Grow in faith by connecting Scripture to life weekly.Have you ever gone looking for God and discovered that God was already searching for you?
Adult Bible Studies Spring 2027 invites readers into a quarter of searching and discovery built around the theme "Signs, Signals, and Symbols," considering what it means to look for God and, in turn, to be found by God.
The study moves through three units. In "Signs of the Kingdom," it follows Jesus' ministry as told in the Gospel of Luke, from his announcement of the coming Kingdom to the triumphal entry into Jerusalem, the crucifixion, and his resurrected appearance on the road to Emmaus, asking where this radical Messiah challenges the expectations people bring to him. In "Love Psalms," it turns to four psalms as prayers and songs to, from, and about God, dwelling on love as God's chief attribute and on how those who were lost in sin have been redeemed in love, learn to love God as God loves us, and share that love with others. In "The Church," five lessons in the Book of Revelation set aside end-times speculation to ask what Revelation teaches us today and how it calls believers to faithful, bold testimony.
The kit includes two essential resources: the Teacher's Book and the Concise Commentary.
The Teacher's Book provides rich biblical background, exposition, and practical suggestions for leading each week's group discussion and nurturing spiritual practices among class members. Whether you are a seasoned teacher or leading a group for the first time, the approachable format and depth of preparation material make each lesson rewarding and ready to use.
The Concise Commentary, based on the trusted
Abingdon Basic Bible Commentary, delivers expert biblical insight on every focal passage in the
Adult Bible Studies curriculum. Each entry includes Sunday's focal Scripture, unit introductions, and in-depth passage commentary. A pronunciation guide for Bible names and places is also included, so leaders can teach and facilitate discussion with clarity and confidence.
Together, these two resources supplement and complement the
Adult Bible Studies Participant Guide, giving leaders the full context and practical tools needed to move a group from simply reading Scripture to genuinely engaging with it.
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