Gathering for Bible study on friendship and community with new and old friends sounds like a meaningful time. We all know that finding lasting friends who get us and are willing to walk out the exciting and exhausting moments of this life may not be the easiest task. But putting in time, over time, goes a long way in growing trust. God’s Word reminds us over and over about the beauty and value in being a part of a community that not only shows up for each other but can be a catalyst for our own spiritual growth! Find a Bible study for summer that will fit right in with your already planned friend time, one that you can do with your neighbor, or a study just for you in the moments of your summer months.
Just Open the Door by Jen Schmidt
Look to Jesus as your model for hospitality. Discover over this 7-week study how He lived a life full of interruptions yet always welcomed people and invited them to follow Him. Learn to replace cultural expectations with biblical hospitality to create a legacy of invitation and reflect Jesus through simple acts of service.
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Friends and Sisters by Lifeway Women
In this 5-week Bible study for women, we’ll reflect on how to cultivate deep, Christ-centered relationships and strengthen our bond as friends and sisters. Through biblical examples and practical application, we’ll explore what the Bible teaches us about loving, caring for, honoring, supporting, and investing in one another for the long haul.
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Ruth by Kelly Minter
In this 7-session study from Kelly Minter, we’ll examine Ruth’s journey of unbearable loss, redeeming love, and divine legacy. We’ll see how God proves Himself faithful as the One who rescues, revives, and restores. First released in 2009, this study is now updated with fresh content and new teaching videos from Kelly.
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We Saved You a Seat by Lisa-Jo Baker
In this 7-session Bible study, Lisa-Jo Baker and friends from (in)courage explore our relationship with Jesus as the ultimate model for authentic friendship. Nothing shapes us like the impact of a friend—it’s how Jesus radically and intimately connects with us. So instead of chasing perfection, overcome your fear of being known and find the courage to connect.
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David by Beth Moore
Join Beth Moore in this examination of the “man after God’s own heart”. David will delight and disappoint you. You’ll want to be just like him at times and nothing like him at others. If you’ve ever experienced doubts, temptations, losses, family problems, or personal inconsistencies, this study is for you!
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This Is Friendship Teen Girls Study by Amanda Mejias and Corinne Allen
Since the beginning of Scripture, we see the evidence that community and loving one another is a very good gift given by God. Yet the friendships we want are often difficult. There’s drama, frustrations, fake friends, needy friends, and just plain bad friends. So, what’s the point of it all? Through four biblical foundations, we will discover intentional ways to love our neighbor in response to the way God first loved us. Because after all, that is friendship.
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