Bible Institute Curriculum

Old Testament Curriculum

Semester 1

Lesson 1 - Genesis
Outline overview, introduction, creation of all things, wonders of Gen. 1:1, 2, creation week: marriage of Adam & Eve, the fall of man, the martyrdom of Abel, genealogies; birth of Noah, the translation of Enoch

Lesson 2 - Genesis
Universal flood, Sin of Noah, Tower of Babel, Life of Abraham (first study)

Lesson 3 - Genesis
Life of Abraham (final study), Lives of Isaac & Jacob

Lesson 4 - Genesis
Life of Joseph, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy: Introductions, Birth & call of Moses: first nine plagues

Lesson 5 - Exodus
Tenth plague; Red Sea crossing; Giving of manna and Sabbath, Striking of Rock; victory over Amalek, Israel at Sinai; giving of the Law

Lesson 6 - Exodus
Sin of the golden calf; Moses' vision, Facts regarding the Tabernacle

Lesson 7 - Numbers
Nazarite vow; first census; Aaronic blessing; to Kadesh-barnea; sin of Miriam, Israel at Kadesh; treachery of Balaam, sin of Moses, Deaths of Miriam & Aaron; Joshua replaces Moses; victory over Midianites

Lesson 8 - Numbers/Deuteronomy
Red heifer; serpent of brass; Aaron's rod; cities of refuge, Request of the 2-1/2 tribes, Moses' four sermons

Lesson 9 - Deuteronomy/Joshua
Theological summary of Moses' sermons, Moses' final instructions, Death of Moses

Lesson 10 - Joshua/Judges
Division of Canaan; Caleb's testimony; tabernacle at Shiloh; misunderstood altar, Last work of Joshua, Judges: outline overview and introduction, Israel's apostasy; ministries of Othniel, Ehud, Deborah, & Barak, Ministries of Gideon, Tola, Jair; cruel reign of Abimelech, Israel's rebuke by God

Lesson 11 - Judges/Ruth
Ministries of Jephthah, Ibzan, Elon, Abdon, Life of Samson; Micah's idolatry; the war against Benjamin, Ruth: outline overview and introduction, Naomi's sorrow, Ruth's faith; marriage to Boaz; Birth of Obed

Lesson 12 - First Samuel
First Samuel: Outline overview and introduction, Hannah's prayer and praise following Samuel's birth, Sins of Eli's sons; call of Samuel, Capture of the Ark and its return, Revival at Ebenezer;Saul crowned king, Samuel's warning to Israel, Saul's disobedience and rejection by God

Lesson 13 - First Samuel
David's anointing at Bethlehem & victory over Goliath, David's marriage to Michal and his covenant with Jonathan, David's lie to the high priest & the murder of the high priest by Saul, David spare's Saul's life - marries Abigail, Saul's life is again spared by David, David flees to Philistia, Saul's visit to a witch, Saul's death on the battle field

Lesson 13 - Second Samuel
Second Samuel: Outline overview and introduction, David's sorrow over Saul's death, David crowned king over Judah and eventually over all Israel, Joab murders Abner; David makes Jerusalem his capital, Bringing of the Ark to Jerusalem, Giving of the Davidic covenant;, David defeats his various foes, His sinful adultery and murder, Marriage to Bathsheba - rebuke by Nathan

Lesson 14 - Second Samuel
Death of David's first son, Birth of Solomon, His children's sins of rape and murder

Lesson 15 - Second Samuel
Absalom's revolt and David's flight from Jerusalem, Absalom's defeat and murder by Joab, David's return to Jerusalem, Hanging of Saul's seven sons, David's sin of numbering Israel, His song of deliverance and his final works

Semester 2

Lesson 16 - 1&2 Kings/1&2 Chronicles
Introduction to 1 & 2 Kings, Introduction to 1 & 2 Chronicles

Lesson 17 - 1&2 Kings/1&2 Chronicles
Outline (only) of Solomon's reign, Outline (only) of the Northern kings, Outline (only of the Southern kings), Outline (only) of Elijah's & Elisha's ministry, Analysis of Solomon's reign

Lesson 18 - 1&2 Kings/1&2 Chronicles
Introduction to the splintered & single kingdom, Analysis of the North's 19 rulers

Lesson 19 - 1&2 Kings/1&2 Chronicles
Analysis of the Southern rulers

Lesson 20 - 1&2 Kings/1&2 Chronicles
Analysis of Elijah's & Elisha's ministry

Lesson 21 - Ezra/Nehemiah
Ezra: outline overview, introduction & summary, Nehemiah: (First study) outline overview, introduction & summary

Lesson 22 - Nehemiah/Esther
Nehemiah (Final study), Esther

Lesson 23 - Job
Outline overview, introduction & summary, Job's tremendous testimony, His terrible trials, whimpering wife & fickle friends, His defenses & glorious God

Lesson 24 - Psalms
Outline overview & introduction, Book division, authorship, Penitential psalms

Lesson 25 - Psalms
Imprecatory, Degree & Hallel Psalms, Historical & Acrostic Psalms, Messianic Psalms

