Today is the perfect time to start a year-long Bible study!
Have you ever wanted to read through the Bible but felt overwhelmed? You're not alone! Committing to studying God's Word for a whole year can feel like a huge goal, but it is one of the most rewarding things you can do. Let’s make this the year you dive deep into Scripture and grow closer to Jesus!
The Bible is a gift. It's filled with God's promises, wisdom, and love for you. As it says in 2 Timothy 3:16-17,
All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.
What an incredible promise!
Spending time in the Word equips you for everything in your future.
Your 52-Week Bible Study Guide
Ready to get started? A year-long Bible study guide can be the perfect tool to keep you engaged and on track all year long. These workbooks break down the Bible into manageable, weekly portions. They make your study time focused and meaningful!
Jump straight to your next study:
Praying the Names of God for 52 Weeks
Experiencing the Heart of Jesus for 52 Weeks
52 Weeks through the Bible
Jesus Calling 52-Week Bible Study
Encountering God's Love from Genesis to Revelation
Women of the Bible
Men of the Bible
Into the Word Bible Study Guide
For a deeper understanding of God's character:
Praying the Names of God for 52 Weeks helps you connect with God on a more personal level by exploring His many names.
To walk closely with Jesus:
Experiencing the Heart of Jesus for 52 Weeks and the Jesus Calling 52-Week Bible Study both offer profound insights into the life and teachings of Christ.
For a comprehensive overview:
52 Weeks through the Bible will guide you through the entire biblical narrative, connecting the dots from beginning to end. Encountering God's Love from Genesis to Revelation offers a similar journey focused on God's unwavering love.
For focused character studies:
The Women of the Bible and Men of the Bible studies provide inspiring lessons from the lives of key biblical figures.
To learn how to study Scripture:
Into the Word Bible Study Guide is a wonderful resource that teaches you practical methods for reading and applying the Bible to your life.
Tips for Staying Consistent
Building a new habit takes time and grace. Here are a few ideas to help you stay consistent in your study:
- Pick a Time and Place: Designate a specific time each day for your study. Maybe it's first thing in the morning with coffee or during your lunch break. Find what works for you!
- Find a Friend: Invite a friend to do the study with you! Accountability partners can offer encouragement and make the journey more fun.
- Don't Be Afraid to Miss a Day: Life happens! If you fall behind, don't get discouraged. Just pick up where you left off. This isn't about perfection; it's about connection.
It's All About Relationship
Remember, the goal of studying the Bible is not to check a box. It's to know God more!
Jesus loves you deeply and wants a close, personal relationship with you.
Spending time in His Word is one of the best ways to learn His character and hear His voice.
Psalm 119:105 says,
Your Word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.
Let His Word guide you this year. Let it comfort you, challenge you, and change you from the inside out. He is with you every step of the way.
Recommended titles that can be started any time
Praying the Names of God for 52 Weeks
by Ann Spangler. This 52-week study on the names and titles of God will help you experience Him in fresh and deeper ways, revealing many surprising connections between the Old and New Testaments. As you explore His names, you will come face-to-Face with the God of Scripture — a God who is both the greatest of all Kings and the most loving of all Fathers. A God enthroned on high who bends low so that we can come to know Him.
Experiencing the Heart of Jesus for 52 Weeks
by Max Lucado is about learning to walk with Jesus so closely that we become like Him, that we begin to imitate Him day in, day out. This is, after all, the core of what it really means to be a Christian — an imitator of Christ.
52 Weeks through the Bible
by John MacArthur. Each week, you will be given selected passages to read that will help you develop a routine of getting into Scripture every day. You will be given context and background information for what you are reading so you can know, at a deeper level, what the text is actually saying. You will also be provided with reflections that uncover how what you are reading applies to your life and study questions that will help you to test your knowledge and allow God's wisdom to sink into your heart.
Jesus Calling 52-Week Bible Study
Jesus Calling 52-Week Bible Study
by Sarah Young. In this study, you will be invited to meditate on Scripture in a way that makes it come alive. You'll explore the life and teachings of Jesus, reflect on how His example shapes your daily faith, and see how the Old Testament prepares us for the coming of the Savior. This study isn't just about learning facts — it's about experiencing God's Word as living, breathing truth that speaks directly to your heart.
Encountering God's Love from Genesis to Revelation
by Randy & Rozanne Frazee. In this study you'll learn how to see and appreciate the Bible through two main lenses: The Lower Story—reflecting the human experience. And the Upper Story—revealing God's divine perspective and ultimate plan. The perfect Bible study for all those who have craved a deeper understanding of the Bible and wondered how its stories and teachings connect to one larger testament of God's love.
Women of the Bible
by Ann Spangler and Jean E. Syswerda. This updated and expanded year-long devotional draws you into the stories of 52 prominent (and not-so-prominent) women in the Bible. From Eve to the Proverbs 31 woman, you'll learn more about their struggles to live with faith and courage. And you'll see that their stories aren't far from our own.
Men of the Bible
by Ann Spangler and Robert Wolgemuth. This unique book takes a close-up look at fifty-two men in Scripture — complex flesh-and-blood characters whose strengths and weaknesses will seem strangely similar to your own. Heroes and villains, sinners and prophets, commoners and kings — their dramatic life stories provide you with a fresh perspective on the unfolding story of redemption.
Into the Word Bible Study Guide
by Anne Graham Lotz. In this roll-up-your-sleeves look at Scripture from Anne Graham Lotz, each of the studies begins with a short reflection tied to the present day, providing you a springboard into the various passages presented from the Old and New Testaments. In a refreshing departure from other weekly Bible studies, the Anne doesn’t explain what the passage means or offer support on what she feels God is trying to say through Scripture. Instead, she asks insightful questions in each study, prompting you to personally dig into Scripture and discover God’s specific message for yourself. Into the Word is a spiritual study guide that leads you to the heart of God’s Word.
RECOMMENDED RESOURCES
How to Study the Bible: A Beginner’s Guide
Investigating Faith in Jesus — Lee Strobel Books Just for You
