Welcome to the Bible Study Personal Shopper, a quiz that’s meant to point you or your small group in the right direction of which study you should dive into next. Discover new authors, topics, and studies that just might be your next favorites. And prepare yourself for the lifelong pursuit of God’s Word ahead.
Are you ready to find your next Bible study? Read on to discover suggestions for your next Bible study in just five questions:
What’s currently weighing on your mind the most?
- My child(ren).
- A theological concept I’ve been wrestling with.
- My friends and/or family.
- God’s will for my life.
- Living an authentic Christian life.
- Challenges I’m facing in my life.
What’s the goal of your next study?
- I want to become the best mother I can be.
- I want to study a specific book, figure, or concept in the Bible.
- I want to become more service-oriented.
- I need biblical wisdom for where I should go next.
- I want to learn more about God, His character & promises.
- I need hope and encouragement for a difficult season I’m in the middle of.
Which statement describes you best?
- I’m a busy mom.
- I’m busy with work, school, and/or ministry right now.
- I make a lot of time for my friends.
- I’m seeking direction for my life.
- I’m relatively new to Bible study.
- I’m facing a hard season of life right now.
How do you prefer to study?
- Around my kids, so they’ll see spiritual discipline in action
- Alone in a quiet spot, so I can focus on the text.
- With friends.
- Anytime, anywhere.
- In a group setting with more seasoned studiers, so I can learn from them.
- Spontaneously—whenever I need to lean on the Lord.
Which verse resonates the most with you right now?
- These words that I am giving you today are to be in your heart. Repeat them to your children. Talk about them when you sit in your house and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up. –Deuteronomy 6:6-7
- Be diligent to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who doesn’t need to be ashamed, correctly teaching the word of truth. -2 Timothy 2:15
- When David had finished speaking with Saul, Jonathan was bound to David in close friendship, and loved him as much as he loved himself. -1 Samuel 18:1
- Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not rely on your own understanding; in all your ways know him, and he will make your paths straight. –Proverbs 3:5-6
- May grace and peace be multiplied to you through the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord. -2 Peter 1:2
- The Lord is the one who will go before you. He will be with you; he will not leave you or abandon you. Do not be afraid or discouraged. –Deuteronomy 31:8
Add up the number of 1s, 2s, 3s, 4s, 5s, and 6s you got!
Did you get more 1s? You’re a missional mom.
Through your next Bible study, you want to:
- Expand your understanding of motherhood based on Scripture and God’s plan
- Recognize you’re not just a mom
- Receive God’s grace so you can reflect that grace to your children
- Stop seeking perfection, trust the Lord with your children He’s given you, and enjoy them
Studies recommended for you:
- Missional Motherhood by Gloria Furman
- Mom Set Free by Jeannie Cunnion
- Christ-Centered Parenting by Russell Moore & Phillip Bethancourt
- Freefall to Fly by Rebekah Lyons
- The Quest by Beth Moore
- We Saved You a Seat by Lisa-Jo Baker
- Breathe by Priscilla Shirer
- A Woman Who Doesn’t Quit by Nicki Koziarz
Did you get more 2s? You’re an academic studier.
Through your next Bible study, you want to:
- Study specific books, historical figures, events, etc. of the Bible
- Follow a verse-by-verse approach to studying God’s Word
- Re-evaluate and consider passages of the Bible you once learned in Sunday School
Studies recommended for you:
- The Apostles’ Creed by Matt Chandler
- Living in Truth by Mary Jo Sharp
- God of Creation by Jen Wilkin (Coming January 2018!)
- 1 Peter by Jen Wilkin
- Sermon on the Mount by Jen Wilkin
- What Love Is by Kelly Minter
- Hebrews by Lisa Harper
- Esther by Beth Moore
Did you get more 3s? You’re an intentional friend.
Through your next Bible study, you want to:
- Learn to apply Scripture to the relationships in your life
- Develop a servant’s heart to better help those around you
- Spread the love of Christ by deepening friendships and serving others
Studies recommended for you:
- We Saved You a Seat by Lisa-Jo Baker
- Conversation Peace by Mary A. Kassian
- All Things New by Kelly Minter
- A Beautiful Design by Matt Chandler
- The Gospel of Mark by Lisa Harper
Did you get more 4s? You’re seeking God’s will.
Through your next Bible study, you want to:
- Gain godly wisdom for a big decision ahead
- Relinquish control of your life in favor of following God’s perfect plan for you
- Learn to hear God’s voice above all the other noise
Studies recommended for you:
- Discerning the Voice of God by Priscilla Shirer
- Entrusted by Beth Moore
- No Other Gods by Kelly Minter
- Hosea by Jennifer Rothschild
- Proven by Jennie Allen
- Open Your Bible by Amanda Bible Williams & Raechel Myers
Did you get more 5s? You’re mastering the basics of Bible study.
Through your next Bible study, you want to:
- Understand the redemption story within God’s Word
- Dig deeper into the foundations of the Christian faith
- Learn what a life following Jesus looks like
Studies recommended for you:
- Seamless by Angie Smith
- Redeemed by Angela Thomas-Pharr
- Open Your Bible by Amanda Bible Williams & Raechel Myers
- Believing God by Beth Moore
- The Disciples Path Series
- No Other Gods by Kelly Minter
- Finding I AM by Lysa TerKeurst
Did you get more 6s? You’re seeking wisdom for difficult times in your life.
Through your next Bible study, you want to:
- Learn to face each season of life with courage and trust in Jesus
- Discover how tests in your journey of faith reveal the true condition of your heart
- Find hope in difficult trials and circumstances
- Expand your understanding of joy from a biblical perspective
Studies recommended for you:
- Steadfast Love by Lauren Chandler
- A Woman Who Doesn’t Quit by Nicki Koziarz
- Fight Back with Joy by Margaret Feinberg
- Finding I AM by Lysa TerKeurst
- Gideon by Priscilla Shirer
- Stronger by Angela Thomas-Pharr
- Recovering Redemption by Matt Chandler
- Missing Pieces by Jennifer Rothschild.
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What’s your Bible study style?