2026 Winter Bible Classes

Everyone is welcome at any Bible class at any time, even if you have not been attending since the beginning.

Sundays

Adult Bible Class    Begins January 11

9:00 a.m. at Living Hope & Bloomington Lutheran Church

Title: 19 Minutes with Luther – The Lord’s Prayer

Prayer is an act of worship. It is a heart-to-heart talk, spoken or unspoken,

with the one true God. Over the next several weeks we will use this Bible study which provides a basic understanding of Scripture and Lutheran teaching based on Dr. Martin Luther's Small Catechism. Diving deeper into the prayer that He has taught us, the Lord’s Prayer.

Jr. High Empower Bible Study (Grades 6-8)    Begins January 11

9:00 a.m. at Living Hope  

We are excited to offer middle-school-age students an opportunity for Biblical teaching and discussion during the Education hour on Sunday mornings. Each week we will examine different topics and sections of the Bible and apply them to our lives as young Christians. Sometimes, we do other activities and projects during the time to keep our Sunday mornings filled with adventure and variety.

Sr. High Horizon (Grades 9-12)    6:30 p.m. at Living Hope    Begins January 11

On Sunday Nights, we look forward to gathering together with other Christian teens. It is a great time to connect through snacks and games, and to discuss issues that are looming large in our lives. We do our best to blend in solid Biblical study with real-life applications on the topics in front of us each week.

Tuesdays

Men’s Bible Class    6:30 a.m. at Bloomington Lutheran School    Begins January 6

You’re not where you want to be. You’re facing situations you don’t want to face. And none of it seems to make any sense. God understands. God cares. And best of all . . . God’s on it. Need convincing? Meet the prophet Daniel. He spent most of his life in exile, lived at the mercy of egotistical kings, and faced constant persecution for trying to live out his faith. But Daniel’s story shows us how to trust God, live our lives for God, and even find peace in a confusing and chaotic culture. That’s what you’ll discover in this book by Jeremy Mattek. Join us on Tuesday mornings at 6:30am at Bloomington Lutheran School and find out you can rest in God’s presence, have confidence in God’s control, and live with hope in God’s promises. Email medlund@thesfc.com to be added to the email list.

Deaf/Hard of Hearing Bible Study    6:00 p.m. at Living Hope Lutheran Church   Begins January 6

We will be continuing our study of “Psalms - Psalms of praise, petition, penitence and prophesy”. Each week we choose a different Psalm to read and discuss together.  Deaf bible study uses ZOOM and with an ASL interpreter. 

We will meet each Tuesday at 6PM. Contact Pastor Krueger at pastorkrueger@hotmail.com for more information.

Adulting Bible Study     7:00 p.m. at Living Hope Lutheran Church    Begins January 20

This is a group for adults in their 20s and 30s who want to grow in their knowledge of God’s Word, and in their relationships with other Christians. We gather for Bible study on the first and third Tuesday of each month. Bible study is from 7:00 – 8:30 PM.

Please consider joining us for a new study in 2026 looking at the book of Exodus. It will be a good time to consider inviting someone new as well (though you can do that at any time).
Reminder that the Bible studies are from 7:00 - 8:30 PM, and we like to try to start social nights at 6:30 when possible.

Bible Study: Jan 20, Feb 3, 17, March 3, 24, April 7, 21, May 5, 19

Social Night: Jan 27, Feb 24, March 31, April 28, May 26

Families with Young Children Bible Study     6:30 p.m. at alternating homes in Bloomington    Begins January 13

2nd Tuesday of every month (January 13, February 10, March 10, April 14, May 12)

We will be continuing the reading of the book Redeemed: Our Lives as Sinners and Saints by Dan Hoppen. By studying major biblical characters, we will apply the lessons they teach us to our lives as individuals, as parents, and in the lives of our children. We will see how Christ’s redemption influences our identity, helps us show forgiveness to others, and empowers us to live lives pleasing to God.

