www.joyfulheart.com    Tuesday, September 2, 2025

 

You'll find a treasure trove here of hundreds of stories, articles and Bible studies. Why don't you sample it right now with a brief inspirational piece, a touch of humor, and the story behind America's favorite hymn. Feel free to use the articles you find here in your bulletins, newsletters, and sermons -- so long as you don't post them on a website.

Many churches and disciplers are using JesusWalk: Beginning the Journey, discipleship and spiritual formation curriculum, specifically designed for new believers.

Part of our ministry is pioneering the JesusWalk® Internet Bible Study Series. Why don't you sign up for one of our free online Bible studies, but only sign up for one at a time -- they're pretty intensive! Or you can purchase one of our Bible study books or e-books. There are nearly 50 free e-mail studies here.

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These are some of the more recent articles featured in the Joyful Heart Newsletter, also included in The Joyful Heart podcast.

  • Children of God (1 John 3:1a). The Joyful Heart, 18 August 2025. Explores the amazing truth that we are called 'children of God,' in the light of our sin and undeservedness.
  • Why Did This Happen to Me? (Genesis 50:20). The Joyful Heart, 23 August, 2025. Considers God's working unknown to us to mold us and prepare us for future ministry and events, worked out through trusting Him.
  • Peter Waldo: Radical Discipleship. The Joyful Heart, 2025. Traces the history of Peter Waldo (1140-1205 AD), who translated the Bible into the venacular and then sought to live out Jesus' commands, with his followers, the Waldensians, no matter what the cost. He was a proto-Protestant who lived three centuries before the Protestant Reformation.
  • What Is a Bible Study Journal? The Joyful Heart, July 5, 2025. Defines a Bible study journal, lists benefits, and outlines steps to begin a journal.
  • A Certain Quality of Listening (Mark 4:23-25). A meditation on the vital importance of listening carefully to Jesus. Joyful Heart Newsletter, June 26, 2025.
  • More articles can be found here.

Now, sit back and get ready to enjoy a labor of love.

Why don't you check out some of these categories:

Beginning the Journey (for new Christians).
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1, 2, and 3 John
1 & 2 Thessalonians
1 & 2 Timothy
1 Peter
2 Peter, Jude
1 Corinthians
2 Corinthians
7 Last Words of Christ
Abraham
Christmas Incarnation
Church
Christ Powered Life (Rom 5-8)
Colossians
Daniel		 David, Life of
Galatians
Gideon
The Glorious Kingdom
Great Prayers
Ephesians
Holy Spirit, Guide to the
Hebrews
Isaiah
James
Jacob
Jesus and the Kingdom
John's Gospel
John's Letters
Joshua		 Lamb of God
Listening for God's Voice
Lord's Supper
Luke
Mark
Moses
Names of God
Names of Jesus
Paul, Life of
Philippians
Psalms
Psalms, Songs of Ascent
Resurrection
Revelation
Sermon on the Mount

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In-depth Bible study books

You can purchase one of Dr. Wilson's complete Bible studies in PDF, Kindle, or paperback format -- currently 48 books in the JesusWalk Bible Study Series.

Old Testament

  1. Abraham, Faith of
  2. Jacob, Life of
  3. Moses the Reluctant Leader
  4. Joshua
  5. Gideon
  6. David, Life of
  7. Elijah
  8. Psalms
  9. Solomon
  10. Songs of Ascent (Psalms 120-134)
  11. Isaiah
  12. 28 Advent Scriptures (Messianic)
  13. Daniel
  14. Rebuild & Renew: Post-Exilic Books

Gospels

  1. Christmas Incarnation (Mt, Lk)
  2. Sermon on the Mount (Mt 5-7)
  3. Luke's Gospel
  4. John's Gospel
  5. Seven Last Words of Christ
  6. Parables
  7. Jesus and the Kingdom of God
  8. Resurrection and Easter Faith
  9. Apostle Peter

Acts

  1. Early Church (Acts 1-12)
  2. Apostle Paul (Acts 11-28)

Pauline Epistles

  1. Romans 5-8 (Christ-Powered Life)
  2. 1 Corinthians
  3. 2 Corinthians
  4. Galatians
  5. Ephesians
  6. Philippians
  7. Colossians, Philemon
  8. 1 & 2 Thessalonians
  9. 1 &2 Timothy, Titus

General Epistles

  1. Hebrews
  2. James
  3. 1 & 2 Peter, Jude
  4. 1, 2, and 3 John

Revelation

  1. Revelation
  2. Conquering Lamb of Revelation

Topical

  1. Glorious Kingdom, The
  2. Grace: Favor for the Undeserving
  3. Great Prayers of the Bible
  4. Holy Spirit, Disciple's Guide
  5. Humility
  6. JesusWalk: Beginning the Journey
  7. Lamb of God
  8. Listening for God's Voice
  9. Lord's Supper: Disciple's Guide
  10. Names and Titles of God
  11. Names and Titles of Jesus

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