The JESUS FOLLOWER Bible Study Series
Follow Jesus with Greater Purpose, Greater Understanding, and Greater Faith
What can forgotten people in the Bible teach us about following God today?
Discover Who You've Been Missing in Scripture
Following Jesus is more than believing the right things or attending church each week. It is a lifelong journey of knowing Christ more deeply, allowing Him to transform your heart, learning to worship and pray, building Christ-centered relationships, and faithfully living according to His Word.
The Jesus Follower Bible Study Series was created to guide you through that journey.
Rather than presenting isolated Bible study topics, these nine Scripture-centered studies build upon one another to help you understand what authentic discipleship looks like—and how it transforms every area of life.
Whether you are a new believer seeking direction or a mature Christian longing to deepen your walk with Christ, this series provides a practical roadmap for growing as a faithful follower of Jesus.
This Bible Study Series Is for You If...
Looking for something different?
- You want a deeper relationship with Jesus.
- You want your Bible study to produce genuine life change—not simply more knowledge.
- You desire to understand what Scripture teaches about authentic discipleship.
- You want to strengthen your faith and remain steadfast through life’s challenges.
- You are ready to move beyond casual Christianity toward wholehearted commitment.
- You desire practical, Bible-based studies that help you faithfully apply God’s Word every day.
- You want renewed passion for Christ, His Word, and His purposes.
Why this Series Matters
Many Christians sincerely desire to follow Jesus. Far fewer have a clear picture of what spiritual growth actually looks like. The New Testament reveals that mature disciples develop over time. They grow in their relationship with Christ. Their hearts are transformed. Their worship becomes genuine.
Prayer becomes natural.
Relationships reflect Christ’s love.
Commitment deepens.
Sin is recognized and resisted.
Obedience becomes joyful.
This series was written to guide believers through that process.
Rather than studying isolated Christian topics, each book builds upon the previous one, helping readers understand not only what Scripture teaches, but how those truths work together to produce mature followers of Jesus Christ.
Why Study
Obscure Bible Characters?
Many familiar Bible studies naturally focus on well-known people like Moses, David, Peter, and Paul. Those studies are valuable. But what about Shamgar? Rizpah? Jethro? Joanna? Hathach? Tabitha? Or the many other people Scripture mentions only briefly? Why did God include them? What can we learn from lives that occupy only a few verses in the Bible? The answers are often surprising. These overlooked individuals frequently reveal profound truths about God’s character, His purposes, and the way He works through ordinary people who simply choose to trust and obey Him.
The Books in This Series
Sometimes the people we overlook have the most important stories to tell. Throughout Scripture, God repeatedly chose ordinary people, unexpected servants, and seemingly insignificant lives to accomplish extraordinary purposes. As you explore their stories, you’ll gain a deeper appreciation for God’s wisdom, faithfulness, and ability to work through people who simply trust Him. Perhaps you’ll discover something else as well. If God could use them…he can use you too!
Meet Shamgar, Jethro, Manoah & Hathach
An Introduction to the Series
Meet four fascinating yet often overlooked people whose lives reveal how God works through ordinary individuals to accomplish His purposes. This introductory study provides an excellent first experience with the unique approach of the OBSCURE Bible Study Series and is an ideal place to begin your journey.
Blasphemy, Grace, Quarrels & Reconciliation
The Intriguing Lives of First-Century Disciples
Discover how Joseph of Arimathea, Joanna, Ananias, Hymenaeus, and Cornelius illustrate the challenges, failures, grace, and victories experienced by the earliest followers of Christ. Their stories remind us that
faithful discipleship has always involved both struggle and hope.
The Beginning &
the End
From Creation to Eternity
Journey from the opening chapters of Genesis to the closing vision of Revelation as you explore creation, rebellion, grace, worship, and eternity. This study provides a sweeping overview of God’s redemptive plan and His ultimate purpose for His people.
God at the Center
He Is Sovereign—and I Am Not
Through stories of worship, prayer, trust, compromise, and God’s sovereign rule, this study reveals that no matter what circumstances we face, God remains faithfully at work, guiding history and our lives according to His perfect purposes.
Women of Courage
Women Whose Courage Shaped History
Meet six remarkable women whose courage, faithfulness, and obedience changed lives and influenced history. Their stories continue to encourage believers today to trust God courageously and serve Him faithfully in every circumstance.
The Beginning of Wisdom
Your Personal Character Matters
Explore biblical lessons on courage, loyalty, thankfulness, forgiveness, humility, and wise decision-making. Through the lives of both faithful and unfaithful individuals, you’ll discover why character matters and how
wisdom provides a firm foundation for life.
Miracles & Rebellion
The Good, the Bad, and the Indifferent
Contrast stories of rebellion against God with powerful examples of faith, healing, and obedience. This study demonstrates both the consequences of rejecting God’s ways and the blessings experienced by those who trust Him. Through these contrasting lives, explore what our choices reveal about faith, obedience, and our response to God.
The Chosen People
There is a Remnant
This book concentrates primarily on Israel in the Old Testament while also exploring figures including Lucifer, Michael the archangel, and Job’s wife. Through their stories, discover what it means to be chosen by God, how faithfulness and rebellion shape that calling, and why God continues to preserve a faithful remnant.
The Chosen Person
Keep Your Eyes on Jesus
Conclude the series by focusing on the supremacy of Jesus Christ. Through the lives of Melchizedek, Nicodemus, the disciples on the road to Emmaus, the repentant thief on the cross, and others, you’ll discover why Christ stands at the center of God’s plan of redemption, and what it means to keep your own life centered on Him.
Leader Guides & Worksheets
Every study in the OBSCURE Bible Study Series has a separate Leader Guide containing discussion guidance and suggested answers for the group leader.
For those who purchase a Kindle version, you may also download free printable worksheets from the Resources page in order to easily complete the lessons.
Continue Growing
Continue your study by exploring related Bible studies from the Jesus Follower Series that deepen many of the same themes, including courage, prayer, faithfulness, obedience, and spiritual growth.