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Brief Bible Readings for Busy People

These 28 study guides are based on the 28 Brief Bible Readings for Busy People inside the book How to Give Bible Readings, prepared by the Home Missionary Department of the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists. Published originally in 1930 by the Review and Herald Publishing.

Each guide uses a chain of verses that are referenced in a specific order to help give clarity and context. It has very minimal commentary so that you can do your own self-reflection and discovery of the verses. Many times the Bible explains itself if you just know where to look. So these guides aim to help point you where in the Bible you might find answers, and related verses that help give context to the bible question at hand.

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28 Bible Studies cover, topic list, and easy study format

With each group of verses, there are probing questions to help you consider what is being said. Each verse in the study is linked to an online Bible, should you want to check the context of the verses around it. Also, allowing verification of what scripture says, as well as purity of a study based only on the Bible.

The Adventist church originally published these guides alongside a training manual to help believers learn how to help non-Christians study the Bible. But also to provide materials to help spread the word of God. Many times Christians might understand the Bible themselves very well, but not be educated in how to talk and study with non-believers. So these studies are made to 1) provide the relevant Bible verses about common Bible topics, and 2) help break down and organize the verses in the best order and flow for understanding what they mean in context. This then makes these guides ideal also for personal, individual Bible studies, and in small groups.

Interestingly these guides are also the same ones used by Cyril Grossé for helping his co-worker, the now well-known Adventist Roger J. Morneau. Who was at the time steeped in a satanic cult praying for a way out. These were the answer to his prayer. I pray they also help you find the truth and hope in Jesus Christ.

View the original study guides, which these guides are based on, as a scanned PDF. Full credit to them.

  • 27 Verses for How to Understand the Bible [+10 Study Methods & 25 Tips]

    27 Verses for How to Understand the Bible [+10 Study Methods & 25 Tips]

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    The Bible is a collection of 66 books of religious texts. Christians revere them worldwide as the inspired word of God. Yet, sometimes figuring out how to understand the Bible can be a challenging task. Especially for those who may not know the context, language, and historical background. To comprehend the Bible better, you need…

  • What does the Daniel 2 statue prophecy mean? [Interpretation & Chart]

    What does the Daniel 2 statue prophecy mean? [Interpretation & Chart]

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    While some consider the Bible a book of allegories or stories, that are not actually real or history, Christians look at the Bible as a historical book as well as promises of what is to come in the future. The main way to see this is to understand what is the meaning of Daniel 2…

  • 28 Second Coming of Christ Bible Verses to Study

    28 Second Coming of Christ Bible Verses to Study

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    Often said to be Christian’s greatest hope, they remember the second coming of Christ Bible verses often read in church. The greatest promise of God. And they think about what heaven will be like during hard times. These verses are about the ultimate prophecy and promise of the second coming of Christ based on a…

  • 10 Signs of the Second Coming of Christ [+Last Day Events]

    10 Signs of the Second Coming of Christ [+Last Day Events]

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    The Bible mentions these signs of the Second Coming of Christ across various books of the New Testament: It is undeniable that many of these if not almost all of these signs have already been happening. Event Signs to Watch For The Bible also gives us instructions to be watchmen. As a warning to ourselves,…

  • What is the Millennium in the Bible? The Kingdom to Come

    What is the Millennium in the Bible? The Kingdom to Come

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    Many may ask what is the Millennium in the Bible, and this is because they have heard conflicting theories and interpretations. That the Millennium is a 1000 years already happened in the past, an age of the church. That Jesus won’t return until after the 100 years pass. Or confusing theological terms like Amillennialism, Dispensational…

  • What does the Bible say about the Wicked? Their Fate

    What does the Bible say about the Wicked? Their Fate

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    When we dive into the Scripture, it’s like opening a reservoir full of wisdom about right and wrong, good and bad. It also tells about the problem of sin. What does the Bible say about the wicked is difficult to understand. To understand God’s punishment and accept why. But it isn’t their fate or destiny…

  • The Home of the Saved

    The Home of the Saved

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    These verses are about the home of the saved based on a chain of verses that are referenced in a specific order to help give clarity and context.* It has very minimal commentary so that you can do your own self-reflection and discovery of the verses. Many times the Bible explains itself if you just…

  • Daniel 7 and the Little Horn

    Daniel 7 and the Little Horn

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    These verses are about what Daniel 7 means and what is the Little Horn in the prophecy based on a chain of verses that are referenced in a specific order to help give clarity and context.* It has very minimal commentary so that you can do your own self-reflection and discovery of the verses. Many…

  • Christ, Our High Priest

    Christ, Our High Priest

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    These verses are about who is our High Priest, Jesus Christ, based on a chain of verses that are referenced in a specific order to help give clarity and context.* It has very minimal commentary so that you can do your own self-reflection and discovery of the verses. Many times the Bible explains itself if…

  • The Investigative Judgment

    The Investigative Judgment

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    These verses are about what is the investigative judgment in the Bible based on a chain of verses that are referenced in a specific order to help give clarity and context.* It has very minimal commentary so that you can do your own self-reflection and discovery of the verses. Many times the Bible explains itself…

