One of the most popular requests we receive from group members is for study and discussion material that walks verse-by-verse through a book of the Bible. As we hear messages that stir our hearts on Sunday mornings and what do we do with the hunger to know more about what the Bible has to say to us. Studying books of the Bible helps us understand more the context of the Bible verses or stories we hear.
RightNow Media, an online library of group curriculum and biblically based videos, is consistently developing quality verse-by-verse studies by well-respected pastors and teachers. Each message is approximately 12-20 minutes long and offers a handout with more discussion questions than we actually need during group time.
If leaders are hungry to study the Scripture further, each of these materials has a 40-60 page leaders guide. These offer context and background along with tips for leading the discussion that promotes spiritual growth. You can purchase it for approximately $7 yourself, or check with the Ministry Team Coordinator to see what we have available.
Here are the RightNow Media studies available as of January 2019:
Gospels
The Gospel of John: Part One
Teacher: Dr. Tony Evans
12 sessions
Description: Where do you turn when the world around you grows dark? In this study of the Gospel of John, Dr. Tony Evans encourages us to turn to Christ by reminding us of the two purposes for the beloved disciple’s book—that we would believe in Jesus and find life in His name. Despite what our culture may argue, there is only one hope that is truly trustworthy and that is our Savior, Jesus Christ. So join Tony for this series that will draw you back to the essential truths of our faith and the life found in our King.
The Gospel of Mark
Teacher: Francis Chan
12 sessions
Description: The Gospel of Mark chronicles Jesus’s journey from Galilee to Jerusalem. Along the way, the Messiah gathers a ragged band of disciples. As crowds grow and dwindle on the road to Jerusalem, only a few stick by the Suffering Savior on the road of discipleship.
In this series, author and speaker Francis Chan invites us to walk with him along the ancient ways of the Master. Tracing the steps of Jesus and the Twelve through Israel, Francis explores the major themes of the Gospel of Mark, and asks: Are we willing to take this journey to embrace discipleship?
New Testament
Galatians
Teacher: Kyle Idleman
6 sessions
Description: If someone asked you to explain the gospel, what would you say? What is the good news of the Christian faith? Writing to the Galatians, Paul made it clear how easily we can be tempted to turn toward fraudulent gospels, especially those that teach we can earn God’s love through our works. Though they may have the appearance of truth, they are lifeless and leave us empty in the end.
In this series, Kyle Idleman dives into the book of Galatians, one that contains some of the clearest explanations of the gospel in the New Testament. Through biblical study and engaging lessons, Kyle shows that true freedom is found in surrender, not self-dependence. Because our gospel is not one based on our works, but faith in the finished work of Jesus Christ.
Ephesians
Teacher: J.D. Greear
9 sessions
Description: Has it ever dawned on you that nothing has ever dawned on God? He knew before the world began that His people would face hardship, so He gave us His Word. The Book of Ephesians is a survival manual—it equips believers to thrive in a world that hates the message of Jesus Christ. Paul the Apostle writes to encourage believers to live well—we’ve been lifted from the graveyard of sin and called to shout the gospel into the darkened world.
Pastor and author J.D. Greear walks through the powerful words of Paul. In 9 sessions, J.D. digs into the text of Ephesians verse-by-verse and challenges believers to live out the gospel. If the people of your city, of your school, of your family are going to hear the gospel, it’s going to be from your mouth. Encounter Ephesians, and get swept up into the story of Jesus.
Colossians
Teacher: Louie Giglio
8 sessions
Description: What we think about Jesus matters. Our perception of Him shapes us—what we say, how we treat others, even what we think. If we paint Jesus as any less than who He is as supreme over all creation and savior of the world, not only does our theology slip, but the working out of our faith also suffers.
Louie Giglio will take us through the book of Colossians to help us form a complete picture of Jesus. What we believe about Him influences everything from our corporate worship to our relationships to our attitude toward sin. Now alive in Christ, we can live a life worthy of God instead of falling back into the ways of the world.
1st Corinthians
Teacher: Jennie Allen
Description: The gospel is the great human experiment—can the unity that Jesus gives His people lace together people from all different cultures, backgrounds, and life experiences? In the book of 1 Corinthians, the answer is yes, but unity doesn’t come without struggle.
In this series, author and speaker Jennie Allen walks into the messy lives of the Corinthians and takes us through Paul’s words to the conflicted church. We’ll see the power of the gospel to bind together even the most different of people.
1st Peter
Teacher: Kyle Idleman
Description: This world looks nothing like the promised perfect kingdom of God. And yet we has God’s people must live in it everyday. In The Book of 1st Peter, Kyle Idleman walks through the short letter and unpacks the importance of our witness in this world
The world’s not as it should be. Until the day that God rights all wrongs, we have a job to do. Let’s be about the business of the kingdom.
Titus
Teacher: Chip Ingram
7 sessions
Description: In this Book of the Bible series, Chip Ingram unpacks the book of Titus. He challenges us to display the gospel in our lives through doing good. We do good works not to earn God’s favor, but as a result of God’s favor. When the gospel has truly taken root in our lives, it produces the fruit of godliness. As we pass these things on to future generations, the Church stands in bright contrast to the darkness of the world.
The 1st, 2nd & 3rd Books of John
Teacher: Dr. Tony Evans
8 sessions
Description: Comfortable Christianity often means a weak Christianity. In this study on John’s three letters, Dr. Tony Evans challenges Christians who have grown comfortable and complacent in their faith. Fellowship with God is the essence of our faith, and Tony walks through 1, 2 & 3 John to paint a picture of love, obedience, and truth. In a world that hates Jesus, we are called to love Him and His people with a fierce love.
James
Teacher: Francis Chan
12 sessions
Description: True faith produces fruit. A faith without action and without life change is ultimately a dead faith. The book of James speaks to the realities of a living faith in Jesus—the kind of roll-up-your-sleeves and get-your-hands-dirty discipleship that is borne out of an authentic relationship with the risen Lord. James writes to believers who know suffering, who’ve faced trials, and who ultimately desire a deep relationship with God.
Francis Chan unpacks the dense truth contained in the book of James in front of the iconic backdrop of San Francisco, the city where he lives and ministers. Through 12 sessions, Francis works through James verse-by-verse, challenging followers of Christ to move beyond a private, intellectual knowledge of God and His Word, to a vibrant faith that impacts every square inch of life.
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