We are entering that blissful season when summer days seem to stretch out before us, and we finally find enough time to slow down and reflect on where we’ve been and where God is leading us. Whether you’re enjoying the longer days, gathering with friends, traveling, or simply trying to find quiet moments in a noisy, busy season, July is the perfect time to deepen your walk with Christ through intentional time in God’s Word.
This month, we’ve selected resources that will help you persevere in faith, find hope in God’s promises, and grow in your understanding of Scripture. From studying encouragement found in 1 and 2 Thessalonians to exploring God’s faithfulness through life’s highs and lows, these resources are designed to help you draw near to the Lord all summer long.
Want more accountability for staying in God’s Word this summer? Join the Summer Reading Challenge.
This year, we invite you to join The Daily Grace Co.’s Summer Reading Challenge—a simple way to stay rooted in God’s Word and continue growing in your faith throughout the season.
For the next six weeks, we’ll be reading through Abide as a community. Subscribe to our free Substack to receive weekly encouragement, reflections, prayer prompts, and challenge updates throughout the summer (and be entered to win our end-of-challenge giveaway).
Join the Summer Reading Challenge
Here’s how it works:
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Purchase or grab your copy of Abide (you get a FREE digital copy with your purchase, so you can begin while you wait for your physical copy to arrive).
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Subscribe to the free Daily Grace Substack.
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Read one week of the study each week.
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Follow along with weekly encouragement posts.
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Share your progress using #AbideSummerChallenge.
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Complete the challenge by August 16 to enter the giveaway.
Want to dive into other Bible studies and books? Keep reading for more ideas.
July Bible Study and Book Picks
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Abide | Growing Closer to Christ Every DaySummer days often offer the most time for reflection and digging into God’s Word. As such, it is a season when you can really learn to abide in Christ. But what does abiding in Christ truly mean? Through the teachings of John 15 and 1 John, Abide explores the joy, intimacy, and fruitfulness that come from remaining in Jesus. You will walk away from this study understanding exactly what it means to abide in Christ and how that can impact the rest of your life. |
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Grace in Every Season | A Study on 1 & 2 ThessaloniansIf you’ve ever felt discouraged by the brokenness of the world or weary in your faith, the letters of 1 and 2 Thessalonians offer timely encouragement. Written to a young church facing trials and opposition, these letters remind believers to stand firm, pursue holiness, and anchor their hope in the return of Christ. This study will help you understand what it means to live faithfully in the present while eagerly awaiting the promises God will fulfill in the future. |
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Will I Make it Through?When suffering lingers and the future feels uncertain, it can be difficult to know where to turn for hope. Will I Make It Through? offers biblical encouragement for those walking through grief, hardship, fear, or prolonged seasons of pain. With compassion and honesty, this book reminds readers that God is near to the brokenhearted, faithful in every trial, and present even when life feels overwhelming. Rather than offering easy answers, it gently points weary hearts to the sustaining grace and steadfast presence of Christ. |
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Face to Face | Walking with God in the WildernessSummer often provides opportunities to step away from the usual pace of life and reflect on our faith journey. Face to Face invites you into the story of Moses and reveals how his life points to Jesus Christ. Through seven weeks of study, you’ll explore God’s faithfulness in the wilderness, discover beautiful connections throughout Scripture, and gain confidence in God’s presence during every season of life. |
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Daily Grace | How Jesus Answers Our Heartache with HimselfHeartache comes in many forms—loss, disappointment, unmet expectations, and the everyday grief of living in a broken world. Yet Scripture continually points us to the One who meets us in our suffering. Daily Grace explores how Jesus Himself is the answer to our deepest needs. Through rich theological reflection and practical encouragement, this book reminds readers that Christ is our comfort, hope, and greatest treasure. |
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Better Together | A Discipleship GuideOne of the greatest gifts God gives His people is Christian community. Yet meaningful discipleship relationships rarely happen by accident. Better Together provides practical guidance for cultivating intentional, gospel-centered relationships that encourage spiritual growth. Whether you’re discipling someone else or looking for a resource to use with a mentor, this guide offers biblical wisdom and practical next steps. |
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Peaks and Valleys | Learning to Look to Christ in Life’s Highs and LowsLife is filled with mountaintop moments and difficult valleys. Through each season, God’s character remains unchanged. Peaks and Valleys helps readers see God’s faithfulness in both joy and suffering, offering biblical encouragement for navigating life’s changing circumstances with confidence and hope. |
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Revelation | The End of Time and the Eternal KingThe book of Revelation is often one of the most misunderstood books of the Bible, yet its message is one of profound comfort and hope for God’s people. This verse-by-verse study helps you navigate Revelation’s imagery and themes while keeping the focus where it belongs—on Jesus Christ, the victorious King who reigns over all things. As you journey through this book, you’ll be reminded that God is sovereign, His promises are sure, and one day He will make all things new. |
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Preaching the Gospel to Yourself | How the Gospel Transforms Everyday LifeSummer days can often make us feel strong and resilient in our faith. Yet, when the busyness of fall and Christmas come around, we often feel ourselves flagging. But the gospel wasn’t just meant for mountaintop moments. The gospel is not just the message that saves us—it is the message that sustains us every day. This beloved resource helps readers remember and apply gospel truths in the midst of ordinary life. |
As you move into the slower rhythms and longer days of July, may you be reminded that every season is an opportunity to know Christ more deeply. Whether you pick up a Bible study, devotional, or theological resource this month, we pray these books help you delight in God and grow in your understanding of His Word.
Which book or Bible study will you read this July?
