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Our mission is to create a welcoming space for women to gather, grow, and deepen their faith through Bible study and fellowship. We aim to foster authentic relationships, encourage spiritual growth, and help women know Christ more intimately in a supportive community.
RBC-W Bible Studies
What a great privilege it is to be able to gather together and study God’s Word! Our Bible Studies run twice a year from Sept-Dec and Jan-April. Each semester RBC-W provides a variety Bible and topical studies on a variety of days in an effort to ensure every woman has the chance to join us.
It is our hope that you’d consider joining us as these groups provide a beautiful opportunity to deepen our faith in Christ, build community, encourage & pray for one another, and walk alongside our sisters in Christ.
Four weeks prior to each semester we will list all of the options here, on this page, with all of the class information. If you do not see any classes listed below please visit in August or December for the next round of classes being offered!
Classes are offered at a variety of days and times, with morning and evening options. All classes include small group discussion. Class members will have material to prepare at home between class meetings.
Childcare is limited to studies meeting Thursday mornings, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at RBC. Please contact kareyparrott@restonbible.org to confirm availability before filling out the registration form.
For most classes, you will need to purchase a study book, and links are provided with each class below.
If book costs are a financial hardship, please email Revathi Gopu (revathi@restonbible.org) to request a scholarship.
Contact Revathi Gopu (revathi@restonbible.org) with questions about registration or to be placed on a wait list. We may not be able to accommodate those on the wait list, so we recommend you also register for another class.
Contact Revathi Gopu (revathi@restonbible.org) if you have any questions.
In-person classes meet at Reston Bible Church in the main building, unless otherwise noted.
Evening Studies
Pray Like This: Living the Lord’s Prayer by Steve GainesMonday Evening
Prayer is the most dynamic discipline in the life of a believer, yet it may be the most misunderstood and the least taught. This seven-session Bible study shows believers that following Jesus’ Model Prayer will lead them to fall more in love with God and grow in their desire to engage in conversation with Him. Impactful, inspiring video sessions introduced by Pastor Steve Gaines include interview segments with proven leaders: J. D. Greear, Robby Gallaty, Kelly Minter, Lisa Harper, Ed Litton, H. B. Charles, and more.
In this Bible study you will understand how seeing God as Father affects your prayer life, grasp the significance of God’s invitation to call on His holy name, learn how a prayerful posture leads to an understanding of God’s will, and develop spiritual maturity and a knowledge of God’s kingdom.
7 Feasts: Finding Christ in the Sacred Celebrations of the OT by Erin DavisTuesday Evening (via Zoom)
What do all of these feasts from the Old Testament mean? It’s hard to know when you read about the Feast of Booths why exactly it matters for your life. What in the world is the Feast of Trumpets supposed to be teaching you? In this study, you will learn:
- The significance of these feasts and why God wanted His people to celebrate
- How each of them points to Jesus and His work in redemption
- Why all of this matters for our lives today
As you study through Scripture reading and interactive questions, you will be able to trace the gospel in rich and meaningful ways.
Precepts – 1 TimothyTuesday Evening
Precepts Bible Studies allow you to do a deep dive as you examine what the text says, what the text means, and how do you apply the text to your life. The goal is for you to personally explore the scriptures to help define your observations and conclusions. Your personal interaction with the Scripture will help you define truth that transforms your life.
This fall, the Tuesday evening Precepts class will be studying the book of 1 Timothy. How are the people in the church to behave? What happens when we hear teaching that is not the truth? Timothy, a young pastor, was told the answers to these questions in this letter written to him. It contains doctrine, but also practical instructions for how people in the church are to live.
In selecting which book you’d like to purchase for this study, there are two different versions to choose from – ESV and NASB. In addition, you can choose the Precept Upon Precept Study (estimated 5 hrs/week of homework), or the In And Out Study (estimated 2 hrs/week of homework).
Mark, a Knowing the Bible StudyWednesday Evening
This study of the gospel of Mark will help you discover the true heart of Jesus. It highlights how Jesus’ kingship looked completely different than the world expected by focusing on his life of humility, service, and sacrifice. Each week features reflection questions and gospel insights designed to connect Mark’s narrative to our daily lives.
We will meet on Wednesday nights at RBC from 7:15 to 8:45pm. Drop your teen off at small group and join us, or arrive after/leave before the Wednesday night small group traffic!
