Through this series, we’ll help you discover new studies, new authors, and new topics. This time we’re looking at Bible studies and devotionals that are great to gift to the graduates in your life.
It’s that time of year. The school year is coming to a close, and that means you’re likely to know a few graduates. Whether they’re heading from high school to college or entering the working world, the transition can be exciting and challenging. While a card with cash is always appreciated, why not add a Bible study or devotional to invest in their spiritual lives as well?
Looking for Lovely by Annie F. Downs | 7 sessions
Great for young women, this study helps participants discover how ordinary people in the Bible sought beauty in their everyday lives to hold on to the hope of God’s perfect timing. As Christians, we are not promised lives of ease. Often it takes just a small moment of beauty to regain hope and continue on when life is chaotic and unpredictable. Only when we learn to spot the lovely in the midst of hardship can we experience the transcendent peace of God that keeps us persevering when we want to give up.
Freefall to Fly by Rebekah Lyons | 6 sessions
Perfect for young women who are struggling with finding their purpose. Discover a breathtaking journey toward a life of meaning as you walk through six stages with Rebekah to find meaning and purpose as an individual and within community. This Bible study will challenge you to breathe deeply and take similar steps of faith in you personal journey of surrender.
Entrusted by Beth Moore | 6 sessions
This in-depth study of 2 Timothy focuses heavily on the theme of mentoring. Participants will learn to guard what God has entrusted them, further His kingdom by sharing Christ with others, and pour into future generations just as Paul once mentored Timothy.
Open Your Bible by Raechel Myers & Amanda Bible Williams | 7 sessions
Whether the graduate is a seasoned Bible reader or struggles to keep up with daily devotionals, this study will leave her with a deeper understanding of the Bible’s authority and a stronger desire to know God’s Word inside and out.
Seamless by Angie Smith | 7 sessions
This study breaks down the entire Bible into manageable, digestible lessons to leave participants with an overarching understanding if the big biblical picture. Even those who have been in church all their lives will have an ah-ha moment or two during this study.
The Gospel Goes to Work by Stephen R. Graves | 6 sessions
Great for young men and women graduating into the workforce. Too often taking faith into the workplace amounts to evangelism or moral responsibility. There is certainly nothing wrong with either practice, but this study takes participants further into their faith so they can also embody the gospel as a part of their work, office, home, or anywhere work may take them.
Foundations by Robby + Kandi Gallaty | Daily Devotional
Foundations is a 260-day Bible reading plan for busy believers. Graduates can read through all of the key, foundational passages of the Bible in one year, while still having the flexibility of reading 5 days per week. Along with supplementary devotional content each day, they can experience the miracle of reading and responding to God’s Word. By using the H.E.A.R. journaling method, they will be guided through Highlighting, Explaining, Applying, and Responding to passages, allowing for practical application throughout the year-long plan. Excellent for young men and women.
Portraits of Devotion by Beth Moore | Daily Devotional
From Beth Moore’s Personal Reflection Series on the lives of Jesus, David, John, and Paul comes 366 devotional readings to draw graduates closer to God. They will experience the life-changing, bondage-breaking power of God’s Word each day as they journey through some of the most amazing stories of devotion found in the Bible.