Free Bible studies

Gather’s summer Bible studies are available to download for free to try on your own or with your congregation. 

Browse our selection of past summer studies.

Summer 2012: “Travels with Jacob”

Summer 2012: “Travels with Jacob”

  During this three-session Bible study, we will meet a variety of biblical travelers. As we enter into conversation with them, we will explore our own journeys of faith. This study is designed so that those who have little prior biblical knowledge and those who...

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Summer 2011: “Renew! Respond! Rejoice!”

Summer 2011: “Renew! Respond! Rejoice!”

The cloud of witnesses surrounding us can teach us much about what it means to bring your best self to the life you’ve been given. This three-session Bible study will invite us into the dynamic web of life anchored by “renew, respond, and rejoice.” This is vocation in...

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Summer 2010: “Pray always”

Summer 2010: “Pray always”

Jesus expects his disciples to pray. Whether first century or 21st century followers, we pray so we might connect with God through speaking and especially through listening. Theologian M. Shawn Copeland said it well in Practicing our Faith when she wrote, “Prayer...

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Summer 2009: “Mary–a woman for all seasons”

Summer 2009: “Mary–a woman for all seasons”

Mary is a very ordinary name. According to a Google search I did recently, the name Mary (along with its variations such as Marie and Miriam) is still the single most popular name in the world. Mary was also an ordinary name in the days of Jesus. In fact, there are at...

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