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Welcome to Week 1 of Our Study

Hi ladies! I’m so glad you’re joining us for this Bible study.

As I was writing this study, I found myself thinking more and more about the words Jesus spoke to His disciples on the night before the cross: “My Father’s house has many rooms… I am going there to prepare a place for you” (John 14:2, NIV). Those words are filled with hope, but they’re also filled with purpose. Jesus isn’t only preparing a place for us—He’s preparing us for that place.

Throughout the next several weeks, we’ll discover that God has been building toward this beautiful ending from the very beginning. His plan has always been to gather a people who belong to Him, shaping us day by day into living stones that together become His spiritual house.

This study isn’t just about what awaits us in eternity. It’s about the work God is doing in our lives today. Every trial, every act of obedience, every lesson in faith, and every step of surrender is part of His loving work as the Master Craftsman.

Whether you’ve walked with the Lord for many years or are just beginning a new life in Christ, this study is for you. Jesus is preparing a place for you in the Father’s house, and even now, God is faithfully shaping you for His purposes.

My prayer is that, as we open God’s Word together, you’ll begin to see your life through the lens of eternity. When we understand what God is building, it changes the way we see the ordinary moments of today. We discover that nothing He allows is wasted, and every step of faith is bringing us closer to the home He has prepared for those He loves.

So, welcome–I’m so thankful you’re here.

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The 4 o’clock bell was a reminder that something good was just around the corner. Maybe today I’d be greeted with homemade buns fresh out of the oven. I’d grab one as I walked through the door. Passing it from one hot hand to the other, I’d wait until it was just cool enough to take that first wonderful bite.

But it wasn’t always fresh buns that welcomed me home. Some days it was the smell of beef stew sputtering in a pot on the stove. Other days, it was the lemon-fresh scent of a newly washed floor.

“Keep your socks on,” Mom would say as she stood at the sink peeling potatoes. “I don’t want footprints all over the house.”

And as she dug every eye out of each old potato, love was at work preparing our home.

Laura Ingalls Wilder once said, “Home is the nicest word there is,” and I tend to agree.

It’s not about the building, the furniture, or Pinterest-perfect décor. It’s a place where love has made room for you. Where ordinary things become sacred in their own quiet way—a chair by the window, a familiar voice in the next room, the smell of supper on the stove, an open Bible and pen on the table.

And for believers, it’s not just a place that we live, it’s a promise we carry. A reminder that we were made for belonging, for shelter, for fellowship, and ultimately for our Father’s house.

And that’s where this study meets you and me. There’s a plan unfolding behind the scenes, beyond the scope of our imagination. A plan to take us all home. And that plan puts everything else into perspective.

The trials, the sorrow, the waiting, the shaping—all of it looks different when we pause to remember that we were made for more than this world.

We are not wandering without purpose. We are not holding a handful of broken pieces while God tries to figure out what to do next. Long before we ever drew our first breath, He saw what tomorrow would hold. He knew every season we’d walk through, every place we’d stumble, every tear we’d cry, and every grace we’d need along the way.

And just as surely as He is preparing a place for us, He is preparing us for that place.

That’s where we begin this week.

In Chapter 1 of In My Father’s House, we’ll look at the heart of a God who has always desired to dwell with His people. From the faith of Abraham, who looked forward to “the city with foundations, whose architect and builder is God” (Hebrews 11:10, NIV), to the quiet faithfulness of Anna, who worshiped, waited, and watched for redemption, we are reminded that God’s promises are never empty. They may seem slow in coming, but they are always sure.

In Luke chapter 2, we see a beautiful picture of faith. Anna spent her days in the temple, waiting for the day she would see the promised Savior. Year after year, prayer after prayer, she remained near the house of God until the day she saw Jesus with her own eyes.

She teaches us that waiting is not wasted when our eyes are fixed on the Lord. She reminds us that worship can steady a heart through long seasons of longing. And she points us to the truth that God’s plan was in motion—even when only a few faithful eyes were watching for it.

As we open this study together, my prayer is that we would begin to see our lives through the lens of eternity. Not merely as a series of ordinary days, unexpected trials, or scattered pieces, but as part of a greater work in the hands of a faithful God.

Jesus said, “My Father’s house has many rooms… I am going there to prepare a place for you” (John 14:2, NIV).

And while we don’t understand every detail of that plan, we can trust that Love is at work, preparing our home.

As you move through these first two chapters, take your time. Pay attention to the ways God is asking you to release your plans, trust His timing, and rest more fully on Christ, the Cornerstone. Notice what He is revealing through His Word and where He may be gently shaping your heart. We’ll come back together on Friday to reflect a little more as we continue this study side by side.

And if you’d like to connect with other women who are walking through this study, Join the discussion in our Facebook group. It’s a warm, encouraging space to share what God is teaching you and to grow together.

This Week’s Bible Verse

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Week 1 at a Glance 

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A Note About Journaling
As you move through this study, consider keeping a personal journal nearby. It doesn’t have to be fancy—just a simple notebook where you can jot down your prayers, reflections, and anything the Lord impresses on your heart. This is your space to write freely, revisit lessons, and record your own journey of restoration.

TUESDAY

Visit TWW – Visit timewarpwife.com or check your inbox to find a link to this week’s video.

Read the Introduction and Chapter 1 – Focus on God’s eternal plan and His faithful work in your life.

Read John 14:1-3 – Reflect on Jesus’ promise to prepare a place for His people.

Community Check-In – Share one takeaway or prayer request in the Facebook group.

WEDNESDAY

Read Luke 2:25-38 – Consider Anna’s faithful waiting and trust in God.

Continue Chapter 1 – Complete the word study, reflection questions, and Faith in Action section.

Share Your Insight – Post one thing God is teaching you about trusting Him in unfinished seasons.

THURSDAY

Read Hebrews 11:8-10 – Think about the hope that sustained Abraham.

Finish Chapter 1 – Complete any remaining questions and prayer.

Begin Chapter 2: The Cornerstone – Focus on Christ as the foundation of our faith.

FRIDAY

Read Luke 1:26-38 – Pay attention to Mary’s response of surrender.

Continue Chapter 2 – Complete the word study and “A Quiet Strength” section.

Community Engagement – Share one truth that stood out to you about Christ as the Cornerstone.

Closing Thoughts – Visit timewarpwife.com or check your inbox for a short devotional wrap-up.

SATURDAY

Read Ephesians 2:19-22 & 1 Peter 2:4-6 – Notice how believers are being built together in Christ.

Finish Chapter 2 – Complete the questions, Faith in Action section, and prayer.

Catch-Up – Use today to finish anything you may have missed.

SUNDAY – No Assignments Today. Let today be a day of worship, rest, and spiritual renewal. Thank the Lord that your life rests upon Christ and that He is preparing an eternal home for His people.

MONDAY

Wrap-Up Reflection – What stood out to you most as you studied God’s eternal plan, Christ the Cornerstone, and the hope of our heavenly home? Write a few thoughts in your journal.

Final Community Post – Share one truth or encouragement from this week as we prepare to begin the next chapter.

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