Mama Bear Apologetics by Hillary Morgan FerrerThursday Evening
When your kids come home from school asking questions about God and whether God even exists, you need to be prepared with biblically sound answers. This study will help you understand the secular worldviews your children face every day and build the foundation of faith and knowledge you need to equip them to respond to culture’s lies. You will learn how to counter non-biblical viewpoints with truth, love, kindness, and respect. Knowing what is true is the best way to argue against what is false. The Mama Bear Apologetics Study Guide will prepare you to be confident as you seek effective ways to help your kids stand strong. This study is applicable even if your children are still young and not in school yet.
This group will meet at Eileen Burkholder’s home in Reston.
Note: Please purchase both the Study Guide and the book.
Early Morning Studies
More Than Enough, a study of 2 Corinthians by Christine HooverWednesday Morning
Have you ever felt a sense of lack? That you’re not strong enough? Not confident or courageous enough? That you simply don’t have what it takes to endure the pains and difficulties of life?
In this study on 2 Corinthians, you will be guided through one of Paul’s most personal letters to discover how God is the ultimate source of the strength and sufficiency you need. You’ll find that God gives you strength to go on—through troubles, disappointments, and temptations—and strength to go forth, equipping you to serve Him and compelling you to share the gospel. Weakness is not a disqualifier or a flaw in our design. In fact, God shows Himself most powerfully in and through our fragility and vulnerability. We’re called, then, not to work harder or to hide our weaknesses, but to call upon God’s infinite resources and rely on Him.
Note when you register that this class meets for one hour early on Wednesday mornings and therefore will take the entire school year to complete this study.
Thursday Morning Studies – Childcare Available
Precepts – Ruth and JobThursday Morning
Precepts Bible Studies allow you to do a deep dive as you examine what the text says, what the text means, and how do you apply the text to your life. The goal is for you to personally explore the scriptures to help define your observations and conclusions. Your personal interaction with the Scripture will help you define truth that transforms your life.
This fall, the Thursday morning Precepts class will be studying the books of Ruth (3 weeks) and Job (8 weeks). The study of Ruth asks: If you were a slave, who would buy your freedom? If you had an enemy, who would come to your defense? In the Old Testament, this buyer-defender known as a “kinsman – redeemer” was usually a close relative. If you’re a believer, you already have one – Jesus Christ! This rich study shows how Jesus both bought us (redeemer) and advocates (defends) for us, offering us an opportunity to rebuild our broken lives.
The book of Job asks big questions about pain, suffering, and God’s sovereignty–and it shows us God is with us through everything.
In selecting which book you’d like to purchase for this study, there are two different versions to choose from – ESV and NASB. In addition, you can choose the Precept Upon Precept Study (estimated 5 hrs/week of homework), or the In And Out Study (estimated 2 hrs/week of homework).
The Book of RevelationThursday Morning
Revelation is the final book of Scripture, the closing chapter of God’s redemptive story, and the great unveiling of Jesus as King, Judge, Bridegroom, and Coming Messiah. In this year-long (24-week) study, we will walk carefully and prayerfully through the book of Revelation, verse by verse, with Scripture as our foundation. Together, we will explore the historical setting, the letters to the seven churches, the throne room of heaven, the judgments, the spiritual battle, the return of Christ, the millennial kingdom, the final judgment, and the beauty of the New Jerusalem.
This study will also include a Hebraic perspective, helping us see how Revelation connects to the Old Testament, the feasts of the Lord, the prophets, the Temple, covenant promises, and God’s faithful plan for Israel and the nations. As we study, we will discover that Revelation is not a disconnected mystery, but the completion of everything God has been revealing from the beginning.
This class will not use a purchased book. Instead, we will be using handouts from a seminary-level Revelation study. Because this is a rich and in-depth study, there will be a significant amount of weekly homework. Please do not let that discourage you. For those who are unable to complete all of the homework each week, an alternate homework sheet will be provided so that everyone can still participate, grow, and engage with the study. Our desire is for each woman to come as she is, do what she is able, and remain encouraged as we study God’s Word together.
Register hereHabakkuk by Dannah Gresh PLUS an Advent StudyThursday Morning
The first six weeks will be a study on the Old Testament book of Habakkuk. The prophet Habakkuk faced great storms in life. His fears of the future crippled him with doubt and left him questioning God. How is it, then, that he is now a shining example of how the righteous live by faith? In this study, you’ll discover how remembering is essential to understanding the faithfulness of God. We all need to be reminded that God is at work, even when He seems silent!
The last 4 weeks will involve an advent study as we prepare our hearts to lead us into the advent season. Join us as we learn about the faithfulness of God, and then see it come to life in the birth of our savior, Jesus Christ!
Books will be pre-purchased and Kris will contact you with the cost.
Register here