Daily Bible Study Winter 2015-16

Sacred Gifts and Holy Gatherings

This winter, Daily Bible Study follows the theme “Sacred Gifts
and Holy Gatherings.” These daily readings, which prepare us for the 13
lessons in Adult Bible Studies, are written by Sue Mink, Randy Cross,
and Gary Thompson.

Unit 1

What We Bring to God

The quarter’s first four lessons explore the concepts of sabbath, giving
offerings, celebrations, and giving from the heart by examining
biblical texts from Exodus, Leviticus, Luke, Matthew, and Mark.

Unit 2


Four Weddings and a Funeral

The first lesson in this unit reviews the relationship between Jacob and
Rachel from the Book of Genesis, followed by a lesson from the Song of
Solomon. The third lesson examines the relationship between Hosea and
Gomer and deals with broken relationships, while the fourth lesson takes
us to the Gospel of John and Jesus’ miracle at the wedding in Cana. The
final lesson in this unit, also from John’s Gospel, deals with the
death of Jesus’ dear friend Lazarus.

Unit 3

Holy Days

The four lessons that conclude this quarter’s study examine the holy
days of Passover, celebrating God’s deliverance of the people as
recorded in Exodus; the Feast of Weeks or Pentecost; the Day of
Atonement; and the Festival of Booths, described in Leviticus.



This ongoing day-by-day Bible study series is presented in quarterly
segments. Bible-based, Christ-focused, and United Methodist-approved,
this resource helps individuals develop the discipline of studying the
Bible every day. It coordinates with the lesson themes of Adult Bible
Studies. Each lesson includes: a one-page Bible study for each day of
the quarter, along with introductory reflection questions and Commentary
on the daily Scripture passage, Life Application, and a concluding
prayer. Available in regular print or as an
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