The Ark’s weekly Scripture study aids are available for viewing in PDF format using Adobe’s free Acrobat Reader or the free Foxit Reader.
Our Scripture aids are designed specifically for those who follow the weekly readings from the Lectionary. Although they are designed for those who must preach from the Word or those who lead Scriptural discussion groups, many others will find these aids valuable adjuncts to their personal reading of the Scripture as well.
Each Lectionary aid focuses on the Gospel from one of the Sundays of the year, and is divided into sections on entering the scene, the Gospel text, study of the Word, questions for discussion, parallel texts, other Scriptural texts for the week, a prayer for a closing, and supportive information from a variety of sources. The weekly discussion question is suitable for inclusion in worship bulletins. Fr. Beck’s drawings make good bulletin cover inclusions. Each week part of the guide is posted and can be used for the prayer portion of your various committee meetings.
We now have study guides available for all the weeks of Cycles A, B, and C. If you are not using the lectionary, and want to have certain guides for weeks you are preaching/teaching, please indicate which texts you are interested in. You can choose individual guides on the following pages:
If you are considering using the study guides, and want a free introductory sample, please email me and it will be sent as soon as possible.
You can receive the guides by emailing me to be put on the list. A suggested donation is $10.00 per month, but otherwise they are free for all those who are interested. Please feel free to choose which method works for you.To easily subscribe using Mastercard or Visa using Paypal, click the button below.