20 Best Bible Studies For Women (2023 Updated)

A yearlong journey through the Bible to strengthen women’s faith When you need to lift your spirits or tackle life’s challenges, the Bible is always there to offer guidance. This inspiring approach to Bible study for women combines a daily reading plan with weekly opportunities to reflect, discuss, and explore how God’s wisdom can be applied to your daily life.

Go beyond other Christian books for women with: Themed readings―All verses for a given week tie together with themes that relate to modern women, like persevering through challenges, moving on from mistakes, and more.

Your favorite translation―The included reading plans work with any translation, allowing you to use your favorite Bible to connect with God more deeply. Ways to study―Explore the interactive questions, Bible journaling prompts, and prayers on your own or in a group setting of any denomination.

Get to know the Word in a new light and strengthen your relationship with Christ in this Bible study for women.

Over 250,000 Copies Sold Now Includes Brand-New Study Questions for Each Chapter “A must-read for every woman interested in teaching and leading Bible discussion groups in your church. ” But sometimes it’s hard to know where to start.

What’s more, a lack of time, emotionally driven approaches, and past frustrations can erode our resolve to keep growing in our knowledge of Scripture. Women of the Word has helped countless women with a clear and concise plan they can use every time they open their Bible.

This book will equip you to engage God’s word in a way that trains your mind and transforms your heart.

Their stories are not fairytales, their road was not easy, and their examples are not perfect. They lived in times and places quite different than ours. In this twelve-session small group journey (DVD/video streaming sold separately), taught by six acclaimed Bible teachers–including Lysa Ter – Keurst–you will meet a group of women in the Bible whose lives teach us about ourselves and about who God is.

You and your group will open yourselves to the raw and revealing stories of frailties, struggles, brokenness, and victories of real women from both the Old and New Testaments. – You’ll discover lessons from each of these 12 women that will help you: Apply biblical lessons to your own modern-day struggles.

– Persevere through your failures and accept your successes. – Draw near to God in a world filled with trials. – Find lasting contentment in every situation. – Overcome rejection and insecurity. – Sessions include: Eve: Finding Lasting Contentment in the Truth (Lysa Ter – Keurst)Rebekah: Breaking Free of Feminine Stereotypes (Jonalyn Fincher)Leah: Overcoming Rejection and Insecurity (Naomi Zacharias)Hannah: Surrendering in Waiting (Amena Brown)Abigail: Dealing with Confrontation in Relationships (Elisa Morgan)Gomer: Learning to Accept Unconditional Love (Jeanne Stevens)Mary, Mother of Jesus: Moving from Comfort to Courage (Jeanne Stevens)Mary Magdalene: Transforming from Outcast to Follower (Jonalyn Fincher)Mary of Bethany: Putting Our Faith into Action (Elisa Morgan)Martha: Finding Our Identity in Jesus (Amena Brown)The Woman at the Well: Turning Our Messes into Messages (Lysa Ter – Kuerst)The Syrophoenician Woman: Approaching God with Persistency and Boldness (Naomi Zacharias)Designed for use with the Twelve Women of the Bible DVD (9780310691624), sold separately.

As you learn more about these incredible women, their everyday joys, and their struggles to live with faith and courage, you’ll see that their stories aren’t far from our own. This updated and expanded year-long devotional, now with over one million copies sold, invites you to take a closer look at the lives of fifty-two prominent–and not-so-prominent–women of Scripture, offering a fresh perspective on the story of salvation.

Syswerda dive into the lives of fifty-two women of the Bible, spending one week getting to know each of them better through an interactive devotional. Each week, you’ll learn: Her story–an inspirational portrait of this character’s life – Her life and times–background information about the culture of her day – Her legacy in Scripture–a short Bible study on her life with application to your own – Her promise–the Bible’s promises that apply to her life and yours – Her legacy of prayer–praying in light of her story – Other special features in Women of the Bible include: A theme index – A list of women in Jesus’s family tree – A list of women in Jesus’s life and ministry – Perfect for personal prayer and Bible study or for use in small groups, Women of the Bible offers a new perspective that will strengthen your personal relationship with God and will give you a deeper appreciation for the women of faith who have come before us.

