1 Samuel / 2 Samuel
Courageous and Sacrificial Friendship
1 Samuel 18:1–4; 20:16–17, 32–34, 42; 2 Samuel 1:26–27; 21:7
Roaring Rapids Ranch Bible Studies by Scriptures
Scripture Lessons Before the Day’s Work Begins
“A horse can carry a man across a pasture. A Bible can carry him across a lifetime.”
— Old Man Caldwell
These Bible studies gather Scripture, printable lessons, discussion questions, audio studies, ranch story connections, and English-learning pages in one place.
Choose a Scripture passage below, open the Bible study page, and follow the trail to the Scripture text, lesson resources, audio, English-learning pages, and related ranch story.
Browse Bible Studies in Bible Order
Choose a Scripture section below and follow the link directly to the Bible study page.
Amos
Repeated Refusals to Repent
Amos 1:1; 2:11–12; 3:7–8; 7:10–15
Matthew
Great Faith and Confident Prayer
Matthew 8:5–13
Luke
A Heart Prepared to Meet Jesus — Zacchaeus Receives Jesus
Luke 19:1–10 — Zacchaeus climbs the sycamore tree, welcomes Jesus joyfully, repents, and makes restitution.
How to Obey Jesus’ Words
Luke 2:15–19; John 2:1–5; John 19:25–27 — Mary treasured God’s work, pointed servants to obey Jesus, and stood faithfully near the cross.
John
How to Obey Jesus’ Words
Luke 2:15–19; John 2:1–5; John 19:25–27 — Mary treasured God’s work, pointed servants to obey Jesus, and stood faithfully near the cross.
The Journey of Thomas: From Courage to Worship
John 11:14–16; 14:5–8; 20:24–29; 21:1–2 — Thomas follows Jesus toward danger, asks honest questions, struggles through grief, and worships the risen Lord.
Peter: Confession, Failure, and Restoration
Mark 8:27–29; Luke 22:31–34; John 18:25–27; 21:15–17
Acts
The Power of Praying and Preaching
Acts 6:7–10; 7:54–60 — Stephen serves faithfully, speaks with Spirit-given wisdom, bears courageous witness, and forgives with his eyes fixed on Jesus.
The Holy Spirit Guides and Empowers Prayer and the TruthActs 16:11–15, 40 — The Lord opens Lydia’s heart to receive the truth Paul proclaims, and the Holy Spirit leads believers to pray, obey Jesus, and bless others.
Paul ChangedActs 22:3–15 — Saul meets the risen Jesus on the road to Damascus, obeys His voice, and begins a new mission as a witness for Christ.
2 Timothy
All Scripture Is God Breathed
2 Timothy 1:1–6; 3:14–17 — Paul encourages Timothy to continue in sincere faith, fan into flame God’s gift, and rely on the God-breathed Scriptures that equip believers for every good work.
Adding New Bible Studies
As new Ranch Bible Studies are completed, add each lesson under every topic where it can help a reader. A lesson on faith and prayer may belong in both places.