This Bible study exists to make connections between parents and families with younger children. We all currently have babies up to elementary aged kids. This in-home study features childcare- we are thankful for the helpers. Are you interested in joining us? Please feel free to join at any time. Do you want to help with child care? Please let Jill or Eric Wolf know at jill.wolf@mybllh.org or eric.wolf@mybllh.org. We meet the 2nd Tuesday of every month, at rotating homes. Childcare helpers are always needed!

Wednesdays

Morning Session - 9:15-11:00 a.m. (every Wednesday beginning Jan 7 – May 13)

"Join us on Wednesdays from 9:15-11:00 am at the Living Hope Living Room for fellowship, prayer and Bible study. Starting on Jan 7, we will be meeting to study, "Luke: Gut Level Compassion", by Lisa Harper.

Perfection Not Required. . .

Many of us believe that we aren’t good enough to meet other people’s expectations. Maybe you can’t wrap words around why, but lurking beneath the surface of the carefully curated façade you present in public, it’s there. Being missed and marginalized by others moves us to assume we’re not quite good enough for God either.

The great news woven throughout the Gospel according to Luke is that perfection is not a prerequisite for a deep and personal relationship with Jesus. In fact, this riveting account reveals that Jesus is especially fond of ragamuffins in need of a safe place to lean in and linger!

Join Lisa Harper in this Bible study of a literary masterpiece that doesn’t celebrate the elite, but embraces the outliers, outcasts, and overlooked!

Participants will need a copy of the study guide and a notebook (optional). If you have questions or need help ordering a study guide, contact Tracy Birkholz at tabirkholz@gmail.com."

Women’s Bible Study    In the Living Room at Living Hope Evening Session - 7:00-8:30 p.m. (Jan 14, 28 Feb 11, 25 (after Lenten service) March 11 (after Lenten service), 25 (after Lenten service) April 8

The Women's Evening Bible Study will be doing the study "Esther: Daring Faith for such a Time as This" by Kelly Minter. In this 7-session study, Kelly Minter invites you into the daring faith modeled by Esther and her cousin Mordecai—a faith developed over time, rooted in the goodness of God, lived out through extraordinary circumstances, and used to change the world.

We will meet at 7:00 in the Living Room at Living Hope.

Here is the link to order the bible study book:

Order the book at Lifeway

Order the book on Amazon

We hope you can join us! For questions email Nicole Dub at  nicole.dub@mybllh.org. 

Thursdays

Adult Bible Study    7:00 p.m. at the home of Eric and Jill Wolf    Begins  January 8

(January 8, 22, February 5, 19, March 5, March 26, April 9, 23, May 18)

King David is one of the major characters and one of the major kings of the Old Testament. God described David as a “man after his own heart (1 Samuel 13:4).” Through this study, we will study King David’s life, the good and the bad,, his faithfulness and falls from grace, his triumphs and troubles. Through it, we will see God’s faithfulness to David, his faithfulness to us, and will lead to Jesus, a greater king from an even greater kingdom.’ Please feel free to join at any time. Reach out to Eric Wolf if you have any questions: eric.wolf@mybllh.org.

Saturdays

Men’s Bible Breakfast In the Living Room at Living Hope Begins January 31

      – 9:00-10:30 a.m. (January 31, February 28, March 28, April 25)

Men’s Bible Breakfast is a Bible Study and Fellowship Opportunity. We will gather at Living Hope every 4-6 weeks on a Saturday morning for breakfast followed by a Bible study. Breakfast will be at 9:00 AM and Bible study will be at 9:30 AM.

Online Bible Studies Available Anytime

Looking to add a quick devotion as part of your daily routine? Bloomington Living Hope members have FREE access through RightNow Media to a huge online library of over 10,000 video Bible studies, leadership videos, and kids’ shows. It is like the Netflix of Bible study videos! This free access to thousands of video resources can help you with parenting, marriage, discipleship, and more. Once you sign up, download the free app for your iPhone or Android and use it anywhere, anytime! Sign up at https://www.rightnowmedia.org/Account/Invite/bllh.

There are many Bible Studies available via Rightnow Media, see our Online Bible Studies page for more details.