Focus on 52 female heroes in Scripture, and you’ll discover yourself in the process. Women of the Bible: 52 Bible Studies for Individuals and Groups is designed especially for those who want to delve more deeply, either alone or in a group, into the lives of women like Ruth, Anna, Esther, Leah, Rachel, Mary, Elizabeth, and other women who encountered the living God.

This study edition of the bestseller, Women of the Bible, includes an introduction to each woman, major Scripture passages, study materials, and cultural backgrounds. There are 52 studies, one for each week of the year.

Newly gathered study aids include helpful charts as well as a complete listing of all women of the Bible, with Scripture references. Space is included to record your thoughts and insights. Each timeless biblical story mirrors the challenges and changes today’s women face.

Through understanding these women’s lives, this easy-to-use study resource will help you discover God in their stories-and yours.

The Catholic Women’s Devotional Bible is designed specifically to nourish a woman’s spirituality, making it easy to form a habit of daily prayer and reading. It includes a year’s worth of meditations, drawn from classic and contemporary sources, all written by women.

Designed especially to meet the needs of Catholics and those accustomed to liturgically-based forms of worship, it includes a six-year reading plan tied to the lectionary, making it easy to locate readings for daily and Sunday liturgies.

Additionally, each weekend devotional is based on the life of a particular woman of the Bible, helping you see the relevance of her story today. Each book of the Bible is preceded by a brief introduction highlighting its historical context and its most important themes.

Additional articles focus on topics like the sacraments, holy days, the liturgy, and spiritual direction, explaining the link between tradition and Scripture to help you gain a greater understanding of your faith.

Meditations are drawn from a rich variety of authors, including: Joan Wester Anderson Sister Wendy Beckett Esther de Waal Catherine of Siena Dorothy Day Fran Ferder Briege McKenna Julian of Norwich Joyce of Rupp Mother Teresa Teresa of Lisieux Macrina Wiederkehr Scripture offers wisdom for important everyday issues like relationships, marriage, child-rearing, simplicity, prayer, and finding real peace.

If you dip into it regularly, it will become a well of continual refreshment, nourishing your faith and strengthening your sense of God’s loving presence in your life. Features Include: – 260 Daily Meditations.

– 52 Weekend Devotions, Focusing on Women of the Bible. – 50 Tradition Articles Linking Scripture with Important Elements of Catholic Life and Faith. – Complete NRSV, Catholic Edition. – 6-Year Reading Guide Keyed to the Catholic Lectionary.

– Indexes. – Imprimatur.

Discover the Truth About God’s Sovereignty from the Bible’s Really Bad Girls. Eight of the Bible’s most notorious females strut across the pages of Really Bad Girls of the Bible with troubles that still hit home in the twenty-first century.

The Medium of En Dor crossed over to the dark side. Jael stood up to a ruthless enemy. The Adulteress was caught between a rock and a hard place. Athaliah made a bid for power that ended badly. Bathsheba captured the wandering eye of a king.

Herodias made a cruel request of her husband. Tamar exchanged her widow’s weeds for a harlot’s garb. And the Bleeding Woman had a serious health issue only a great physician could handle. “Higgs does such a remarkable job telling their stories that many of the Good Book’s ‘bad girls’ become downright sympathetic.

… Higgs is a refreshingly astute biblical commentator…(and) ably points readers to ‘good girl’ tips they can apply from the Bible’s cautionary tales. ” —Publishers Weekly Really Bad Girls of the Bible shines a spotlight on God’s sovereignty, demonstrating one life-changing truth: God rules the lives of those He loves with mercy, compassion, and hope.

Includes Discussion Questions and a Study Guide A Novel Approach to Bible Study.

Herbert Lockyer provides a convenient commentary on all the named–and unnamed–women of the Bible, from Abi to Zipporah. You’ll discover how the lives and character of different biblical women mirror the situations of women today.

