Bible Study Downloads

These Bible Studies represent our best effort to describe what the Church Fathers have had to say about the Church Lectionary, which has its roots in Apostolic times, and which has a topic prescribed for each given day. It is a work in process; some Studies have been updated recently, while others are on the list for an update. While the Studies are listed by date, you may search for topics or Scripture References using our Search Page. For example, a search on “Joshua” will uncover a number of references somewhere in the Studies. If there is a topic that you would like more information on, please contact Mark Kern at mark.kern@cox.net or write to Mark Kern c/o St. Athanasius Orthodox Church.

December 28, 2014
The Flight Into Egypt The Training Of Paul Sunday After Christmas
December 25, 2014
The Nativity And Incarnation The Eternal Son The Fullness Of Time The Poor Hear The Gospel The Gentiles Seek The King Of The Jews Christmas And Christmas Eve
December 21, 2014
The Genealogy Of Christ A Cloud Of Witnesses Sunday Before Christmas
December 14, 2014
The Parable Of The Great Supper The Ancestors Of Christ
December 12, 2014
Ss. Nicholas, Spyridon, Basil, Antony, Athanasius, Cyril, Gregory Hierarchs Rightly Dividing The Word Representing The High Priest Shepherds In The Church
December 7, 2014
Healing On The Sabbath Righteous Living
December 6, 2014
Ss. Nicholas, Spyridon, Basil, Antony, Athanasius, Cyril, Gregory Hierarchs Rightly Dividing The Word Representing The High Priest Shepherds In The Church
November 30, 2014
The Apostle Andrew Including Apelles, Aristobulus, Philologus And Stachys, Of The Seventy
November 25, 2014
Martyrs Barbara, Catherine, Paraskeva And Kyriake The Martyrs Barbara, Catherine, Paraskeva And Kyriake July 7, October 28, December 4,
November 23, 2014
Parable Of The Rich Fool Jew And Gentile: Fellow Citizens
November 21, 2014
The Presentation Of Mary In The Temple The Earthly Sanctuary Mary's Humility The Presentation Of Mary In The Temple
November 16, 2014
The Apostle Matthew
November 14, 2014
The Apostle Philip Including Narcissus Of The Seventy And Joseph Of Arimathaea
November 9, 2014
Nektarios: Righteous Living Jairus' Daughter
November 8, 2014
The Archangels Angelic Warfare Angels And The Son Of God The Archangels
November 2, 2014
Taking Up Our Cross The Mystery Of Hell
October 26, 2014
Demetrios And George, The Warrior-martyrs The Purpose Of Suffering The Hatred Of The World Deliverance From Suffering Warrior Martyrs: Demetrios And George
October 19, 2014
Raising The Son Of The Widow Of Nain Paul's Revelation
October 12, 2014
Good Works Parable Of The Sower Fathers Of The 7th Ecumenical Council
October 9, 2014
James The Son Of Alphaeus
October 6, 2014
The Apostle Thomas Including Thaddaeus, Of The Seventy
October 5, 2014
Being Kind To The Ungrateful Holiness
September 28, 2014
The Calling Of The Twelve Paul's Work Among The Churches
September 26, 2014
The Apostle John The Beloved Apostle Perfecting The Love Of God In Us The Apostle John
September 24, 2014
Thekla Of The Unmercenary Healers Apostolic Work Of Healing Demonstrating The Love Of God Preparation For The Lord's Return The Unmercenary Healers
September 21, 2014
The Word Of The Cross - Part Ii Taking Up Our Cross
September 14, 2014
The Exaltation Of The Cross The Cross Prefigured The Word Of The Cross The Exaltation Of The Cross
September 8, 2014
The Nativity Of Mary Loving God First The Wisdom Of God In A Mystery
September 7, 2014
The Word Of The Cross - Part I The Son Of Man Is Lifted Up The Cross Can Be Offensive
September 1, 2014
The Preaching And Prayers Of The Church
August 31, 2014
The "good Teacher" Heresies Of The Resurrection
August 29, 2014
The Beheading Of John The Baptist
