Elevation Worship – REACHING HURTING WOMEN MINISTRIES

This year, our Bible study will take us through the powerful and hope-filled book of Hebrews. Each month on the 2nd Friday, we’ll discover how its timeless truths strengthen our faith, anchor our hearts, and help us run our race with victory in Christ.

January Introduction

There’s something beautiful about beginning a new year by fixing our eyes on Jesus. Before we take a single step into the months ahead — before the routines settle in, before pressures rise, before plans unfold — Hebrews invites us to start from a place of clarity.

Victory doesn’t begin with effort.
Victory begins with beholding Him.

In Hebrews 1–2, we meet Jesus as both radiant King and faithful Brother — fully God and fully human, supreme and near, powerful and compassionate. These chapters lay the foundation for the entire race we will run this year.

Who Jesus Is: The Radiance of God (Hebrews 1)

Hebrews opens with a breathtaking declaration:

“He is the radiance of the glory of God and the exact imprint of his nature…” (Heb. 1:3)

Jesus is not just a helper or teacher — He is the exact representation of God Himself.

Hebrews 1 reveals the Sevenfold Excellencies of God’s Son — a portrait of His majesty unlike anything else in Scripture:

1. The Established Heir — “whom He appointed heir of all things”
2. The Creator — “through whom He also made the worlds”
3. The Radiance of God’s Glory — the shining forth of God’s very nature
4. The Express Image of His Person — the exact imprint of God’s being
5. The Upholder of All Things — sustaining the universe by His powerful word
6. The Purger of Sins — cleansing us completely through His sacrifice
7. The Seated One — enthroned at the right hand of the Majesty on high

This is the Jesus who calls you into this new year. This is the Jesus who runs the race with you.

Before we take one step, Hebrews reminds us: Your confidence is rooted in the greatness of Christ.

Who Jesus Became: Our Faithful Brother (Hebrews 2:1–18)

If Hebrews 1 shows us the majesty of Christ, Hebrews 2 shows us His mercy. After lifting our eyes to His glory, the chapter turns our attention to His incredible nearness and His work on our behalf.

1. Jesus Is Greater Than the Angels (2:1–4)
Because Jesus is superior to angels, the message He brings is even more binding and precious. “We must pay much closer attention to what we have heard, lest we drift away.” (2:1)

2. Jesus Is Bringing Many Sons and Daughters to Glory (2:5–13)
He didn’t merely rescue us — He is leading us into glory. He calls us brothers and sisters and stands with us, never ashamed, never distant.

3. Jesus Destroyed the Power of Death (2:14–15)
He destroyed “the one who has the power of death — that is, the devil,” and freed us from lifelong slavery to fear. Victory is not just a future hope — it is present freedom.

4. Jesus Helps Us in Temptation (2:16–18)
Because He suffered and was tempted, “He is able to help those who are being tempted.” He doesn’t step back from our weakness — He steps into it with mercy and faithfulness.

RHW Victory Lens

Victory Comes from Seeing Him Clearly

When you see Jesus as He truly is…
– Your fears shrink
– Your identity strengthens
– Your anxiety loosens
– Your striving quiets
– Your steps become steady

Victory is not something you earn. It’s something you receive — and walk in — because Jesus is both:

– Mighty to rule (Heb. 1)
– Mighty to help (Heb. 2)

This is the confidence that carries you into the new year:

You run your race with the King who runs beside you.

Reflection Questions

– Where do I need to see Jesus bigger in my life?
– What fear loses power when I look at Him?
– How does it comfort me to know Jesus is not ashamed of me?
– Where do I need His help today?

Closing Prayer

Jesus, thank You for beginning this new year with me. Help me see Your greatness clearly and Your nearness deeply. Where I am weak, be my strength. Where I am afraid, be my peace. Where I feel unsteady, be my anchor. Thank You for being both my King and my Brother. Teach me to run this race with confidence — because You are with me. Amen.

Before we dive into Hebrews, pause with this worship song, “Same God” by Elevation Worship. It reminds us that the God who delivered, healed, strengthened, and empowered His people in Scripture is the same God who gives us victory today.

In The Twelve Steps to Victory column, we’re reframing the traditional 12 Steps with a focus on victory vs continually looking back at our missteps and failures. Each Step aligns with the months on the yearly calendar. This series publishes on the first Friday of each month in 2025. This is the final column in this series.

“Having had a spiritual awakening as the result of these steps, we tried to carry this message to others and to practice these principles in all our affairs, sharing the victory we’ve found with others.” ~ Step Twelve

When we arrive at Step Twelve, we discover that recovery is not the end of the road, but the beginning of a new way of living. Every prayer prayed, every confession spoken, every truth faced, and every surrender offered has led us to a place of victory — not just for ourselves, but to be shared with others.

Victory is never meant to be hoarded. God’s grace flows through us like living water

Anyone who believes in me may come and drink! For the Scriptures declare, ‘Rivers of living water will flow from his heart. ~John 7:38 NLT

When we testify of His goodness, that living water refreshes not only us but those around us. Our story becomes a bridge that helps someone else believe that freedom is possible.

The Joy of Giving Away What We’ve Received

The beautiful paradox of Step Twelve is that the more we give away, the more we are strengthened. When we sit with a trembling sister who doesn’t yet believe she can change, our words of hope plant seeds in her soul. As Paul wrote,

“He comforts us in all our troubles so that we can comfort others” ~ 2 Corinthians 1:4 NLT

In this step, we don’t need to be perfect examples — we are living proof that God works through imperfect people. Our scars, instead of disqualifying us, become the very evidence of God’s healing power.

Practicing the Principles in Daily Life

Carrying the message is more than speaking words. It’s living a life transformed by Christ. It’s choosing forgiveness instead of resentment, prayer instead of panic, love instead of bitterness. It’s showing up consistently, not because we’re strong, but because God is faithful.

When our recovery principles become part of our everyday life, others will see something different in us. They may not know what it is at first, but our peace, joy, and steady faith will point them straight to Jesus.

A Call to Action

Sisters, Step Twelve calls us out of isolation and into purpose. It is an invitation to share the hope of victory — in our families, our church, our workplaces, and in the lives of women still searching for freedom.

You don’t have to preach a sermon or write a book. Start small. Share a verse, a prayer, a listening ear. Let your life be a testimony that says, “If He did it for me, He can do it for you too.”

Journal Prompts

1. Who has been a “hope carrier” in your recovery journey, and how did God use them to encourage you?
2. Where might God be calling you to share your story of victory — even in small ways?
3. Which principle from these 12 steps do you feel most called to live out in front of others this week?

✨ Final Call to Action:
Beloved sister, you are never alone in this journey. Keep walking in victory, keep leaning on His grace, and keep sharing the hope you’ve found. The world is waiting for your story. 💖

🌸 Worship Moment 🎶

As we close out our journey through the Twelve Steps to Victory, let this worship song be a joyful declaration of what God has done in us — and a reminder to share His goodness with the world. The song “So So Good” by Phil Wickham, Brandon Lake, and Elevation Worship captures the heart of Step Twelve: celebrating God’s never–ending goodness and testifying that His love has carried us through.

Take a few moments to worship, rejoice, and let your spirit be filled with gratitude. May this song fuel your desire to share His hope and victory with others. ✨🙌💖