Are you curious about the Bible? Is any of it even relevant for today? The Bible Basics course provides you with an overview of the Bible and will demonstrate how the Old and New Testament books fit together. You will discover spiritual insights that will speak to your heart today and understand why the Bible has become an enduring and influential book. Get started today—just six 10-minute lessons.
- Recall key elements of the story told in the Old Testament and see how the Old Testament books fit into the categories of history, poetry, or prophecy.
- Identify important characters and events in Genesis and explain how God’s chosen people entered the Promised Land.
- Trace the history of Kings from Saul to Jeroboam and Rehoboam and understand key events in the return of Judah from exile.
- Explain why the New Testament has been both loved and hated and understand the influence of the culture on the writers of the New Testament.
- Give a brief overview of the life of Christ as explained in the Gospels.
- Explain the major themes of the book of Acts.
- Explain major issues addressed by the New Testament Epistles (letters).
- Understand key ideas in the book of Revelation.
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This is my first course at Our Daily Bread University. It was very informative and well done.
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This course definitely provided a rubric of the Bible that I had always lacked from childhood Sunday School until now. A great way to start…
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Some of the words are too difficult and I need to refer to the dictionary to find its meaning. Overall, informative course. Incorporates how I…
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This course was a great refresher of many of the aspects of the Bible. This course encouraged me to think about what the Bible means…
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Very good quality material that touches the heart of believers in Christ
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Challenging and informative.
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Thanks again for providing this Wonderful Information!
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The courses enlightened me.
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I learned a lot about the Bible. I especially loved “Can I trust the Bible?” I also loved the discussion questions– very thought-provoking.
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It’s great to know the big pictures of Old and New Testament.
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I was enlightened by the lessons in this course. My first thought when I saw the OT and NT lessons was that I would have…
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I like the reading guides that went along with the videos since I learn by writing 🙂
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I enjoyed this course. It worked my brain!
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Thank you
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Great course. This course helped me understand the writing on the Old Testament vs. the New Testament.
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Despite being a committed Jesus follower for just shy of decade, Bible Basics offered clarity and further strengthened the foundation of that which I believe.
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I thoroughly enjoyed, and was challenged by this course! Wonderful content and construction!
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It is a very overview Bible basic course. It addressed some of the doubts on the accuracy of the Bible but for a basic course…
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precise and to the point-written with clarity
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The segment on the Book of Revelation was disappointing. Only one view (the “futurist” view) was presented. This was irresponsible for a “Bible Basics” course.…
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This course has taught me many things from a better perspective of that I only read in the Bible. Thank you.
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I really do appreciate a class like Bible Basics even though I have been in church my whole life. I am encouraged that God’s word…
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I enjoyed this basic course. Really excited to get into the next group of sessions.
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As with other courses I have looked at from ODBU they are professionally written and set out. This enables a good study and helps with…
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Well presented, informative introductory course. Thank you.
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Eccellente
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Loved the course.
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I learned many more things that I previously thought I knew about the New Testament and Revelations and was glad to renew the things I…
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Fun and educated
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This is a very helpful basic course
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Learned a lot from this class
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Course was well prepared and were full of good teachings.
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Very good content and well put together.
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The Listening Guides in this series were more subjective to my opinion and feelings than to the facts of the course.
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I really enjoyed this course! It was very informative and inspired me to consider the Bible from perspectives I hadn’t considered before.
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I want the questions to use a bit more critical thinking that may pertain to the reader’s life and apply them that way. I loved…
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I’m new to the ODBU courses but not to ODB. Your dedication to the Word has inspired me to continue seeking God and to grow…
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Provided me with a greater understanding of the Bible, it’ history, and helped me with my walk with God
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Thank you!
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Excellent. Thank you!
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I found the structure of the cause made it easy to retain the information being taught. I have traumatic brain injury that impacts my memory…
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Loved it and learned so much!
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This course provided me with the inspiration I was looking for to dig deeper into knowing the Bible. I thought the lectures were interesting and…
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This course was a very good review of Bible Basics. Thank you for providing this course!
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It was really good and it increased my knowledge and love for God.
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It is an interesting course that makes you think & read.
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Wonderful overview!
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The course was very helpful and it allowed me to really appreciate the Bible and its message.
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I was able to grasp the big picture of the whole Bible.
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Very nice to learn for beginners.
Class Content
Class Details
- 7 Lessons
- 22 Activities
- 8 Assessments
- 10 Min Average
- 2 Hrs Minimum
- .25 CEUs
- Class Award