More than 400 concise, fact-filled entries provide fascinating and thought-provoking insights, whether you’re conducting a Bible study group, speaking in public, or simply deepening your personal understanding of God’s Word.

Herbert W. Lockyer’s All books give you life-enriching insights into the Bible. From characters you can learn from, to teachings you can apply, to promises you can stand on and prophecies you can count on, Lockyer’s time-honored works help you wrap your mind around the Bible and get it into your heart.

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER! People unfamiliar with Scripture often assume that women play a small, secondary role in the Bible. But in fact, they were central figures in numerous Biblical tales. It was Queen Esther’s bravery at a vital point in history which saved her entire people.

The Bible contains warriors like Jael, judges like Deborah, and prophets like Miriam. The first person to witness Jesus’ resurrection was Mary Magdalene, who promptly became the first Christian evangelist, eager to share the news which would change the world forever.

In The Women of the Bible Speak, Fox News Channel’s Shannon Bream opens up the lives of sixteen of these Biblical women, arranging them into pairs and contrasting their journeys. From the shepherdesses of ancient Israel who helped raise the future leaders of the people of God, to the courageous early Christians, the narrative of the Bible offers us many vivid and fascinating female characters.

In broadening each woman’s individual story, Shannon offers us a deeper understanding of each, and wisdom and insights that can transform our own lives today.

In this six-session video Bible study, New York Times bestselling author Lysa TerKeurst offers a safe place to share your disappointments, fresh biblical insight to get you through painful situations, and life-giving perspectives for living between Eden and eternity.

Some events may simply catch us off guard for a moment, but others shatter us completely. At times like these, it’s easy to feel disappointed and disillusioned and to wonder about the reality of God’s goodness.

– So what do you do when God’s timing seems questionable, his lack of intervention hurtful, and his promises doubtful? Lysa understands this deeply. But she’s also discovered that our disappointments can be the divine appointments our souls need to radically encounter God.

In this video Bible study (DVD/digital video sold separately), Lysa invites small groups and individuals into her own journey of faith. – Shift our suspicion that God is cruel or unfair to the biblical assurance that God is protecting and preparing us for what’s next.

– Know how to encourage a friend and help her navigate hard realities with real help from God’s truth. – Sessions include: The Birthplace of Disappointment – Living Between Two Gardens – The Four Steps of Restoration – When the Enemy Comes Against Us – Kingdom Minded, Eternally Focused – Designed for use with the It’s Not Supposed to Be This Way Video Study available on DVD or streaming video, sold separately.

Their stories are not fairytales, their road was not easy, and their examples are not perfect. They lived in times and places quite different than ours. In this twelve-session small group journey (DVD/video streaming sold separately), taught by six acclaimed Bible teachers–including Lysa Ter – Keurst–you will meet a group of women in the Bible whose lives teach us about ourselves and about who God is.

You and your group will open yourselves to the raw and revealing stories of frailties, struggles, brokenness, and victories of real women from both the Old and New Testaments. – You’ll discover lessons from each of these 12 women that will help you: Apply biblical lessons to your own modern-day struggles.

– Persevere through your failures and accept your successes. – Draw near to God in a world filled with trials. – Find lasting contentment in every situation. – Overcome rejection and insecurity. – Sessions include: Eve: Finding Lasting Contentment in the Truth (Lysa Ter – Keurst)Rebekah: Breaking Free of Feminine Stereotypes (Jonalyn Fincher)Leah: Overcoming Rejection and Insecurity (Naomi Zacharias)Hannah: Surrendering in Waiting (Amena Brown)Abigail: Dealing with Confrontation in Relationships (Elisa Morgan)Gomer: Learning to Accept Unconditional Love (Jeanne Stevens)Mary, Mother of Jesus: Moving from Comfort to Courage (Jeanne Stevens)Mary Magdalene: Transforming from Outcast to Follower (Jonalyn Fincher)Mary of Bethany: Putting Our Faith into Action (Elisa Morgan)Martha: Finding Our Identity in Jesus (Amena Brown)The Woman at the Well: Turning Our Messes into Messages (Lysa Ter – Kuerst)The Syrophoenician Woman: Approaching God with Persistency and Boldness (Naomi Zacharias)Designed for use with the Twelve Women of the Bible DVD (9780310691624), sold separately.

