Women’s Bible Study registration is now open! Classes begin soon!
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
This study will only be for deaf, hard of hearing and women who sign fluently. Minimum of 4 must register to hold this class.
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.
Jesus and the Old Testament Rituals and Sacrifices: Drawing Near to a Holy GodMonday Evening
Come meet Jesus in a radically new way as we examine the Old Testament rituals and the sacrificial system and how they are fulfilled in Jesus. How, for example, do we, as an unholy and rebellious people, draw near and have a relationship with a Holy God? This study will examine how God graciously provided in Leviticus an answer to this question for His people and how this system of worship points to Jesus for us today. We will gain a deeper and richer understanding of the atoning work of Jesus at the cross and God’s redemptive program. We will examine, for example, how each of the sacrifices outlined in Leviticus point to a unique aspect about the sacrifice of Jesus. We will also examine how the Old Testament Feasts are fulfilled in Jesus and the implications for how we live today in light of the cross.
There will be some individual study during the week on these topics, but you will not be overladen with homework. Class time will include examining the scriptures together, sharing insights, and watching an occasional short video. We will use the Crossway study guide on Leviticus.
Please note that to fit this study into a 9-week period, we will not be examining the purity laws or attempting a full study of Leviticus. The focus will be on finding Jesus in Leviticus and gaining a fuller understanding of what Jesus has accomplished.
Hebrews For You by Michael KrugerTuesday Evening (via Zoom)
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.
Precepts – The Books of 1,2,3 JohnTuesday 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 spring, the Precepts class will be studying the books of 1, 2 and 3 John.
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).
Register here1 Thessalonians, a LifeChange Study by NavPressWednesday Evening
The new believers in Thessalonica had maintained their faith in the face of persecution, but they misunderstood the second coming of Christ. Hoping to correct it, the Apostle Paul sent instructions about how to live in anticipation of Christ’s return. Paul’s teaching provides helpful guidance for all Christ-followers on what it means to live as a Christian in the face of an uncertain world.
This study is a great option for women who bring their youth to small groups on Wednesday nights!
Judges For You by Tim KellerThursday Morning
This book will walk you through the book of Judges, showing how the flawless God is at work in the most flawed situations and the most failing people. Keller says, “Judges has only one hero–God. And as we read this as an account of how he works in history, it comes alive. This book is not an easy read. But living in the times we do, it is an essential one.” Join us as we engage in this intensely important Old Testament book, which will engage your mind and stir your heart.
Mama Bear Apologetics by Hillary Morgan FerrerThursday Morning
When your kids come home from school asking questions about God and whether God even exists, you need to be prepared with biblically sound answers. This study will help you understand the secular worldviews your children face every day and build the foundation of faith and knowledge you need to equip them to respond to culture’s lies. You will learn how to counter non-biblical viewpoints with truth, love, kindness, and respect. Knowing what is true is the best way to argue against what is false. The Mama Bear Apologetics Study Guide will prepare you to be confident as you seek effective ways to help your kids stand strong. This study is applicable even if your children are still young and not in school yet.
Note: Please purchase both the Study Guide and the book.
Precepts – The Books of 1,2,3 JohnThursday 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 spring, the Precepts class will be studying the books of 1, 2 and 3 John.
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).
Register hereIsaiah by Drew HungerThursday Morning
The book of Isaiah, which alternates between promises of judgment and restoration, reminds God’s people of the magnitude of humanity’s sin, the judgment that we all deserve, and how God displays his glory by saving sinners. This twelve week study will show us how the prophetic promise of cosmic renewal ultimately anticipates the work of Jesus Christ, the servant-king whose death results in new life for all who trust in him.
This study is full. To be added to the waitlist, please email krisfredericks@restonbible.org.