Lesson 26 - Psalms
Attributes & Possession of God Psalms, Man related, contrasting, Special Events & Daily Psalms, Distress, Faith, Protection & Revival Psalms; Family, Davidic Covenant, Fellowship & Relationship Psalms

Lesson 27 - Psalms
Lordship Psalms, Overviewing Psalms 1-75

Lesson 28 - Psalms
Overviewing Psalms 76-150

Lesson 29 - Proverbs
Outline overview, introduction & summary, foolishness, youth & discipline, good name, business matters, marriage & immorality, evil companions, self control, strong drink, friendship, laziness, words & the tongue, three timely truths, six general conclusions

Lesson 30 - Ecclesiastes/Song of Solomon
Ecclesiastes: outline overview, introduction, & summary; Song of Solomon: outline overview, introduction, & summary

Semester 3

Lesson 31 - Isaiah
• Outline overview, introduction • His call to service • The King of Judah • The fall of Satan

Lesson 32 - Isaiah
• The Gentile nations • The chosen nation • The greatness of God

Lesson 33 - Isaiah
• The Messiah of God • The coming Tribulation • The Glorious Millennium

Lesson 34 - Jeremiah
• Outline overview, introduction • Personal history - Jeremiah the man • Personal history - Jeremiah the minister

Lesson 35 - Jeremiah/Lamentations
• Public prophecies • Group prophecies • The great prophecy • Lamentations: outline overview, introduction, & summary

Lesson 36 - Ezekiel
• Outline overview, introduction • The sanctification of the man of God

Lesson 37 - Ezekiel
• The desolation of the city of God • Condemnation of the enemies of God

Lesson 38 - Ezekiel
• The presentation of the shepherd of God • The restoration of the nation of God • The demonstration of the wrath of God • The manifestation of the glory of God

Lesson 39 - Daniel
• Outline overview, introduction • A divine diet, a statue and a stone • A fiery furnace, a tree in turmoil

Lesson 40 - Daniel
• A heavenly hand, the lions & the lionhearted o Godless kingdoms & the Kingdom of God • The horns of the heathen & the secret of the seventy sevens • The conflict above the clouds & a chronology of Christless kings • Closing conditions

Lesson 41 - Hosea/Joel
• Hosea: outline overview, introduction • Joel: outline overview, introduction & summary

Lesson 42 - Amos/Obadiah
• Amos: outline overview, introduction & summary • Obadiah: outline overview, introduction & summary

Lesson 43 - Jonah/Micah
• Jonah: outline overview, introduction, & summary • Micah: outline overview, introduction, & summary

Lesson 44 - Nahum/Habakkuk/Zephaniah/Haggai
• Nahum: outline overview, introduction, & summary • Habakkuk: outline overview, introduction, & summary • Zephaniah: outline overview, introduction, & summary • Haggai: outline overview, introduction, & summary

Lesson 45 - Zechariah/Malachi
• Zechariah: outline overview, introduction, & summary • Malachi: outline overview, introduction, & summary

New Testament Curriculum

Semester 1

Lesson 1 - Matthew
• Genealogies of Jesus o Birth of Jesus • Early years of Jesus

Lesson 2 - Matthew/Mark/John
• Baptism of Jesus • Temptation of Jesus • First apostles of Jesus • Meeting with Nicodemus

Lesson 3 - Matthew/Mark/John
• Meeting with the Samaritan woman • Meeting with woman taken in adultery • Mary & Martha • Meetings with rich young ruler & Zacchaeus • Jesus' preaching tours & His promise to build His church

Lesson 4 - Matthew/Mark/Luke/John
• Transfiguration of Jesus • Saturday, Sunday, & Monday of His final week • Anointing & Triumphal Entry • Second Temple Cleansing, & request by some Greeks to see Him

Lesson 5 - Matthew/Luke/John
• Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday of His final week • Confrontation with & condemnation of the Pharisees • Commending a poor widow, & weeping over Jerusalem • Plot of Judas o Events in the Upper Room

Lesson 6 - Matthew/Mark/Luke/John
• Friday of His final week • His Great High Priestly Prayer & Gethsemane • His arrest in Gethsemane & seven unfair trials • Peter's denials & Judas' death • Jesus is scourged, condemned to death & led to Calvary

Lesson 7 - Matthew/Mark/Luke/John
• Crucifixion of Jesus • A medical consideration of His suffering • His first two statements on the cross

Lesson 8 - Matthew/Mark/Luke/John
• His final five statements on the cross • Saturday of His final week - placed in Joseph's tomb & guarded by soldiers • His ten glorious resurrection appearances on Sunday

Lesson 9 - Matthew/Mark/Luke/John
• An overview of the Shroud of Turin • The Ascension of Jesus o Performance of Miracles 1-11

Lesson 10 - Matthew/Mark/Luke/John
• Performance of Miracles 12-24

Lesson 11 - Matthew/Mark/Luke/John
• Performance of Miracles 25-35

Lesson 12 - Matthew
• Relating of Parables 1-21

Lesson 13 - Matthew/Mark/Luke
• Relating of Parables 22-41

Lesson 14 - Matthew/John
• Relating of Parables 42-47 • Preaching of His sermons

15 - Matthew/Mark/Luke/John
• The prayers & sufferings of Jesus & His usage of the Old Testament. • The Old Ttestament prophecies He fulfilled • The New Testament prophecies He foretold

