New Studies Coming in December 2025
As 2025 comes to a close, we’re excited to share an incredible lineup of Bible studies to inspire and equip you for a meaningful start to 2026!
Plan ahead for Lent and Easter with updated editions of two best-selling studies: He Chose the Nails by Max Lucado and The Case for Easter by Lee Strobel. Now with streaming video access included in the study guides, these resources are perfect for personal reflection or group discussions as you journey through Lent and prepare for Easter.
Start the new year strong with two brand-new 52-week studies designed to help you build a habit of intentional Bible reading. Fans of Sarah Young’s best-selling Jesus Calling series will love the Jesus Calling 52-Week Bible Study, designed to guide you into daily moments in His presence. Meanwhile, Randy and Rozanne Frazee’s Encountering God’s Love from Genesis to Revelation offers an interactive journey through the Bible’s timeline, helping you see the grand narrative of God’s redemptive work in a new way.
And finally, for those seeking to align physical and spiritual health, Justin Earley’s The Body Teaches the Soul introduces ten simple habits to improve your well-being while deepening your relationship with God. It’s an ideal choice for individuals or groups looking to kick off the new year by prioritizing both body and soul.
Whether you’re preparing your heart for Lent and Easter or looking to build lasting spiritual habits, these new and updated releases have something for everyone.
He Chose the Nails Bible Study Guide + Streaming Video, Updated Edition by Max Lucado
On Sale: December 2, 2025
Is your heart unsettled by the chaos of the world? Are you heavy-laden with bad moments, mad moments, or anxious moments? Today, rest in God’s self-giving love and leave all your troubles at the foot of the cross.
In the He Chose the Nails Bible Study, Max Lucado observes that the last moments leading up to Jesus’ death were not left up to chance. God chose the path; he selected the nails. Our Lord planted the trio of crosses and painted the sign. God was never more sovereign than in the details of the death of his Son.
And in those details are gifts that Christ provided for us. The cross. The thorns. The nails. His seamless robe. The empty tomb. God didn’t have to give us all these things, you know. The only required act for our salvation was the shedding of blood, yet he did much more. So much more.
In this Easter Bible study, Max will help you:
- Experience Lent as a time not to just give up something, but to prepare to receive good gifts from God.
- Take comfort that Jesus understands everything you face in this life.
- Receive the grace of Christ’s work for us and cooperate with God’s work in us to make us more like him.
- Stand firm in the promise that you are forgiven, and you are welcome in God’s presence, no matter what you’ve done.
Search the scene of the cross and listen for God’s gentle whisper, “I did it just for you.”
Watch the trailer to get a sneak peek!
The Case for Easter Bible Study Guide + Streaming Video, Updated Edition
On Sale: December 9, 2025
What do the Gospel accounts actually say about Jesus’ death and resurrection? How can we know the biblical accounts are accurate? In The Case for Christ, Lee Strobel retraced his spiritual journey from atheism to faith by showing how the evidence he obtained from experts in the field of history, archaeology, and ancient manuscripts led him to the verdict that Jesus truly was the Son of God. In The Case for Easter Bible Study, Lee investigates the story surrounding the resurrection of Jesus—and how we can know that it is true.
In each session, participants will explore:
- How to understand the differences between the Gospel accounts
- How to use historical and medical evidence to build a strong case for Jesus’ resurrection
- Why the Gospel writers are credible when they make this claim
- The testimony of those who witnessed Jesus alive after the crucifixion
- Why it’s clear the early church carried on the teaching of these witnesses
The Case for Easter Bible Study invites you to examine the evidence of the resurrection for yourself and points to the conclusion that Jesus was the Son of God who conquered the grave.
Watch the trailer to get a sneak peek!
Jesus Calling 52-Week Bible Study: Experience the Presence of God by Sarah Young
On Sale: December 23, 2025
Whether you are seeking new ways to infuse your daily life with God’s Word, yearning for spiritual nourishment, or feeling the weight of a heavy burden, Jesus Calling 52-Week Bible Study was created for you—the individual seeking a deeper relationship with God, a clearer understanding of His will, and the strength to navigate life with purpose and faith.
*This 52-week Bible study is designed so that you can start it at any point in the year.
