New Bible Study

Strength in Joy: Rediscovering the Power of God’s Delight by Geoffrey Schmitt What if joy wasn’t something you had to chase—but something waiting to carry you? In a world overwhelmed by sorrow and stress, Strength in Joy offers a different path: one rooted not in circumstances, but in Christ. Pastor and prison chaplain Geoffrey Schmitt guides readers through nine powerful chapters of Scripture and personal reflection—showing how joy shows up in creation, wilderness, worship, suffering, and even death. Each chapter includes: Biblical teaching and insight Poetic meditations Personal ...

The apostle Paul wrote a second letter to the Corinthian church, as false teachers had begun to infiltrate and poison their fellowship. After he sent Titus as his representative to deal with the situation and most of the believers repented, Paul wrote to express his joy and reestablish his authority, which had been confirmed by the hardships he suffered for the gospel. In this verse-by-verse study of 2 Corinthians, Skip Heitzig teaches about the purpose of our sufferings and how we can be Jesus' hands and feet in the midst of trials and difficulties.

Anne Catherine Emmerich was born in Germany in 1774. As a child she believed that angels, saints, and the Holy Family visited and talked with her as she worked in the fields. At twenty-four, she had her first mystic vision of the sufferings of Christ, accompanied by stigmata and bleeding as if from the crown of thorns. At twenty-nine, she became an Augustinian nun and continued to have visions and stigmata. In her visions, she recounted scenes from the life of Christ, which she seemed to have witnessed.

In this book, Dr. Derek Thomas offers an encouraging portrait of Peter from the Gospels and the book of Acts, with insights from Peter’s own writings later in life. At every stroke, our eyes are drawn beyond the disciple to his gracious Master, who fashions stumbling believers into stalwarts of faith.

In this timeless classic, American layer and jurist Simon Greenleaf's expertly applies his understanding of legal principles to the narratives documenting Jesus' life and teachings in the New Testament. Through a careful analysis Greenleaf concludes the undeniable credibility and authoritative nature of the Gospels, substantiating their status as trustworthy historical records.

Life Is Hard: How the Bible Teaches Us to Be Resilient in Difficult Times By Geoffrey Schmitt Life is hard—but you are not alone. From unexpected losses to long-term illness, from everyday stress to life-shattering events, every believer eventually faces seasons of suffering. In Life Is Hard, Rev. Dr. Geoffrey Schmitt offers honest, hopeful wisdom drawn from Scripture, personal experience, and decades of ministry. With warmth and vulnerability, he shares stories from his own journey and the lives of others who have persevered through pain—not with platitudes, but with resilient faith. ...

Christ knew that the splendor of heaven is too great for us to bear just now, and so he used parables as clues to the mystery of paradise. In them are hints of heaven, and they offer profound spiritual advice meant to guide us on the road to eternal glory.

Does your group want to study God's word in a deeper way? Are you ruled by thoughts and feelings? Would your life be better if you chose how to respond to circumstances? God's word is rich with promises for our lives! This book will guide your group to dig deeper in study and experience his promises.

There is no other book in the Bible that has captured the interest and imagination of God's saints like John's Revelation. There is also no other book that promises a special blessing upon those who read and keep its word, but therein lies the rub—very few understand its structure and symbolism, to the point where many are unable to heed its instructions!

For centuries the gospels have been cherished devotional literature, and under the guidance of preachers and priests, they’ve been understood as reliable depictions of Jesus. But even the most devout Christians stumble across sayings of Jesus that don’t sound quite right. In fact - if we’re honest - some of them are alarming. But the problem won’t go away, even if many of the faithful file these troublesome texts in a mental drawer marked “Too uncomfortable to think about”. In fact, the problem is much larger than many people suppose.

How to Read the Bible God speaks through the Bible. It is the major tool of communication by which he addresses individuals today. In this hilarious, witty and short book, Holland explores how to read the Bible through the stories of the Bible. He does it boldly by exploring four radical stories which could change the way you read the Bible. And these four stories explore: The dynamics of reading The dynamics of understanding The dynamics of prayer The dynamics of listening The Bible is supposed to be understood by everyone. And the insights from these stories will clear up a lot of ...

