Chapter 1: What is the Bible?

Scripture

• 2 Timothy 3:10-4:5
• 1 Peter 1:12-2:22

• What Catholics Believe About The Bible
• How the Bible Was Written
• The Bible Is Sacred Literature
• The Bible Is Religious
• What “Salvation History” Is
• The Church Will Be Our Guide
• How The Canon Came To Be
• The Canon Of Scripture

Supplemental Reading

• John Paul II, Fides et Ratio 10 | Fides et Ratio

• Vocabulary
• Study Questions
• Practical Exercises

From The Catechism

• Catechism of the Catholic Church 80 | Catechism of the Catholic Church
• Catechism of the Catholic Church 82 | Catechism of the Catholic Church
• Catechism of the Catholic Church 85 | Catechism of the Catholic Church
• Catechism of the Catholic Church 104 | Catechism of the Catholic Church
• Catechism of the Catholic Church 132 | Catechism of the Catholic Church
• Catechism of the Catholic Church 135 | Catechism of the Catholic Church
• Catechism of the Catholic Church 2653 | Catechism of the Catholic Church

Chapter 2: The Old Testament

Scripture

• Matthew 5:17-48
• Romans 3:1-4:12

• The Books Of The Old Testament
• The Law
• History
• Wisdom
• Prophecy
• Quick Outline Of Old Testament History
• What Typology Is And How It Works

Supplemental Reading

• On The Psalms | Ante-Nicene Fathers, Volume V (Catholic Edition)
• Against Heresies 4.32.2 | Ante-Nicene Fathers, Volume I (Catholic Edition)

• Vocabulary
• Study Questions
• Practical Exercises

From The Catechism

• Catechism of the Catholic Church 292 | Catechism of the Catholic Church
• Catechism of the Catholic Church 304 | Catechism of the Catholic Church
• Catechism of the Catholic Church 1094 | Catechism of the Catholic Church
• Catechism of the Catholic Church 1962 | Catechism of the Catholic Church
• Catechism of the Catholic Church 2465 | Catechism of the Catholic Church
• Catechism of the Catholic Church 2585-2586 | Catechism of the Catholic Church

Chapter 3: The Creation Of The World

Scripture:

• Genesis 1:1-4:16

• Days 1-3: Creating Form
• Days 4-6: Filling The Void
• Seventh Day: The Sabbath Covenant With Creation
• Creation: A Covenant With The Universe
• Understanding Time As Part of Creation
• Creation Is Good
• The Creation Of Human Beings In The Image Of God
• The Marriage Covenant
• God Our Father
• The Fall
• Spiritual Death
• “Where Are You?”
• The First Gospel
• The Curse
• Evil

Supplementary Reading

• Mulieris Dignitatem, III:7 | Apostolic Letter of John Paul II

• Vocabulary
• Study Questions
• Practical Exercises

From the Catechism

• Catechism of the Catholic Church 294 | Catechism of the Catholic Church
• Catechism of the Catholic Church 355 | Catechism of the Catholic Church
• Catechism of the Catholic Church 705 | Catechism of the Catholic Church
• Catechism of the Catholic Church 1147 | Catechism of the Catholic Church
• Catechism of the Catholic Church 1602 | Catechism of the Catholic Church
• Catechism of the Catholic Church 2402 | Catechism of the Catholic Church
• Catechism of the Catholic Church 2566 | Catechism of the Catholic Church

Chapter 4: The Early World

Scripture

• Genesis 4:17-5:5
• Genesis 6:1-9:29
• Genesis 11:1-9

• The Evil Line Of Cain
• The Righteous Line Of Seth
• The Sons Of God And The Daughters Of Men
• The Flood
• The Covenant With Noah
• The Curse On Canaan
• The Arrogance Of The Children Of Ham

Supplementary Reading

• Dei Verbum 14-16 | Vatican II Documents

• Vocabulary
• Study Questions
• Practical Exercises

From the Catechism

• Catechism of the Catholic Church 56 | Catechism of the Catholic Church
• Catechism of the Catholic Church 701 | Catechism of the Catholic Church
• Catechism of the Catholic Church 845 | Catechism of the Catholic Church
• Catechism of the Catholic Church 1664 | Catechism of the Catholic Church
• Catechism of the Catholic Church 2259 | Catechism of the Catholic Church

