5 Must-Read Lisa Harper Bible Studies for Women’s Groups
Luke: Gut-Level Compassion
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Perfection Not Required. . .
Many of us believe that we aren’t good enough to meet other people’s expectations. Maybe you can’t wrap words around why, but lurking beneath the surface of the carefully curated façade you present in public, it’s there. Being missed and marginalized by others moves us to assume we’re not quite good enough for God either.
The great news woven throughout the Gospel according to Luke is that perfection is not a prerequisite for a deep and personal relationship with Jesus. In fact, this riveting account reveals that Jesus is especially fond of ragamuffins in need of a safe place to lean in and linger! Join Lisa Harper in this Bible study of a literary masterpiece that doesn’t celebrate the elite, but embraces the outliers, outcasts, and overlooked!
Watch the first session here →
Believing Jesus: A Journey Through the Book of Acts
Throughout the book of Acts, believing Jesus and what he said is the core value that marked every believer in the first church. Because they believed Jesus, the early Christians were willing to risk everything—their comfort, their homes, even their lives.
In this eight-session video Bible study, Lisa launches into the book of Acts to discover how Jesus’ command to spread the gospel changed the lives of those who believed and shaped the culture that surrounded the growing church. At the end of this journey together, not only will you have studied this wild, adventurous, risk-taking book of the Bible; but you’ll see how God supernaturally orchestrated the events in Scripture to bring about the message of salvation that the early believers preached.
Today, we are faced with the same risks. Will we truly believe the words of Jesus and allow them to transform every part of our lives?
Watch the first session here →
12 Daring Women of the Bible
In this twelve-session video Bible study, some of today’s best-loved Christian authors and speakers look at the spiritual lessons learned from twelve daring women in the Bible and what they mean for you today.
As you look at each of these women’s lives, you will discover how to:
- Apply biblical lessons to your own modern-day struggles.
- Live through your failures as well as your successes.
- Draw near to God in a world filled with trials.
- Find lasting contentment in every situation.
- Overcome rejection and insecurity . . . and much more.
Watch the first session here →
The Marvel and Miracle of Advent
Jesus’ arrival on earth changed the course of history forever. Not only for those who lived in the first century, but for those of us in the twenty-first century as well. The miracle and marvel of the Advent season demonstrates that we are precious to Him. He’s not a distant God. He is Emmanuel, God with us. That includes wherever you are, right now.
Throughout the Old Testament, we find descriptions, allusions, prophecies, and even foreshadowing of the long-anticipated Messiah. The Messiah is Jesus, whose purpose and promise was not limited by His humanity. In this Bible study, you will learn that it’s not your behavior that earns the kindness of a holy God; it’s the presence of Jesus coming to Earth to be with you, always.
Join Christine Caine and Lisa Harper this Advent season for a four-session video Bible study like no other. Your hope and spirit will be revived as you recapture the wonder of Jesus’ obvious love for you. You’ll discover that Advent is not only a season of waiting and preparation, but also, it’s a season of action to share the hope of Jesus with everyone.
Watch the first session here →
The Promise and Power of Easter
Easter is so much more than a holiday.
Easter isn’t just a date on the calendar; it’s the most significant event in human history. It’s the celebration of Jesus’ resurrection from the dead, and His victory over everything that holds us back in our earthly lives. It’s the day we focus on the promise and power of Jesus and draw closer to Him.
Join Christine Caine and Lisa Harper in a transformative study that goes beyond tradition. Walk with them through four weeks of the Lenten season taking in the details of Jesus’ life, the agony of His death, and the overwhelming joy of His resurrection.
Relive His steps with a heart full of hope. See it all with eyes of faith. You’ll be ready to celebrate Easter in more ways than you ever have and be inspired to share the joy only Jesus could make possible.
Watch the first session here →
PLUS! One more bonus study…
A Jesus-Shaped Life: How Biblically Sound Theology Deepens Our Relationship with God and Each Other
When many of us hear the word theology, we conjure up visions of stuffy old guys in dark clothing scratching a pen across paper (or maybe a quill across parchment!) and assume that it’s not for us. But at its most basic, theology is just words (logos) about God (theos). Conversations, if you will, about the most important part of our lives—our good, loving, and grace-filled God.
With her signature style and humor, bestselling Bible teacher Lisa Harper invites you into seven life-changing conversations about the God we so love. Lisa makes theology fun, practical, and applicable, explaining how academic-sounding concepts are actually daily realities that make an enormous difference in how we live our lives, how we treat other people, and how we understand our own relationship to our Creator. Dive deep into the word of God in this seven-session Bible study and learn how your theology is your Jesus-shaped life.
If you want to grow closer to God and take a more active role in your community of faith, it’s time to take your understanding of God to the next level with sound theology rooted in Scripture. Let Lisa be your (very entertaining) guide!
Meet Bible Study Teacher Lisa Harper
Lisa Harper has been lauded as a compelling communicator, whose writing and speaking emphasize that accruing knowledge about God pales next to a real and intimate relationship with Jesus. Her style combines sound biblical exposition and exegesis with engaging anecdotes and comedic wit. Her vocational resume is comprised of 30+ years of church and para-church ministry leadership, including 6 years as the director of Focus on the Family‘s national women’s ministry where she created the popular “Renewing the Heart” conferences, which were attended by almost 200,000 women, as well as a decade of touring with “Women of Faith,” where she spoke to over a million women about the unconditional love of God.
Frequently Asked Questions about Lisa Harper Bible Studies
What makes Lisa Harper’s Bible studies unique?
Lisa blends deep theological insight with honest personal stories, humor, and compassion. Her studies are approachable, emotionally engaging, and rooted in sound biblical teaching.
Are Lisa Harper’s studies good for beginners?
Absolutely. Whether you’re brand new to the Bible or have been in church for years, Lisa’s teaching is relatable and accessible without watering down the truth.
What Bible studies has Lisa Harper written?
Some of her most popular Bible studies include Luke: Gut-Level Compassion, Believing Jesus, The Marvel and the Miracle of Advent, The Promise and Power of Easter, and 12 Daring Women of the Bible. Her newest study, A Jesus-Shaped Life, is coming soon!
Where can I buy Lisa Harper’s Bible studies?
You can find all of Lisa’s studies at ChurchSource, Amazon, and other Christian retailers. Many include video access and discussion questions, making them ideal for group study.
* Updated April 2025 to include new Bible studies from Lisa Harper
