Welcome to Bible Study Guides
Embarking on a journey through the Bible can feel like exploring uncharted territory. This ancient text, brimming with wisdom, inspiration, and life-altering truths, doesn’t always present itself as an easy read. Many find themselves overwhelmed by its depth and complexity from the very first page. If you’ve ever felt this way, you’re not alone. That’s precisely why these Bible Study Guides were created – to light your path and make your exploration both enriching and accessible.
Our dedicated authors approach the Scriptures with you in mind. They delve into the text, seeking out practical answers to the challenges you face in your daily life. The aim is to make each lesson relevant, engaging, and transformative, offering guidance that improves your life today while nurturing a solid foundation of hope for the future. We believe in the power of the Bible to speak directly to your needs, providing not just answers but a renewed sense of purpose and direction.
May your study of God’s Word be deeply blessed as you utilize these resources.
These bible study guides are designed for online study, offering flexibility and convenience. While digital access is encouraged, feel free to print them for personal use. Please note that we do not offer printed or mailed versions of these lessons.
What You’ll Find in Our Bible Study Guides
To help you navigate the wealth of resources available, we’ve organized our bible study guides into several key categories, each designed to meet different needs and interests:
Quick Bible Tips for Daily Inspiration
3 Bible Tips – For those moments when time is short but your spirit needs a lift, our “3 Bible Tips” offer mini-studies packed with impactful insights. Each tip presents three concise points, supported directly by scripture, perfect for quick reflection and daily encouragement.
Exploring the Bible: Section by Section
Delve into the Bible systematically with our “Exploring the Bible” series. These bible study guides take you book by book, providing context, key themes, and relevance for today’s reader.
- Lesson 1: The Law and You (the Torah or Pentateuch)
- Lesson 2: The Former Prophets
- Lesson 3: The Major Prophets and You
- Lesson 4: The Minor Prophets and You
- Lesson 5: The Writings and You
- Lesson 6: The Gospels and You
- Lesson 7: The Book of Acts and You
- Lesson 8: The Epistles of Paul and You
- Lesson 9: The General Epistles and You
- Lesson 10: The Book of Revelation and You
Bible Answers for Life’s Real Questions
Facing a challenge? Need guidance on a specific issue? “Bible Answers for…” provides bible study guides focused on practical topics, offering biblical perspectives and solutions for everyday struggles.
- Communication Pitfalls
- Decision Making
- Keys to Good Communication
- Preparing for Marriage: Before You Say “I Do”
- Getting Along With People
- Dealing With Money Problems
- How to Be a Good Neighbor
- Keys to a Happy Marriage
- A Healthful, Smoke-Free Life
- Coping With Stress
- Dealing With Depression
- Dealing With Worry
- Gambling—Why It’s Wrong and How to Stop
- Dealing With the Death of a Loved One
- Dealing With Health Problems
- Eating Disorders
- How to Help and Encourage Someone With a Health Problem
- Self-Injury—Understanding and Overcoming It
- Understanding and Overcoming Substance Abuse
What God Wants for You: A Personal Journey
Explore your personal relationship with God and His plan for your life through the “What God Wants for You” series. These bible study guides walk you through essential steps of faith and spiritual growth.
- Lesson 1: Is God Calling You?
- Lesson 2: What Is Faith?
- Lesson 3: Repentance—A Permanent Change of Direction
- Lesson 4: Should You Be Baptized?
- Lesson 5: How to Receive God’s Holy Spirit
- Lesson 6: Growing in God’s Grace and Knowledge
- Lesson 7: Eternal Life as God’s Sons and Daughters!
God’s Plan for You and the Entire World: Unveiling the Big Picture
Gain a deeper understanding of God’s overarching plan for humanity with “God’s Plan for You and the Entire World.” This series uses biblical festivals and Holy Days to illuminate God’s redemptive work. These bible study guides reveal often-overlooked keys to understanding the “mystery of the kingdom of God.”
- Lesson 1: The Festivals of the Old and New Testaments
- Lesson 2: The Sabbath: Remembering Creation and Looking Forward to the Promised Future Rest
- Lesson 3: Christ, Our Passover: The Beginning of God’s Master Plan
- Lesson 4: Feast of Unleavened Bread: Our Part in God’s Master Plan
- Lesson 5: Feast of Pentecost: “Firstfruits” Called Now
- Lesson 6: Feast of Trumpets: War and Rescue
- Lesson 7: Atonement: Satan Bound, Humanity Freed!
- Lesson 8: Feast of Tabernacles: Picturing the Millennium of Peace
- Lesson 9: The Eighth Day: Hope for All Who Have Ever Lived
- Lesson 10: How to Celebrate God’s Festivals Today
Getting to Really Know God: Deepening Your Understanding
“Getting to Really Know God…” is a series of bible study guides designed to foster a closer relationship with God by exploring His nature, His actions, and His profound love for us.
- Lesson 1: How Does God Identify Himself in the Bible?
- Lesson 2: The God Revealed in the Old Testament Was the One Who Became Jesus Christ!
- Lesson 3: Understanding Genesis 1 and 2 and God’s Work of Creation
- Lesson 4: Crucial Lessons From Knowing God Is Our Creator
- Lesson 5: The Life and Ministry of Jesus Christ
- Lesson 6: How to Build a Close Relationship With God
Armor of God Series: Equip Yourself for Spiritual Battles
The “Armor of God Series” provides bible study guides that delve into spiritual warfare and equip you with the tools described in Ephesians 6 to stand firm in your faith.
- Lesson 1: Taking Up the Whole Armor of God
- Lesson 2: The Belt of Truth
- Lesson 3: The Breastplate of Righteousness
- Lesson 4: The Shoes of the Preparation of the Gospel of Peace
- Lesson 5: The Shield of Faith
- Lesson 6: Helmet of Salvation
- Lesson 7: The Sword of the Spirit, the Word of God
- Lesson 8: The Power of Prayer and Supplication in the Spirit
- Lesson 9: The Cloak of Zeal
Explore Our Bible Study Guide Series
For a structured approach, our bible study guide series offer comprehensive learning paths:
Series 1 – The Bible and You: Practical Answers—Real Hope – Ideal for beginners, these introductory lessons address practical issues relevant to your life today, offering real hope for the future.
Series 2 – Bible Answers for… – Delve into specific life questions and challenges with these guides that provide biblical solutions for modern Christian living, covering relationships, finances, and more.
Series 3 – The Great Teachings of the Bible and What They Mean for You – Uncover vital biblical truths and understand their personal significance. Explore prophecy, the Ten Commandments, the Holy Spirit, and spiritual growth tools.
Series 4 – God’s Plan for You and the Entire World – Journey through God’s master plan for humanity, focusing on the often-neglected biblical festivals and Holy Days and their profound meaning.
Series 5 – What God Wants for You – Discover the specific steps for personal transformation and understand the biblical answer to the fundamental question, “What must I do to be saved?”
Enhance Your Study with Video Resources
To further enrich your learning experience, we offer video resources that complement our bible study guides:
Watch Beyond Today Daily Videos
Connect with insightful presenters through the Beyond Today Daily Video Blog. These videos offer commentary on current events, culture, and news, exploring their relevance to your life and the Kingdom of God.
Watch Beyond Today Program
Deepen your understanding through the Beyond Today television program, offering in-depth discussions and biblical perspectives.
Bible Study Guides: Practical Answers—Real Hope
Series 1 – The Bible and You: Practical Answers—Real Hope
Series 2 – Bible Answers for…
Series 3 – The Great Teachings of the Bible and What They Mean for You
Series 4 – God’s Plan for You and the Entire World
Series 5 – What God Wants for You
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