home group Bible lessons
Christianity is about God bringing us his good news - a revelation of things that our understanding alone could never grasp. This message includes his loving intentions for us humans and much more. God spoke to people personally, sent messengers, and finally had the Bible written. For home study, we offer 18 lessons that explain this good news in detail.
Lektion 1
foundations of faith
The first lesson, "Fundamentals of Faith," asks why we should believe in Christianity. It invites readers to reflect on their own position on the Christian message and presents key aspects of the Christian faith, including the importance of Scripture and the uniqueness of the Christian message compared to other religions. 
First lesson as PDF in German ❯
Lektion 2
God
The second lesson, "God," asks whether belief in God is justified and how people can form an image of God. The lesson examines the reasons for belief in God and considers how God's omnipresence and characteristics are revealed in the world. It invites you to critically question and deepen your own idea of God by examining both biblical and personal experiences. Second lesson as PDF in German ❯
Lektion 3
Holy Scripture: Myth or Message?
In the third lesson, "Holy Scripture," the Bible is considered as a fundamental source for the Christian faith. The lesson highlights the uniqueness of the Bible and questions its authenticity and authority. It invites you to explore the meaning of the Bible as the inspired word of God and examines its origins, structure and credibility. The lesson asks whether the Bible is a myth or a divine message and offers reasons for its relevance and power up to the present day. Third lesson as PDF in German ❯
Lektion 4
The Message of the Bible - God's Word for Us?
In the fourth lesson, "The message of the Bible - God's word for us?" the Bible is viewed as a narrative of God's relationship with humanity. The lesson examines how the Bible reports on God's revelation, his creation and redemption story and how it invites people to enter into a personal relationship with God. Through the story of Jesus, God's love and plan of redemption are revealed, calling each individual to conversion and to a life according to his will. Fourth lesson as PDF in German ❯
Lektion 5
Encounter with a Stranger
The fifth lesson, "Meeting a Stranger," invites us to question our personal relationship with Jesus and reflect on the importance of his role in our own lives. The lesson inspires us not to see Jesus as a stranger, but to get to know him as a trusted companion who knows us and calls us to a deeper communion with him. Fifth lesson as PDF in German ❯
Lektion 6
Why Jesus is the Good News
The sixth lesson, "Why Jesus is the good news," examines the centrality of Jesus to the Christian faith. The lesson invites you to understand the message of the cross and Jesus' role as Savior. It shows how Jesus, through his life, death, and resurrection, makes God's love and forgiveness visible and gives us hope for new life. Sixth lesson as PDF in German ❯
Lektion 7
What is life?
The seventh lesson, "What is life?", raises the profound question of the meaning and purpose of life. The lesson invites us to reflect on various ideological approaches and their answers to the questions of life and death. The focus is on the biblical perspective, which describes life as a gift from God and an expression of his love, and calls us to understand the meaning of this life in the light of divine creation and redemption. Seventh lesson as PDF in German ❯
Lektion 8
Hope - An Anchor for the Soul
The eighth lesson, "Hope - An Anchor for the Soul," examines the power of hope as a driving force in the life of every individual. The lesson encourages us to think about the meaning of hope in difficult life situations and how it can provide support in our relationship with God. By trusting in God's love and salvation, hope becomes a firm anchor for the soul that supports and strengthens us in all situations. Eighth lesson as PDF in German ❯
Lektion 9
Meaning and Purpose – More than just a Number or Number
The ninth lesson, "Meaning and Purpose," asks the question of the deeper meaning of life and highlights how people often lose themselves in identities and roles that are shaped by numbers and external evaluations. The lesson invites us to reflect on the value and uniqueness of each individual, how God knows us and has a plan for our lives. It challenges us to put aside the superficial standards of the world and find true meaning in our relationship with God and his plan. Ninth lesson as PDF in German ❯
Lektion 10
Faith - I believe, but...
The tenth lesson, "Faith," examines the challenge of faith, particularly the struggle with doubts and inner contradictions. The lesson invites you to become aware of your own insecurities and yet dare to trust in God. It presents faith as a power that goes beyond mere knowledge and enables a life of devotion and trust in God's love and guidance. Tenth lesson as PDF in German ❯
Lektion 11
A New Life - Guided by the Holy Spirit
The eleventh lesson, "A New Life," looks at the transformative life of faith that is made possible by the guidance of the Holy Spirit. The lesson invites you to see your everyday life from a new perspective and to discover the fullness of life that Jesus promises. It encourages you to surrender to the work of God and to live a life of love, joy and confidence through the Holy Spirit. Eleventh lesson as PDF in German ❯
Lektion 12
The Way - Prepared for the Journey
The twelfth lesson, "The Way," describes the Christian life as a journey of preparation and trust in God's guidance. The lesson invites us to recognize Jesus as the way, the truth and the life and to follow him, even if the path is sometimes challenging. It encourages us to rely on God's promise that he will provide us with everything we need on this journey and that he will give us strength and guidance through the Holy Spirit. Twelfth lesson as PDF in German ❯
Lektion 13
Grace: The Wonderful Gift of God
The thirteenth lesson, "Grace," explores the meaning of divine grace as God's undeserved gift to us. The lesson highlights how grace can transform people and calls us to let this grace work in our lives and toward others. Through the story of John Newton and the biblical teachings, it shows how God's grace can heal even the deepest wounds and lead us to a new life. Thirteenth Lesson as PDF in German ❯
Lektion 14
Pray and Prayer! Open Line - Line for Life
In the fourteenth lesson: "Praying and Prayer," prayer is examined as the central connection between man and God. The lesson invites us to understand prayer as a means of communication with God - whether in thanks, praise, request or repentance. It shows how prayer shapes our lives and leads us into the presence of God, and presents the Lord's Prayer as a guide and model that offers us orientation on our path of faith. Fourteenth lesson as PDF in German ❯
Lesson 15:
The Church: Community of Faith, Grace and Love
The fifteenth lesson, "The Church: Community of Faith, Grace and Love," examines the importance of the Church as the Body of Christ and a living community. The lesson invites us to understand the Church not as an institution, but as a community of believers who live their faith together, celebrate God's grace and serve one another in love. It shows how the Church continues the work of Jesus in the world through teaching, worship and care and invites people to follow it. Fifteenth lesson as PDF in German ❯
Lektion 16
Community: A member of the body of Christ
In the sixteenth lesson, "Community," the nature of the Christian community is considered as a unifying element in faith. The lesson invites us to experience the church not just as a gathering, but as a living community in which each individual has his or her place and contribution. Through shared experiences, mutual sharing, and caring, unity in the body of Christ is strengthened and the Christian community is made visible as an expression of God's love. Sixteenth Lesson as PDF in German ❯
Lektion 17
Faith – Our Response to God's Grace
The seventeenth lesson, "Faith - Our Response to God's Grace," examines faith as a human response to God's unconditional love and grace. The lesson invites you to reflect on your own journey of faith and to accept the challenges of faith, including times of doubt and uncertainty. It shows how faith strengthens us in our relationship with God and how our trust in his faithfulness carries us through life and gives us hope. Seventeenth Lesson as PDF in German ❯
Lektion 18
Love – Giving Life and Love
In the eighteenth lesson: "Love - giving life and love," love is highlighted as the highest expression of the Christian faith. The lesson invites us to understand the love of God, who has accepted us unconditionally, and encourages us to actively pass on this love. It shows that true love should not only remain in the heart, but becomes visible when we live it in our daily actions and in our dealings with other people. Eighteenth lesson as PDF in German ❯
