For us, it’s personal

 

For too long, Bible study materials have been a mostly impersonal thing. Content is assigned months or even years in advance, writers are trained to be extra-careful in their writing, and even more-careful editors rework the writing until it’s, well, really bland. And then there’s the state of teaching prevalent in so many groups, with too much lecturing and too little real conversation. After all, when adults and youth arrive for Bible study, they bring with them a rich collection of memories, insights, and experiences. All of those are the “stuff” in which learning happens, connections are made, and faith grows. For us, it’s personal. The Scriptures present us with stories of faith with people, like us, who are imperfect and doing our best to stay connected to God while finding our way in a crazy world. God gets personal to the point of becoming one of us, with us, in the person of Jesus Christ.

So we wondered what a Bible resource might look like that’s highly personal. One where you get to know the people creating it, and where we listen to you, too. One where the ideas of writers and podcasters aren’t overly filtered. One where the focus is on the gathered group — helping them encounter a Bible that’s full of challenge, energy, and mystery. One where participants are encouraged to grow through honest conversations that arise from really listening to the text.

Mix
our editors select from the other session guides to form a diverse mix of teaching ideas for the session. Our session Scriptures are selected from the Lectionary texts, and session content is created close to the date of use, allowing our content to arrive fresh and current. Premium subscribers gain access to content 2 weeks ahead of a given Sunday, while Starter users get access the week of use. We hope you and your group will join us on this journey of faith. We don’t have all the answers, but we sincerely believe that together, we can grow in faith and hear God’s call and purpose more clearly.