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.