Monthly Focus on Bible in France Aims to Bring Hope Through Doors of Opportunity
The eighth edition of the Month of the Bible, a national annual initiative that takes place in March, is set to commence in 2025 with the theme **"The Bible, source of hope."** This theme underscores the Bible's role as a beacon of encouragement and spiritual assurance for believers, emphasising its importance in nurturing faith and offering guidance during challenging times.
The French Bible Society (ABF) and Bibli'O are the organisers behind this yearly event, working together to raise interest in the Bible and promote its discovery. As part of the initiative, around 200 bookshops participate, and the ABF distributes approximately 20,000 copies of Bible-based magazines and 30,000 bookmarks to these stores.
One of the key resources for this edition is the **"Explore the Bible" program**, a series of 8 sessions designed to help individuals familiarise themselves with the Bible, its history, and its characters. This structured Bible study curriculum aids in deepening understanding of Scripture and fostering personal and communal faith growth. The program typically includes guided daily or weekly Bible reading plans, reflective questions to engage with the text, and resources to explore biblical themes in depth.
Though specific details about the 2025 French Edition’s resources for "Explore the Bible" are not fully detailed, similar programs often provide full access to the Bible text in French, including both Old and New Testaments, via apps or printed materials designed for easy use. Supplementary study guides and devotional readings aligned with the theme, such as reflecting on hope through biblical promises and narratives, are also typically included. Tools for personal note-taking, bookmarking, and sharing insights to enrich the study experience are also common.
Apps like the French Bible app offer comprehensive Bible access offline, daily verses, audio Bibles, note-taking features, and thematic devotional content that aid readers in connecting with Scripture deeply and conveniently. These types of resources support the overarching theme by making the Bible accessible and engaging as a source of hope.
Additionally, devotional readings or offertory devotional materials produced in French and other languages emphasise faithfulness and God’s promises, which tie closely to the message of hope in the Bible.
The Month of the Bible website also provides information about the initiative and resources to promote the Bible. The team behind the Month of the Bible offers Christians ideas for activities to do with family and friends, in churches or small groups. Furthermore, the Bible animation team has prepared a journey from despair to hope for the 2025 edition, based on Luke 24.13-35, which tells the story of the disciples on the road to Emmaus.
Lastly, the ABF has collected and will share on their website testimonies about how the Bible is a source of hope from their members and partners, providing a personal perspective on the theme. The 2025 French Edition of the Month of the Bible aims to inspire hope and faithfulness among participants through meaningful Bible engagement and resources tailored to the theme.
- The "Explore the Bible" program, a resource for the 2025 French Edition of the Month of the Bible, is designed to facilitate individuals' understanding and growth in their faith by providing structured Bible study sessions, daily/weekly reading plans, reflective questions, and resources for delving deeper into biblical themes.
- The French Bible Society (ABF) plans to share testimonials on their website from members and partners, offering personal perspectives on the Bible as a source of hope, as part of the inspirational 2025 French Edition of the Month of the Bible that aims to stimulate hope and faithfulness among its participants through meaningful Bible engagement.
