The Journey Project Group Study
This eight-week small group study includes a book for each participant. These books include the group study to be carried out in eight weeks and a personal private devotional with daily devotionals for eight weeks. Books are available below for free by downloading or by ordering copies.
Funded by the Lilly Endowment
Each study, using Lectio Divina, focuses on a “journey story” in the Bible
These eight journeys include:
The Journey to Community
Ruth and Naomi (Ruth 1:1-18)
Mary to Elizabeth (Luke 1:39-45)
The Journey to Peace
The Exile (Psalm 137:1-6)
Mary Magdalene to the Risen Christ (John 20:11-18)
The Journey to Reconciliation
Jacob to Esau (Genesis 32:22-31)
Joseph to the reunion with his brothers (Genesis 37:18-28)
The Journey to Generosity
Elijah to the broom tree in the desert (1 Kings 19:1-9)
The Wise Men (Matthew 2:1-12)
Each group session is designed for an hour of study and discussion. It includes the scripture passage, the directions for Lectio Divina, unison prayers at the beginning and end of study, an exegesis of the passage to be studied, four discussion questions, a “walk-about” which is a short walk to deepen an understanding of the journey, and an action to be considered based upon learnings.
These study guides are free to churches interested in participating in a group study. If you would like to order study guides for your church or if you would like a hard copy of the study, please contact: Janet Lynn Taylor, Project Manager, at the NM Conference of Churches at jlynntjp@gmail.com or you can call her at 505.243.6234. We are so happy to be able to offer this resource to anyone interested in this study!
Download your free copy of the book
Download your free copy of the Journey Project book in a large print version. This pdf can be printed out or used on electronic devices, and consists of 204 pages. If you prefer to order copies of the book, please use the order form.