Downloadable Studies
In addition to our published books, Ancient Paths Ministries offers a variety of downloadable study materials.
A small fee is requested for each copy distributed, either by download or photocopy. The fees are used to maintain this website and to help support the development and distribution of these Bible studies. If any material is downloaded or photocopied more than once, we ask that you make the appropriate payment through this website, or send the requested fee directly via US mail (see our contact information for the mailing address).
8 weeks
Do you want to get more out of your personal time reading the Bible? God wants us to know and delight in His Word, and He has designed each of us to learn in different ways. During this 8-week study you will have fun creatively discovering which Bible study techniques work best for you personally as you experiment with twenty very unique Bible study workshops.
13 weeks
It IS possible for ‘average Christians’ to understand biblical prophecy! Don’t just read books ‘about’ prophecy; discover for yourself what God Himself says about your future. Are we really living in the ‘last days?’ Presented from a dispensational perspective, this 13-week study leads the student ‘chronologically’ through the basics of future things; enabling him to build a framework for understanding the events of our times.
8 weeks
Why do some believers finish well, while others do not? Are there any steps that you can take today that might help you to finish well tomorrow? No believer ‘plans to fail’ in the Christian life, but we often ‘fail to plan.’ Through intimately looking into the lives of people in the Bible, this 8-week study will help you to identify possible pitfalls to avoid, and help you to design practical personal strategies that will help you to finish well in life.
10 weeks
This practical 10-week study is designed to introduce the student to the ‘ten secrets of joy and contentment’ as revealed in the book of Philippians. While most people desire to live contented lives, few actually experience true joy. In this study you will learn ten foolproof ‘secrets’ from the Bible that can change everything about your life. As you apply each of these ‘secrets’ to your everyday life you will discover new enthusiasm for living and find that it really IS possible to “learn to be content!”
one "getaway" weekend
Successful marriages don’t ‘just happen.’ They require planning. Yet couples rarely set aside the time to evaluate and formulate a strategy for accomplishing their goals. This booklet provides the resources, direction, and impetus for any couple to have their own private ‘marriage retreat’ as they make an annual ‘appointment’ to get away alone together for a weekend. The materials in this booklet will helps couples set the foundation to walk successfully through their journey of life. (You will need to have one book per person.)
8 weeks
Where have all the good teachers gone? Today most churches are experiencing a shortage of qualified teachers who are willing to step up and instruct the younger believers. This unique 8-week course is a Bible study that helps the student examine and experiment with various teaching techniques used by God’s people throughout Scripture. Confidence will soar as you learn practical ways to keep a group’s attention, how to keep a discussion going, how to deal with ‘challenges’ in the classroom, and the Bible teacher’s four ‘secret weapons.’
10 weeks
It’s time to take a fresh look at the ‘ten steps for successful living’ that God wrote for mankind. In this 10-week study you will discover how the Ten Commandments specifically apply to a woman’s daily life; you’ll be challenged to develop personal convictions as you turn ‘commandments’ into ‘commitments;’ you’ll learn how to teach your children and grandchildren these time-tested truths that will impact their lives forever; and you will become equipped with a fail-proof tool to help you recall the Ten Commandments for the rest of your life.
8 weeks
Scripture tells us that all Christians are in a spiritual battle; yet few of us are aware of the scope of the war. We have an enemy whose goal is to destroy us. Most believers are caught off-guard when the adversary strikes; we don't know how to recognize his tactics and we are ill-prepared to fight back. In this study we will learn how to use the 'weapons of our warfare' that God has given to assure our victory. As we learn how to pray powerful prayers that move the very hand of God, our confidence and faith in Christ will grow. In this crucial and practical study we will become prepared to experience personal victory as we 'fight the good fight.'