Bible Studies

How to Use These Study Guides

These study guides are designed to help you grow in your understanding of God’s Word — whether you are studying a specific book of the Bible or a biblical topic such as the Holy Spirit, prayer, or truth. Each lesson is meant to draw you deeper into both knowledge and obedience, guiding you not only to learn what Scripture says but also to live it out. The studies can be used for personal devotion, small group discussions, or church classes, and they are written to be both accessible and spiritually enriching.

Before beginning, take a moment to pray. Ask the Holy Spirit to open your heart and mind to receive wisdom and understanding, as Jesus promised in John 14:26. Approach each study with humility and readiness to apply what you learn, praying as the psalmist did, “Open my eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of your law” (Psalm 119:18).

Always begin with Scripture itself. If you are using a Book Study, read the chapter or section in its entirety before you turn to the commentary. If you are using a Topical Study, read each referenced verse before the explanation that follows. The goal is to let God’s Word speak first, while the study guide provides context and clarity that helps you understand it more deeply.

As you work through the material, follow the flow of each section. In Book Studies, notice how the story unfolds — how God reveals His character, how His people respond, and how His promises are fulfilled through obedience and faith. In Topical Studies, look for how various passages come together to reveal a single, unified truth about God, His plan, or His commands. Take notes, underline key thoughts, and pay attention to themes that repeat or stand out.

Pause often to reflect on the takeaways. Each study includes lessons or insights designed to help you connect Scripture to life. Ask yourself what these truths reveal about God’s nature, what they expose about your own heart, and how they should shape your choices and attitudes. Don’t rush through this part — spiritual growth happens in the moments of honest reflection and surrender.

Most studies include questions for discussion or journaling. These are opportunities to deepen your understanding through conversation, self-examination, or written reflection. If you are studying in a group, listen to one another carefully and build each other up in truth, remembering that “iron sharpens iron” (Proverbs 27:17). If you are studying alone, write your thoughts and prayers in a journal to record what God is teaching you through His Word.

Throughout your study, spend time meditating on or memorizing the key verses provided. These Scriptures are chosen to capture the heart of each lesson. Writing them down, keeping them visible, or committing them to memory will help you carry the truth with you beyond the study time itself. As Psalm 119:11 reminds us, hiding God’s Word in our hearts guards us against sin and strengthens our faith.

The goal of every study is transformation, not just information. Ask how you can apply what you’ve learned in your everyday life. True understanding of Scripture always leads to action, as James 1:22 reminds us: “But be doers of the word, and not hearers only.” Seek ways to live out the truth, and allow the Holy Spirit to change your heart and habits through what you study.

Finally, share what you’ve learned. Teaching others is one of the best ways to retain what God has shown you, whether that’s through a small group, your family, or personal relationships. As Paul instructed Timothy, “What you have heard from me… entrust to faithful men, who will be able to teach others also” (2 Timothy 2:2). Every believer is called to multiply truth through discipleship.

Remember that spiritual growth is a lifelong journey. The more you study, the more clearly you will see that the Bible — from Genesis to Revelation — tells one consistent story: God redeeming His people through Jesus Christ. Whether you are exploring a single book or an entire theme, each study will strengthen your faith, deepen your understanding, and draw you closer to the heart of God. Approach His Word with reverence, curiosity, and gratitude, knowing that He delights to reveal Himself to those who seek Him.

“But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be the glory both now and to the day of eternity.” — 2 Peter 3:18 (ESV)