{"id":360,"date":"2026-10-18T20:37:52","date_gmt":"2026-10-18T20:37:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/benchmarkbaptist.org\/?ministry=adult-bible-study"},"modified":"2026-10-18T20:41:06","modified_gmt":"2026-10-18T20:41:06","slug":"adult-bible-study","status":"publish","type":"ministry","link":"https:\/\/benchmarkbaptist.org\/?ministry=adult-bible-study","title":{"rendered":"Adult Bible Study"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"benchmark-ministry-intro\">\n<h2>Go deeper in Scripture, together.<\/h2>\n<p>Build a steady habit of reading the Bible in context, asking thoughtful questions, and putting what you learn into practice.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"benchmark-ministry-sections\">\n<section class=\"benchmark-ministry-panel\">\n<h3>A simple way to study<\/h3>\n<p>Observe what the passage says, consider its context, and discuss how it should shape belief and action. Distinguish what Scripture says from personal opinion, and leave room to revisit difficult questions.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"benchmark-ministry-panel\">\n<h3>Study guide: salvation by grace<\/h3>\n<p>Read Ephesians 2:1\u201310. Observe the before-and-after picture in the passage. Discuss grace, faith, and good works. Ask why verses 8\u20139 and verse 10 belong together. Finish by naming one response of gratitude that could shape the coming week.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"benchmark-ministry-panel\">\n<h3>A four-week study you can follow<\/h3>\n<p>Week 1: Grace and faith \u2014 Ephesians 2:1\u201310. Week 2: Learning to pray \u2014 Matthew 6:5\u201313. Week 3: Life together \u2014 Acts 2:42\u201347. Week 4: Everyday witness \u2014 Colossians 4:2\u20136. Use these passages for personal or family study; ask the church about its current group series.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"benchmark-ministry-panel\">\n<h3>Prepare for a discussion<\/h3>\n<p>Bring a Bible, read the passage ahead of time if possible, and write down a question. You do not need to know all the answers to participate. Contact the church to confirm its current discussion and midweek study arrangements.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<section class=\"benchmark-ministry-faq\">\n<h2>Questions before you visit<\/h2>\n<details>\n<summary>Do I need prior Bible knowledge?<\/summary>\n<p>This study approach is accessible to beginners and longtime readers. Ask the church about current classes and formats.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary>Which translation should I bring?<\/summary>\n<p>Ask leadership which translation is used for teaching. Bringing the Bible you already own is a useful starting point.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Go deeper in Scripture, together.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"menu_order":2,"template":"","class_list":["post-360","ministry","type-ministry","status-publish","hentry"],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/benchmarkbaptist.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/ministry\/360","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/benchmarkbaptist.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/ministry"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/benchmarkbaptist.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/ministry"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/benchmarkbaptist.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=360"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}