Marian is a certified Precept Bible Study leader and has been for almost 20 years. She has been leading a Precept Upon Precept Bible Study for over 15 years and has also led numerous other studies using some of the many other formats of study that Precept Ministries produces. Marian believes that studying the Bible inductively brings God's Word to life and provides an understanding of scripture that produces spiritual growth and a deepening of your personal relationship with Jesus Christ. She also believes that participating in a group study provides accountability, encouragement and the opportunity to share and help others grow as they discuss what God reveals in their personal study time.
Obadiah and Joel prophesied about the judgment of all the nations in the coming day of the Lord. Edom was singled out by Obadiah because of how they treated Israel. Who would be spared? What would happen to Edom? Or to you? In these last days, as we wait for the Day of the Lord, we should remember that God is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and abounding in lovingkindness. He calls people to return to Him with their whole heart. Spare Your people, O Lord.
Have you ever tried to run away from God? Can a mere man hide from the presence of an all-knowing, all-powerful God? God used a reluctant prophet to tell an evil city of His compassion for them. When God calls you to deliver a message to someone you don't love, will you run, or get angry, or comply? Would it take a great calamity, an earthquake, or flood for God to get your attention?
40 Minute Bible Studies
(Men)
Precept Upon Precept Studies Winter 2025
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February 20 - May 8
James
A Faith That's Real (10 Lessons)
What We Study
May 15 - May 29
Kings & Prophets - Part 5
Where Are You Going?
Jonah (2 Lessons)
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These revolutionary, no-homework, 6-week studies are an easy introduction to inductive study. They have proven great for small groups and have a unique format that includes Scripture alongside the text. Zoom in on the issues you care about and learn to think about them as God does. These focused, self-contained studies guide you into God's Word one topic at a time, 6 weeks at a time, with no homework.
Zanesville Precept
Marian Downing
We use bible studies produced by Precept Ministries International. Precept studies are based on the inductive bible study method. They have several different levels of study, but the one we use in our Ladies Bible Study is Precept Upon Precept.
Precept Upon Precept Bible Studies are in-depth, inductive studies in an easy-to-follow, daily format that takes approximately one hour per day. When you're ready to intimately understand the whole counsel of God, chapter by chapter, verse by verse, you're ready for Precept Upon Precept Precept's Vision is for people who are established in God's Word to live as exemplary followers of Jesus Christ, studying the Bible inductively, viewing the world biblically, making disciples intentionally and serving the Church faithfully in the power of the Holy Spirit.
What is true faith? How should you live the Christian life? Each verse of this practical study is alive with instructions, admonition, and encouragement. Learn God's principles for dealing with trials, temptations, the tongue, and the pull of the world.
Winter studies begin on January 16th. Click here to register or request more information.
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January 16 - February 13
Kings & Prophets - Part 4
Spare Your People, Lord
Joel & Obadiah (4 Lessons)