The Journey Project Group Study
This eight-week small group study includes a book for each participant. The books include the group study and a personal private devotional with daily devotionals for the eight weeks.
Got books? We do! Did you know The Journey Project has small-group study guide books free for the taking? Pastors, priests, clergy, Sunday School teachers, and lay leaders are encouraged to gather a group in their congregation for 8 weeks of group study with daily personal devotions.
Books are available below for free by downloading or by ordering paper copies.
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Funded by the Lilly Endowment
Each study, using Lectio Divina, focuses on a “journey story” in the Bible
These eight journeys include:
The Journey to Community
Ruth and Naomi (Ruth 1:1-18)
Mary to Elizabeth (Luke 1:39-45)
The Journey to Peace
The Exile (Psalm 137:1-6)
Mary Magdalene to the Risen Christ (John 20:11-18)
The Journey to Reconciliation
Jacob to Esau (Genesis 32:22-31)
Joseph to the reunion with his brothers (Genesis 37:18-28)
The Journey to Generosity
Elijah to the broom tree in the desert (1 Kings 19:1-9)
The Wise Men (Matthew 2:1-12)
Each group session is designed for an hour of study and discussion. It includes the scripture passage, the directions for Lectio Divina, unison prayers at the beginning and end of study, an exegesis of the passage to be studied, four discussion questions, a “walk-about” which is a short walk to deepen an understanding of the journey, and an action to be considered based upon learnings.
Request your paper copies here! [free delivery or shipping available!] The book is completely free thanks to underwriting from the Lilly Foundation, though we do ask a representative from all groups that use the book fill out a questionnaire after completing the study. Please contact Janet Lynn with any questions!
Please be sure to include your name, mailing address and the number of copies you are requesting.
We are grateful to be able to offer this resource to those interested in this inspirational study guide!
Download your free copy of the book
Download your free copy of the Journey Project book in a large print version. This pdf can be printed out or used on electronic devices, and consists of 204 pages. If you prefer to order copies of the book, please use the order form.
Access digital copies of the book!