reminded that we have the power of the Holy Spirit within us as Christians!

I got this to do with friends in a small group. It requires a good hour put aside every day for several weeks - well worth it if you can commit the time. Wonderfully written and just challenging enough to make you think without make you give up!

As always with Beth Moore's teaching, I found myself drawn outside my 'box'.I followed this study, with the book only, while I was undergoing radiotherapy following extensive surgery.The study time was the highlight of each day.

Absolutely brilliant! I started a small group (12 ladies age range 34 to 94) and the group just loves it all fantastic!!!!!!!!!! We just started another group the demand is so high.

Wonderful