You Bible Study
A Bible study for and by the urban and multicultural church.
Created by and for members of the urban and multicultural church community, YOU exists to respond to their uniquely generational Bible study needs.
Questions and discussion topics reflect black lifestyle and experiences
Cultural vernacular is occasionally employed to strengthen the application of God’s Word
Frames the urban and multicultural church through a biblical lens.
Affordable 3-in-1 resource combines an easy-to-follow leader guide, weekly group learner guide, and five daily devotional readings.
Study Plan | Free Session | Podcast
Disciple Your Adults Digitally
Whether your church is meeting in person or online, YOU’s digital option gives your team flexibility. Learn More
Current Studies
Winter 2025
Looking Forward to Christmas
Almost everyone loves the Christmas season. Many look forward to the traditions surrounding the holiday. This study reminds us that Christmas is, first and foremost, a celebration of Christ’s coming to earth. Because of Him, we can look forward to hope, peace, joy, and love.
The Heart of Worship
Everybody worships. In every place, every culture, and every time, people are drawn to worship someone or something. This study will examine six aspects of worship to the God over all — the One who is truly God over all.
Leader Resources | Sample | Sermon Starters
Spring 2025
All Signs Point to Jesus
The apostle John purposely chose signs that underscore the person of Christ. As we engage with his Gospel, we deepen in our understanding of God’s Word and the One to whom the Scripture points.
Elisha: Seeing the Hand of God at Work
The stories from the life of Elisha point us to his faithfulness to obey God through meeting the needs of others. We are to be sensitive to the needs and hurts of others, stepping in to help and serve as Christ’s followers.
Leader Resources | Sample Session | Sermon Starters
DISCIPLESHIP PATHWAY
Discipleship is the lifestyle of walking with God. This walk tends to follow a pathway as followers become more like Christ and advance His kingdom.
Every pathway has signposts—markers to show a person’s progress. Lifeway Research has identified eight signposts of discipleship—lifestyle patterns that ought to be growing in ever-increasing measure the longer a person walks the pathway of discipleship.
YOU Bible study curriculum is designed so that each of the following categories (signposts) are addressed over the course of a year. This ensures a balanced approach to Bible study as group members advance to spiritual maturity.
Engage with Scripture
Obey God and Deny Self
Serve God and Others
Share Christ
Exercise Faith
Seek God
Build Relationships
Live Unashamed