SACRED SCRIPTURE STUDY resources

THE GREAT ADVENTURE BIBLE TIMELINE

Catholic Scripture study is essential for fostering a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, providing spiritual nourishment, and deepening understanding of the faith, as "ignorance of the Scriptures is ignorance of Christ". It acts as a guide for daily living, strengthens Catholic identity, and helps believers defend their faith effectively. 

• Encountering Christ: Scripture study allows Catholics to move beyond just hearing the Word at Mass and engage directly with the Word-made-flesh, Jesus Christ.

• Essential for Spiritual Growth: Regular study acts as "food for the soul" and is necessary for spiritual maturity, preventing a "stunted faith".

• Rooted in Tradition: Catholics study Scripture within the context of the Church's living Tradition and Magisterium, which provide the authoritative, safe, and proper interpretation, avoiding the pitfalls of private interpretation.

• Understanding the Whole Story: Study helps Catholics appreciate the connection between the Old and New Testaments, realizing that the New Testament lies hidden in the Old, and the Old is unveiled in the New.

• Practical Application: It translates the Bible from mere words on a page into "living and effective" guidance (Hebrews 4:12), offering moral wisdom for modern life.

• Defense of the Faith: Understanding Scripture allows Catholics to explain their hope and beliefs confidently, particularly regarding the sacraments, Mary, and the saints.

The Catholic Bible Study Resources

1. The Bible timeline the Story of Salvation (PDF)

2. New American Bible Revised Edition Fireside Personal Study Edition (epub)

3. Understand the BIble in 10 minutes (featuring Fr. Mike Schmitz - Youtube)

4. The Bible in a Year with Fr. Mike Schmitz Podcast - All Episodes {Youtube}

5. The Bible in a Year Companion Volume I Days 1-120 (epub)

6. The Bible in a Year Companion Volume I Days 121-243 (epub)

7. The Bible in a Year Companion Volume I Days 244-365 (epub)

The Catholic COMMENTARY Resources

Old Testament Volumes [epub]

1. Sirach

2. Ezekiel

3. Wisdom of Solomon

New Testament Volumes [epub]

1. The Gospel of Matthew

2. The Gospel of Mark

3. The Gospel of Luke

4. The Gospel of John

5. Acts of the Apostles

6. Romans

7. First Corinthians

8. Second Corinthians

9. Galatians

10. Ephesians

11. Philippians, Colossians, Philemon

12. First and Second Thessalonians

13. First and Second Timothy, Titus

14. Hebrews

15. James, First, Second, and Third John

16. First and Second Peter, Jude

17. Revelation

The Catholic bible study Resources

Individual Study Bible Titles(Old Testament & Specialized: [epub]

1. Genesis

2. Exodus

3. Deuteronomy

4. 1 & 2 Samuel

5. 1 & 2 Kings

6. Tobit, Judith, and Esther

7. 1 & 2 Maccabees

8. Job

9. Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and Song of Solomon

10. Wisdom and Sirach

11. Isaiah

12. Daniel 

13. Judges & Ruth

14. Joshua

New Testament Study Bible Titles: [epub]

1. The Ignatius Catholic Study Bible: New Testament (Complete volume)

2. Gospel of Matthew

3. Gospel of Mark

4. Gospel of Luke

5. Gospel of John

6. Acts of the Apostles

7. Romans

8. 1 & 2 Corinthians

9. Galatians and Ephesians

10. Thessalonians, Timothy, and Titus

11. Hebrews

12. James, Peter, and Jude

13. 1, 2, 3 John and Revelation