Bible Studies for Life | Adults

Date: October 9, 2022 Faith on Display in Your Priorities The Point: No matter what lies ahead, maintain your trust and dependence on God. Get Into the Study Share this story after discussing Question #1. We have discussed how unexpected changes can bring about something better than the original plans, but have you ever thought […] The post EXTRA! Ideas for Adults – James – Session 6 appeared firs...

Date: October 2, 2022 Faith on Display in Facing the Enemy The Point: You can stand triumphantly in Christ over sin, the world, and Satan. Get Into the Study Share this story after the recap on preschoolers: As the world watches Great Britain’s royal family grieve the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, we notice how […] The post EXTRA! Ideas for Adults – James – Session 5 appeared first on Bible Studi...

Date: September 25 2022 Faith on Display in Your Conversations The Point: When you rely on God, your words reflect His character. Get Into the Study Use this story after the recap question: “But what if they did?” It was the slap heard around the world. Will Smith walked up to Chris Rock on the […] The post EXTRA! Ideas for Adults – James – Session 4 appeared first on Bible Studies for Life .

Date: September 18, 2022 Faith on Display in Your Actions The Point: What you believe is seen in what you do. Get Into the Study After discussing Question #1 share this story: Francesca Teal and her husband were enjoying time together at North Beach in Hampton, New Hampshire when a horrible accident happened. While they […] The post EXTRA! Ideas for Adults – James – Session 3 appeared first on Bib...

Date: September 11, 2022 Faith on Display in Your Relationships The Point: Don’t play favorites. Get Into the Study After discussing Question #2, share this story: The congregants present at Leaders of Tomorrow International Ministries in Brooklyn received a shocking surprise on Sunday, July 24, 2022. In the middle of Pastor Lamor Miller-Whitehead’s sermon, a […] The post EXTRA! Ideas for Adults –...

Date: September 4, 2022 Faith on Display in Hard Times The Point: God uses trials to mature your faith. Get Into the Study After discussing Question #2, share this story: While the conflict between Russia and Ukraine dominated the headlines in February 2022, the war continues with much less publicity. As of August 2022, the […] The post EXTRA! Ideas for Adults – James – Session 1 appeared first on...

Date: August 28, 2022 Share Christ with Your Neighbor The Point: We love our neighbors when we tell them about Jesus. Get Into the Study Use the following information to introduce Question 1. In 2018, pre-Covid, only 26% of Americans polled answered that they know most of their neighbors. While it may be a common […] The post EXTRA! Ideas for Adults – How to Love Your Neighbor – Session 6 appeared...

Date: August 21, 2022 Forgive Your Neighbor The Point: Love leads us to forgive. Get Into the Study Use the following information to introduce Question 1. “At the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, both physicians and patients embraced telehealth: in April 2020, the number of virtual visits was a stunning 78 times higher than it […] The post EXTRA! Ideas for Adults – How to Love Your Neighbor – Sessi...

Date: August 14, 2022 Honor Your Neighbor The Point: Love is seen in how we honor others. Get Into the Study Use the following information to introduce Question 1. Observing flights is a long-held method of maintaining skills as a pilot, but is also a key tool for training new pilots. A researcher investigated whether […] The post EXTRA! Ideas for Adults – How to Love Your Neighbor – Session 4 app...

Date: August 7, 2022 Pray for Your Neighbor The Point: Love your neighbors by taking their needs to God in prayer. Get Into the Study Use the following information to introduce Question 1. May 2022 provided a rare ‘stable’ climbing window for adventurers hoping to summit the tallest mountain in the world. This spring, 700 […] The post EXTRA! Ideas for Adults – How to Love Your Neighbor – Session 3...

Date: July 31, 2022 What Does Love Look Like? The Point: We are to love others as God loves us. Get Into the Study Use the following information to introduce Question 1. Begin by sharing this news item: “In late 2017, when art historian Eric Fortada was hanging a Etienne Terrus painting in a gallery […] The post EXTRA! Ideas for Adults – How to Love Your Neighbor – Session 2 appeared first on Bibl...

Date: July 24, 2022 Who is Your Neighbor? The Point: Love compels us to be the neighbor others need. Get Into the Study Use the following information to introduce Question #1. Begin by sharing this news item: “New research from La Trobe University in Australia found that children who engage in household tasks like cooking, […] The post EXTRA! Ideas for Adults – How to Love Your Neighbor – Session...

Date: July 17, 2022 United Through the Spirit The Point: The Holy Spirit brings us together as one church. Get Into the Study Use the following to introduce today’s session. It’s been 15 years since the first iPhone was released to the public. Before then, phones had limited texting, email, and internet capabilities. Now we […] The post EXTRA! Ideas for Adults – Never Alone – Session 6 appeared fi...