  • The Law and the Gospel

    The Law and the Gospel

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    These verses are about what is the law and the gospel based on a chain of verses that are referenced in a specific order to help give clarity and context.* It has very minimal commentary so that you can do your own self-reflection and discovery of the verses. Many times the Bible explains itself if…

  • The Sabbath

    The Sabbath

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    These verses are about what is the Sabbath and why is it important based on a chain of verses that are referenced in a specific order to help give clarity and context.* It has very minimal commentary so that you can do your own self-reflection and discovery of the verses. Many times the Bible explains…

  • The Sabbath of the New Testament

    The Sabbath of the New Testament

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    These verses are about what is the Sabbath of the New Testament based on a chain of verses that are referenced in a specific order to help give clarity and context.* It has very minimal commentary so that you can do your own self-reflection and discovery of the verses. Many times the Bible explains itself…

  • Origin of Sunday Observance

    Origin of Sunday Observance

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    These verses are about what was the origin of Sunday observance as the Sabbath, instead of Saturday, based on a chain of verses that are referenced in a specific order to help give clarity and context.* It has very minimal commentary so that you can do your own self-reflection and discovery of the verses. Many…

  • Origin of Evil Angels

    Origin of Evil Angels

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    These verses are about what are the origins of evil angels, or demons, devils, based on a chain of verses that are referenced in a specific order to help give clarity and context.* It has very minimal commentary so that you can do your own self-reflection and discovery of the verses. Many times the Bible…

  • Good Angels; Their Work

    Good Angels; Their Work

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    These verses are about what are good angels and what is their purpose based on a chain of verses that are referenced in a specific order to help give clarity and context.* It has very minimal commentary so that you can do your own self-reflection and discovery of the verses. Many times the Bible explains…

  • The Nature of Man; The State of the Dead

    The Nature of Man; The State of the Dead

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    These verses are about what is the nature of man, humankind, and what is the state of the dead based on a chain of verses that are referenced in a specific order to help give clarity and context.* It has very minimal commentary so that you can do your own self-reflection and discovery of the…

  • Spiritualism

    Spiritualism

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    These verses are about what is spiritualism and spirits based on a chain of verses that are referenced in a specific order to help give clarity and context.* It has very minimal commentary so that you can do your own self-reflection and discovery of the verses. Many times the Bible explains itself if you just…

  • The Controversy Between Christ and Satan

    The Controversy Between Christ and Satan

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    These verses are about what is the controversy between Christ and Satan based on a chain of verses that are referenced in a specific order to help give clarity and context.* It has very minimal commentary so that you can do your own self-reflection and discovery of the verses. Many times the Bible explains itself…

  • The Seal of God and the Mark of the Beast

    The Seal of God and the Mark of the Beast

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    These verses are about what is the seal of God and the mark of the beast based on a chain of verses that are referenced in a specific order to help give clarity and context.* It has very minimal commentary so that you can do your own self-reflection and discovery of the verses. Many times…

  • The Christian’s Duty

    The Christian’s Duty

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    These verses are about what is the duty of Christians based on a chain of verses that are referenced in a specific order to help give clarity and context.* It has very minimal commentary so that you can do your own self-reflection and discovery of the verses. Many times the Bible explains itself if you…

  • Jesus Saves the Lost

    Jesus Saves the Lost

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    These verses are about how Jesus saves the lost based on a chain of verses that are referenced in a specific order to help give clarity and context.* It has very minimal commentary so that you can do your own self-reflection and discovery of the verses. Many times the Bible explains itself if you just…

  • Faith

    Faith

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    These verses are about what is faith and why it’s important based on a chain of verses that are referenced in a specific order to help give clarity and context.* It has very minimal commentary so that you can do your own self-reflection and discovery of the verses. Many times the Bible explains itself if…

  • The Ordinances of the Church

    The Ordinances of the Church

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    These verses are about what are the ordinances of the church based on a chain of verses that are referenced in a specific order to help give clarity and context.* It has very minimal commentary so that you can do your own self-reflection and discovery of the verses. Many times the Bible explains itself if…

  • Precious Promises

    Precious Promises

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    These verses are about what are the promises from God based on a chain of verses that are referenced in a specific order to help give clarity and context.* It has very minimal commentary so that you can do your own self-reflection and discovery of the verses. Many times the Bible explains itself if you…

  • The Body Temple

    The Body Temple

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    These verses are about what is the body temple based on a chain of verses that are referenced in a specific order to help give clarity and context.* It has very minimal commentary so that you can do your own self-reflection and discovery of the verses. Many times the Bible explains itself if you just…

  • Acceptable Prayer

    Acceptable Prayer

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    These verses are about what is acceptable prayer based on a chain of verses that are referenced in a specific order to help give clarity and context.* It has very minimal commentary so that you can do your own self-reflection and discovery of the verses. Many times the Bible explains itself if you just know…

  • Work of the Holy Spirit

    Work of the Holy Spirit

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    These verses are about what is the work of the Holy Spirit based on a chain of verses that are referenced in a specific order to help give clarity and context.* It has very minimal commentary so that you can do your own self-reflection and discovery of the verses. Many times the Bible explains itself…