When life is busy, consistency in studying God’s Word can feel out of reach. That’s why I love short Bible studies and believe they are so effective. They can work with your crazy schedule instead of against it.
As a wife and working mom who is raising four boys, I’m always looking for Bible studies that allow me to engage with Scripture in a meaningful way without requiring hours of my time. That’s not to say I don’t wish I had more time to be in the Word. I do. But I also don’t want to wait to pursue spiritual growth until my season of life changes.
I’m currently working in the fashion industry and, let me tell you, it’s an industry that moves quickly. Time always seems short. A phrase I often say in work interactions is, “Just give me the bullet points!” Asking for the highlights allows me to get a concentrated version of the important facts in a quick sound bite.
That is exactly why I love a short Bible study. Short studies can get us to the heart of the matter quickly and concisely. Short Bible studies make it possible to find meaningful insights even when we don’t have hours of study time.
I also serve in leadership over the women’s ministry at my church. I am always looking for women’s Bible studies that our small groups can both benefit from and stick with.
In our day-to-day lives, there is a powerful sense of accomplishment when we finish what we start. And the same is true of a Bible study for women. When we finish these short Bible studies, we gain confidence and momentum to continue in our pursuit of God’s Word.
But let’s be real—when you’re juggling work, family, and personal goals, finding the time to sit in God’s Word can easily slip to the bottom of the list.
Whether you’re squeezing your study in between meetings, during your kids’ sports practices, or tagging it onto the end of a long day, I want to share a few short studies that are designed to fit into your life without overwhelming it.
Plus, all four of these studies come with access to streaming video teachings that enhance the lessons! Even on the busiest days, you could listen to the video while eating your lunch, folding laundry, or sitting in carpool.
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1. Being Fully Known by Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith
Being Fully Known by Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith invites us to embrace who God created us to be, rather than striving to meet others’ expectations. We are already fully known and deeply loved. Let’s live like it!
This study helps us discover what it means to live with that confidence. It’s written for those of us who hold back out of our fear of rejection.
I love that she offers an optional fast to coincide with the study. Even when we’re short on time, we can still practice spiritual disciplines.
Length: 21 days
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2. Your God Knows by Lisa Whittle
Your God Knows by Lisa Whittle is a short Bible study that walks us through the book of Nahum. Lisa writes to the weary woman who deeply needs rest.
In this popular women’s Bible study, she uses Scripture to answer six tough questions:
- Am I forgotten?
- How does good come from bad?
- Do my desires and dreams matter?
- Am I doomed by the sins of my family?
- Will God make wrong things right?
- Will I be okay?
She reassures us that God understands the pain we go through and will one day make all things new.
Length: 6 sessions
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3. She Smiles Without Fear by Katy McCown
In She Smiles Without Fear, Katy McCown writes to the anxious woman. And I have to say, this hits me! Anyone else?
She walks us through Proverbs 31 to focus on the joy, peace, and purpose that God has for us each day. She helps us to find security and confidence in God’s plan and smile without fear for our future. I’m not sure about you, but I need more of that!
Length: 5 sessions
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4. Through the Desert by Lina AbuJamra
I had the privilege of hearing Lina AbuJamra speak at the est.HER Christian women’s conference and I loved her authenticity, wisdom, and humor! I highly recommend her study, Through the Desert, if you are going through a desert season.
She addresses the following common issues:
- Struggling to trust God
- Lacking purpose and direction
- Feeling trapped and afraid
- Reeling from failure or defeat
- Longing for freedom from sin and temptation
Length: 6 sessions
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Why Choose a Short Bible Study?
Short Bible studies give us the gift of consistency without overwhelm. They meet us in the middle of work deadlines, family commitments, and personal challenges. They guide us toward spiritual growth in manageable moments.
Whether you’re leading a group or diving into Scripture on your own, these studies make it possible to deepen your faith without adding stress to your schedule. So why wait? Pick a study that speaks to you and experience how even a short time in God’s Word can transform your heart and mind.
Spiritual growth doesn’t have to be complicated to be powerful. Invite God into all of the parts of your day. No matter how busy life gets, He will meet you where you are—in the short Bible study, the work meeting, at your kid’s sports practice, or at the end of a long and stressful day. Don’t give up pursuing Him and His Word.
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Tired of going it alone? Your spiritual pursuit is one you do for yourself, but you don’t have to do it by yourself! And no matter how busy we are, we still need meaningful connections with other women.
Did you know Esther Press offers short online Bible studies, hosted in a private Facebook group?
We follow a reasonable reading schedule to enable book discussions, answer daily questions, and many times even have direct interaction with the book’s author. The studies are flexible and free to join. Just grab your book and join other women who are doing their best to pursue God’s Word.
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Maribeth Dodd is a sought-after speaker, executive coach, and business accelerator who believes the marketplace is a powerful place to do ministry. She’s a radio cohost and leads the women’s ministry at Gateway Franklin Church. For over twenty years, she has been leading by investing in people—helping them grow so their businesses and ministries thrive. She and her husband, Chris, live in Tennessee with their four boys, who keep life loud, messy, and full of love.
You can find more from Maribeth Dodd on her website, Maribethdodd.com.