Semester 2

Lesson 16 - Book of Acts
• Outline overview & introduction • Peter & the 120

Lesson 17 - Book of Acts
• Peter & the crowd at Pentecost • The lame man • The High Priest, Ananias & Sapphira • Peter & the sick • Gamaliel, Simon the Sorcerer • Aeneas, Peter & Dorcas • Cornelius • The legalists at Jerusalem • The angel of the Lord • The Jerusalem Council

Lesson 18 - Book of Acts
• Stephen: the complaint, conference, choice, & champion • Philip: the deacon, evangelist, soul-winner, & family man • Paul: his vendetta, vision, & visitation • Paul, his early ministry

Lesson 19 - Book of Acts
• Paul: first missionary journey • Jerusalem Council • Disagreement with Barnabas • Second missionary journey

Lesson 20 - Book of Acts
• Third missionary journey • Arrest in Jerusalem, Imprisonment in Caesarea • Voyage to and imprisonment in Rome

Lesson 21 - Romans
• Romans: outline overview & introduction • The court reporter & the court record

Lesson 22 - Romans
• The court review • The three floors of sanctification, frustration, & preservation

Lesson 23 - Romans
• The sovereignty, righteousness, & wisdom of God • The Temple of God

Lesson 24 - 1 Corinthians
• First Corinthians: outline overview & introduction • First & second corruptions • Third & fourth corruptions

Lesson 25 - 1 Corinthians
• Fifth, sixth, seventh, & eighth corruptions • First, second, & third questions

Lesson 26 - 1 Corinthians
• Fourth, fifth, & sixth questions

Lesson 27 - 2 Corinthians
• Second Corinthians: outline overview & introduction • Consolation, explanation, characterization • Gratification, solicitation, vindication

Lesson 28 - Galatians
• Outline overview, introduction • The foundation, aberration, revelation & confrontation • The clarification, transformation, argumentation, allegorization, & application

Lesson 29 - Ephesians
• Outline overview & introduction • The church is likened to a body, temple, & mystery • The church is likened to a new man, a bride, and a soldier

Lesson 30 - Philippians
• Outline overview & introduction • Christ is life's purpose & pattern • Christ is life's prize & power

Semester 3

Lesson 31 - Colossians
• Outline overview & introduction • The deity of the Savior • The danger of the serpent • The duty of the saint

Lesson 32 - First Thessalonians
• Outline overview & introduction • The reputation, review, removal and responsibility of the church

Lesson 33 - Second Thessalonians
• Outline overview & introduction • Explanation, tribulation & consecration

Lesson 34 - First Timothy
• Outline overview & introduction • Paul, Timothy, church officers, false teachers, the Savior & the family of God

Lesson 35 - 2 Timothy/Titus/Philemon
• 2 Timothy: Outline overview & introduction • Paul, the preacher, pattern, prophet, & pilgrim • Titus: Outline overview & introduction, Titus & the apostle, the elders, the church & the future • Philemon: Outline overview & introduction • Appreciation for Philemon, appeal for Onesimus, & the assurance by Paul

Lesson 36 - Hebrews
• Outline overview & introduction • Christ the superior person & maturity the superior purpose

Lesson 37 - Hebrews
• Melchizedek, the superior priesthood & faith, the superior principle

Lesson 38 - James
• Outline overview & introduction • Maturity, by the way of suffering, scripture study, sincerity, Christian service, and sound speech • Maturity by way of submission, simplicity, steadfastness, supplication and soul-winning

Lesson 39 - 1 Peter
• 1 Peter: Outline overview & introduction • The salvation, submission, suffering, and service of the believer

Lesson 40 - 2 Peter
• 2 Peter: Outline overview & introduction • Proclamation, application, examination, revelation, and transfiguration • Inspiration, deviation, condemnation, annihilation, and new creation

Lesson 41 - 1st/2nd/3rd John
• 1 John: Outline overview & introduction • The source, goal, requirements, tests & maintenance regarding fellowship with God • The family members, enemies, witnesses, separation, and encouragements regarding fellowship • 2 John: Outline overview & introduction • John commends, cautions & comforts a godly lady • 3 John: Outline overview and introduction • The prosperity of Gaius, the pride of Diotrophes & the praise of Demetrius

Lesson 42 - Jude
• Jude: outline overview & introduction • The problems, description, historical examples, metaphors, judgments & safeguards regarding apostasy

Lesson 43 - Revelation
• Revelation: Outline overview, introduction • The servant, Son, and seven churches of God

Lesson 44 - Revelation
• The two creation & redemption hymns of worship • The seven seals and trumpets

Lesson 45 - Revelation
• Satan, Israel, and the coming Antichrist • The seven vial judgments • Destruction of religious and commercial Babylon • Battle of Armageddon • The Millennium • The New Jerusalem

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