August 24, 2014
Day-to-day Forgiveness Supporting The Clergy
August 17, 2014
Our Life In Perspective Faith As A Mustard Seed Increasing Our Faith
August 15, 2014
The Falling Asleep Of Mary The Role Of Mary In The Early Church Mary: A Model Of Humility The Dormition
August 10, 2014
A Good Foundation Avoiding Wood, Hay And Straw Walking On Water By Faith
August 9, 2014
The Apostle Matthias
August 6, 2014
The Uncreated Light The Servants And The Master
August 3, 2014
Feeding The 5,000 The Bread Of Heaven One Lord, One Church
July 27, 2014
Healing The Blind Men
July 20, 2014
The Feast Of Elijah The Role Of Prophets What Is Prophesy? The Feast Day Of Elijah
July 13, 2014
The Fathers Of The Fourth Ecumenical Council Rightly Dividing The Lord's Commandments Good Works Fathers Of The 4th Ecumenical Council
July 6, 2014
Great Faith Healing The Centurion's Slave Slavery And Death
July 1, 2014
The Unmercenary Healers Apostolic Work Of Healing Demonstrating The Love Of God Preparation For The Lord's Return The Unmercenary Healers
June 29, 2014
The Feast Day Of Peter And Paul Peter: The Rock Paul's Revelations Feast Day Of Peter And Paul
June 24, 2014
The Nativity Of John The Baptist
June 22, 2014
Doers Of The Law The Twelve Accept Apostleship
June 19, 2014
The Feast Day Of The Apostle Jude
June 15, 2014
Taking Up One's Cross And The Will Of God A Great Cloud Of Witnesses
June 10, 2014
The Feast Day Of The Apostle Nathanael
June 10, 2014
The Feast Day Of The Apostle Barnabas
June 8, 2014
Pentecost Drinking The Living Water Pentecost
June 1, 2014
Sunday Of The Fathers Of The First Ecumenical Council The Church In Ephesus
May 29, 2014
The Ascension The Second Coming A Man Rules Heaven The Ascension
May 25, 2014
The Man Born Blind Opening Our Eyes The Church In Macedonia
May 18, 2014
Sunday Of The Samaritan Woman Preparation Of Samaria The Church In Antioch
May 11, 2014
Sunday Of The Paralytic Tabitha And The Samaritans
May 4, 2014
The Myrrh-bearing Women Joseph Of Arimathea And Nicodemus The Seven Deacons And Early Evangelism
April 30, 2014
The Feast Day Of The Apostle James, Son Of Zebedee
April 27, 2014
Thomas Sunday Early Work Of The Twelve
April 25, 2014
The Feast Day Of Mark The Evangelist
April 20, 2014
Light Versus Darkness The Right Hand Of Power
April 19, 2014
Deliverance Resurrection Of The Dead The Descent Into Hell
April 13, 2014
Palm Sunday The Peace Of God Palm Sunday
April 6, 2014
The Tabernacle, Dead Works Humility And Persistence
March 30, 2014
Fasting And Prayer Our Hope The Anchor Of Our Soul
March 25, 2014
The Annunciation The Humanity Of Christ The Annunciation
March 23, 2014
Adoration Of The Cross The Priesthood
March 16, 2014
Healing The Paralytic Body And Soul Angels And Our Salvation
March 9, 2014
Windows Of Heaven The Communion Of Saints
March 2, 2014
Forgiveness, Treasure In Heaven And Judging Others
February 23, 2014
The Last Judgment Causing The Weak To Stumble
February 16, 2014
Repentance And The Temple Of The Holy Spirit
February 9, 2014
Deception Humility, Confession And Justification
February 2, 2014
The Presentation Of The Lord In The Temple The Melchizedek Priesthood The Presentation Of Christ
January 26, 2014
Zacchaeus Sunday The Role Of Bishops
January 19, 2014
Lepers, Samaritans And Gratitude The Ancestors Of Christ
January 12, 2014
Sunday After Epiphany The Lord Begins His Work Impact Of His Work Sunday After Epiphany
January 7, 2014
The Synaxis Of John The Baptist
January 6, 2014
Epiphany Feast Day Of John The Baptist John's Baptism In Perspective John's Baptism Of Jesus The Blessing Of The Waters Baptism Saves Us Epiphany
January 5, 2014
History Of John The Baptist Preparation For Baptism The Mystery Of Godliness A Crown Of Righteousness Sunday Before Epiphany