Bible Studies
We hope you find our 'Word in Time' Bible studies support you in recognising God in Scripture, and the world around you.
Each week’s studies are written by volunteers across the Connexion (you can read the author’s biography after each study). They follow the lectionary of the Methodist Prayer Handbook. You may additionally be interested in our Prayer of the Day, also from the Methodist Prayer Handbook.
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This week's theme: Expectancy and Hope
But the angel said to him, “Do not be afraid, Zechariah, for your prayer has been heard. Your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you will name him John." (v. 13)
The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who lived in a land of deep darkness – on them light has shined. (v. 2)
A shoot shall come out from the stump of Jesse, and a branch shall grow out of his roots. (v. 1)
The angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favour with God." (v. 30)
"For as soon as I heard the sound of your greeting, the child in my womb leaped for joy." (v. 44)
And all the ends of the earth shall see the salvation of our God. (v. 10)
Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign. Look, the young woman is with child and shall bear a son, and shall name him Immanuel. (v. 14)
And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in bands of cloth, and laid him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn. (v. 7)
While they were stoning Stephen, he prayed, “Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.” Then he knelt down and cried out in a loud voice, “Lord, do not hold this sin against them.” When he had said this, he died. (vs 59-60)
After this he [Jesus] said to him, “Follow me.” (v. 19b)
When Herod saw that he had been tricked by the wise men, he was infuriated, and he sent and killed all the children in and around Bethlehem who were two years old or under. (v. 16)
And all who heard him were amazed at his understanding and his answers. (v. 47)