Studying the bold faithfulness and dependence on the Holy Spirit of the early church inspires us to press on. As we follow along with the accounts recorded throughout the New Testament, we see an incredible picture of how those first believers found their joy and salvation in the promised Messiah.
We read about how valuable community becomes as a follower of Jesus, why walking closely and staying tethered to His teaching sustains our joy, and where to find hope for what is to come in this present life and eternity.
Strengthen your faith with one of these Bible studies on the early church and see how your hope and expectation grows.
Acts
By Kelly Minter
In this 8-session women’s Bible study from Kelly Minter, you’ll explore the book of Acts. See what it means to be Jesus’s witness today, get a vision of living in rich community, and be challenged to live with great purpose and passion in God’s unfolding story.
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The Gospel on the Ground
By Kristi McLelland
Come along with biblical culturalist Kristi McLelland as she unpacks the life of the early church in the book of Acts and shows us that the kingdom of God is always on the move, always looking outward to bring meaning and joy to a world searching for true fulfillment and hope. Explore the call of Jesus to His disciples then and to us today.
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In View of God’s Mercies
By Courtney Doctor
In this 9-session study, walk through the book of Romans with Courtney Doctor to discover that salvation doesn’t just change your eternal future; it changes your present reality. Because of God’s salvation, hope, peace, life, faith, trust, and endurance are yours.
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Live Free
By Elizabeth Woodson
In this 8-session study on the book of Galatians, author and Bible teacher Elizabeth Woodson reveals that the struggle to fully embrace our freedom in Christ is not a new problem. Walking verse-by-verse through Paul’s letter, Elizabeth highlights how this letter teaches us that in the gospel alone do we gain what we desire—freedom from sin and freedom to experience true peace, living the abundant life Jesus offers.
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Ephesians
By Jackie Hill Perry, Jasmine Holmes, and Melissa Kruger
In this 7-session study, Bible teachers, authors, and friends Jackie Hill Perry, Jasmine Holmes, and Melissa Kruger walk through the book of Ephesians, examining the invaluable truths Paul’s letter holds for us today. Along the way, they’ll help us understand the riches of our inheritance as daughters of our heavenly Father, as well as what it means to walk in a manner worthy of our calling.
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More Than Enough
By Christine Hoover
In this 8-session, verse-by-verse study on 2 Corinthians, Christine Hoover guides you through one of Paul’s most personal letters to discover how God is the ultimate source of the strength and sufficiency you need.
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Anchored
By Marian Jordan Ellis
Join Marian Jordan Ellis for this 7-session Bible study that explores the life and letters of Peter, a disciple who left everything to follow Jesus. Peter’s life and apostolic ministry will model for us how to anchor our lives to Jesus, while the letters of 1 and 2 Peter will reveal an enduring hope that enables us to withstand the storms of life, and even thrive in the midst of them.
