Life Guide Bible Studies

Lydia shows us how to influence the people around us. Elizabeth's life challenges us to care for others. Women like Herodias and Sapphira warn us a...

Jesus had about three years to mold a dozen fearful, faithless men into the pillars of a worldwide movement. Despite this brief window, time in Jes...

You are unique. You have been created and invited by God to participate in his kingdom work. Yet, you have probably also experienced feelings of un...

It's easy to be happy when things go well for you. But what would it be like to have a sense of joy that continued even in times of trouble? Such w...

Do you wonder about the "end times"-- when it will come? what it will be like? what will happen to you? As R. Paul Stevens leads you to examine f...

Are your prayers stuck in a rut? In these eight-session LifeGuide® Bible Study from Lynne M. Baab you'll find new words and new ways to pray throug...

It was a dark time for Israel. And Jeremiah was their last chance to turn things around. The ministry to which God called Jeremiah was difficult an...

Do you look around you and see nothing but trouble? Or are you experiencing firsthand a time of suffering? Do you wonder how any good can come out ...

You can't change the fact that you are getting older. And, indeed, you may not want to! Age brings many gifts and opportunities for continued growt...

A permissive society, a power-hungry people, a nation without God. Daniel's situation in Babylon sounds quite a bit like our own. In the midst of s...

Do angels really have wings? Do they protect people from harm? Can people become angels after death? Misconceptions about angels abound--in books, ...

Can I be honest with God when I pray? If we look at the Old Testament, the answer is surely yes. From the exuberant praise of Moses and Miriam to t...

God cares for you in many ways! He offers help, calms your fears, guides you and strengthens you. In this ten session LifeGuide® Bible Study, Ruth ...

Do you sometimes wish that the Bible could make your decisions for you? Donald Baker is familiar with this desire. He writes, "God has given me fre...

Compassion, humility, faith, perseverance. We long for the beauty of Christ to be reflected in our lives. Such character comes only as the Spirit o...

"I believe in God the Father, Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth." This six-session LifeGuide® Bible Study, based on Alister McGrath's book I Beli...

Do you ever feel powerless? The people of the early church discovered what true power looks like. Jesus transformed their lives―and they changed t...

Parenting is hard work, full of tough choices and new situations. And many voices compete with ours for our children's attention. In a rapidly chan...

We all long for a full, rich, satisfying life. But how do we fill up the empty places in our souls? How can we quench our thirst for something deep...

The way we think and feel about ourselves is one of the most important things about us―affecting our peace of mind, our creativity, and our ability...

Depth. Strength. Wisdom. Maturity. We long to be people who exhibit such qualities. We want to strengthen our character and deepen our relationship...

On a seemingly ordinary day, in a manger in the middle of bustling, overcrowded Bethlehem, the promised Messiah slipped into the world as a tiny ba...

Life among Christians can be great. But it can also be exasperating! The joys of fellowship in Christ too often give way to division and debate. Yo...

Some chose to follow God. Others followed only fame and fortune. They lived through times of difficulty and times of triumph, through political and...

God's rules do more than restrict--they give freedom. They are words of prevention and protection. They define identity--ours and God's. Each of th...

“For to me, to live is Christ,” (Philippians 1:21). Many of us may have thought more about Paul's foundational theology than about how Paul learned...

Christian faith is centered in the cross. And the Christian life is likewise rooted in the cross. The studies in this guide, based on John Stott's ...

Do you want to build significant relationships, grow in your knowledge and understanding of Scripture, and learn how to reach out to others? Do you...

What if Jesus wrote a letter to your church? This eight-session LifeGuide® Bible Study helps us engage with the words of Jesus in the seven letters...

Abraham is an unforgettable portrait of faith. Daniel is a classic example of holiness. And through her willingness to risk her own life, Esther sh...

Nehemiah was a leader of Israel. He faced opposition and difficulty from every side--even from his own people. Yet he stood against all his enem...

"God of glory." "The God Who Provides." "Holy One." God is called by many names in Scripture--names that highlight specific aspects of his characte...

Jesus speaks often of "the kingdom of God." What is it? Where is it? When is it? Why is it so important? Understanding and participating in God's k...

Heaven is hard for us to picture. We think of floating on clouds, singing praises and playing harps, or walking on streets of gold. While we know w...

Though we are often hurt, shocked and angered by the evil in our world, it doesn't catch God off-guard. He cares about our suffering, he's with us ...

"I don't want to offend people." "I don't know what to say." Most of us can think of at least one hundred reasons not to share the gospel. Evangeli...