“Great Study”
We have thoroughly enjoyed all the study guides created in The Good Book Guides series from The Good Book Company. This is our first time reading from author Anne Woodcock.
The book is structured with seven sessions that can be completed in whatever timeframe you wish. The introduction discusses the format of each session and how best to utilize the book. Woodcock also includes a "Why Study Joy" pitch. The concept of the study is to dive into the happiness of the heart.
Each session includes the following sections:
- Talkabout: ice breaker to create initial discussion around the Bible
- Investigate: passage, dictionary, and exploratory questions
- Apply: practical and personal questions
- Explore More: going deeper
- Getting Personal: personal reflection
- Pray: sit with the Lord
Woodcock also includes a leaders guide that includes additional questions and insight for each section of each session. This guide allows the book to be used in a small group format but it can also easily be used as a personal study.
This study does not discuss a specific book of the Bible but rather several passages that touch on a biblical view of joy. Some of the passages reviewed include Philippians, Nehemiah, Psalms, Revelation, Luke, Acts and many more.
I appreciate the variety within each session. Although some sections are noted as optional, I do believe every part is vital to getting the most out of the book being studies. Although this was a great study and I'm excited to use it for a small group setting, I do prefer studies that focus on a specific book of the Bible.
I received a copy of this book from The Good Book Company in exchange for an honest review.
