Registration is now closed. If you’re still interested in joining a Bible Study for this fall, please contact Kris Fredericks at krisfredericks@restonbible.org!
Classes are offered at a variety of days and times, with morning and evening options. All classes include small group discussion. Class members will have material to prepare at home between class meetings.
Childcare is limited to studies meeting Thursday mornings, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at RBC. Please contact kareyparrott@restonbible.org to confirm availability before filling out the registration form.
For most classes, you will need to purchase a study book, and links are provided with each class below.
If book costs are a financial hardship, please email Revathi Gopu (revathi@restonbible.org) to request a scholarship.
Contact Revathi Gopu (revathi@restonbible.org) with questions about registration or to be placed on a wait list. We may not be able to accommodate those on the wait list, so we recommend you also register for another class.
Contact Revathi Gopu (revathi@restonbible.org) if you have any questions.
In-person classes meet at Reston Bible Church in the main building, unless otherwise noted.
Pray Like This: Living the Lord’s Prayer by Steve GainesMonday Evening
Prayer is the most dynamic discipline in the life of a believer, yet it may be the most misunderstood and the least taught. This six-session Bible study shows believers that following Jesus’ Model Prayer will lead them to fall more in love with God and grow in their desire to engage in conversation with Him. Impactful, inspiring video sessions introduced by Pastor Steve Gaines include interview segments with proven leaders: J. D. Greear, Robby Gallaty, Kelly Minter, Lisa Harper, Ed Litton, H. B. Charles, and more.
In this Bible study you will understand how seeing God as Father affects your prayer life, grasp the significance of God’s invitation to call on His holy name, learn how a prayerful posture leads to an understanding of God’s will, and develop spiritual maturity and a knowledge of God’s kingdom.
Registration is now closed.
Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life by Donald Whitney (FULL)Tuesday Evening (Via Zoom)
We aren’t meant to wait for holiness―we’re meant to pursue it. God commands Christians to actively “be holy,” but what does that look like in daily life? Rather than overwhelming legalism or loose boundaries, we are encouraged to find a practical middle ground through biblical habits. This book offers practical suggestions for cultivating spiritual growth, diving into practices such as:
- Absorbing Scripture
- Prayer
- Worship
- Evangelism
- Serving
- Fasting
- Silence and solitude
- Journaling
- And more
Regardless of where you are in your Christian walk, this book provides refreshing and profound encouragement for your spirit.
This class is now full.
Precepts – The Book of JamesTuesday Evening
The Precepts Bible Studies use Inductive Bible study, which uses the Bible itself as the primary source of information about the Bible. In Inductive study you personally explore the Scriptures apart from conclusions Bible scholars and other people have drawn from their study of the Word. Commentaries, books, and other information about the Bible are consulted only after you have made your own thorough examination of the Scripture. These, then, can serve as a sounding board for your own observation and conclusions. Inductive Bible study draws you into personal interaction with the Scripture and thus with the God of the Scriptures so that your beliefs are based on a prayerful, Spirit-led understanding and legitimate interpretation of Scripture – truth that transforms you when you live by it. Inductive Bible Study consists of three component parts which are observation, interpretation, and application.
This fall, the Precepts class will be studying the book of James. What is true faith? How should you live the Christian life? Each verse of this practical study is alive with instructions, admonition, and encouragement. Learn God’s principles for dealing with trials, temptations, the tongue, and the pull of the world.
In selecting which book you’d like to purchase for this study, there are two different versions to choose from – ESV and NASB. In addition, you can choose the Precept Upon Precept Study (estimated 5 hrs/week of homework), or the In And Out Study (estimated 2 hrs/week of homework).
Registration is now closed.
Christian Beliefs, Revised Edition by Wayne GrudemWednesday Evening
Not every Christian needs to go to seminary, but there are certain teachings of the Bible that every Christian should know. Whether you’re a relatively new believer in Jesus or a mature Christian looking for a better understanding of basics of the faith, Christian Beliefs is for you.
In this revised and updated edition of Christian Beliefs, you will learn about:
- The Bible and its authority for our lives
- The characteristics of God
- The importance of prayer
- Angels and the reality of spiritual warfare
- What it means that we are created in the image of God
- What God has done for us in Christ
- The purpose of the church
- What will happen when Christ returns
- The biblical understanding of heaven
- And much more
Christian Beliefs is the ideal book for every Christian who wants a solid foundation for understanding the most basic and essential teachings of the Bible.
