Diane Sturdivant
503-881-9135
diane@jdtkor.com
Though I graduated with a BS in business, my minor in Bible is where my passion lies. I love to study the word, to seek God and his mysteries. Over the years he’s blessed that time with some fascinating insights that I enjoy sharing with others. Though my gifting is not teaching, he has gifted me with speaking truth to the best of my ability, and encouraging my brothers and sisters in their journey.
Diane Sturdivant's Topics
| Topic | Description | # of Sessions | Categories & Focus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Book of Job “It’s not what you think” | I used to hate the book of Job. If a righteous man such as Job could suffer in such a horrible way, then who is safe? The answer is, no one. Though I’ve heard many sermons attempting to redeem this story, they’ve always left me with more questions than answers. But, then God showed me something most people miss in this incredible tale and suddenly my questions were finally laid to rest. If you struggle with God’s mysterious ways, this study is for you. Join me in this fast-paced study of my all -time favorite book of the Bible. WIN Statement This lesson takes a deeper look into the mystery behind Job’s suffering, his misguided belief about God, and a timeless truth relevant to all believers. |
3-4 |
Bible Passages - O.T. Up |
| David and the 5 Discouragement Stones | The story of David and Goliath might just be one of the greatest unlikely hero stories of all time, pushing us to trust in God in impossible situations, but did you know that David, just like us, faced opposition long before he ever faced Goliath, and this from people who should have been his allies? In this short study, we'll look at those oppositions so that we can be more prepared to face the battle before the battle ever comes. WIN Statement This study looks into the spiritual realm reminding us that discouragement preludes success. |
1 |
Health - Soul, Mind & Body In |
| Holy Vessels of God Part 1 | We are the temple of God, set apart for great things, but sometimes we get lost and lose sight of who we are, ending up in chaos and turmoil, instead of having the peace that God promises even when we travel uncertain terrain. Our goal is to become Holy Vessels, but there are things that hinder us from becoming that vessel. If we want to have the Peace of God in a chaotic world, we must be diligent in guarding three areas of our lives. WIN Statement This study uses the writings of Ezekiel, Proverbs, and Paul to show how to find peace and rest in our journey to become sanctified vessels. |
3-4 |
Health - Soul, Mind & Body; Discipleship Up/In |
| Holy Vessels of God Part II | God created us to be powerful and holy vessels, with unique purposes….so why then does the church live as if it’s less? This study is designed to promote self-reflection as we look deeper into the things that hinder us in our race, such as wrong motives, pride, and validation that comes from erroneous sources. The goal of this study is to build sanctified vessels with the sole pursuit of holiness by reminding us of who we truly are. WIN Statement This study uses the words of Paul from 1 and 2 Corinthians and Philippians to take apart our nominal Christian lives and rebuild them from the foundation up. |
3 |
Health - Soul, Mind & Body; Following Jesus Up/Out |
| My two natures | As humans, we typically fall into one of two categories, introvert…or extrovert. We either find energy in being alone….or find it in others. Often, we find ourselves at extreme ends of the spectrum. But what if neither are what God intended? What if both are separated from the Holy Spirit and through his Spirit we can move toward the center? This study takes a look at the war between our souls and God, between the nature that wants to kill us and the nature that wants to live. WIN Statement WIN Statement: This study uses my personal testimony of transformation while looking at Paul's words found in Romans. |
1 |
Serving Others; Bible Passages - N.T. Up/Out |
| Parable of the 10 Virgins | The story is of 10 virgins, 5 wise and 5 unwise, a long night, and not enough oil to keep their lamps alight. Several years ago, the Holy Spirit asked me a question regarding this passage. “Diane, what is the oil?” Meaning, what does the oil stand for in the lamps? One year later, he revealed the answer in the oddest way. Join me in a two-week study of what God revealed about this incredible passage, and how he used the answer as to what the oil symbolizes to unlock a hidden treasure. WIN Statement This lesson looks into the symbolism behind the wise and foolish virgins, the oil, and the message Jesus hid. |
2 |
Bible Passages - N.T. Up |
| The Heart of Generosity | Would you believe it if I said generosity has nothing to do with money? The most generous person to ever walk this earth never gave a dime…at least not in any of the stories passed down to us. In this study, we'll take a look at the difference between generosity and giving, and why "anyone" can give, but few are generous. WIN Statement This study digs into 2 stories in Genesis, the fall of Adam and the story of Cain and Abel to show how the heart of generosity is founded in trust. |
1-2 |
Serving Others; Bible Passages - O.T. Up/Out |