As the world's most popular annual Bible commentary for more than three decades, Standard Lesson Commentary (SLC) provides 52 weeks of study in a single volume and combines thorough Bible study with compelling illustrations and questions.Key features include:
- Verse-by-verse explanation of the Bible text
- Contextualized literary and historical introductions
- Pronunciation guide for difficult words
- Printed Scripture
- Discussion questions and group learning activities
- A review quiz for each quarter
Available in King James Version (KJV) and New International Version(R) (NIV) editions, the SLC is based on the popular Uniform Series. This series, developed by scholars and pastors from numerous church fellowships, outlines an in-depth study of the Bible and all its major themes in a multi-year cycle.
The four main themes of the 2025-2026 study are:
Judah, From Isaiah to the Exile--Isaiah, 2 Chronicles, Jeremiah, 2 Kings, Ezekiel
Enduring Beliefs of the Christian Faith--Exodus, Psalms, The Gospels, Acts, Romans, 1 and 2 Corinthians, Ephesians, 2 Timothy, 1 John, Revelation
Social Teachings of the Church--Genesis, Exodus, Deuteronomy, Nehemiah, Isaiah, Daniel, Jonah, Psalms, The Gospels, Acts, Romans, 1 Corinthians, Galatians, Ephesians, Hebrews, 1 Timothy, 2 Thessalonians, James
The Testimony of Faithful Witnesses--Judges, 1 Samuel, Amos, The Gospels, Acts, 2 Timothy, Philemon
The SLC is perfect as the primary resource for an adult Sunday School class, for personal study, or as a supplemental resource for any curriculum that follows the ISSL/Uniform Series. Nearly two dozen ministers, teachers, and Christian education specialists contribute their expertise to SLC.
