Bible Study
Choose from a variety of Bible Studies designed to help you discover the relevant truth of Scripture and the tradition of the Catholic Church. Ideal for small groups or individual study.
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The Birth of the Messiah: Mary and the Mystery of Christmas w/ Brant Pitre
The Birth of the Messiah: Mary and the Mystery of Christmas by Dr. Brant Pitre
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Rooted
1 season
This series guides Catholics through a daily Advent reflection using the Jesse Tree model traditionally practiced by families. Each seven-minute episode introduces the ancestors of Jesus Christ, shares a Scripture passage, and offers an engaging, practical reflection. Hosted by Dr. Scott Hefelf...
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Augustine Institute Bible Conference | The Season of Advent
1 season
Now is the time to prepare your heart and mind for the coming of the Messiah. Join some of the nation’s most dynamic Scripture scholars on November 20 for a one-day virtual event.
Included talks:
- Guiding Star: The Role of Nature, Prophecy, and Reason in Seeking the Messiah by Dr. Tim Gray
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Lectio: The Case for Jesus
1 season
Do you follow Jesus ‘on the way’? Can we trust the Gospels? Do we really know who wrote them? Do the Gospels communicate truth – or fabricated fables? Who is Jesus? Who did Jesus claim to be? Join Dr. Brant Pitre as he draws evidence from both early Christian and non-Christian writings attesting ...
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Foretold
1 season
Our world is full of noise. Often, that noise is loud and negative. When was the last time you heard something good on the news? Because of the constant intake of “bad news,” many people no longer believe in the Providence of God nor trust that he has a plan for us.
Maybe this is you. Perhaps yo...
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Lectio: Eucharist with Dr. Brant Pitre
1 season
Lectio: Eucharist: Discovering the Mass in the Bible
Acclaimed author and teacher Dr. Brant Pitre digs down to the biblical roots of the Eucharist, through its foreshadowing in the miraculous events of the Old Testament, the Gospels, and Apostolic teaching."The Lamb of God," "The Bread of Li...
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Lectio: Prayer: Finding Intimacy with God with Dr. Tim Gray
1 season
With the clear teaching and artistry of the Augustine Institute's Lectio series, Dr. Tim Gray masterfully uses the discipline of Lectio Divina to show you how to make prayer an effective effort of love and intimacy.
In six video sessions, Lectio: Prayer: Finding Intimacy with God captures the...
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Advent: Word Studies | The Bible Project
1 season
Catholics have long observed the Advent season by meditating on peace, hope, joy, and love. Study these rich biblical words with the Bible Project's Advent series. The Bible Project is a nonprofit group dedicated to spreading the Word of God. Through dynamic and engaging videos, they aim to prese...
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House of David | Catholic Commentary
1 season
Dive deep into the biblical roots and theological themes of House of David, the acclaimed series produced by The WONDER Project. In this exclusive Catholic Commentary series, renowned theologians Dr. Tim Gray and Dr. Ben Akers guide viewers through a faithful, Catholic lens to explore how House o...
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A Bible Study on the Annunciation
Dr. Ben Akers, associate professor of theology at the Augustine Institute Graduate School, leads us through a brief reflection on the scene of the Annunciation in Luke 1:26-38. He engages the scripture verses line by line highlighting some of the key Old Testament passages evoked by the angel Gab...
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Bread of Life: The Eucharist in Galilee
1 season
Christ's teaching about the Eucharist was not reserved solely for the Last Supper. Rather, this profound mystery is the crescendo of Jesus' entire ministry: all his work in Galilee prepared for and pointed to the Eucharist. Join Dr. Tim Gray in Bread of Life: The Eucharist in Galilee for an excit...
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Lectio: God
1 season
What do we mean when we say “God”?
Misconceptions about God abound, even among Christians, and these misconceptions can become obstacles in our relationship with God. Join Augustine Institute Assistant Professor Dr. Elizabeth Klein for a careful study of Scripture that will lead you to a deepe...
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Bible Study: The Gospel of Matthew
1 season
Join scripture scholars Dr. Tim Gray and Dr. Michael Barber as they dive into the Gospel of Matthew. This Bible study is part of a weekly series hosted on FORMED Now! We hope you enjoy this lively and faith-filled study of the first Gospel. Grab your Bible and follow along! We recommend the ESV-C...
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Lectio: Salvation with Dr. Michael Barber
1 season
Lectio: Salvation New Life in Christ
At every Sunday Mass, Catholics confess that Jesus came down from heaven "for us men and for our salvation." But what does "salvation" mean? In this remarkable 10-part video series, Scripture scholar and theologian Michael Patrick Barber provides a thorough,... -
Formed Daily Reflections
12 seasons
Sign up at Formed Daily to receive these daily reflections directly to your inbox. Start your day off right. Be inspired and renewed each morning with a short video from Dr. Tim Gray. View all Daily Reflections, according to month and year, in the drop-down menu below.
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The Bible and the Virgin Mary
1 season
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The Bible and the Virgin Mary is based on the work of Dr. Scott Hahn. Dr. Hahn, an exceptionally popular speaker and teacher, has delivered hundreds of talks nationally and internationally on a wide varie...
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Lectio: Confirmation
1 season
Confirmation is mysterious.
Is Confirmation really necessary if we’ve been baptized? What is the connection between the outpouring of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost and the graces bestowed at Confirmation? What does the Bible have to say about the meanings of the actions and prayers found in the...
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Lectio: Mary with Dr. Brant Pitre
1 season
Why is Mary so important to Catholics, and why have so many people been devoted to her over the centuries? In this 8-part series, Dr. Brant Pitre examines what the Old and New Testaments, the life of Christ, and the early Church fathers reveal about the life and identity of Mary.
Purchase a le...
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Lectio: Peter with Dr. Tim Gray
1 season
The character of St. Peter is both inspiring and confounding to many of us. How could a stubborn and impulsive fisherman become the "rock" upon which Jesus would build his Church? Bringing together biblical accounts, historical evidence, Church teaching, classical art, and personal insights, Dr. ...
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Our Story: A Basic Introduction to the Bible for Catholics
1 season
In a series of 5-minute video segments, get the Bible’s big picture, along with a uniquely Catholic approach to the Scriptures. There is a Leader’s Guide containing everything needed to use Our Story in a parish group setting, as well as a User’s Guide for those individuals using Our Story at home.
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Bible Study: The Letter to the Phillipians
1 season
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Source and Summit | Augustine Institute Bible Conference
1 season
These conferences will be made available at a later date on our Augustine Institute Short Courses site at courses.augustineinstitute.org.
The Holy Eucharist is the source and summit of the Christian life. But what does the Holy Bible have to say about it?
- The Bread of Life: Jesus and John...