This study is a great option for women who bring their youth to small groups on Wednesday nights!
Registration is now closed.
Elijah by Priscilla ShirerWednesday Morning
Old Testament heroes are best known for their most celebrated moments: Moses dividing the Red Sea; David slaying Goliath; Gideon routing an insurmountable army; Joshua marching around the defiant walls of Jericho. And Elijah—calling down fire on Mount Carmel.
Blinded by the remarkable narratives of our biblical heroes, we can forget they each had a backstory—months and years of development, even difficulty, which fortified their spiritual muscle and prepared them for the tasks that made their lives unforgettable.
Every serious believer longs to summon up the kind of boldness and faith that can stand firm on Mount Carmel and pray down heaven into impossible situations. Yet few are willing to go through the process required to get them there. Strength of faith, character, and boldness can only be shaped in the hidden fires of silence, sameness, solitude, and adversity. Those who patiently wait on God in the darkness emerge with their holy loyalty cemented, their courage emblazoned, and their confident belief in Him set afire.
Registration is now closed.
Hebrews For You by Michael Kruger (FULL)Thursday Morning
We are all tempted to drift away from Jesus, but in the book of Hebrews God gives us an anchor: a detailed understanding of how and why Jesus is better than anything else.
Seminary professor Michael J. Kruger unpacks this rich book verse by verse. He explains the Old Testament background, gives plenty of application for our lives today, and shows us how Jesus is the fulfilment of all God’s work on earth. He encourages us to live by faith in Jesus―the only anchor for our souls. This accessible, absorbing expository guide opens up this book for new and mature Christians alike.
This class is now full.
Sermon on the Mount by Jen WilkinThursday Morning
In His sweeping depiction of kingdom citizenship, Jesus utters some of the most familiar passages in all of Scripture. Most of us have only encountered the Sermon on the Mount in fragments, considering its subdivisions as complete teachings in their own right—a study on blessedness; a reflection on the Lord’s Prayer; a discussion of religious devotion, money, ambition, and relationships.
What if we navigated these three chapters in Matthew as they were originally heard? What if we read them as one cohesive, well-ordered message, intended to challenge us to think differently about what it means to be a follower of Jesus? Come and learn from Jesus, just as His disciples did.
Registration is now closed.
Daniel and Esther, Israel in Exile by John MacArthur (FULL)Thursday Morning
Many of God’s people through the ages have been called to endure times of hardship, loneliness, and suffering. Some, such as Daniel and Esther, were even members of a race carried away to a foreign land that had never heard of the God of Israel. Their lives were not easy, but even in the midst of trials, these men and women discovered that God was with them—and that He was actively leading the events in their lives.
In this study, pastor John MacArthur will guide you through an in-depth look at the historical period of Israel’s exile, beginning with the prophet Daniel being carried off to Babylon, continuing through the rise of the Persian Empire, and concluding with Esther’s reign as queen.
This class is now full.
Precepts – The Book of JamesThursday Morning
The Precepts Bible Studies use Inductive Bible study, which uses the Bible itself as the primary source of information about the Bible. In Inductive study you personally explore the Scriptures apart from conclusions Bible scholars and other people have drawn from their study of the Word. Commentaries, books, and other information about the Bible are consulted only after you have made your own thorough examination of the Scripture. These, then, can serve as a sounding board for your own observation and conclusions. Inductive Bible study draws you into personal interaction with the Scripture and thus with the God of the Scriptures so that your beliefs are based on a prayerful, Spirit-led understanding and legitimate interpretation of Scripture – truth that transforms you when you live by it. Inductive Bible Study consists of three component parts which are observation, interpretation, and application.
This fall, the Precepts class will be studying the book of James. What is true faith? How should you live the Christian life? Each verse of this practical study is alive with instructions, admonition, and encouragement. Learn God’s principles for dealing with trials, temptations, the tongue, and the pull of the world.
In selecting which book you’d like to purchase for this study, there are two different versions to choose from – ESV and NASB. In addition, you can choose the Precept Upon Precept Study (estimated 5 hrs/week of homework), or the In And Out Study (estimated 2 hrs/week of homework).
Registration is now closed.