Chapter 5: Abraham, Our Father

Scripture

• Genesis 11:31-12:9
• Genesis 13:2-18
• Genesis 14:17-20
• Genesis 15:1-19:38
• Genesis 21:1-14
• Genesis 22:1-19

• The Life of a Nomad
• The Promises To Abram
• 1. God’s Oath: Land And A Nation
• 2. God’s Oath: Kingship And A Name
• Sodom and Gomorrah
• 3. The Binding Of Isaac And God’s Third Oath

Supplementary Reading

• City of God 15.25.1 | Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers First Series, Volume II (Catholic Edition)
• Commentary: Genesis 12:1-6 in The Navarre Bible: Text and Commentaries

• Vocabulary
• Study Questions
• Practical Exercises

From the Catechism

• Catechism of the Catholic Church 60 | Catechism of the Catholic Church
• Catechism of the Catholic Church 72 | Catechism of the Catholic Church
• Catechism of the Catholic Church 145 | Catechism of the Catholic Church
• Catechism of the Catholic Church 150 | Catechism of the Catholic Church
• Catechism of the Catholic Church 1080 | Catechism of the Catholic Church
• Catechism of the Catholic Church 1819 | Catechism of the Catholic Church
• Catechism of the Catholic Church 2571 | Catechism of the Catholic Church

Chapter 6: The Patriarchs

Scripture

• Genesis 25:19-26:5
• Genesis 27:1-47
• Genesis 28:10-29:30
• Genesis 32:22-33:11
• Genesis 37:1-36
• Genesis 45:1-20

• Finding A Wife For Isaac
• Jacob And Esau
• Jacob’s Ladder
• Jacob and Laban
• Twelve Sons
• Wrestling With God: Jacob Named Israel
• Joseph’s Brothers Sell Him As A Slave
• God Turns Evil Into An Instrument Of Salvation

Supplementary Reading

• An Answer to the Jews 10 | Ante-Nicene Fathers, Volume III (Catholic Edition)
• Commentary: Genesis 45:1-28 in The Navarre Bible: Text and Commentaries

• Vocabulary
• Study Questions
• Practical Exercises

From the Catechism

• Catechism of the Catholic Church 218 | Catechism of the Catholic Church
• Catechism of the Catholic Church 287 | Catechism of the Catholic Church
• Catechism of the Catholic Church 707 | Catechism of the Catholic Church

Chapter 7: The Exodus

Scripture

• Exodus 1:8-2:15
• Exodus 3:1-22
• Exodus 5:1-6:1
• Exodus 11:1-12:50
• Exodus 13:17-14:31
• Exodus 20:1-20

• The Birth And Rescue Of Moses
• Moses Rebels
• The Burning Bush: God Reveals His Name To Moses
• The Message To Pharaoh
• The Plagues
• The Passover
• The Passover Lamb As A Type Of Christ
• Escape From Egypt
• Spiritual Food In The Wilderness
• The Covenant At Sinai
• The Temple In Heaven And On Earth
• The Decalogue And The Natural Law

Supplementary Reading

• Commentary: Exodus 3:11-12 in The Navarre Bible: Text and Commentaries
• Julius Africanus. Chronography fragment 2 | Ante-Nicene Fathers, Volume VI (Catholic Edition)

• Vocabulary
• Study Questions
• Practical Exercises

From the Catechism

• Catechism of the Catholic Church 205 | Catechism of the Catholic Church
• Catechism of the Catholic Church 1334 | Catechism of the Catholic Church
• Catechism of the Catholic Church 2574 | Catechism of the Catholic Church

Chapter 8: The Law

Scripture

• Exodus 32:1-35
• Numbers 13:17-14:35
• Numbers 20:2-13
• Deuteronomy 5:6-21
• Deuteronomy 6:4-5
• Deuteronomy 7:1-5
• Deuteronomy 10:12-16
• Deuteronomy 28:58-68
• Deuteronomy 34:1-12

• The Golden Calf Changes Israel’s Relationship With God
• The Institution Of The Priesthood
• After The Fall
• Heaven On Earth
• The Law
• In The Wilderness
• The Constitution of Israel
• A Close Look At Deuteronomy
• Outline Of Deuteronomy

Supplementary Reading

• Commentary: Introduction to Leviticus paragraph 4 in The Navarre Bible: Text and Commentaries

