It’s a new year and we think it’s a great time to start a new Bible study. Whether it’s your very first Bible study ever or it will be joining the ranks of many others on your bookshelf, we think a Bible study is a great way to stay in God’s Word this year.
But we also know picking a Bible study can be difficult. Especially at the first of the year. You want to set the stage right and gain momentum for the rest of 2016. We get it. That’s why we’ve created this list of the Top 7 Bible Studies for Your New Year. In no particular order…
- Open Your Bible by Raechel Myers and Amanda Bible Williams.
We’ve covered this one before, but we really think it’s a great start to a new year. Open Your Bible will help you see why studying the Bible is important and how to do so. We love that for the beginning of the year. Plus, we have an Online Bible Study happening for Open Your Bible. Study with us for extra community, accountability, and support. It starts this Thursday, but you can sign up any time! - 1 Peter by Jen Wilkin.
This study is hot off the presses and we’re so glad! Jen Wilkin takes you through the letter of 1 Peter verse by verse. One of the things we love about this study is that it not only teaches you how to study the Bible on your own, it also encourages familiarity with Scripture by having you read 1 Peter each week. What better way to start a year? - Seamless by Angie Smith.
This study is perfect for the beginning of a year because it lays a solid foundation of the whole story of Scripture. We recommend it for new believers and seasoned Christians alike. By going through the whole of Scripture, you gain an understanding for how the entire Bible works together. Once you have that, you’ll love going back and studying each book more in depth. - Armor of God by Priscilla Shirer.
We only have to watch the news or sign in to Facebook to know that standing firm in our faith is not easy in today’s world. By going through each piece of the armor described in Ephesians 6, Priscilla Shirer teaches how to develop a personal action plan and strategy for standing firm against the Enemy. Start the year off by putting on the armor of God. - It’s Not What You Think by Jefferson Bethke.
The Christian life isn’t about escaping this world to get into the next; it’s about experiencing God’s kingdom coming and His will being done on earth as it is in heaven. This Bible study pulls the original context of key biblical themes into our current understanding to unlock an exciting reality. Through this study, learn how to live the abundant life Jesus promised—and why not start now? - The Battle Plan for Prayer by Stephen and Alex Kendrick.
We strategize many things at the beginning of the year—diets, exercise, new goals, time management. Why not strategize for prayer, too? The Battle Plan for Prayer will teach you how to pray specifically and strategically. This study will help you to develop a deeper walk with God as you seek Him first for the battles in your life. - smallgroup.com.
As you’re planning your next group Bible study, consider smallgroup.com. Become a member and choose from a library of more than 400 topics from all 66 books of the Bible. You can find the right study for your group for the new year and even customize the study to fit your specific context. If you’re a group leader, we think this is a highly valuable tool as you begin planning Bible studies for the new year and the future.
No matter what Bible study you choose, we hope you will gain a new understand of God and His Word in 2016. We can’t wait to hear all about it!
What are you studying in 2016? Let us know in the comments!