Do you wish you knew what the Bible had to say about your life’s situations? Do you wish it had real answers for your daily troubles? Are you tired of listening to platitudes as other people glibly quote—or misquote—it?
Pier Press® offers journal series for Bible study based on the simple metaphor of walking and talking with a friend. Focused on the four gospels, each journal's pages provide prompts to assist you as you interact with the gospel writer's message and record your observations. The goal isn't to rush you through the gospel, but to let you take a leisurely stroll through its treasures.
The journal's format was developed by Karen Bellenir, a writer and editor with diverse experience across multiple genres and author of Which Good Book? An Impartial Guide to Choosing a Bible Translation. Bellenir explains why she felt a new format for a Bible study journal was needed. "I have been involved in personal and group Bible studies for most of my adult life. The ones I encountered seemed to fall into two broad categories. One type focused on learning about the text—uncovering details about who wrote it, identifying the cultural circumstances that influenced the composition, and considering its role within the greater context of other Biblical writings and history. The second kind concerned itself with conveying specific nuggets of wisdom or theology discovered within the text—like a guided tour of spiritual highlights. While both types of Bible studies have benefits to offer, they left me unsatisfied."
She goes on to explain why she felt unsatisfied. "Learning about the text was interesting, but it didn’t help me understand how the principles applied to the challenges of my life. And listening to what someone else discovered was like watching a video of a friend’s vacation—entertaining and instructive. But I wanted to take the journey myself."
If you’re ready to begin your own journey through the gospels, the Pier Press® WALK with journal series can help you find a path.