The Gospel according to John has always been recognized as different from the "synoptic" accounts of Matthew, Mark, and Luke. But what explains the difference? In this new translation and verse-by-verse commentary, Michael Pakaluk suggests an answer and unlocks a 2,000-year-old mystery. Mary's Voice in the Gospel According to John reveals the subtle but powerful influence of the mother of Jesus on the fourth Gospel.

“Love one another.” “Encourage one another.” “Forgive one another.” These short commands are more than moral advice—they are the heartbeat of Christian community. In this ten-session Bible study, Rev. Dr. Geoffrey Schmitt invites you to explore the “one another” passages of the New Testament, uncovering a deeply practical and spiritually rich vision for life together. Rooted in Scripture and shaped by years of pastoral experience—including prison ministry, healing ministry, and parish leadership—each chapter helps you take biblical love from theory to practice. Inside ...

What does it mean to live the good life—really? In a world where success is measured by wealth, fame, or power, the Bible offers a deeper and more lasting vision. The Good Life Workbook: Scripture Reflections for Small Groups and Individuals invites readers on a ten-session journey to discover God’s design for a life of meaning, rooted in spiritual depth, integrity, love, service, and joy. Each chapter explores a key theme—like calling, contentment, resilience, and legacy—through Scripture, real-life reflections, poetry, and guided questions. Whether used for personal study, small ...

This expanded edition includes Wright's updated translation of the biblical text, supplemented by a new introduction and a dynamic study guide tailored for both group study sessions and individual contemplation. The inclusion of helpful summaries and thought-provoking questions makes 2 Corinthians for Everyone an ideal companion for those seeking to explore the New Testament with fresh enthusiasm and profound insights.

Best known for its interpersonal, emotionally raw, and pastorally distressed tone, 2 Corinthians is one of Paul’s most distinctive epistles. In this letter to his complicated church in Corinth, Paul aims to expand on the deeply paradoxical nature of the Christian life. The importance of understanding this key doctrine makes 2 Corinthians an ideal study for believers today. In this volume of the New Testament Theology series, bestselling author Dane Ortlund explores 2 Corinthians to reveal the core arguments presented by Paul.

An Exegetical and Theological Exposition of the scripture, organized as a sequence of individual Bible studies, suitable for about 30 minutes of personal study or for about an hour of small-class discussion. Table of Contents Luke 1:1-20. Be Faithful. Luke 1:26-38. Submitting to God. Luke 2:1-21. Making a Place for the Messiah Luke 2:20-38. Responding to God’s Greatest Gift Luke 2:39-52. A Mother’s Journey Luke 3:1-18. The Call to Repentance Luke 3:21-22, The Father-Son Relationship. Luke 4:1-13. Resisting the Temptation to Sin Luke 4:14-30. Jesus, the Messiah, the Christ. Luke 4:31-43....

Get a crash course in the most beloved book of all time—the Bible. Simplifying the words and concepts of the Bible doesn’t have to be an overwhelming undertaking. From Exodus to the prophets and the Psalms and Revelation, Bible 101 gives you a basic overview of every part of this important book. Written in easy-to-understand language, Bible 101 offers a fascinating—and memorable—glimpse at the sacred stories, traditions, and doctrines that appear in the New and Old Testaments.

The Holy Bible, New Living Translation, is an authoritative Bible translation, rendered faithfully into today’s English from the ancient texts by 90 leading Bible scholars. The NLT’s living language breathes life into even the most difficult-to-understand Bible passages—but even more powerful are stories of how people’s lives are changing as the words speak directly to their hearts. The New Living Translation is perfect for every age and stage of life, allowing every member of the family to hear the same text.

This two-volume expositional commentary on one of the Bible’s most powerful books integrates rigorous scholarship and clear communication. Boice not only explains the meaning of the text verse by verse and section by section, he relates the text’s concerns to the world in which we live, the life of the church, and the realities of the Christian life. Based on messages preached at Philadelphia’s world-renowned Tenth Presbyterian Church, The Gospel of Matthew displays Dr. Boice’s hallmark blend of thoughtful interpretation and contemporary insight for daily living.