Participating in a Bible Study group is a great way to grow in the Christian faith in relationship with other believers. These small groups meet in various locations during the week to study God’s Word, pray for each other, and provide fellowship and support.
There are a range of groups that meet at different nights of the week. Some are men only or women only, others are mixed. Most are in homes but some also meet at the church. They meet weekly during school terms.
As a church we make our bible study materials freely available for other churches and individual Christians to use in deepening their understanding of the Word of God and encouraging growth in Christian maturity and community life.
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Term 3 (2023): Exodus 20–23 and Luke 5–8
In Term 3 we’ll spend time in both Exodus and Luke. Groups are able to study either or both, two studies will be available to work through, one on Exodus and the other on Luke.
Term 2 (2023 Series): “Jesus Is Everything” (Colossians)
In Term 2 we’re looking at Colossians together. Bible Study Groups will be using some bible studies written in house that will be available each week from the book table, but also accessible below.
Study 1 – Colossians 1:1–14 (Praying for Others)
Study 2 – Colossians 1:15–20 (Super Jesus)
Study 3 – Colossians 1:21–23 (Continue in your Faith)
Study 4 – Colossians 1:24–2:5 (Paul’s Ministry of God’s Mystery)
Study 5 – Colossians 2:6–15 (Filled in Christ)
Study 6 – Colossians 2:16–23 (Don’t be Disqualified)
Study 7 – Colossians 3:1–11 (So Walk in Him)
Study 8 – Colossians 3:12–17 (So Walk in Him – part 2)
Term 1 (2023 Series): “Foundational Things” (Genesis 1–12)
In Term 1 we will be working through the foundational first 12 chapters of Genesis together. As Bible Study Groups we’ll be using the resource “Beyond Eden (Genesis 1–11)” by Matthias Media.
Term 4 (2022 Series): “Rescued for Relationship” (Exodus 1–20)
In Term 4 we will be looking at the first 20 chapters of the Old Testament book of Exodus together. We’ll be working through a series of studies called “Getting to Know God” by Matthias Media for the term before we head towards Christmas.
Term 3 (2022 Series): “The Teachings of Jesus” (Luke 11–13)
In Term 3 we will be working through the gospel of Luke as a church, focusing in on chapters 11–13. We will be writing studies in house which will be uploaded here each Sunday the passage is taught in church.
Study 1 – Be Careful to Repent (Luke 11:32–36)
Study 2 – Dangerous Religion (Luke 11:37–54)
Study 3 – Who Should You Fear? (Luke 12:1–12)
Study 4 – Where is your treasure? (Luke 12:13–34)
Study 5 – Know the Time (Luke 12:49–59)
Study 6 -Repentance (Luke 13:1–9)
Study 7 – Freedom on the Sabbath (Luke 13:10–17)
Study 8 – Strive to Enter the Kingdom (Luke 13:18–30)
Study 9 – Sorrow for Jerusalem (Luke 13:31–35)
Term 1&2 (2022 Series): “Alive and United in Christ” (Ephesians)
In Term 1 & 2 we will be working through the New Testament letter to the Ephesian church. In term 1 we will be encouraging our Bible Study Groups to use Matthias Media Walk this Way bible study guides. Term 2 can continue in these guides or groups are welcome to choose something else to work through.
Term 4 (2021 Series): “Amos: The Lion Roars”
In Term 4 we will use some Bible Studies written by retired Sydney Minister Stephen Abbott. These studies have been adapted for our context and used with permission. They don’t follow the sermon series but engage helpfully with the text and message of Amos for us.
Term 3 (2021 Series): “1 Thessalonians: Pleasing God More and More”
We are encouraging our bible study groups to use the Matthias Media Study Guide “Standing Firm”. We have purchased a number of hard copies which can be collected from the office.
Term 1 (2021 Series): “John 5-7: Look, Listen, Live”
Study 1 – Jesus: Equal with God – John 5:1–29
Study 2 – Those That Bear Witness – John 5:30–47
Study 3 – The Prophet who is coming into the world – John 6:1–21
Study 4 – The Bread that Comes Down from Heaven – John 6:22–59
Study 5 – To Whom Else Shall We Go? – John 6:60–71
Study 6 – Judge with Right Judgement – John 7:1–24
Study 7 – Him Who Sent Me – John 7:25–36
Study 8 – No One Ever Spoke Like This Man – John 7:37–52
Term 4 (2020 Series): “Judges – Search for A Saviour”
We are encouraging our bible study groups and individual members to work through the Matthias Media Study Guide “There Was No King In Israel”. BAC has a number of digital PDF copies of the ebook which you can obtain by emailing the office.