As you learn more about these incredible women, their everyday joys, and their struggles to live with faith and courage, you’ll see that their stories aren’t far from our own. This updated and expanded year-long devotional, now with over one million copies sold, invites you to take a closer look at the lives of fifty-two prominent–and not-so-prominent–women of Scripture, offering a fresh perspective on the story of salvation.

Syswerda dive into the lives of fifty-two women of the Bible, spending one week getting to know each of them better through an interactive devotional. Each week, you’ll learn: Her story–an inspirational portrait of this character’s life – Her life and times–background information about the culture of her day – Her legacy in Scripture–a short Bible study on her life with application to your own – Her promise–the Bible’s promises that apply to her life and yours – Her legacy of prayer–praying in light of her story – Other special features in Women of the Bible include: A theme index – A list of women in Jesus’s family tree – A list of women in Jesus’s life and ministry – Perfect for personal prayer and Bible study or for use in small groups, Women of the Bible offers a new perspective that will strengthen your personal relationship with God and will give you a deeper appreciation for the women of faith who have come before us.

Focus on 52 female heroes in Scripture, and you’ll discover yourself in the process. Women of the Bible: 52 Bible Studies for Individuals and Groups is designed especially for those who want to delve more deeply, either alone or in a group, into the lives of women like Ruth, Anna, Esther, Leah, Rachel, Mary, Elizabeth, and other women who encountered the living God.

This study edition of the bestseller, Women of the Bible, includes an introduction to each woman, major Scripture passages, study materials, and cultural backgrounds. There are 52 studies, one for each week of the year.

Newly gathered study aids include helpful charts as well as a complete listing of all women of the Bible, with Scripture references. Space is included to record your thoughts and insights. Each timeless biblical story mirrors the challenges and changes today’s women face.

Through understanding these women’s lives, this easy-to-use study resource will help you discover God in their stories-and yours.

A study Bible with thousands of verse commentary notes designed by women specifically for women to receive God’s truth for balance, hope, and transformation. – The Woman’s Study Bible poignantly reveals the Word of God to women, inviting them to receive God’s truth for balance, hope, and transformation.

Special features designed to speak to a woman’s heart appear throughout the Bible text, revealing Scripture-based insights about how godly womanhood grows from a woman’s identity as a Christ-follower and a child of the Kingdom.

Now with a beautiful full-color redesign, The Woman’s Study Bible reflects the contributions of over 80 women from a wide variety of ethnic, denominational, educational, and occupational backgrounds.

Since the publication of the first edition of The Woman’s Study Bible this landmark study Bible has sold over 2 million copies. – Features Include: Beautiful full-color design throughout for you to enjoy as you engage Scripture – Detailed biographical portraits allow you to learn from the lives of over 100 women in the Bible – Thousands of extensive verse-by-verse study notes explain each passage and provide meaning to Scripture – Over 300 in-text topical articles on relevant issues for you to glean wisdom from and apply to your life – Insightful essays by women who are recognized experts in the fields of theology, biblical studies, archaeology, and philosophy to deepen your theological knowledge – Book introductions and outlines provide an overview and context for each book – Hundreds of full-color in-text maps, charts, timelines, and family trees show a visual representation of Israel and other biblical themes – Quotes from godly women throughout history to encourage and guide your faith journey – Set of full-page maps of the biblical world show a visual representation of Israel and other biblical locations for better context – Topical index and concordance help locate words and see the number of occurrences throughout the Bible – Easy-to-read large10.

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A study Bible with thousands of verse commentary notes designed by women specifically for women to receive God’s truth for balance, hope, and transformation. – The Woman’s Study Bible poignantly reveals the Word of God to women, inviting them to receive God’s truth for balance, hope, and transformation.

