We at GCN encourage you to spend time each day in the Bible. God has much to teach you, and every part of Scripture has its own lesson. The better acquainted you are with the Bible, the better you'll understand your own faith, so make a commitment to spend time in the Word each day, praying for guidance and wisdom as you read.

What follows is a 33-week series of Bible studies we held in 2003. These studies deal with common issues faced by all Christians. If you're looking for a study of the passages most commonly used to condemn homosexuality, visit our Great Debate section.

Click a link below to read our commentary on the passage.

Week 1 - Psalm 13
What do you do when you feel abandoned by God?

Week 2 - Psalm 49:7-15
On death and redemption.

Week 3 - 1 Corinthians 9:19-23
They say, "Just be yourself," but should you?

Week 4 - Mark 12:28-34
Jesus tells us exactly what God's priorities are.

Week 5 - Philippians 1:27-2:16
Living in a manner worthy of the gospel we have.

Week 6 - Luke 12:1-3
Do you have something to hide?

Week 7 - 1 John 3:16-23
Who are the "true" Christians?

Week 8 - Matthew 21:28-32
Two sons.  Which are you?

Week 9 - Ephesians 4:1-6
Why GCN works... even though we're all different.

Week 10 - John 15:18-21; 16:1-4
Do you feel hated and alone in the world?

Week 11 - 2 Chronicles 30:13-20
Worried about displeasing God?

Week 12 - Psalm 139
You are this close to God.

Week 13 - Galatians 5:13-26
Handling disputes in the church.

Week 14 - 1 Peter 3:8-16
What does it mean to be a true Christian?

Week 15 - 1 Corinthians 12:12-26
About the people who don't fit in.

Week 16 - Luke 6:20-26
Blessings... and woes.

Week 17 - Matthew 23:13-28
Are Christians just a bunch of hypocrites?

Week 18 - John 6:25-64
"Does this offend you?"

Week 19 - 1 Kings 17:7-24
Why you should have faith - and doubt.

Week 20 - Matthew 14:22-33
Jesus walks on the water.

Week 21 - John 17
The things Jesus prayed for.

Week 22 - Luke 7:31-35
Rejected if you do... rejected if you don't.

Week 23 - Luke 15:11-32
A prodigal son and an unfair father.

Week 24 - Matthew 25:14-30
God gave it to you.  He wants it back... with interest.

Week 25 - Mark 4:1-20
Jesus' personality test: What kind of seed are you?

Week 26 - Luke 8:22-25
Where is your faith?

Week 27 - Proverbs and words
What do fools have in common?

Week 28 - Proverbs and words, part 2
Handling arguments and debates.

Week 29 - 1 John 3:1-3; 4:7-19
Children of God.

Week 30 - 1 Corinthians 10:1-10
Four things that displease the Lord.

Week 31 - 1 Corinthians 10:11-13
How to beat that sin that's haunting you right now.

Week 32 - 1 Corinthians 10:14-22
Does it matter how we participate in the culture around us?

Week 33 - 1 Corinthians 10:23-11:1
Someone thinks you're sinning.  Now it's your move.