Have you ever wondered where the Bible came from? This class is all about the origins of the Hebrew Bible/Old Testament and how to develop the skills necessary for reading it well. We’ll explore the biblical and historical data about the production of the biblical scrolls, focusing on why and how these texts were formed into a unified collection. We’ll also cover some of the most important skills for reading biblical narrative and poetry so that you can take your own study of the Bible to the next level.

Explore Genesis 1-11, the Psalms, and the biblical wisdom literature to understand how the biblical authors understood Heaven and Earth. This context will give richer meaning to Jesus’ words about the new creation.

Many key biblical words are either unfamiliar or have lost their original meaning in our modern context. Gain the skills you need to understand these words every time you read, and try out some of the best free tools our scholars use to uncover the original meaning of biblical words.

The book of Jonah is much more than a children’s story—it’s a picture of all the beauty, potential, and challenges the Bible presents to its readers. See how this sophisticated literature fits into the larger biblical story and what it means for us today.

What really happened in the garden with Adam and Eve and the snake? The early chapters of Genesis introduce a cycle of testing and rebellion that we’ll see repeated throughout the Bible. Study Genesis 2-5 and discover how this failed test set God’s plan to restore humanity as his partners into motion.

Why did God choose to flood the world? There’s much to discover in the story of Noah and his descendants, as these chapters develop major themes seen throughout the biblical story. See how the literary design of this movement reveals God’s character and informs the covenant promises God makes in response to human rebellion.

Join guest instructor Dr. Carmen Imes to explore the structure and main themes of the book of Exodus. Study the impact of God’s covenant with Israel to learn what it means when God moves into the neighborhood.

Paul writes his first letter to the Corinthians to a specific group of people with unique challenges in their community. The letter touches on self-image, identity, pride, insecurity, sex, marriage, singleness, leadership, church gatherings, and theologies of man and woman. Explore the historical context, sociological background, and the key themes in Paul’s letter to the Corinthians and its applicability to followers of Jesus today.

What happens when God’s chosen people take the place God intended as a hub of his life-giving presence and corrupt it into a source of abuse and injustice? Walk with Ezekiel through the tragic loss of the temple in Jerusalem to see how God will bring restoration, hope, and new life on the other side of exile.

In Ephesians, Paul summarizes what the most important apocalyptic event in history is: Jesus’ life, death, resurrection, and the gift of the Spirit to bring new creation right here in the present world. Paul wants his audience to comprehend the nature of the apocalypse of Jesus and how to respond to it. In this class, we’ll take a deep dive into Paul’s letter to the Ephesians and, by placing Paul’s letter in its first-century context, we’ll reshape our perception in significant ways.

What happens when the promised snake-crushing seed of the woman starts acting like a snake? God’s chosen human partner schemes and strives to grasp at power and prosperity at every turn, yet God still works in and through him. Follow Jacob through a lifetime of deceit and sacrifice as he struggles to trust God for the blessing he has promised.

Who is this man, Jesus, and what about him is good news? Matthew guides us through the beginning of Jesus’ ministry, highlighting all the ways Jesus fulfills God’s promise of a chosen one to rescue his people. Journey through Jesus’ birth, baptism, testing in the wilderness, and announcement of the Kingdom of Heaven.

What is the Sabbath? Explore the biblical concepts of seventh day rest and Sabbath and see how modern Christians can adopt this important practice.

God is a generous god, but throughout the Bible, humans hoard God’s good gifts. In this video, we look at how to live by God’s generous example.

In the Bible, humans continually fail as God's covenant partners, until Jesus came to fulfill what we could not, restoring us to relationship with God.

Explore how biblical authors use dragon imagery to describe the forces that pull creation into disorder and death.

Trace the theme of the firstborn through the story of the Bible in this animated video. Discover how God overturns human systems and redefines power as love.

From animal sacrifices in the Old Testament to Jesus' sacrifice of his life in the New Testament, understand how God gets rid of evil without removing humans.

What is the book of Psalms about in the Bible? Watch as we explain its major themes and gain a deeper understanding of its place in the biblical story.

What is the book of Proverbs about in the Bible? Watch as we explain its major themes and gain a deeper understanding of its place in the biblical story.

What is the Gospel of Matthew about in the Bible? Watch as we explain its major themes and gain a deeper understanding of its place in the biblical story.

What is the Gospel of Matthew about in the Bible? Watch as we explain its major themes and gain a deeper understanding of its place in the biblical story.

What is the Gospel of Mark about in the Bible? Watch as we explain its major themes and gain a deeper understanding of its place in the biblical story.

What is the Gospel of Luke about in the Bible? Watch as we explain its major themes and gain a deeper understanding of its place in the biblical story.

What is the Gospel of Luke about in the Bible? Watch as we explain its major themes and gain a deeper understanding of its place in the biblical story.

What is the Gospel of John about in the Bible? Watch as we explain its major themes and gain a deeper understanding of its place in the biblical story.

What is the Gospel of John about in the Bible? Watch as we explain its major themes and gain a deeper understanding of its place in the biblical story.

What is the book of Acts about in the Bible? Watch as we explain its major themes and gain a deeper understanding of its place in the biblical story.

What is the book of Acts about in the Bible? Watch as we explain its major themes and gain a deeper understanding of its place in the biblical story.

Study the theme of the Holy Spirit from the beginning to the end of the Bible. This video helps you get to know and understand who He is and what He does.

What is the book of Revelation about in the Bible? Watch to explore its major themes and gain a deeper understanding of the end of the biblical story.

What is the book of Revelation about in the Bible? Watch as we explain its major themes and gain a deeper understanding of its place in the biblical story.

See how individual stories throughout the Old and New Testaments have been beautifully coordinated through repeated words and parallel themes.

The Bible is a book made for a lifetime of study. Explore how the style of the Bible invites readers into deeper thought and meditation on its words.

The biblical concept of God is complex. It describes Him as both one and three. Watch and explore a biblically accurate description of God and His identity.

Study the theme of the Holy Spirit from the beginning to the end of the Bible. This video helps you get to know and understand who He is and what He does.

Jesus often referred to himself as the Son of Man. But what does this mean? Explore this fascinating phrase to see its significance.

On the first pages of the Bible, we're introduced to the idea of a future deliverer who would confront evil and rescue humanity—the Messiah.

"Sermon on the Mount" is an ongoing study of the Sermon on the Mount that began in Jan 2024 and will end in Dec 2024.  That said, yiou can start with week one and proceed at your own pace through the study.  Each lesson uses videos and scripture readings to guide you through the lesson.

A Journey Through Luke & Acts inspires individuals, small groups, and families to read through the books of Luke and Acts in 40 days. This plan incorporates animated videos and insightful summaries to help participants encounter Jesus and engage with Luke’s brilliant literary design and flow of thought.