Bible 101 Lessons
Bible 101: Building a Firm Foundation in the Word!
Discover the structure, history, and meaning of the Scriptures through simple, powerful lessons designed to give you the essential building blocks of biblical knowledge.

This 15-lesson Bible study series walks students through the Scriptures in a clear, structured, and historical way—from understanding how the Bible is organized, to identifying the people, covenants, kingdoms, writings, and prophecies that shape its message. Each lesson builds on the last, tracing Israel’s story from the Torah through the Prophets, Gospels, Epistles, and Revelation, revealing how the Law, Messiah, and Kingdom are all connected. The goal is to restore biblical context, identity, and understanding—showing not just what the Bible says, but who it is about and where we are in the story today.
Lesson 1: Understanding The Structure of the Bible
An overview of how the Bible is organized, why the books are arranged as they are, and how to approach Scripture with clarity and purpose.
Lesson 2: Rearranging the Books of the Bible in Historical Order
Explores the Bible in its true historical timeline, showing when each book was written and how the events and writings overlap in real time.
Lesson 3: The Law and the Prophets – Understanding the Covenants
Breaks down God’s covenants with Israel, explaining the role of the Law, the Prophets, and how covenant governs obedience, blessing, and judgment.
Lesson 4: Who Are The People of the Bible?
Identifies the nations, tribes, and peoples of Scripture, with a focus on Israel’s identity, lineage, and role in God’s plan.
Lesson 5: Key Themes of the Torah
Examines the foundational themes of the first five books, including creation, covenant, law, obedience, and divine order.
Lesson 6: The Roles of the Judges & Kings
Explains Israel’s leadership structure, the purpose of judges and kings, and how obedience or rebellion shaped the nation’s history.
Lesson 7: The Kingdoms of Israel and Judah
Covers the division of the kingdom, the differences between Israel and Judah, and the spiritual consequences that followed.
Lesson 8: The Historical Books
Walks through the historical writings that record Israel’s wars, exile, return, and national restoration efforts.
Lesson 9: The Wisdom Books
Explores biblical wisdom literature and its teachings on righteousness, discipline, suffering, worship, and daily living.
Lesson 10: The Prophets – Major & Minor
Introduces the prophetic books, explaining their messages, audiences, historical settings, and warnings of judgment and restoration.
Lesson 11: The 400 Years of Silence
Examines the intertestamental period, highlighting historical shifts that set the stage for the coming of the Messiah.
Lesson 12: The Gospels - The Life and Teachings of Yeshua the Messiah
Focuses on Yeshua’s ministry, teachings, fulfillment of prophecy, and role in restoring covenant understanding.
Lesson 13: The Acts of the Apostles
Details the early assembly, the spread of the message, and how the apostles carried the gospel to the nations.
Lesson 14: The Epistles
Explains the letters written to early assemblies, addressing doctrine, conduct, correction, and perseverance in faith.
Lesson 15: The Revelation - The End of the Age & the Kingdom Restored
Unpacks Revelation as a prophetic roadmap, revealing judgment, restoration, and the establishment of God’s Kingdom.