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Bible studies to keep you learning all year. Characters A Year-Long Exploration of the Bible Through the Lives of Its People This new seven-volume series progresses through the Bible by focusing on key characters in Scripture. A Bible story lesson that will take us into a New Year focusing on God's faithfulness. May this New Year's Bible lesson remind us when circumstances cause us to doubt, may our eyes turn to the Father in Heaven like Simeon and Anna and find hope in Christ! “Wisdom is the principal thing; Therefore get wisdom. And in all your getting, get understanding.” (Proverbs 4:7)Wisdom is more than knowledge. The world is full of educated people who have multiple college degrees, yet they do things that aren’t very wise. So, at the beginning of the new year you can study portions of the Bible in which you will encounter other beginnings. A Study in Genesis. Genesis is the ultimate book of beginnings, and its opening chapters are foundational to the rest of Scripture. Week 1 (January 3–9): Genesis 1:1–31; Week 2 (January 10–16): Genesis 2:1–25 Here are twelve verses to start the New Year strong. 1. Lamentations 3:22-24. “The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. ‘The Lord is my portion,’ says my soul, ‘therefore I will hope in him.’” The following Bible studies, written by Billy Graham’s daughter Anne Graham Lotz, will help you navigate the heart of God and learn important truths: 1. God’s Peace Plan. Let go of anxiety, doubt, worry and negativity with this study of the Gospel of Matthew. >> Begin the study. 2. Waiting and Waiting and Waiting. Likewise, we can get to know Christ by spending time in His Word, going to Him in prayer, meditating upon Him, and asking Him for help. I resolve that I want to know the Lord by being in His Word every day—not just reading the words of Scripture, but meditating upon them, personalizing them, and making them part of my life. New Year’s Lesson New Beginnings OVERVIEW Background Bible Passage: Matthew 9:9-13 Key Verse: 1 John 1:9 —“If we confess our sins, He is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” BEFORE CLASS Preparation: Your preparation will determine the direction your class will go. Key Verse. Romans 12:2. Additional Verses. 2 Corinthians 5:17; Colossians 3:10; Ephesians 4:22-24. Materials Needed. Leaf; Object Lesson. On New Years many people will come up with something called a New Year’s Resolution. J. Hampton Keathley, III. J. Hampton Keathley III, Th.M. was a 1966 graduate of Dallas Theological Seminary and a former pastor of 28 years. In August of 2001 he was diagnosed with lung cancer and on August 29th, 2002 he went home to be with the Lord. This simple Bible lesson will help kids take action with one thing for the new year to help them grow closer to God. It's free to print and use in your ministry. Use this New Year's Bible Lesson for Sunday School or Children's Church. It helps kids focus on their relationship with Jesus as the most important one thing as they start the new year. The printable PDF download includes bonus If you’re looking for a one day Bible study for a New Year’s Bible study, check out #1 or #3 below. Click on the links below for the different studies. New Year’s Resolution Worksheet – a worksheet that will help you come up with a goal if you don’t already have one. Making a Plan. Working With God on Your Goal Bible Study Samples of our Free Bible Study Lessons. These hands-on free Bible study lessons and Ebooks were written and created as part of ongoing ministries. Most are ones we personally created and have used along the way in helping others know God through His Word and His world around us while others are being shared freely by our friends and coworkers for His Kingdom. Bible study on change, commitment, and love. This is the first Sunday of the new year, and the time of year people make New Year's resolutions. Personally, I'm not one to make many New Year's resolutions, perhaps because I quickly forget them and seldom keep them. Every January, millions of people begin their year with New Year’s resolutions. Losing weight, getting organized, exercising more, eating healthier, and managing finances better are some of the most common resolutions.But what about making spiritual New Year’s resolutions?We make commitments and tell our friends and fa
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