Special features designed to speak to a woman’s heart appear throughout the Bible text, revealing Scripture-based insights about how godly womanhood grows from a woman’s identity as a Christ-follower and a child of the Kingdom.

Now with a beautiful full-color redesign, The Woman’s Study Bible reflects the contributions of over 80 women from a wide variety of ethnic, denominational, educational, and occupational backgrounds.

Since the publication of the first edition of The Woman’s Study Bible this landmark study Bible has sold over 2 million copies. – Features Include: Beautiful full-color design throughout – Detailed biographical portraits allow you to learn from the lives of over 100 women in the Bible – Thousands of extensive verse-by-verse study notes explain each passage and provide meaning to Scripture – Over 300 in-text topical articles on relevant issues for you to glean wisdom from and apply to your life – Insightful essays by women who are recognized experts in the fields of theology, biblical studies, archaeology, and philosophy to deepen your theological knowledge – Book introductions and outlines provide an overview and context for each book – Hundreds of full-color in-text maps, charts, timelines, and family trees show a visual representation of Israel and other biblical themes – Quotes from godly women throughout history – Set of full-page maps of the biblical world – Topical index and concordance help locate words and see the number of occurrences throughout the Bible – Easy-to-read large10.

5-point print size – Beautiful full-color design throughout – Detailed biographical portraits allow you to learn from the lives of over 100 women in the Bible – Thousands of extensive verse-by-verse study notes explain each passage and provide meaning to Scripture – Over 300 in-text topical articles on relevant issues for you to glean wisdom from and apply to your life – Insightful essays by women who are recognized experts in the fields of theology, biblical studies, archaeology, and philosophy to deepen your theological knowledge – Book introductions and outlines provide an overview and context for each book – Hundreds of full-color in-text maps, charts, timelines, and family trees show a visual representation of Israel and other biblical themes – Quotes from godly women throughout history – Set of full-page maps of the biblical world – Topical index and concordance help locate words and see the number of occurrences throughout the Bible – Easy-to-read large 10.

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A Woman’s Heart: God’s Dwelling Place – Bible Study Book by Beth Moore provides a personal study experience five days a week plus viewer guides for the group video sessions of this in-depth women’s Bible study.

Explore the fascinating account of the building of the Old Testament tabernacle, the significance of its intricate design, its pivotal role in God’s eternal plan, the grand fulfillment of its purpose by Jesus Christ, and its variety of meanings for your walk with God today.

Note: Participants must view DVD messages to complete Member Book assignments. Perhaps no Old Testament event so dramatically illustrates God’s persistent desire to relate to His children as the building of the tabernacle in the wilderness.

Through the tabernacle God initiated a deeper relationship with His Chosen People by bringing reconciliation and revealing His glory. And certainly, no Old Testament event so richly prefigures the coming of the true Tabernacle, Jesus Christ.

You will be challenged to prepare your heart, like the holy of holies, to become a home for His love and glory — a dwelling place for the Most High God.

A study Bible with thousands of verse commentary notes designed by women specifically for women to receive God’s truth for balance, hope, and transformation. – The Woman’s Study Bible poignantly reveals the Word of God to women, inviting them to receive God’s truth for balance, hope, and transformation.

Special features designed to speak to a woman’s heart appear throughout the Bible text, revealing Scripture-based insights about how godly womanhood grows from a woman’s identity as a Christ-follower and a child of the Kingdom.

Now with a beautiful full-color redesign, The Woman’s Study Bible reflects the contributions of over 80 women from a wide variety of ethnic, denominational, educational, and occupational backgrounds.

Since the publication of the first edition of The Woman’s Study Bible this landmark study Bible has sold over 2 million copies. – Features Include: Beautiful full-color design throughout for you to enjoy as you engage Scripture – Detailed biographical portraits allow you to learn from the lives of over 100 women in the Bible – Thousands of extensive verse-by-verse study notes explain each passage and provide meaning to Scripture – Over 300 in-text topical articles on relevant issues for you to glean wisdom from and apply to your life – Insightful essays by women who are recognized experts in the fields of theology, biblical studies, archaeology, and philosophy to deepen your theological knowledge – Book introductions and outlines provide an overview and context for each book – Hundreds of full-color in-text maps, charts, timelines, and family trees show a visual representation of Israel and other biblical themes – Quotes from godly women throughout history to encourage and guide your faith journey – Set of full-page maps of the biblical world show a visual representation of Israel and other biblical locations for better context – Topical index and concordance help locate words and see the number of occurrences throughout the Bible – Easy-to-read large10.

