New Books for Group Bible Study While Advent is only a few weeks away, we understand that many of you are beginning to think about group and individual Bible study needs for 2024. Below, we’ve detailed a variety of new books that provide options suitable for any group’s focus and preference. Additionally, we encourage you to check out our interactive Group Study Resource Guide for more options. |
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Approach: A unique way to study the Bible, this book provides 26 Scripture passages from both the Old and New Testaments along with a reflection to help readers see the Bible anew. Schedule: Flexible – your group could meet once, a handful of times, or cover the full year by meeting weekly to go through the 52 reflections. |
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Approach: An ideal option for yearlong study as well as for congregations using the Revised Common Lectionary, the book provides Scripture, reflection questions, spiritual practices, and prayers. Schedule: Weekly— with the easy-to-implement Suggested Format for Small Groups, anyone could step in as a leader. |
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Approach: This series is a Korean-language resource published yearly, translated to English for the first time in 2024. This year’s theme is service, which is explored using Old and New Testament texts as well as a focus on spirituality. Schedule: Flexible—this twelve-session study is meant for small groups to gather weekly or monthly. |
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Approach: With biblical translations and commentaries from N. T. Wright, these expanded editions include group study guides for each book of the New Testament allowing for discussions that focus on the text itself and how it relates to reader’s lives. Schedule: Flexible—with each book’s study guide ranging from 4-6 sessions, your group can choose specific books to focus on, or create a full study program covering a few years to read through the entire New Testament. |
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Approach: Originally intended for use in academic settings, the readability and format of this book would also be ideal for study groups wanting to challenge themselves as they focus on the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke. Schedule: Flexible—the book includes four, comprehensive chapters that could be studied over four weeks or four months, depending on the preferences of the group. A skilled leader can work to format a suitable guide for study. |
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