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 2024–2025 study are:

• Worship in the Covenant Community—Genesis, Exodus, 2 Samuel, 1 & 2 Kings, 2 Chronicles, Isaiah, Psalms, John
• A King Forever—Ruth, 2 Samuel, Psalms, Matthew, Luke
• Costly Sacrifices—Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy, 1 & 2 Chronicles, Ezra. Matthew, Hebrews, 1 John, Revelation
• Sacred Altars and Holy Offerings—Genesis, Matthew, Luke, John, Romans, 1 Corinthians, Ephesians, Hebrews, 1 Peter

 
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.