Best Bible Studies for Couples: The Ultimate Guide to Help You Choose Your Next Couples Bible Study [FREE Download!]
Are you looking for Bible studies for couples in your church or for yourself? Whether you’re newly engaged, parenting young kids, or walking through a tough season, every couple can grow stronger when they pursue God together.
Browse through our frequently asked questions about choosing the right Bible study for couples and marriage Bible studies, and download our FREE resource to help you recommend studies for every life stage and relational need.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bible Studies for Couples and Marriage Ministry
What are the best Bible studies for couples to do together or in a small group with other couples?
Marriage is rewarding, but it comes with challenges. These Bible studies help couples build a strong spiritual foundation, ideal for small groups, marriage ministries, or one-on-one mentoring.
The Marriage Course by Nicky and Sila Lee
Practical, conversation-driven, and focused on tackling issues that often get swept under the rug, like conflict, forgiveness, and sex. While the course is based on Christian principles, it is designed for couples with or without a church background.
What makes this study unique: Couples discuss general topics during group time, but the deeper, more personal questions are reserved for private conversation using the study guide. This creates a safe and low-pressure environment, even in groups where couples may not know each other well.
Sacred Marriage by Gary Thomas
Help couples see how their marriage can lead them to a closer walk with God. In this newly updated marriage classic, couples will discover how everything about their marriage—from the history they create, to the love they share, to the forgiveness they both offer and seek—is filled with the capacity to help them grow in Christ’s character.
What makes this study unique: This edition of Sacred Marriage includes all-new videos from Gary. Couples will enjoy updated research and illustrations, key biblical principles about marriage, and wisdom from Gary’s more than twenty years of teaching since the study’s original release.
The Meaning of Marriage by Timothy & Kathy Keller
A rich theological study with practical insights into God’s design for marriage. Based on the best-selling book of the same name, Timothy and Kathy Keller draw a profound portrait of marriage that neither idealizes nor rejects the institution but points us to the relationship between God and mankind.
What makes this study unique: Great for fans of Tim Keller or those looking to reframe their modern conceptions of marriage. This study weaves in modern research to support a biblical framework for marriage.
What Bible study should we recommend to couples who are struggling in their marriage?
When couples are in seasons of dysfunction or difficulty, the Bible offers hope and practical tools to help bring unity back where there may be brokenness. These bible studies for struggling marriages are great in pastoral counseling settings and crisis groups, but also in marriage groups more broadly.
The Fight for Us by Rebekah & Gabe Lyons
For couples stuck in the “dysfunction dance,” Rebekah and Gabe Lyons encourage you to stop fighting with your spouse and start fighting for your spouse. This study helps couples strengthen their marriage and rediscover the power of us as they practice rhythms that foster unity, intentionality, and hope for the future of their relationship.
What makes this study unique: Drawing on their mental health coaching, marriage counseling expertise, and over 20 years of personal experience, each session includes intentionally curated group discussion prompts and personal reflection questions for couples to engage in together and in prayer.
Cherish by Gary Thomas
Teaches couples to go beyond love and learn how to cherish each other daily. Drawing on personal stories and teachings from the Bible, Gary Thomas demonstrates how cherishing can turn marriage from an obligation into a delight.
What makes this study unique: Great for couples stuck “going through the motions” or those just starting out. This study helps rekindle affection and encourages couples to see the good in each other with fresh eyes.
We also recommend:
- The Meaning of Marriage – for reframing your understanding of commitment and grace.
- The Marriage Course – practical help for restoring communication and intimacy.
- Lightbulb Moments in Marriage (on sale Winter 2026) – helps couples break unhealthy cycles and rediscover unity.
What premarital Bible studies should we use with engaged couples, those considering marriage, or those who are newly married?
The season leading up to marriage is exciting and full of anticipation. It’s also a key opportunity to lay a strong spiritual foundation. These premarital Bible studies are ideal for pre-marriage counseling, pre-marriage retreats or events, and small groups of young or engaged couples. They’ll help couples step into marriage with a biblical understanding of commitment, communication, and God’s design for lifelong partnership.
The Pre-Marriage Course by Nicky and Sila Lee
Practical and conversation-driven, The Pre-Marriage Course is designed to help couples who are engaged or seriously considering marriage build essential relationship skills. Topics include communication, conflict, family dynamics, and intimacy. While rooted in Christian principles, the study is accessible to couples with or without a church background.
