Guidelinesis a unique Bible reading resource that offers four months of in-depth study, drawing on insights of current scholarship. Its intention is to enable all its readers to interpret and apply biblical text with confidence in today's world. Instead of dated daily readings, Guidelinesprovides weekly units, broken into six sections, plus an introduction and a final section of points for thought and prayer. Topics and contributors A vocational journey by Paul Bradbury Gender in the Bible by Jeremy Duff Obadiah and Nahum by Miriam Hinksman John Calvin on prayer by Michael Parsons Mark 6:30--8 by Steve Motyer Sharing possessions in the New Testament and today by Fiona Gregson The spirituality of the prophets by Paul Hedley Jones Lamentations by Kate Bruce The birth of special children by David Spriggs Advent in Luke: introducing Luke 1--2 by Steve Walton Human flourishing in John's Gospel by Andrew Lincoln