Bible Study Guides

Part of a series that have helped millions of people dig deeper into the Bible, individually and in groups.

Like children performing for our parents in a backyard play, we long to receive the applause, the approval, the divine "well done" from our heavenl...

We pray for our own needs and for the needs of others. We pray in the face of conflict, and we pray for forgiveness. And we can learn how to pray b...

How do we practice real conversation with God? Instead of prayer becoming an agenda of our needs for God to handle, how can we experience his prese...

Prayer is the invitation from God for us to draw near. We can draw near in every setting of our lives: in church, outdoors in nature, at the kitche...

Can I be honest with God when I pray? If we look at the Old Testament, the answer is surely yes. From the exuberant praise of Moses and Miriam to t...

Joy. Anger. Distress. Hope. Trust. These and many more emotions are expressed in the Psalms. Juanita Ryan offers these studies to help you learn ho...

The book of Proverbs is the Bible's how-to manual. The proverbs teach us how to be successful and prosperous in our work, our dealings with family ...

The Psalms show us how to relate to God as we pray our doubt, fears and anger. They show us how to respond to God in praise. Here we find the best ...

This nine-session LifeBuilder Bible Study covers some of the surprising and interesting questions that God asked Old Testament characters, such as:...

Christ’s resurrection changed everything. When dawn broke on that first Easter morning, the sun rose on an entirely new world. The very fabric of c...

In every age people have felt sure that the book of Revelation described events in their time. As nations arm themselves for war, we think of Armag...

Jesus' words from the cross are not Jesus' last words on earth. Jesus appeared to his fearful and questioning disciples, encouraged them, and gave ...

Sometimes our worship loses its passion, our prayer life becomes stagnant, and we forget why we are serving God. The world's ways subtly become our...

Many Bible studies of the book of Ruth focus on the life and character of Ruth herself. Ruth takes a more comprehensive view of the book as a whole...

What is the sabbath? A weekly day of rest and worship. People of all ages are discovering that the sabbath is a gift from God – a blessing that bri...

The world encourages us to love ourselves, believe in ourselves, and tell ourselves that we are beautiful, wonderful, intelligent and capable. But ...

What does it mean to seek first the kingdom in our relationships, values, ambitions, finances and commitment to God? Jesus' answer to these questio...

Usually when we speak of service we refer to something done for the benefit of others. But in both languages of the Bible, Greek and Hebrew, minist...

If Jesus wrote a letter to your church, what would he say about the challenges it faces or its relationship with the community?  This study helps u...

Being single can feel like a fun adventure, or it can feel like an impossible aloneness. What is God's word, God's heart for your life in singlenes...

Songs lift our hearts and minds. They powerfully convey truth both poetically and musically. God commands us to love him with our whole being, in t...

Each of us is unique. And each one of us has been invited by God to participate in his kingdom work. Yet many times we hesitate to serve, uncertain...

Reading the Bible is one of the most important spiritual disciplines we can engage in. Why is Bible study so significant? How can our attitude and ...

Nine studies for individuals or small groups based on the most loved part of the Bible. This well-loved Psalm touches our deepest longings and spea...

Jesus often speaks of the kingdom of God. But what is it? When is it? Why is it so important? Understanding and participating in God's kingdom on e...

When the disciples asked Jesus to teach them to pray, he gave them the Lord's Prayer. But is the Lord's Prayer simply a form of prayer repeated dur...

This study guide explores some of the key passages in the Old Testament about the Messiah and their completion in the life and saving work of Jesus...

When it comes to knowing the Bible, many people know bits and pieces, favourite stories and characters - but they often don't know the 'big picture...

God has given us boundaries, but these do more than restrict, they give freedom. They are words of prevention, but also of protectionThey are the w...

Do you wonder whether you will be with Jesus after you die? When you are suffering, do you wonder if God has forgotten you? Would you like to be su...

Do you wonder whether you will be with Jesus after you die? When you are suffering, do you wonder if God has forgotten you? Would you like to be su...

Ready for God’s call, trustworthy, strong, resourceful, confident, creative… just some of the many qualities that can empower women to live and wit...

Ask a woman about love and you are likely to hear about heartbreak. Ask about her identity, and shame and frustration leak out. Ask about rest and ...

Lydia shows us how to influence the people around us. Elizabeth's life challenges us to care for others. Other women like Herodias and Sapphira war...

Why do we worship? Do we do it simply because it's part of a church service, or does it spring from a heart of genuine praise? The Bible gives us a...

Though we say God is loving, trustworthy and all-powerful, our actions and thoughts reveal the subtle and not-so-subtle lies we're believing: that ...

What reason do you have for believing Christianity is true? The best reason is Jesus himself. James W. Sire invites you to meet Jesus by digging de...

Lifelines is an accessible guide for use in Christian study groups, house groups, unions or chaplaincies and is intended for those interested in, o...

In this leader’s guide, Carol Ruvolo shows how to get the most out of the Light for Your Path series. A mini-seminar for group leaders, this guide:...

Like No Other Group Member Book includes a small group experience for eight sessions, applicable Scripture, key word study, and a life application ...

During his sixty years of ministry, Dr. Charles Stanley has faithfully shared the biblical principles that have guided him and helped him grow in h...