What makes this study unique: Each session is designed like a “date night,” where couples share a meal, watch a video teaching, and discuss workbook questions privately. The teaching integrates insights from leading psychologists, authors, and psychosexual experts, offering a well-rounded, holistic approach to marriage preparation.
Single, Dating, Engaged, Married by Ben Stuart
Great for young adults in all relational stages, this six-session Bible study walks through the four key seasons of relational life—singleness, dating, engagement, and marriage. Pastor and bestselling author Ben Stuart helps participants understand God’s purpose for each stage and how to navigate them with intention and faith.
What makes this study unique: No matter where they are on the relationship journey, this study equips participants with practical guidance and biblical insight, focusing on the gifts of each season rather than rushing from one stage to the next.
We also recommend:
- Sacred Marriage – explores how marriage is designed to make us holy, not just happy.
- The Meaning of Marriage – builds a deep theological foundation for marriage
What Bible study should we recommend to couples who want to strengthen their marriage even more?
Marriage ministry isn’t just for couples in crisis! Even in healthy seasons, it’s vital for couples to keep investing in their relationship. These Bible studies are great for couples who want to take their marriage from good to great.
- Lightbulb Moments in Marriage (on sale Winter 2026) – helps couples spot the small “aha” moments that make a big difference in daily marriage dynamics.
- The Fight for Us – great for couples who want to proactively build unity and deepen their emotional and spiritual connection before challenges arise.
- Cherish – a favorite for couples who want to move from routine to intentional affection, learning to see and celebrate each other daily.
- The Meaning of Marriage – for couples ready to deepen their theological understanding of marriage and rediscover God’s design for lifelong commitment.
- Sacred Marriage – helps couples see how God uses marriage to shape our character and our relationship with Him.
What Bible studies can we offer to parents to help their marriage and family rhythms?
Parenting adds joy and complexity to marriage. That’s why it’s essential to offer Bible studies that support couples not just in their marriage, but in how they raise their kids together.
These Bible studies for parents help families dive into God’s Word with a special focus on growing stronger as a couple and creating intentional rhythms for their family. They’re ideal for small groups with parents and parenting ministries.
- Habits of the Household – encourages families to embrace intentional, faith-building routines in everyday life. Couples will explore how ordinary moments can become powerful discipleship opportunities when shaped by love and spiritual intention.
- Parenting: Getting It Right – helps couples identify what matters most, align their values, and lead with grace and consistency, so they can parent with confidence and clarity.
- Jesus Followers – perfect for parents or grandparents, this study focuses on passing faith to the next generation, living in a way that’s both personal and deeply influential to their children.
What about studies that help people in relationships broadly?
In your ministry, not every couple fits a traditional mold. These Bible studies focus on relational health in a broader sense, addressing topics like boundaries, forgiveness, emotional maturity, and community. They’re great for individuals, small groups, or even couples looking to strengthen all areas of their relational life, not just marriage.
Bible Studies about Boundaries & Forgiveness
- Good Boundaries and Goodbyes – helps participants understand boundaries from a Biblical perspective.
- Forgiving What You Can’t Forget – discover what the Bible says about forgiveness and how to find the peace that comes from embracing it.
- Boundaries – a classic resource for understanding where your responsibility ends and someone else’s begins.
Bible Studies about Emotional & Relational Health
- Emotionally Healthy Relationships – learn eight practical and biblically based relationship skills to develop mature, loving relationships with others.
Bible Studies about Community & Friendship
- Find Your People – move beyond surface-level friendships and build deep, Christ-centered community.
How do I help couples choose the right Bible study for their season?
We want to make choosing your next couples’ Bible study easier! That’s why we created a free downloadable guide to help ministry leaders recommend the right resource with confidence.
This free guide includes:
- Studies organized by life stage: married, engaged, parenting, crisis, and spiritual growth
- Quick-reference themes and ministry uses for each study
- Direct links to explore or order studies
No matter what season a couple is in, God’s Word has the power to heal, restore, and strengthen their relationship. These Bible studies are tools to help couples encounter Jesus together and build marriages that last.
You don’t need to have all the answers… You just need the right resources to equip your leaders and encourage couples along the way.
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