Guidelines May-August 2026

Guidelines is 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, Guidelines provides weekly units, broken into six sections, plus an introduction and a final section of points for thought and prayer.Topics and contributorsEcclesiastes – M. J. Kramer1 and 2 Timothy – Stephanie Addenbrooke BeanIsaiah of Jerusalem – Henry WansbroughTheology of mental health – Rachael NewhamMalachi: the six disputes – Olivia WarburtonGrace in the New Testament – David Spriggs2 Samuel 11—24: David the king: failure and fallout – Walter MoberlyMatthew: forgiveness and reconciliation – Tim WelchEzra – Miriam Bier HinksmanJob 1—13: a geography of suffering – Tanya Marlow