Unit 1: God’s Good Story: Justice and Righteousness (4 Lessons)

In this introductory unit, learners will review the timeline for the restoration of all things. They will explore the themes of justice and righteousness, examining how God's people have learned to embody these values throughout the biblical narrative. Learners will apply what they have learned to become agents of justice and righteousness in the world.

Unit 2: Job (4 Lessons)

In this unit, learners will continue to explore the themes of justice and righteousness through the story of Job. This study will help learners explore how to navigate adversity in life and engage in difficult conversations with both God and each other.

Unit 3: Matthew and his Writings (4 Lessons)

In this unit, learners will have the opportunity to delve deeply into the life and writings of Matthew. They will study his journey as a disciple, the context that influenced his thoughts, and the reasons behind his writings.

Unit 4: Matthew’s Good News (8 Lessons)

Matthew's Gospel encourages his audience of Jewish Christians, demonstrating that Jesus is the long-awaited Messiah. This unit will introduce learners to Matthew's techniques and the literary form of his Gospel.

Unit 5: The Sermon on the Mount (16 Lessons)

This in-depth study of the Sermon on the Mount will help learners gain a deeper understanding of its lessons through the contextual analysis. During this unit, learners will explore practical ways to live out the teachings of Jesus in their daily lives.

Unit 6: The Sacred Thread - The Lord’s Prayer (8 Lessons)

The video series "The Sacred Thread," produced by the ministry Walking The Text, will be the primary resource for this unit of study. Learners will delve deeply into The Lord’s Prayer, discovering its profound relevance and applicability to their everyday lives.

Unit 7: James (4 Lessons)

In this unit, learners will explore the thematic and textual links between the Epistle of James and the Sermon on the Mount. They will examine the parallels and theological connections with Matthew’s Gospel, gaining a deeper understanding of their interrelated messages.

Unit 8: Deuterocanonical Books (4 Lessons)

As learners deepen their understanding of the Bible and its development within their tradition, this unit will allow them to explore additional books and passages considered canonical by other traditions. They will learn why these texts are valuable and how they can enhance their walk of faith.

Unit 9: Peter (4 Lessons)

Peter’s walk with Jesus is a journey we can all relate to. Despite Peter’s moments of doubt, Jesus uses him in powerful ways. By examining Peter’s journey as a disciple, learners will study the path Jesus calls each of us to walk. This study of Peter will set the stage for an in-depth exploration of Mark’s Gospel.

Unit 10: Mark’s Greek Tragedy (12 Lessons)

In this unit, learners will explore the Gospel of Mark and discover the good news that the author intended to convey to new Gentile followers of Jesus. They will analyze the structure of Mark’s writings, considering it through the lens of a Greek tragedy unfolding on a theatrical stage.

Unit 11: Armor of God (8 Lessons)

Centurions play pivotal roles in both Mark’s Gospel and Peter’s faith journey. In this unit, learners will explore the significance of centurion equipment and its application to their spiritual walk, drawing insights from Paul’s letter to the Ephesians. This unit is an opportunity to delve into the reality of spiritual warfare and consider our appropriate responses to it.

Unit 12: Peter and The Early Church (12 Lessons)

Learners will deepen their exploration of Peter's role after the resurrection of Jesus and his commission to shepherd the early church. They will be encouraged to reflect on their own lives as they study Peter's struggle and the tension he faced over who should be included in the expanding family of God.

Unit 13: Jonah (8 Lessons)

Learners will engage the story of Jonah through textual analysis and dramatic recreations. They will immerse themselves in the history of the Assyrian Empire and explore the literary form of this narrative. Learners will then apply the lessons learned from Jonah, drawing parallels with the story of Peter and Cornelius, as they develop their theology of mission and contemplate what it means to be sent out into the world by God.

Unit 14: Service Project (4 Lessons)

After extensive discussions on the concept of being sent out into the world, this unit will provide learners with the opportunity to actively apply their learnings and understandings. Guided by thoughtful questions and reflective prompts, this shared experience aims to be transformative for all participants.

Unit 15:  Jude (4 Lessons) 

In this brief unit, learners will examine the letter of Jude, written by the brother of Jesus. Jude's defense of the faith and his warnings about falsehood will prompt students to reflect on their own contexts and deepen their understanding of grace.

Unit 16: 1&2 Peter (4 Lessons)

Did the author of Peter’s epistles possibly draw heavily from Jude as a foundational text? As learners continue to delve deeper into Peter’s life and epistles, they explore how these letters provide a framework for Christian living and encourage them to emulate Jesus more closely.

Christmas Unit: Matthew’s Genealogy (4 Lessons)

This Christmas unit will delve into the genealogy that Matthew uses to introduce his narrative about Jesus. Learners will uncover the significance of Jesus' family tree and why Matthew chose to begin his story in this manner.

Easter Unit: Triumphal Procession (4 Lessons)

Mark skillfully employs vivid imagery familiar to his Roman audience to affirm Jesus as the true King. In this Easter unit, students will immerse themselves in Mark's narrative of Jesus' death, examining it through the perspective of a Roman Triumphal procession.