The busyness of life often drowns out the still small voice of God. Our minds are filled with worries, distractions, and noise that make it difficult to hear from Him. Yet, no matter how chaotic life becomes, the truth remains: God is speaking to us. His Word is true, and He sees us as His beloved children, worthy of His love and grace. Through this study, you’ll have the opportunity to listen to God’s voice—reminding you that you are worthy, you are loved, and in Christ, you are made a new creation.
Over the course of the Jesus Calling 52-Week Bible Study, you will be invited to meditate on Scripture in a way that makes it come alive. You’ll explore the life and teachings of Jesus, reflect on how His example shapes your daily faith, and see how the Old Testament prepares us for the coming of the Savior. This study isn’t just about learning facts—it’s about experiencing God’s Word as living, breathing truth that speaks directly to your heart.
Spiritual growth isn’t always about striving harder—it’s about drawing closer. If you’re weary, feeling distant, or uncertain about your next step, take a moment to rest in God’s presence. As you spend time studying Scripture, reviewing excerpts from the Jesus Calling devotional that relate to the Bible passages, you will learn how to better make space in your life for the Spirit of God to speak to you through the Word of God and the people of God.
Each Lesson Includes:
- An opportunity to APPLY what you have learned through additional scriptures and reflection questions.
- A DISCOVER section to introduce the topic for the week.
- An excerpt from the Jesus Calling® devotionals by Sarah Young to help you EXPERIENCE the presence of Jesus.
- A scripture passage to DWELL and meditate on God’s word.
Encountering God’s Love from Genesis to Revelation: A 52-Week Bible Study by Randy and Rozanne Frazee
On Sale: December 23, 2025
A year-long, full-Bible exploration on God’s grand design and how your life fits into his plan.
In this 52-week Bible study—designed so that you can start it at any point in the year—you’ll learn how to see and appreciate the Bible through two main lenses:
- The Lower Story—reflecting the human experience.
- The Upper Story—revealing God’s divine perspective and ultimate plan.
The perfect Bible study for all those who have craved a deeper understanding of the Bible and wondered how its stories and teachings connect to one larger testament of God’s love.
Randy Frazee, pastor and architect of The Story and BELIEVE church engagement campaigns, designed this Bible study to help you see the connection between God’s story and your story as you study select Bible passages and answer thought-provoking reflection questions each week. You’ll discover:
- Key characters and five major movements through the biblical story timeline.
- Ongoing themes, foreshadowing, and reflections of Jesus.
- How God’s enduring promises and love intersect with your personal story.
- Study and reflection questions to help you discover your story in God’s story.
- Weekly Bible readings.
- Tools and equipping for sharing God’s love with others.
The Body Teaches the Soul Bible Study Guide plus Streaming Video by Justin Earley
On Sale: December 30, 2025
Your body is more spiritual than you might think. It’s hard to talk to others about the peace of God when your own body is wracked with anxiety. Or to consider your body as the “temple of the Holy Spirit” if you regard eating, exercise, or sleep as inherently unspiritual activities. If you truly believe God made your body, it requires a level of care on your part to take care of it.
Justin Whitmel Earley—bestselling author of Habits of the Household—is intimately familiar with the consequences of ignoring one’s body. As a young lawyer, he fell into a period of anxiety and insomnia that nearly ruined his life. In his journey back to mental and spiritual health, he realized the healthy and unhealthy habits shaping his life weren’t physical or spiritual but were physical and spiritual.
The Body Teaches the Soul is a practical guide on what the Bible says should be the union of body and spirit in our overall health. In this study, Justin shares personal stories, fascinating research, and biblical wisdom to reveal ten simple habits that will improve your health and deepen your relationship with God. You will especially learn how to:
- Connect deeply and positively with your body as the image of God while avoiding the mistakes of ignoring or idolizing the body.
- Explore how daily patterns of healthy eating can be as spiritual as fasting and how rhythms of feasting can become guilt-free celebrations of the world God made.
- Recover your mental health through upper-brain spiritual truths that work together with lower-brain physical practices to reshape thought patterns.
- Develop a sleep routine that honors your body’s need for rest and your soul’s need for sabbath.
- Discover how to lament sickness and injury while still praying with hope for the miracle of healing.
- Learn how exercise can create a humble lifestyle of loving others with your body instead of becoming a vain search for body image.
The Body Teaches the Soul is your guide to rediscovering the extraordinary gift of the body and the spiritual life that flows from it. It will help you reconnect with your whole self and repattern your life in the image of the God who made you and loves you as you are—body and soul.
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