Plan Your Advent Small-Group Bible Study

You may know the story of the birth of Christ by heart, but this Advent you can dig deeper into its meaning as you prepare for the coming of the Christ Child. Each of these studies offers a distinct perspective on the Christmas story. Make the story become more real by walking the Holy Land sites with Adam Hamilton, take a look at a beloved children's holiday favorite through the lens of faith, or go on a prayerful Advent journey guided by Wesleyan practices of grace.

The Journey: Walking the Road to Bethleham

By Adam Hamilton

Celebrate the 10th Anniversary of Adam Hamilton’s classic, The Journey.

In The Journey, Adam Hamilton travels from Nazareth to Bethlehem in a fascinating look at the birth of Jesus Christ. As he did with Jesus' crucifixion in 24 Hours That Changed the World, Hamilton once again approaches a world-changing event with thoughtfulness.
Using historical information, archaeological data, and a personal look at some of the stories surrounding the birth, the most amazing moment in history will become more real and heart-felt as you walk along this road.

The Heart That Grew Three Sizes: Finding Faith in the Story of the Grinch

By Matt Rawle

Rediscover the gift of Advent that comes without packages, ribbons, and bows.

We don’t know why the Grinch hated Christmas. We just know he did. In this new Advent study, Matt Rawle explores the faith themes in the Christmas classic, How the Grinch Stole Christmas! including, how did the Grinch’s heart grow three sizes come Christmas morning? How did Christmas save the Grinch? Could it be that the very thing we think we hate is the one thing that changes our lives? This Advent and Christmas season, look at a familiar classic through the lens of faith and see how Christ speaks to us through our culture.

Watch the promotional video with Matt Rawle. 

All the Good: A Wesleyan Way of Christmas

By Laceye C. Warner, Amy Valdez Barker, Sangwoo Kim, and Jung Choi

Journey Through Advent with John Wesley's Means of Grace.

In All the Good: A Wesleyan Way of Christmas, a group of diverse Wesleyan scholars will take you on an Advent journey guided by the practices in John Wesley’s means of grace. In four sessions of study, prayer, and conversation, readers will look at preparing the way for God, the discipline of prayer, the substance of good works, and the recognition of God’s presence with us in communities that are called to serve the world. 

Watch the promotional video with the authors. 

The Bible. 365 days. You. Yes, you!

The Bible Year: A Journey Through Scripture in 365 Days

By Magrey deVega

Not the type to sit down and read the entire Bible? Yes, the goal is to read the whole Bible in a year, but think about it in terms of smaller, daily goals. Think about a commitment to read a short selection from the Bible plus a concise devotional every day. You can do that – especially since The Bible Year has it all mapped out for you day by day.

Plus, you’ll also get a weekly summary of key themes and ideas to help you better digest and understand your weekly readings. So you’re not just reading verse after verse, you’re enriching your spiritual life, developing a deeper faith and forming a closer connection to God and to each other.

The Bible Year is also a wonderful way for small groups or even individuals to grow closer to God, while providing a common thread that will promote new and deeper friendships among members.

Daily Bible goals start here!