Looking for a great Bible Study?
You know that feeling you get when you discover a resource that feels like you have found a gold mine? Here at the State Convention of Baptists in Ohio we have a “gold mine” of resources. One of those resources is the Library at SCBO.
The Library offers Bible Study Leader Kits on a vast variety of topics and for a wide variety of audiences. We are always adding studies to the library and with over 300 study kits to choose from, we are sure there is something for you and your small group!
The borrowing process is simple. Check out our studies here. Email Amanda Mishne, amishne@scbo.org with a few that you would be interested in along with a mailing address and contact information. She will let you know what is available and mail the study directly to you. After you are finished, simply return the study to SCBO. There is no charge for this service; we just ask that you return the studies in a timely manner and in good condition.
Just this week we added 4 new studies to our library. Reach out to us today, be the first to check out these new studies.
Psalm 23
The Shepherd is with Me
by Jennifer Rothschild
The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.
Many women know Psalm 23 by heart but haven't experienced its power in their lives. This beloved psalm can breathe new life into women who are weary and unsure of their next steps. It's more than a psalm that comforts in death; it gives confidence in life.
In this 7-session study by Jennifer Rothschild, gain fresh insight and encouragement from Psalm 23. Explore the depths of God's compassionate care while debunking the self-reliance myth. Learn how your vulnerability is not a liability because you can trust the Shepherd's goodness throughout each season of life.
Features:
- Leader helps to guide questions and discussions within small groups
- Personal study segments to complete between 7 weeks of group sessions
- Seven interactive teaching videos, approximately 25-30 minutes per session, available on DVD or digital download
- Over 30 free study resources, including the books the author used in preparation for this study
Benefits:
- Explore the depths of God’s compassionate care.
- Trade the myth of self-reliance for the truth of God’s providence.
- Learn to view your vulnerability as a strength essential to relying on God.
- Banish fear as you trust the Shepherd’s goodness in every season of life.
City of Lions
A Study of Daniel for Teen Girls
by Amy Byrd
Obedience. Faith. Trust.
That’s what it takes to honor God in a city of lions.
Join Amy Byrd in this 7-session Bible study as she leads girls through an in-depth look at the first six chapters in the Book of Daniel. From the pressure to compromise his faith to the threats and temptations of living in a culture hostile to his religious beliefs, Daniel battled many of the same pressures we face today. This Bible study will seek to teach girls how they can live with the same faith and integrity Daniel demonstrated in the midst of opposition.
The Leader Kit includes one Bible Study Book and one DVD. The DVD includes 7 video sessions, promotional material, and a message to leaders.
The Faithful:
Heroes from the Old Testament
Borrowing from best-selling studies by Beth Moore, Priscilla Shirer, Lisa Harper, Kelly Minter, and Jennifer Rothschild, this 5-session study explores crucial moments in the lives of five Old Testament figures—Esther, Gideon, Malachi, Nehemiah, and Hosea. Through their stories, discover how God uses the lives of ordinary people for His glory and the good of His people. Strengthen your faith as you walk alongside these larger-than-life figures who all chose to obey God no matter the circumstances.
Features:
- Leader helps to guide questions and discussions within small groups
- Personal study segments to complete between 5 weeks of group sessions
- Five interactive teaching videos, approximately 25-70 minutes per session, available for purchase or rent
Benefits:
- Preview full-length studies from best-selling LifeWay Women authors.
- Engage in Bible study during busy seasons with these stand-alone sessions.
- Dive deep into Old Testament character studies.
- Find encouragement to live a bold, faithful life in obedience to God.
- Motivate yourself to further study stories from the Old Testament.
Job
A Story of Unlikely Joy
by Lisa Harper
Joy is the constant companion of the woman who trusts in the Lord. And while you can find it in friends, family, and circumstances, unfailing, persistent joy will only ever overflow from your relationship with Jesus.
Just ask Job, the man from Uz who clung to God’s goodness while all his worldly joys were stripped away.
But how is it possible to hold onto such joy in times of sorrow?
In this 7-session study, discover the redemptive facet of Job’s suffering. Learn to view pain as a way to strengthen your faith, point others to the gospel, and trust in the Lord. Because His providence will never take you to a place where His grace will not sustain you.
Features:
- Leader helps to guide questions and discussions within small groups
- Personal study segments to complete between 7 weeks of group sessions
- Seven interactive teaching videos, approximately 30-35 minutes per session, available for purchase or rent
- Moving interviews with Christine Caine, Scott & Tracie Hamilton, Natalie Grant, and more
Benefits:
- Learn to trust in God’s character.
- Repair past or current wounds.
- Realize God welcomes your difficult questions.
- Let go of complacent Christianity.
- Pursue joy even in the midst of personal pain.