When you gather together for bible study, it’s important to close with prayer. This gives everyone a chance to say goodbye and ask for God’s blessing on the group. It also allows everyone to reflect on the discussion and what they learned.
Ending with prayer can also be a way to connect with God and feel His presence.
During prayer, you can thank Him for the opportunity to study His Word and ask for guidance as you continue on your spiritual journey.
If you’re leading the group, you can pray for each member by name. You can also ask God to bless the meeting place and everyone who attended.
Prayer is a powerful way to connect with God, so don’t hesitate to use it at the end of your bible study.
How do you close a Bible study?
There is no one-size-fits-all answer to this question, as the best way to close a Bible study will vary depending on the particular group and context. However, here are five general tips for closing a Bible study:
1. Thank everyone for their participation.
2. Summarize what you learned.
3. Invite everyone to continue studying the Bible on their own.
4. Encourage everyone to put what they learned into practice.
5. Pray for the group and for each individual member.
What to say when you have finished a Bible study?
When you finish a Bible study, you might want to say a few words of thanks. You could also use the opportunity to share what you learned or how the study affected you. Whatever you do, make sure to end on a positive note.
Thanking God for His Word and for leading you through the study is always a good way to finish. You could also pray for the people who participated in the study. Whatever you do, make sure to close with a prayer or blessing.
You can say things like…
God has blessed us with His Word, and through Bible studies, we have been able to learn more about Him and His plans for us. Let’s take a moment to thank Him for His guidance and for the ways in which this study has affected our lives. Let’s also pray for those who participated in this study, that they may continue to grow in their relationship with God.
Closing prayer for bible study
Here is a closing prayer that can be used to end your next bible study.
1)
Dear God,
Thank you for this time we have spent together in Your Word. We are grateful for the insights and blessings we have received. We pray for Your guidance as we continue on our spiritual journey.
Bless this meeting place and everyone who attended. May they be filled with Your love and light.
In Jesus’ name, we pray, Amen.
2)
Our most gracious loving heavenly father, we come to you in prayer thanking you for this time we have spent studying your word. Help us to remember the lessons we have learned, and to apply them in our lives. Give us strength to follow your commandments, and keep your promises.
We pray that you will continue to guide us and open our hearts and minds to your message.
We ask that you bless us and keep us safe as we go out into the world, and we thank you for your many blessings. Amen
3)
Dear Lord, we are grateful for the time we have spent in Your Word today. Thank You for giving us guidance and wisdom as we have studied and discussed Your Word.
Help us to continue to grow in our understanding of Your Word, and help us to apply it to our lives.
May we be faithful to obey what we have learned, and may we be a testimony of Your love and mercy to those around us. And as we move out from this place, we pray that You would go with us and protect us. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Conclusion:
Thank you for taking the time to read this article. I hope it has been helpful. Bible studies can be a great way to deepen your relationship with God, so I encourage you to seek one out in your area.
You are free to use the prayer above as a closing prayer for your bible study.