Term 3 (2020) Series: “Luke 9-11: Following Jesus”
Study 1 – Jesus: The Provider We Can Trust (Luke 9:1–17)
Study 2 – Jesus’ Identity Revealed (Luke 9:18–36)
Study 3 – Lacking Faith and Learning Slowly (Luke 9:37–50)
Study 4 – Following Jesus (Luke 9:51–62)
Study 5 – Marks of Faithful Missionaries (Luke 10:1–24)
Study 6 – Shocking Love (Luke 10:25–37)
Study 7 – Doing What Is Necessary (Luke 10:38–42)
Study 8 – Approaching The Father In Prayer (Luke 11:1-13)
Study 9 – Jesus: The Stronger Man (Luke 11:14–28)
Terms 1+2 (2020) Series: 1 Corinthians “Building God’s House”. Our Bible study groups will be using the booklet published by the Good Book Company authored by Mark Dever. Copies are available from the church office for small groups and personal study.
Term 3 (2019) Series: James “The Fruitful Christian”. Our Bible study groups will be using the booklet published by the Good Book Company authored by Sam Allberry. Copies are available from the church office for small groups and personal study.
2019 Term 3 Bible Study Group Leaders Meeting Notes
Term 2 (2019) Series: 2 Samuel “Game of Thrones”.
Term 1 (2019) Series: “Luke 7 & 8: Encounters With Jesus”
Study 1 – Encountering Faith (Luke 7:1-10)
Study 2 – Encountering Compassion (Luke 7:11-17)
Study 3 – Encountering the New Kingdom (Luke 7:18-35)
Study 4 – Encountering Forgiveness and Joy (Luke 7:36-50)
Study 5 – Encountering the Word (Luke 8:1-15)
Study 6 – Encountering Affliction (Luke 8:16-21)
Study 7 – Encountering Power over Nature (Luke 8:22-25)
Study 8 – Encountering Power Over Evil (Luke 8:26-39)
Study 9 – Encountering Power Over Sickness and Death (Luke 8:40-56)
2019 Term 1 Bible Study Group Leader’s Meeting Notes
BAC Bible Study Group Covenant Template (an optional resource for the beginning of the year)
Term 1 (2018) Series: “Nehemiah: Restoring the Kingdom“
Study 1 – Trusting in God’s Restoration (Nehemiah 1 & 2:1-8)
Study 2 – Acting on God’s Restoration (Nehemiah 2:9-20)
Study 3 – Facing Opposition to God’s Restoration (Nehemiah 4)
Study 4 – Living God’s Restoration (Nehemiah 5)
Study 5 – The Foundation of God’s Restoration (Nehemiah 8:1-12)
Study 6 – Entering God’s Restoration (Nehemiah 9 & 10)
Study 7 – Semper Reformanda (Nehemiah 13)
Term 3 (2017) Series: “2 Corinthians: Strength in Weakness“
Study 1 – Background to Second Corinthians
Study 2 – The Aroma of the Gospel
Study 3 – Gazing on God’s Glory
Study 4 – Treasure in Jars of Clay
Study 5 – Heavenly Housing Estates (2 Corinthians 5:1-10)
Study 6 – Compelled to Reconcile (2 Corinthians 5:11-21)
Study 7 – Spirit Filled Living (2 Corinthians 6)
Study 8 – Godly sorrow without regret (2 Corinthians 7:2-16)
Term 4 (2016) Series: “The Lord’s Prayer“
Study 1 – Our Father in Heaven
Study 2 – Hallowed Be Your Name
Study 3 – Your Kingdom Come
Study 4 – Give Us Our Daily Bread
Study 5 – Forgive Us Our Sins
Study 6 – Deliver Us From Evil
Study 7 – Yours is the Kingdom
Term 3 (2015) Series: “Courageous Christian Living – Daniel”
STUDY 1 Daniel 1 – Drawing the Line in a Pagan Society
STUDY 2 Daniel 2 – God and Global Politics
STUDY 3 Daniel 3 – Spiritual Courage Under Fire
STUDY 4 Daniel 4 – Sovereign Over the Kingdoms of Men
STUDY 5 Daniel 5 – The Writing is on the Wall
STUDY 6 Daniel 6 – Maintain Allegiance To Your God
STUDY 7 Daniel 7 – One Like A Son of Man
STUDY 8 Daniel 8 – Appalled By A Vision
STUDY 9 Daniel 9 – Powerful Confession
Term 3 (2014) Series: “Rescued for Relationship – The Ten Commandments”
STUDY 1 No Other Gods But Me
STUDY 2 You Shall Not Make Idols
STUDY 3 Shall Not Misuse The LORDs Name
