Get Ready for Summer with These Powerful New Bible Studies (May & June 2025)
As we head into the lazy days of summer, you know how quickly these weeks can fly by! That’s why now is the perfect time to start planning ahead for your summer and fall Bible studies. Check out our full line-up of new and updated studies in May and June 2025 – it’s full of powerful options to keep your group engaged, encouraged, and growing in God’s Word all summer long.
So whether you’re looking for something short and flexible for summer or already thinking ahead to your fall kickoff, these studies from trusted teachers like Gary Thomas, Margaret Feinberg, Tara Beth Leach, and more offer biblical truth, practical application, and fresh perspective for every kind of group.
Let’s make this summer one of intentional growth and deeper connection with God. Which new release are you most excited about?
Sacred Marriage Bible Study Guide plus Streaming Video, Revised and Updated by Gary Thomas
On Sale: May 6, 2025
Your marriage can lead to a closer walk with God
Your marriage is much more than a union between you and your spouse. It is a spiritual discipline ideally suited to help you know God more fully and intimately. Sacred Marriage shifts the focus from marital enrichment to spiritual enrichment in ways that can help you love your mate more. Whether it is delightful or difficult, your marriage can become a doorway to a closer walk with God. Everything about your marriage—from the history you and your spouse create, to the love you share, to the forgiveness you both offer and seek—is filled with the capacity to help you grow in Christ’s character.
This edition of Sacred Marriage includes all-new videos from Gary. Each session has been updated to include modern research and illustrations, key biblical principles about marriage, and wisdom from Gary’s more than twenty years of teaching since its original release. You will also find a wealth of discussion questions in this study guide that will spark meaningful conversation in your group, between you and your spouse, and that you can ponder on your own.
Ephesians and Colossians: Diversity in Unity by Scot McKnight
On Sale: May 6, 2025
Displaying Grace and Truth in Divisive Circumstances
Written near the end of Paul’s life, the letters to the Ephesians and Colossians share themes of unity, grace, and growth. The apostle Paul encourages the churches to remain faithful to Christ’s teachings and emphasizes oneness in the Spirit. Ephesians offers a broad theological vision with grace as its foundation, while Colossians addresses local concerns, emphasizing Christ’s sufficiency and growth in faith. Both letters center on Jesus as Creator, Redeemer, and Sustainer, calling believers to live in unity and keep their focus on Christ.
In this volume, Scot McKnight looks past the abstractions of Ephesians and Colossians and offers practical guidance for Christian living. These profound teachings continue to resonate, offering timeless encouragement to Christians.
What you will find in this Bible study is in-depth exploration of these two letters from the apostle Paul. Discover poignant insights from the heart of a pastor, real-world relevance for your daily life, and thoughtful questions to get at the heart of the message and put it into practice.
In the New Testament Everyday Bible Study series, widely respected biblical scholar Scot McKnight combines interpretive insights with pastoral wisdom for all the books of the New Testament. Each volume provides:
- Original Meaning. Brief, precise expositions of the biblical text and offers a clear focus for the central message of each passage.
- Fresh Interpretation. Brings the passage alive with fresh images and what it means to follow King Jesus.
- Practical Application. Biblical connections and questions for reflection and application for each passage.
Taste and See Bible Study Guide plus Streaming Video, Updated Edition by Margaret Feinberg
On Sale: May 20, 2025
Discover the Secret to Savoring Every Day.
Margaret Feinberg embarked on a global culinary and spiritual adventure to discover the truth in a simple psalm: “Taste and see that the Lord is good.” The journey changed the way she read the Bible and the way she approached every meal.
Join Margaret in this deeply nourishing six-session video Bible study (video access included)—sprinkled with delicious recipes—to learn how to taste and see the goodness of God in your everyday life. Nourish your faith in these days of uncertainty and learn how God uniquely created you to flourish in his world.
Threaded Bible Study Guide plus Streaming Video by Tara Beth Leach
On Sale: May 27, 2025
Have you found your place in God’s story?
God’s story is a divine tapestry, intricately woven with intention from the beginning. Every thread connects the past, present, and future, revealing a Creator who intimately leans into your brokenness and chaos to bring redemption. From the first moments of creation, when God’s Spirit hovered over the waters, a plan full of shalom—wholeness and harmony—was set into motion. Humanity once walked in communion with God, but when we deviated from His design, sin began to unravel the beauty. Yet God’s love and plan never wavered.
Through the Noahic, Abrahamic, Mosaic, and Davidic Covenants, we see God’s faithfulness and His desire to restore creation. These promises build toward fulfillment in Jesus Christ and invite us to weave our lives into God’s larger narrative.
This six-week Bible study by author and pastor Tara Beth Leach explores these sacred threads, helping you see God’s redemptive hand in your life. No matter where you are in the story, there’s a place for you in His plans for restoration and renewal.
Keep It Shut Bible Study Guide plus Streaming Video, Updated Edition by Karen Ehman
On Sale: June 3, 2025
Have you ever said something you wished you could take back? Are you ever unsure when to hold your tongue and when to speak out?
In this six-session video study (video access included), Karen Ehman—who readily admits that her mouth has gotten her into loads of trouble—shares the hows (and how-not-tos) of dealing with the tongue.
Far more than a “how not to gossip” study, this video-based small group Bible study will challenge you to dig deep into what the Bible says about the ways we use our words—both in person and online—and when we should just keep our lips zipped.
Twelve Ordinary Men Workbook, Revised and Updated by John MacArthur
On Sale: June 10, 2025
The twelve men whom Jesus called to be His disciples weren’t saints, scholars, or religious sages. In fact, among the group were a handful of uneducated fishermen, a hated tax collector, and a political zealot. Perhaps it is because of this mix in personalities that we find the twelve disciples so fascinating. After all, they represent personality types that we encounter today. They are approachable and real.
What’s more, the Bible doesn’t try to hide their faults and foibles. The impulsivity of Peter. The ambition and aggressiveness of James and John. The doubt of Thomas. These men are like people we meet in our modern age with the same qualities! They are relatable to us. We understand why they stumbled at times—and are inspired when we find them “getting it right.”
Eleven of these men would take up Jesus’ great commission to preach the gospel to the world. They devoted their lives to this passion and triumphed against overwhelming opposition. Despite their shortcomings, they are fitting role models, revealing what Jesus can do with a life completely surrendered to Him. Getting to know these men who were close to Christ will help us to better know Christ ourselves.
The Twelve Ordinary Men Workbook has been completely revised and updated. Each lesson includes:
- A chapter-by-chapter exploration of the key themes in the book
- Selected passages of Scripture with accompanying study questions
- Insights from church tradition and biblical scholars on the lives of each disciple
- Reflections from John MacArthur on what each disciple can teach us today