Unit 1: The Torah

This unit introduces the students to the Torah, the first five books of the Old Testament. These five books are the foundation of Hebrew faith. They recount God's work to create a world, a people and a nation. The Torah ends with the book of Deuteronomy, which retells the exodus story and gives instruction for life as God's covenant people.

Session 1. Genesis 1—11

Session 2. Genesis 12—50

Session 3. Exodus

Session 4. Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy

Session 5. I Know the Torah!

Unit 2: Hebrew History

This unit focuses on the history of Israel from the people's entry into the Promised Lane in Joshua through the rise of Israel as a nation, its division into two kingdoms and fall to the Babylonian empire. The unit also focuses on the stories of Ruth and Job. While neither book is a part of Hebrew history, the stories reflect the connection of history to God the creator and redeemer.

Session 6. Joshua, Judges, Ruth

Session 7. 1 and 2 Samuel, 1 and 2 Kings,
1 and 2 Chronicles

Session 8. Ezra, Nehemiah, Esther, Job

Session 9. I Know Hebrew History!

Unit 3: Hebrew Wisdom

This unit is on the special writing known as wisdom literature. Wisdom literature guides us in life and in faith. The Psalms are the writer's way to express his feelings about and toward God. Proverbs and Ecclesiastes give practical advice on how to live a good life. Song of Solomon reflects the meaning and role of love in life. Life is always seen as a gift from God.

Session 10. Psalms

Session 11. Proverbs, Ecclesiastes,
Song of Solomon

Session 12. I Know Hebrew Wisdom!

Unit 4: Prophets

This unit is on the prophets in Israel's past. Special attention is given to Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, Daniel, Hosea, Joel and Amos. Unit 4 concludes the focus on Hebrew Scripture with a review game.

Session 13. Isaiah

Session 14. Jeremiah, Lamentations

Session 15. Ezekiel, Daniel, Hosea, Joel, Amos

Session 16. The Rest of the Prophets

Session 17. I Know the Prophets!

Session 18. I Know the Hebrew Bible!

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Unit 5: Gospels

This unit introduces the New Testament by focusing on the gospels. Each session focuses on a different gospel, the writer's viewpoint and stories about Jesus' unique to that gospel.

Session 19. Matthew

Session 20. Mark

Session 21. Luke

Session 22. John

Session 23. I Know the Gospels!

Unit 6: The Early Church

This unit focuses on the beginnings of the church and its history as found in the book of Acts. Included are the stories of Pentecost, Peter's ministry, the martyrdom of Stephen, and Paul's conversion and ministry.

Session 24. Acts 1—8

Session 25. Acts 9—28

Session 26. I Know the Early Church!

Unit 7: Letters to the Early Church

This unit introduces the students to the epistles (letters) to the early churches and people. The unit looks primarily at Paul's letters and includes "one word" reminders of what each letter is about. The unit also includes a session on the other letters found in the New Testament, and a session on John's Revelation and apocalyptic writing s in Scripture. The unit concludes with a review session for the whole course, and optional sessions for Christmas and Easter.

Session 27. Paul’s Letters
(Romans, 1 and 2 Corinthians,
Galatians, Ephesians)

Session 28. More Letters from Paul
(Philippians, Colossians,
1 and 2 Thessalonians,
1 and 2 Timothy, Titus, Philemon)

Session 29. Other Letters
(Hebrews; James; 1 and 2 Peter;
1, 2, and 3 John, Jude)

Session 30. Revelation

Session 31. I Know the Letters
to the Early Church!

Session 32. I Know the New Testament!

Session 33. I Know the Bible!