STUDY 4 Remember The Sabbath
STUDY 5 Honour Your Father and Mother
STUDY 6 You Shall Not Murder
STUDY 7 You Shall Not Commit Adultery
STUDY 8 You Shall Not Steal
STUDY 9 You Shall Not Bear False Witness Against Your Neighbour
STUDY 10 You Shall Not Covet
Term 1 (2014) Series: “John’s Gospel – That You May Know Jesus is King”
STUDY 1 John 13 The Full Extent of Jesus Love
STUDY 2 John 14 We Will Make Our Home With You
STUDY 3 John 15a Bear Much Fruit
STUDY 4 John 15b No Greater Love
STUDY 5 John 15-16 You Must Testify
STUDY 6 John 16 The Work of the Spirit
STUDY 7 John 16b Take Heart I Have Overcome
STUDY 8 John 17a A Glorious Prayer
Term 4 (2013) Series: “Philippians: Let Joy Overflow in Christ”
STUDY 1 Let Love Abound in Knowledge of Christ
STUDY 2 To Live is Christ Philippians 1 12-30
STUDY 3 The Great Humiliation and Exaltation of Christ Philippians 2 1-13
STUDY 4 Shine Like Stars Philippians 2 14-30
STUDY 5 Drop Rubbish – Christ is the Goal Phil 3
STUDY 6 Citizenship Is In Heaven Philippians 3 17-4
STUDY 7 Rejoice in the Lord Always Phil 4
Term 2 (2013) Series: “What We Believe – The Nicene Creed“
STUDY 1 We Believe in One God
STUDY 2 We Believe in One Lord Jesus Christ
STUDY 3 We Believe in the Incarnation
STUDY 4 We Believe in the Death And Resurrection Of Jesus
STUDY 5 We Believe in the Holy Spirit
STUDY 6 We Believe In The Trinity
STUDY 7 We Believe Jesus Will Come Again
STUDY 8 We Believe In One Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church
STUDY 9 We Acknowledge One Baptism for the Forgiveness of Sins
STUDY 10 We Believe In the Resurrection of the Dead
Term 1 (2013) Series: “Surprising Salvation – Isaiah’s Prophecy“
STUDY 1 Isaiah 1 – Why will you continue to rebel
STUDY 2 Isaiah 6 – Holy Holy Holy is the Lord
STUDY 3 Isaiah 38 1-21 – I Have Heard Your Prayer
STUDY 4 Isaiah 40 – The Lord is the Everlasting God
STUDY 5 Isaiah 55 – Seek The Lord
STUDY 6 Isaiah 61 The Year of the Lord’s Favour
STUDY 7 Isaiah 65 The New Heavens and the New Earth
Term 4 (2012) Series: Genesis 4-12 “Life After Eden”
STUDY 1 Genesis 4 Life After Eden
STUDY 2 Genesis 6-7 – A Flood of Judgement
STUDY 3 Genesis 9 – A Covenant of Grace
STUDY 4 Genesis 11 – Faulty Towers
STUDY 5 Genesis 12 – The Birth of the People of God
Earlier Studies
Previous studies are available for download and are listed below. Each series, between 3 and 16 individual study sheets, some have been zipped together to simplify downloading.
Old Testament
Esther – Study 1 – Study 2 – Study 3 – Study 4 – Study 5 – Study 6 – Study 7
Exodus – Study 1 – Study 2 – Study 3 – Study 4 – Study 5 – Study 6 – Study 7 – Study 8 – Study 9 – Study 10 – Study 11 – Study 12 – Study 14
Malachi – Study 1 – Study 2 – Study 3
New Testament
1 Corinthians – Study 1 – Study 2 – Study 3 – Study 4 – Study 5 – Study 6 – Study 7 – Study 8 – Study 9
2 Corinthians – Study 1 – Study 2 – Study 3 – Study 4 – Study 5 – Study 6 – Study 7 – Study 8 – Study 9 – Study 10 – Study 11 – Study 12 – Study 13 – Study 14 – Study 15 – Study 16
Hebrews – Click Here
John – Click Here
Mark –Study 1 – Study 2 – Study 3 – Study 4 – Study 5 – Study 6 – Study 7 – Study 8 – Study 10 – Study 12 – Study 13
Revelation – Part 1 (2010) – Part 2 (2011) – Study 1 – Study 2 – Study 3 – Study 4 – Study 5 – Part 3 (2011) – Study 1 – Study 2 – Study 3 – Study 4 – Study 5
Other Studies
God’s Love in Action – Study 1 – Study 2 – Study 3 – Study 4 – Study 5 – Study 6
Putting The Bible Together – Study 1 – Study 2 – Study 3 – Study 4 – Study 5 – Study 6
Running_the_Race – Study 1 – Study 2 – Study 3