Grow your faith
Bible Studies
Grow in Faith Through Reading God’s Word
- Read Scripture
- Ask Questions
- Understand the Context
- Reflect Together
- Apply What You Learn
- Grow in the Word
Why it matters
Why Bible Study Matters
Reading the Bible helps us know Jesus and see how God’s Word speaks to everyday life. Start with a passage and three questions. What does it say? What does it show about God? How could I respond? Use the guides below on your own or bring your questions to a conversation with others.
Biblical Literacy
Learn to read each book in context. Notice who is speaking, who is being addressed and how the passage fits into the wider story of Scripture.
Christian Community
Bring your questions to a conversation with others. Listen to how they read the passage and consider what you might have missed.
Life Application
Choose one practical response to what you’ve read. Return to the passage later in the week and reflect on what you noticed.
Take your next step
Choose a Bible Study Starting Point
Begin with one chapter, explore a whole book or ask about reading with others.
“Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.” Psalm 119:105 (KJV)
Seven Days in the Gospel of John
Start with John 1. Read a chapter a day for seven days or spend longer on a shorter passage. Note one thing you learn about Jesus and one question you’d like to explore.
Days 1–2: John 1–2
Notice how Jesus is introduced and how people begin to follow Him. Write down one thing you learn about Jesus and one question you would like to explore.
Days 3–4: John 3–4
Read the conversations with Nicodemus and the Samaritan woman. What questions do they bring? Consider what you would like to ask Jesus as you reflect on these chapters.
Days 5–7: John 5–7
Notice how people respond to Jesus in different situations. Choose one passage to reread, reflect on what it says about Him and discuss your questions with a trusted Christian or the church team.
A reading guide
Bible Studies: Three Books to Explore
Start with John, Romans or Ephesians. These reading guides can be used on your own or discussed with others. To join a group, contact the church and ask which studies are currently meeting.
Discovering Jesus: The Son of God
The Gospel of John
Follow the signs, conversations and teachings that reveal who Jesus is and why John wrote his Gospel.
Approach
Read slowly
Focus
Jesus
Reflect
Life & faith
Next step
Ask & discuss
- Contact the church for current groups
- Ask about location and format
Understanding God’s Righteousness
Romans: The Gospel Unpacked
Follow Paul’s account of sin, grace and righteousness, then consider how the Gospel shapes the way we live.
Approach
Follow the argument
Focus
Grace
Reflect
Faith & life
Next step
Ask & discuss
- Contact the church for current groups
- Ask about location and format
Living Our Spiritual Inheritance
Ephesians: Identity in Christ
Explore what it means to belong to Christ and how that identity shapes the unity and daily life of the church.
Approach
Read & respond
Focus
In Christ
Reflect
Unity & love
Next step
Ask & discuss
- Contact the church for current groups
- Ask about location and format
Formats
Choose Your Next Step in Bible Study
Choose a format that works for you: small-group discussion, recorded teaching or personal reading. The NCHIC podcast provides messages you can listen to and reflect on at your own pace.
Conversation & connection
Small Groups
Ask about current groups where you can read, discuss and learn with others.
Listen & reflect
Teaching Series
Explore church messages and bring your questions to a trusted Christian or church contact.
At your own pace
Personal Reading
Choose a short passage, read it twice and make a note of what stands out. Take one question with you into the week.
Shared experiences
Ministry Connections
Ask about study opportunities through the men’s, women’s or youth ministry.
Categories
Study Categories
Explore Scripture by Testament, theme or the life of a person in the Bible.
Covenant & promise
Old Testament
Explore God’s covenant, the history of Israel, the prayers of the Psalms and the hope spoken by the prophets.
Jesus & the Church
New Testament
Begin with a Gospel, then read Acts or one of the letters to see how the first Christians followed Jesus together.
Faith in practice
Topical Studies
Practical Christian living and contemporary issues.
Lives & lessons
Character Studies
Learn from biblical figures and their faith journeys.
Keep exploring
Ideas for Your Next Study
Choose a topic, read the surrounding passage and write down a question you could bring to a study or conversation.
1 Peter: Hope in Suffering
Read 1 Peter 1 and notice how Peter connects living hope with the experience of hardship.
Parables of Jesus
Read one parable in its Gospel setting. Ask who heard it first and what it invites them to see or do differently.
Spiritual Gifts Discovery
Read Romans 12:3–8 or 1 Corinthians 12. Consider one gift you’ve seen in someone else and how you could encourage them.
Keep learning
Study Resources
Use these resources to read Scripture, listen to Bible teaching and reflect on what you learn.
Read Scripture Online
Read a passage in a translation you can understand and keep a note of your questions.
Watch a Sermon
Follow a message with an open Bible and revisit the passages that speak to you.
Listen to the NCHIC Podcast
Continue exploring Scripture with recorded messages you can revisit during the week.
Seven-Day Reading Guide
Start with one chapter of John each day and note one question or insight as you read.
Take your next step
Ready to Grow in Faith?
Begin with a chapter from John and a question you’d like to explore. If you’d prefer to read with others, contact the church to ask which Bible studies are currently available.
Questions About Bible Studies
Where should I start with Bible Studies?
If you’re new to the Bible, start with the Gospel of John and read a short passage at a time. Ask what it shows you about Jesus, note one question and return to it later. The seven-day guide on this page gives you a chapter and questions to consider.
Are these Bible Studies available as group courses?
The guides on this page are for personal reading or discussion. To find out which groups are currently meeting, contact the church and ask about the topic, time and venue before attending.
What if I find a passage difficult to understand?
Read the passages before and after it. Notice who is speaking and who is being addressed. Try a translation you understand and write down one question to discuss with someone you trust.
Can I use the Bible Studies guides with a friend?
Yes. Choose a short passage and agree when you’ll talk about it. Each person can bring one observation and one question. Begin with the seven-day guide, or pick a book from the reading options on this page.