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 relevant examples and questions.

Key features include:

• Verse-by-verse explanation of the Bible text


• Detailed lesson context


• Pronunciation guide for difficult words


• Printed Scripture


• Discussion starters


• A review quiz for each quarter

Available in the King James Version (KJV) and New International Version® (NIV) Bible translations, the SLC is based on the popular Uniform Series. This series, developed by scholars from numerous church fellowships, outlines an in-depth study of the Bible over a multi-year period.

The four main themes of the 2023–2024 study are:

• God’s Law Is Love—Luke, John, Acts, Romans, 1 Corinthians, Galatians, Colossians


• Faith That Pleases God—Ruth, 1 Samuel, 2 Chronicles, Proverbs, Isaiah, Daniel, Habakkuk, Matthew, Luke, Romans, Hebrews


• Examining Our Faith—Matthew, Mark, Luke, Acts, Romans, 2 Corinthians, 1 Peter, Jude


• Hope in the Lord—Acts, Romans, 2 Corinthians, Colossians, Hebrews, 1 Thessalonians, Titus, 1 John

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.