WALKING TOGETHER
Christian growth is not meant to happen alone. God grows us as we listen to his Word and as we help one another follow Jesus.
Sometimes that happens in large gatherings, but often it happens in ordinary conversations - opening the Bible with a friend, praying together, and encouraging one another in everyday life.
Walking Together isn’t a programme or a course.
It’s a way of supporting micro-group Bible reading and prayer
across the church, using simple tools.
You don’t need to be an expert or have all the answers - just a willingness to meet with someone to look at God’s word or pray. Our aim is to make it easier for people in twos or threes to take small, faithful steps towards reading Scripture and praying with others, trusting that God works through his Word and by his Spirit as we walk together.
Getting Started
Think about who you would like to read or pray with. It could be a friend, someone from your small group or someone you sit near on Sundays. Simply ask them if they’d be interested. If they are pick a place and time for your first meeting and a planned frequency of meeting. It need only be 30-45 minutes and could be at home, in a café or pub, or even online. If they aren’t interested then don’t be put off. Consider who else you might approach.
Your First Meeting
Your first meeting might just be about agreeing what you are going to do and getting to know each other a bit better.. If you are going to read the Bible together then pick a book of the Bible to start on. There are some suggestions below. If you are going to pray together agree a format that you think will work for you. Agree a decent period, 3-6 months, at the end of which you’ll review whether it is working for you. Of course anyone can pull out at any time if they want.
Regular Meeting To Read The Bible
This is about doing something together with a brother or sister so there is no pressure on anyone to lead the study. It’s probably good to look at relatively short Bible passages and you might find it helpful to read it through and think about it before you meet. If you are reading together do open in prayer asking for God’s help to understand His word better. Read the passage aloud and then discuss it. There are a couple of suggested ways you might do this on postcards in the Resources Section below. Close in prayer thanking Him for what you’ve learnt together, asking for His help to apply it, and praying briefly and honestly for each other.
Regularly Meeting To Pray
It can be helpful to read a short passage of scripture to start, maybe part of a Psalm, and pray about that. Discuss what’s going on in your life and any personal prayer points. You can say as much or as little as you feel comfortable with. Pray together using the format you think works best for you. There is a suggested format on the postcard in the Resources Section below.
What If It Feels Awkward
That’s not unusual at the start. Remember that silence is okay sometimes and doesn’t always have to be filled immediately. It’s OK not to know the answer to a question that comes up in your study. You can always ask someone else at church about it or email equip@kingschurchwalton.co.uk and the Equip team will be happy to help. God works through faithfulness, not polish and so don’t be put off. Keep going.
Suggested Starter Bible Books
Mark- Clear, fast-paced introduction to Jesus
Colossians - Short, encouraging, and practical
1 Thessalonians– encouragement in the hope of Jesus coming back
Resources for Walking Together
You don’t need any of these resources to begin Walking Together — just a Bible and someone to read and/or pray with. You might find it helpful to have a Study Bible, like the ESV or NIV Study Bible, which will give you some helpful notes to refer to on the passage you are looking at together.
These postcards
might be helpful for you to structure your time together (click to enlarge/download):
Helpful Apps
The Word One To One– provides helpful studies in John and Acts and is designed to guide you and a friend through reading the Bible together, step by step.
Prayer Mate - allows you to make shared lists of prayer points and update them between meetings.
Digging Deeper Resources
If you want to dig deeper over time these resources are offered to support you in doing so and developing confidence and clarity.
Use what is helpful; feel no pressure to use anything, they are just meant as helpful suggestions.
Bible Reading & Study Helps
The Good Book Guides
Every Good Book Guide features thought-provoking questions to help you understand the Bible and apply it to everyday life.
The Gospel Coalition - Bible Commentaries
Accessible commentaries that help with understanding biblical books, key themes, and faithful application of Scripture.
Knowing the Bible - Study Guides
In depth bible study questions and insights.
ESV Bible app (£) - Subscription based app that includes the ESV Study Bible and may other commentaries and texts built in and easily accessed directly through the relevant Bible passage.
Devotionals
Read the Bible – The Gospel Coalition
Receive a daily bible reading with some commentary and insight that could be used to help you read the Bible together.
Podcasts
Two Sisters and a Cup of Tea Podcast
Conversational and theologically rich reflections on Bible reading, Christian living, and ministry, well suited to listening alongside reading Scripture with others.
Ask Pastor John (Desiring God)
Clear, Bible-saturated answers to practical questions about Christian life, prayer, and discipleship.
Short Talks & Media
Short talks and interviews on church health, discipleship, and ordinary Christian faithfulness.
Nancy Guthrie - Teaching Videos
Clear, careful Bible teaching that helps listeners trace biblical themes and apply Scripture thoughtfully.
Recommended Books (available for purchase)
These books are optional and provided for those who would like additional support or encouragement.
Reading the Bible Together
David Helm - One to One Bible Reading - A simple, confidence-building guide to reading the Bible with someone else, ideal for beginners and experienced Christians alike.
Nancy Guthrie - Saved: Experiencing the Promise of the Book of Romans - A clear and accessible guide to reading Romans with an eye on God’s saving purposes, useful for those wanting help walking through a Bible book together.
Jen Wilkin - Women of the Word - Insightful and accessible guide on how to study the Bible with both our hearts and our minds.
Vaughan Roberts – God’s Big Picture - Paints the big picture of the Bible, showing how the different parts fit together under the theme of the kingdom of God.
Greg Gilbert - The Epic Story of the Bible - Aims to teach Christians - or those interested in Christianity - what the Bible is and how to study it.
Care, Conversation & Community
Ed Welch - Side by Side - A warm, biblical approach to caring relationships in the church, emphasising presence, listening, and hope in Christ.
Ed Welch & David Powlison - Caring for One Another - Practical guidance on speaking truth in love and helping one another grow without trying to “fix” each other.
Prayer
D.A. Carson - A Call to Spiritual Reformation - A classic exploration of biblical prayer, rooting our prayers in God’s priorities and promises.
Megan Hill - Praying Together - Accessible, practical help for learning to pray with others in everyday church life.
Paul Miller – A Praying Life - Lays out a pattern for living in relationship with God and includes helpful habits and approaches to prayer.
Alistair Begg – Pray Big - Encourages us to move beyond self-centered prayers and pray with greater focus, hope, and confidence in God's power and love.
Check our online bookstall for more recommended resources
