What Should We Study Next?

A good place to start your study of Scripture would be with a book study. Many groups begin with a Gospel such as Mark (22 studies by Jim Hoover) or John (26 studies by Douglas Connelly). These guides are divided into two parts so that if 22 or 26 weeks seems like too much to do at once, the group can feel free to do half and take a break with another topic. Later you might want to come back to it. You might prefer to try a shorter letter. Philippians (9 studies by Donald Baker), Ephesians (13 studies by Andrew T. and Phyllis J. Le Peau) and 1 & 2 Timothy and Titus (12 studies by Pete Sommer) are good options. If you want to vary your reading with an Old Testament book, consider Ecclesiastes (12 studies by Bill and Teresa Syrios) for a challenging and exciting study.

There are a number of interesting topical LifeGuide studies as well. Here are some options for filling three or four quarters of a year:

Basic Discipleship

Christian Beliefs, 12 studies by Stephen D. Eyre

Christian Character, 12 studies by Andrea Sterk & Peter Scazzero

Christian Disciplines, 12 studies by Andrea Sterk & Peter Scazzero

Evangelism, 12 studies by Rebecca Pippert & Ruth Siemens

Building Community

Christian Community, 12 studies by Rob Suggs

Fruit of the Spirit, 9 studies by Hazel Offner

Spiritual Gifts, 12 studies by Charles & Anne Hummel

Character Studies

New Testament Characters, 12 studies by Carolyn Nystrom

Old Testament Characters, 12 studies by Peter Scazzero

Old Testament Kings, 12 studies by Carolyn Nystrom

Women of the Old Testament, 12 studies by Gladys Hunt

The Trinity

Meeting God, 12 studies by J. I. Packer

Meeting Jesus, 13 studies by Leighton Ford

Meeting the Spirit, 12 studies by Douglas Connelly