I’ve been looking forward to this for months, and it was worth the wait. This Bible study gets you learning and thinking. There’s not a lot of ‘in book’ reading, but plenty of Bible reading and historical research to keep you learning and growing.

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About the Book

Book: Ephesians (Real World Bible Study)

Author: Joy Suzanne Hunt

Genre: Bible Study Guide

Release Date: December 15, 2023

God’s Word + YOUR Real Life

If you’ve ever had trouble building a Bible study habit or understanding God’s Word for yourself, you’re not alone. But God’s Word was actually written about real life, for real life! It’s meant for the real world!

Connect with God’s Word in 15 min a Day

Whether you’re a Bible Study veteran, or you’re brand new and don’t know where to start, this study guide is for you. In this study, you’ll learn the steps to understand Scripture for yourself and connect it to your life and community. Each week, you’ll complete 5 days of study on your own (in manageable chunks that allow you go to deeper if desired), followed by a group session to explore the text with friends or family, because we interpret Scripture with the help of the Holy Spirit and community. Click here to get your copy!

My Thoughts:

This study is flexible. It’s laid out what to do if you can only attend group sessions, have only a few minutes each day, 15 minutes daily, or have time to dive deeper and take as much time as you want. I appreciate that as life happens, and Bible study is important, but not feeling pressured to put in 45 minutes a day is very helpful.

I like the way the study is laid out, with reading the passage each day, sometimes half a chapter, sometimes the whole chapter. This brings familiarity which makes everything make more sense.

Also, the emphasis on understanding how the original hearers would have understood the message before we try to interpret it into our current century makes a big difference. The historical notes included make this more accessible for those with limited time.

I received a copy of this book and chose to review it here. All thoughts are my own.

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About the Author

Joy Suzanne Hunt is the Pastor of Adult Education for CityWide Mosaic Church in Temecula, CA and a professor with SoCal School of Ministry.  Her mission is to equip men and women to take ownership of their lives, faith, and finances. When she’s not teaching, writing, or coaching, you can find her walking her Temecula neighborhood, trying out crockpot recipes, or playing board games with friends.