A Bible study guide for small groups: start with Ruth and Jonah
A good small-group study keeps everyone looking at the same words. Short books with clear stories, like Ruth and Jonah, are an easy place to start.
A simple pattern for each session
- Read the chapter together.
- Ask what happens, in what order and where.
- Have people point to the exact verse that answers each question.
- Add history or language notes last, clearly labeled as notes.
- Finish with one thing to apply this week.
Why short books work well
Ruth and Jonah are short enough to finish in a few weeks and have clear storylines, so newer readers can follow along while experienced readers go deeper.
How Wayfold approaches it
Wayfold: Understand the Bible is a free iPhone app from Honest Little Apps. Everything below comes from its App Store description.
- Wayfold offers six study books and 21 chapters; Ruth and Jonah are free, including printable small-group leader guides.
- You read the chapter in the World English Bible or have it read aloud, answer questions, then see the exact words in the chapter that answer each one.
- Trace puts the chapter's main events in order, each tied to its verse; Find the verse gives a prompt and you tap the line that answers it.
- Go Deeper notes are each marked as what the text says, history, interpretation or debated.
- Philippians, James, Habakkuk and Philemon are included with Premium Lifetime, per the description.
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Questions
Where can I get a free Bible study guide for small groups?
Wayfold: Understand the Bible is listed free on the App Store and includes free Ruth and Jonah study guides with printable leader guides.
Which Bible translation does Wayfold use?
The App Store description says the full chapter is in the World English Bible.
How many books can I study for free?
Two: Ruth and Jonah. The others need Premium Lifetime, according to the description.
