Grandparenting

Written by grandparents and expert Bible study authors Phyllis and Andrew T. Le Peau, this LifeGuide Bible study explores the biblical framework for being a godly grandparent. In this nine-session LifeGuide® Bible Study, guides you in how to be a loving and caring presence in not only the lives of your grandchildren, but also for your adult children as they parent.For over three decades LifeGuide Bible Studies have provided solid biblical content and raised thought-provoking questions—making for a one-of-a-kind Bible study experience for individuals and groups. This series has more than 130 titles on Old and New Testament books, character studies, and topical studies.



Phyllis J. Le Peau worked with InterVarsity Christian Fellowship for over two decades in St. Louis and the Chicago metro area. She is also the author of several Bible study guides published by InterVarsity Press and Zondervan. She and her husband Andy have four married children and thirteen grandchildren.



Andrew T. Le Peau is a writer and editor living in the Chicago area. He was the long-time associate publisher for editorial at InterVarsity Press where he worked from 1975 to 2016. Before that he was a campus staff member for InterVarsity Christian Fellowship, serving in the St. Louis area.He is the coauthor of several Bible study guides including James and Ephesians in the LifeGuide Bible Study series, and author of Heart. Soul. Mind. Strength. and Mark Through Old Testament Eyes.

Getting the Most Out of Grandparenting


1. A Grandfather's Blessing
Genesis 48:1-20


2. Praying for Our Grandchildren
Ephesians 1:15-22; 3:14-21


3. From Generation to Generation
Psalm 78:1-8


4. Nurturing Contentment
1 Timothy 6:2-10


5. Loving Your In-Laws
Ruth 1:1-19; 2:8-13; 4:9-16


6. The Problem with Favoritism
Genesis 27:30-41; 37:1-26


7. Family Forgiveness
Matthew 18:21-35


8. Never Too Late to Change
2 Chronicles 33:1-20


9. When It Is Time to Step Aside
2 Samuel 19:31-40


Leader's Notes