• Vocabulary
• Study Questions
• Practical Exercises

From the Catechism

• Catechism of the Catholic Church 62 | Catechism of the Catholic Church
• Catechism of the Catholic Church 1975 | Catechism of the Catholic Church
• Catechism of the Catholic Church 1981 | Catechism of the Catholic Church
• Catechism of the Catholic Church 2112 | Catechism of the Catholic Church
• Catechism of the Catholic Church 2114 | Catechism of the Catholic Church
• Catechism of the Catholic Church 2132 | Catechism of the Catholic Church

Chapter 9: The Rise Of The Kingdom

Scripture

• Joshua 3:9-17
• Joshua 5:2-9
• Joshua 6:1-21
• Joshua 24:14-25
• Judges 2:11-23
• 1 Samuel 8:4-22
• 1 Samuel 15:13-23
• 1 Samuel 16:1-13

• The Conquest Begins
• Joshua’s Covenant With Israel
• The Judges
• Samuel The King-Maker
• Saul, The Anointed One
• Saul’s First Big Mistake
• Saul’s Second Big Mistake
• The Man After God’s Own Heart

Supplementary Reading

• City of God 17.6.2 | Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers First Series, Volume II (Catholic Edition)

• Vocabulary
• Study Questions
• Practical Exercises

Chapter 10: The Kingdom of David

Scripture

Supplementary Reading

• Vocabulary
• Study Questions
• Practical Exercises

From the Catechism

Chapter 11: Wise King Solomon

Scripture

Supplementary Reading

• Vocabulary
• Study Questions
• Practical Exercises

From the Catechism

Chapter 12: The Divided Kingdom

Scripture

Supplementary Reading

• Vocabulary
• Study Questions
• Practical Exercises

From the Catechism

Chapter 13: Conquest And Exile

Scripture

Supplementary Reading

• Vocabulary
• Study Questions
• Practical Exercises

From the Catechism

Chapter 14: A Remnant Returns

Scripture

Supplementary Reading

• Vocabulary
• Study Questions
• Practical Exercises

From the Catechism

Chapter 15: Revolt Of The Maccabees

Scripture

Supplementary Reading

• Vocabulary
• Study Questions
• Practical Exercises

From the Catechism

Chapter 16: The World Of The New Testament

Scripture

Supplementary Reading

• Vocabulary
• Study Questions
• Practical Exercises

From the Catechism

Chapter 17: The New Testament

Scripture

Supplementary Reading

• Vocabulary
• Study Questions
• Practical Exercises

From the Catechism

Chapter 18: The Incarnation

Scripture

Supplementary Reading

• Vocabulary
• Study Questions
• Practical Exercises

From the Catechism

Chapter 19: What Jesus Did

Scripture

Supplementary Reading

• Vocabulary
• Study Questions
• Practical Exercises

From the Catechism

Chapter 20: What Jesus Taught

Scripture

Supplementary Reading

• Vocabulary
• Study Questions
• Practical Exercises

From the Catechism

Chapter 21: The Cup of Communion

Scripture

Supplementary Reading

• Vocabulary
• Study Questions
• Practical Exercises

From the Catechism

Chapter 22: The Resurrection

Scripture

Supplementary Reading

• Vocabulary
• Study Questions
• Practical Exercises

From the Catechism

Chapter 23: Jesus Fulfills The Old Testament

Scripture

Supplementary Reading

• Vocabulary
• Study Questions
• Practical Exercises

From the Catechism

Chapter 24: The Birth Of The Church

Scripture

Supplementary Reading

• Vocabulary
• Study Questions
• Practical Exercises

From the Catechism

Chapter 25: Reaching Out To All Nations

Scripture

Supplementary Reading

• Vocabulary
• Study Questions
• Practical Exercises

From the Catechism

Chapter 26: Paul, An Apostle

Scripture

Supplementary Reading

• Vocabulary
• Study Questions
• Practical Exercises

From the Catechism

Chapter 27: The New Kingdom

Scripture

Supplementary Reading

• Vocabulary
• Study Questions
• Practical Exercises

From the Catechism

Chapter 28: The Catholic Church In Scripture

Scripture

Supplementary Reading

• Vocabulary
• Study Questions
• Practical Exercises

From the Catechism

Chapter 29: The End Of History

Scripture

Supplementary Reading

• Vocabulary
• Study Questions
• Practical Exercises

From the Catechism

Chapter 30: How To Read The Bible

Scripture

Supplementary Reading

• Vocabulary
• Study Questions
• Practical Exercises

From the Catechism

Understanding The Scriptures: A Complete Course On Bible Study by Scott Hahn

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