NPH Bible Study Kit Series
Adapt a study and make it your own!
Designed with flexibility in mind, adult Bible study kits from Northwestern Publishing House (NPH) contain a CD-ROM with student lessons in PDF and RTF, allowing for easy adaptation and duplication, and leader’s guides in PDF, which include the student lessons with answers included.
The Resource Section on a number of the CDs contains articles and references to give the leader a running start on preparing for the course. Resources are also available two other ways.
First, essays from the Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary (WLS) online essay file are available at www.wlsessays.net. This website is maintained by the WLS Library. For resources browse the essay files by Subject, Author, or Scripture.
Second, the CD-ROM Wisconsin Lutheran Quarterly 1950-1989, a Logos Bible Software product published by NPH, provides articles and essays covering 40 years, from a journal edited by Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary.
See the Teaching Index for determining the appropriate match of a lay member’s teaching skills to a Bible study’s level of difficulty.
(Logos Bible Software is a registered trademark of Logos Corporation.)
Families Rooted in Grace Series
This Bible study series focuses on marriage, parenting, and family life.
Available in Families Rooted in Grace Series:
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The Gospel Series
This series focuses on the many ways the good news of God’s grace in Christ is taught throughout Scripture.
Available in The Gospel Series:
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The Glory of Jesus’ Suffering, Death and Resurrection, by Richard L. Gurgel
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The Glory of Living under the Cross, by Wayne D. Mueller
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The God of the Covenant, by Robert J. Koester
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The Gospel in the Psalms, by John F. Brug
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Gospel Motivation, by John M. Brenner
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Great Gospel Events In the Lives of Elijah and Elisha, by Mark G. Zarling
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Jesus’ "I Am" Statements, by John A. Vieths
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The Kingdom of God, by Robert H. Hochmuth
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New Testament Gospel Words, by James R. Janke
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His Word—My Life Series
The His Word—My Life series of Bible studies is a series a congregation can repeat--new members can join a basic and ongoing series of courses and established members can study the familiar Word of God, which always enlightens.
His Word—My Life addresses the core elements of our faith and contains a built-in plan of study--a curriculum, if you will.
The 16 courses of His Word—My Life are divided into four areas, covering Bible books, Bible people, doctrines, and Christian living. The biblical truths in each lesson conclude with options for students to apply "his Word" to "my life".
Available in His Word—My Life Series:
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1 John, by Steven C. Degner
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Burden Bearing, by David D. Sellnow
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Christian Decision Making, by Lowell K. Smith
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Church - Mission - Ministry, by James R. Janke
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Everything New - The Book of Genesis, by Timothy H. Gumm
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Galatians, by Thomas J. Jeske
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How to Study the Bible, by Nathan R. Pope
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Jonah, by Mark E. Braun
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The Life of Abraham, by Mark J. Lenz
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The Life of Christ, by Raymond W. Schumacher
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The Life of David, by Steven O. Staude
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The Life of Moses, by Matthew A. Crass
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Lifestyle Witnessing, by Randy K. Hunter
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Prayer. by Kenneth A. Cherney
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A Study of World Religions, by Earle D. Treptow
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Worship, by Donald W. Patterson and Robert J Koester
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A Light for the Home Series
This series addresses a variety of issues that will likely impact the average home at one time or another. Each course is organized into five lessons.
Available in A Light for the Home Series:
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NPH Bible Insights Series
This series is a catch-all series representing various studies submitted by WELS pastors.
Available in NPH Bible Insights Series:
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2 Corinthians, by Steven C. Degner
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19-Minute Bible Studies On Very Important Chapters of the Bible, by Timothy H. Gumm
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19 Minutes with Luther: On Martin Luther’s Small Catechism, by Timothy H. Gumm
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19 Minutes with the Messiah: Jesus' Parables and "I Am" Statements, by Timothy H. Gumm
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Anniversary Reflections, by John M. Brenner
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The Augsburg Confession, by Donald L. Thompson
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A Brief Introduction to the Lutheran Confessions, by Robert J. Koester
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A Christian View of Death, by John D. Schuetze
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Deadly Desires: A Study of Homosexuality, by Richard D. Starr
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First Century Stewardship, by David J. Valleskey
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Hebrews 11 - Heroes of Faith, by David R. Clark
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How to Interpret the Bible, by Frederic E. Piepenbrink and Robert J. Koester
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The Ideal Congregation, by George A. Ferch
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An Introduction to the Formula of Concord, prepared by the 2005 WLS class on the Formula of Concord, under the direction of Prof. Alan Siggelkow
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The Letter to the Hebrews, by Robert J. Koester
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Luther’s Large Catechism - Part 1, by Donald J. Pieper
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Luther’s Large Catechism - Part 2, by Donald J. Pieper
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The Lyrics of Love: Solomon’s Song of Songs, by John D. Schuetze
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Matthew - Part One (Chapters 1-13), by Robert J. Koester
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Matthew - Part Two (Chapters 14-28), by Robert J. Koester
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My Brother’s Keeper: Regaining the Straying Brother and Sister for Christ, by Timothy H. Gumm
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My Vocation in Christ, by Kenneth A. Cherney Jr.
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Romans 1-8, by Robert J. Koester
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Romans 9-16, by Robert J. Koester
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Sing to the Lord: A Study of Lutheran Hymnody, by Geoffrey A. Kieta
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Smalcald Articles / Contemporary Catholicism, by Geoffrey A. Kieta
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What Must I Do to Be Saved?, by David J. Valleskey
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People’s Bible Teachings Studies
These studies relate to a series of books NPH is currently publishing. Written for lay readers, the People’s Bible Teachings books present doctrines in Scripture.
The People’s Bible Teachings studies are stand-alone studies, however having the book will help the class members get the most out of the study and will provide an excellent resource when the class ends.
Available in People’s Bible Teachings Studies:
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Angels and Demons, by John D. Schuetze
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Baptism, by John M. Koelpin
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Christ: He Is My Lord, by Robert J. Koester
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Christian Citizenship in Church and State, by Norman F. Burger, Jr.
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Christian Freedom, by William E. Fischer
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Church Fellowship, by John F. Brug
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Conversion, by Jonathan E. Schultz
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Creation, by Cleone H. Weigand
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God’s Providence, by Mark J. Lenz
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Heaven and Hell, by Brian R. Keller
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Holy Spirit, by John F. Vogt
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Justification, by Norman F. Burger Jr.
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Law and Gospel, by Leroy A. Dobberstein
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Lord’s Supper, by Robert J. Koester
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Man: From Glory to Ashes and Back, by Lyle L. Luchterhand
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Predestination, by John A. Moldstad
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Sanctification, by Lyle W. Lange
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Stewardship, by James R. Ziesemer
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Trinity, by Norman F. Burger, Jr.
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Miscellaneous Bible Study Kits
Bible studies in kit format which are not included in the above six series of NPH Bible study kits.
Available Miscellaneous Bible Study Kits:
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