Date: July 10, 2022 Walking with the Spirit The Point: The Holy Spirit leads us to display the fruit of godly character. Get Into the Study Use the following to introduce today’s session. When Russia invaded Ukraine in February, stories about the war and calls for support filled our newsfeeds and social media accounts. Since […] The post EXTRA! Ideas for Adults – Never Alone – Session 5 appeared f...

Date: July 3, 2022 Interdependent Independence The Point: Let your responsibility to others drive how you exercise your rights. Get Into the Study Use the following to introduce today’s session. Several communities around the country are opting for drone light shows instead of the traditional fireworks show for the 4th of July. Primarily citing concerns […] The post EXTRA! Ideas for Adults – Inter...

Date: June 26, 2022 Filled with the Spirit The Point: The Holy Spirit enables us to live as fully devoted disciples. Get Into the Study Use the following to introduce today’s session. The original Gerber baby, Ann Cook, has died at the age of 95. A charcoal sketch of Ann at five-months-old became the face […] The post EXTRA! Ideas for Adults – Never Alone – Session 4 appeared first on Bible Studie...

Date: June 19, 2022 Indwelt by the Spirit The Point: The Holy Spirit’s presence in our lives affirms our relationship with God. Get Into the Study Use the following to introduce today’s session. Google Trends for 2021 lists the most searched “How to be” phrases in the United States: #1. “How to be eligible for […] The post EXTRA! Ideas for Adults – Never Alone – Session 3 appeared first on Bible S...

Date: June 12, 2022 Born Again by the Spirit The Point: The Holy Spirit brings us into a new life as we place our trust in Jesus. Get Into the Study Use the following to introduce today’s session. How are you planning for the future? What are you doing to meet your retirement goals? There […] The post EXTRA! Ideas for Adults – Never Alone – Session 2 appeared first on Bible Studies for Life .

Date: June 5, 2022 Convicted by the Spirit The Point: The Holy Spirit convicts of sin and points to the truth of salvation. Get Into the Study Use the following to introduce today’s session. Wildlife experts across the country are reminding people not to approach wild animals. In particular, experts caution that many young animals, […] The post EXTRA! Ideas for Adults – Never Alone – Session 1 app...

Date: May 29, 2022 Stay Prepared and Ready The Point: Grow in Christ as you wait for His return. Get Into the Study Use the following information to introduce Question #1.  Thursday night April 7th, people were eating dinner in the Bottagra Restaurant in Hawthorne, New Jersey, when the nearby Passaic River began to flood. An […] The post EXTRA! Ideas for Adults – Christ’s Return – Session 6 appear...

Date: May 22, 2022 Keep Serving Faithfully The Point: Serve Christ faithfully as you wait for His return. Get Into the Study Use the following information to introduce Question #1.  At the recent Winter Olympics held in Beijing in February, a number of older athletes competed with some of them winning medals. For athletes like […] The post EXTRA! Ideas for Adults – Christ’s Return – Session 5 appe...

Date: May 15, 2022 Trust God’s Timing The Point: Jesus is certain to return even though we don’t know exactly when. Get Into the Study Use the following information to introduce Question #1.  On December 21, Matthew Jaurequi was hiking in a California canyon when he lost his footing on a patch of ice and […] The post EXTRA! Ideas for Adults – Christ’s Return – Session 4 appeared first on Bible Stu...

Date: May 8, 2022 Watch for Christ’s Return The Point: When Christ returns, everyone will know it. Get Into the Study Use the following information to introduce Question #1.  Each year the National Sport Media Association presents the Woody Durham Voice of College Sports Award. The award is named for Woody Durham, who was the […] The post EXTRA! Ideas for Adults – Christ’s Return – Session 3 appea...

Date: May 1, 2022 Know What’s Coming The Point: Even in the darkest times, God has not abandoned His people. Get Into the Study Use the following information to introduce Question #1.  Rob Sanchas is a legally blind runner, training to compete in the 2022 Boston Marathon (April 18). But he does not run alone. […] The post EXTRA! Ideas for Adults – Christ’s Return – Session 2 appeared first on Bibl...

Date: April 24, 2022 Stand Strong to the End The Point: Expect difficulty when you choose to follow Christ. Get Into the Study Use the following information to introduce Question #1. Today the tallest building in the world is the Burj Khalifa in Dubai. But in 2013, construction began on the Jeddah Tower in Saudi […] The post EXTRA! Ideas for Adults – Christ’s Return – Session 1 appeared first on B...