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God doesn’t pull back from your sharp edges. He pulls you close. In Embraced, beloved Bible teacher and bestselling author Lysa TerKeurst offers 100 devotions that will resonate with women in all stages of life by giving you a godly perspective on the issues you face each day.

– A real embrace indicates an intimate level of closeness. It’s not a high five or a casual handshake. – Through these 100 devotions, daily scriptures, and prayer prompts, you will be equipped to: Begin finding freedom from the struggles that have held you hostage by learning new ways to experience God’s love.

– Surrender your deepest hurts by processing them in a godly way with Lysa, a friend who understands your pain. – Hear the Lord speak intimately to your heart by learning how to seek His direction. – Release the tension of wondering, If God is near why does He sometimes feel far away? by spending guided time with Him each day.

– Embraced will be a treasured keepsake for you, and a meaningful gift for those you love, with: An exquisite cloth cover you’ll want to leave out for others to see and for easy access – Highly designed interior with Scripture, call-outs, and quotes – Ribbon marker to keep your place In Embraced, Lysa shares her own struggles, doubts, and heartbreaks while pointing to the ultimate embrace: God opening His arms wide on Calvary through Jesus so that He could pull us close for all of eternity, welcoming us into the safety and hope of His grace, love, and embrace.

– Look for additional bestselling books from Lysa TerKeurst: Forgiving What You Can’t Forget It’s Not Supposed to Be This Way Uninvited The Best Yes.

A study Bible with thousands of verse commentary notes designed by women specifically for women to receive God’s truth for balance, hope, and transformation. – The Woman’s Study Bible poignantly reveals the Word of God to women, inviting them to receive God’s truth for balance, hope, and transformation.

Special features designed to speak to a woman’s heart appear throughout the Bible text, revealing Scripture-based insights about how godly womanhood grows from a woman’s identity as a Christ-follower and a child of the Kingdom.

Now with a beautiful full-color redesign, The Woman’s Study Bible reflects the contributions of over 80 women from a wide variety of ethnic, denominational, educational, and occupational backgrounds.

Since the publication of the first edition of The Woman’s Study Bible this landmark study Bible has sold over 2 million copies. – Features Include: Beautiful full-color design throughout for you to enjoy as you engage Scripture – Detailed biographical portraits allow you to learn from the lives of over 100 women in the Bible – Thousands of extensive verse-by-verse study notes explain each passage and provide meaning to Scripture – Over 300 in-text topical articles on relevant issues for you to glean wisdom from and apply to your life – Insightful essays by women who are recognized experts in the fields of theology, biblical studies, archaeology, and philosophy to deepen your theological knowledge – Book introductions and outlines provide an overview and context for each book – Hundreds of full-color in-text maps, charts, timelines, and family trees show a visual representation of Israel and other biblical themes – Quotes from godly women throughout history to encourage and guide your faith journey – Set of full-page maps of the biblical world show a visual representation of Israel and other biblical locations for better context – Topical index and concordance help locate words and see the number of occurrences throughout the Bible – Easy-to-read large10.

5-point print size.

Ask the average person about women from the Old Testament and they will probably imagine that these ancient documents have little to say. After all, doesn’t the Bible come from an age in which women were totally repressed? In fact, until recently, hasn’t the Bible itself been responsible for keeping women down? If these are opinions that you share or have come across, then this Good Book Guide will give you a totally different view of the Bible.

It examines the lives and experiences of seven women from ancient Israel, highlighting their flaws and their faith, their struggles and solutions. This is not just a history course — these stories could change your life.