What Should We Study Next?
WHAT SHOULD
WE STUDY NEXT? 
Since 1985 LifeGuide® Bible Studies have provided solid inductive Bible study content with field-tested questions that get groups talking—making for a one-of-a-kind Bible study experience. This series has more than 120 titles on Old and New Testament books, character studies, and topical studies. IVP’s LifeGuide Finder is a great tool for searching for your next study topic: https://ivpress.com/lifeguides/lifeguide-finder.
Here are some ideas to get you started.
BIBLE BOOKS
An in-depth study of a Bible book is one of the richest experiences you could have in opening up the riches of Scripture. Many groups begin with a Gospel such as Mark or John. These guides are divided into two parts so that if twenty or twenty-six weeks feels like too much to do at once, the group can feel free to do half of the studies and take a break with another topic.
A shorter letter such as Philippians or Ephesians is also a great way to start. Shorter Old Testament studies include Ruth, Esther, and Job.
TOPICAL SERIES
Here are a few ideas of short series you might put together to cover a year of curriculum on a theme.
Christian Formation: Christian Beliefs (12 studies by Stephen D. Eyre), Christian Character (12 studies by Andrea Sterk & Peter Scazzero), Christian Disciplines (12 studies by Andrea Sterk & Peter Scazzero), Evangelism (12 studies by Rebecca Pippert & Ruth Siemens).
Building Community: Christian Community (10 studies by Rob Suggs), Friendship (10 studies by Carolyn Nystrom), Spiritual Gifts (8 studies by R. Paul Stevens), Loving Justice (12 studies by Bob and Carol Hunter).
GUIDES FOR SPECIFIC TYPES OF GROUPS
If you have a group that is serving a particular demographic, here are some specific ideas. Also note the list of studies for seekers on the back cover.
Women’s Groups: Women of the New Testament, Women of the Old Testament, Woman of God, Women & Identity, Motherhood
Marriage and Parenting: Marriage, Parenting, Grandparenting