Grow in faith by connecting scripture to life weekly.Have you ever received difficult news that turned out to be something unexpectedly good?
The Adult Bible Studies Participant Guide for Winter 2026-2027 invites adults into a season of renewal built around the theme "A New Beginning." This study explores the challenging, transformative things God calls us to do, including change, repentance, and dying to self, and reveals how those very demands lead to our greatest good.
At the center of this quarter's study is Jesus, a King born in a stable and executed as a criminal, whose life, death, and resurrection is the best news the world has ever received. Through weekly lessons grounded in Scripture, participants will wrestle honestly with what it means to follow a Savior whose story defies expectations and whose call to new beginnings can feel both costly and profoundly freeing.
Each lesson features focal Scripture passages printed in full, key verses, background context, and practical application questions designed to move participants from biblical knowledge into lived Christian discipleship. Spiritual practices such as prayer, worship, and community engagement are woven throughout to support growth beyond the classroom.
Designed for Sunday school classes and small groups, this participant guide is part of the trusted
Adult Bible Studies curriculum suitable for adults of all ages and all denominations.
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