Understand the Bible
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The Bible Timeline Show (with Jeff Cavins), Season 1
Using The Great Adventure Bible Timeline® as a guide, Jeff Cavins will walk through each period of the Bible along with some of the most insightful Catholic commentators of our time. Together, they'll hone in on a period of Salvation history, discussing its themes, stories, and people while answering your most pressing questions about the Bible.
The Bible Timeline: The Story of Salvation 2025
The Bible Timeline® study program takes you on a guided journey through salvation history. Presenter Jeff Cavins will show you how fourteen of the Bible’s narrative books tell the biblical story from beginning to end and will give you the keys to understanding the amazing story woven throughout Scripture. In this revolutionary approach to Bible study, The Bible Timeline divides the Bible into twelve color-coded time periods that make the narrative thread easier to follow. Using a unique color-coded chart, you will learn the major people, places, and events of the Bible and discover how they all come together to reveal the remarkable story of our Faith. The Bible Timeline will teach you how to read and understand the entire Bible and introduce you to the wonderful narrative of Scripture in a way that will transform your life.
The Bible in a Year
with Fr. Mike Schmitz
Luke: The Story of Salvation Fulfilled
Luke: The Story of Salvation Fulfilled is an eight-session study that walks through key moments in salvation history. The Gospel of Luke takes readers on a journey from the foretelling of John the Baptist’s birth to Jesus’ Ascension into heaven. Along the way, Luke reveals Christ’s mercy through powerful teachings and parables found only in this Gospel. Luke’s Gospel uncovers how Jesus fulfills the promises of the Old Testament, most clearly in the story of the road to Emmaus. Guided by Jeff Cavins and Dr. Jeffrey Morrow, this study will show you the beautiful biblical roots for Mary, the Rosary, and the Mass that are found in Luke, strengthening your prayer life like never before.
The Bible Timeline Show (with Jeff Cavins), Season 2
Using The Great Adventure Bible Timeline® as a guide, Jeff Cavins will walk through each period of the Bible along with some of the most insightful Catholic commentators of our time. Together, they'll hone in on a period of Salvation history, discussing its themes, stories, and people while answering your most pressing questions about the Bible.
New & Popular Bible Studies
The Bible Timeline: The Story of Salvation 2025
The Bible Timeline® study program takes you on a guided journey through salvation history. Presenter Jeff Cavins will show you how fourteen of the Bible’s narrative books tell the biblical story from beginning to end and will give you the keys to understanding the amazing story woven throughout Scripture. In this revolutionary approach to Bible study, The Bible Timeline divides the Bible into twelve color-coded time periods that make the narrative thread easier to follow. Using a unique color-coded chart, you will learn the major people, places, and events of the Bible and discover how they all come together to reveal the remarkable story of our Faith. The Bible Timeline will teach you how to read and understand the entire Bible and introduce you to the wonderful narrative of Scripture in a way that will transform your life.
Jesus: The Way, The Truth, and The Life
This ten-part encounter with Christ will inspire and empower you to center your entire life on him as you come to know and love him in a deeper and more intimate way. Plan Roadmap: • Begin each day by watching the assigned video. • Prayerfully consider the accompanying Bible verses to gain Scriptural insight. Ask yourself how the chosen passages relate to the video. If you are familiar with the passages, does pairing them with the video help you see them in a new light? • Use the reflection questions to contemplate how Jesus' life and teachings can have a personal impact on your daily life.
Luke: The Story of Salvation Fulfilled
Luke: The Story of Salvation Fulfilled is an eight-session study that walks through key moments in salvation history. The Gospel of Luke takes readers on a journey from the foretelling of John the Baptist’s birth to Jesus’ Ascension into heaven. Along the way, Luke reveals Christ’s mercy through powerful teachings and parables found only in this Gospel. Luke’s Gospel uncovers how Jesus fulfills the promises of the Old Testament, most clearly in the story of the road to Emmaus. Guided by Jeff Cavins and Dr. Jeffrey Morrow, this study will show you the beautiful biblical roots for Mary, the Rosary, and the Mass that are found in Luke, strengthening your prayer life like never before.
New Testament Bible Study
See allSt. Paul's Letters with Fr. Columba Jordan
New episodes weekly! Ascension and Called To More present an all new series from Fr. Columba Jordan. Filmed in Rome, St. Paul's Letters explores seven of St. Paul's most influential letters, discovering how we can apply the wisdom of the early Church to our lives. Fr. Columba explains the letters to the Romans, Corinthians, Philippians, Thessalonians, Colossians, Ephesians, and Galatians, touching on questions such as how we can know that Jesus is really enough, how to form lasting and welcoming parish communities, how to overcome people-pleasing, and how to truly have joy in all circumstances. St. Paul knew suffering, conflict, weakness, and uncertainty—but he also knew the unshakable joy, freedom, belonging, and peace that come from life in Christ. Join Fr. Columba each Monday and discover how Paul’s letters can help you live with deeper confidence in God, no matter what you’re facing.
Matthew: The King and His Kingdom
Matthew: The King and His Kingdom is a twenty-four-session study that explores how Jesus fulfills God’s promises to Israel and establishes his kingdom on earth. The Gospel of Matthew shows Jesus as the true King who fulfills the Law and the promises God made to his people throughout the Old Testament. Through Matthew’s careful references to the prophets, the Law, and the covenants of Israel, this Gospel shows how Christ brings God’s plan of salvation to completion and inaugurates the New Covenant. Guided by Jeff Cavins, this study will give you a clearer understanding of Christ as the fulfillment of God’s plan and discover what it means to live as a citizen of the Kingdom of Heaven here on earth.
Hebrews: The New and Eternal Covenant
Hebrews: The New and Eternal Covenant is an eight-session study that explores one of the most theologically rich books of the New Testament. The book of Hebrews reveals the depth of God’s plan of salvation and the meaning of the New Covenant fulfilled in Jesus Christ. Often called the “Holy of Holies” of biblical theology, Hebrews examines themes central to the Catholic Faith, including Christ’s priesthood, sacrifice, the heavenly liturgy, and the fulfillment of Old Testament promises. Guided by Dr. Andrew Swafford and Jeff Cavins, this study presents the message of Hebrews in a clear and accessible way, helping you understand the connections between the Old and New Testaments and appreciate the extraordinary gifts God has given the Church.
Ephesians: Discover Your Inheritance
Ephesians: Discover Your Inheritance is an eight-session study that explores St. Paul’s message about the life and identity we receive in Christ. In just six chapters, Paul’s letter to the Ephesians offers practical guidance for Christian discipleship. The letter addresses themes still relevant today, including the nature of marriage, the purpose and role of the Church, the central place of grace in God’s plan, and the reality of spiritual warfare. Throughout this study, you will discover how Paul describes the Church as a body, a household, a mystery, a communion, a bride, and an army. Guided by Jeff Cavins, this study reveals the inheritance we receive as adopted sons and daughters in the family of God.
First Corinthians: The Church and the Christian Community
First Corinthians: The Church and the Christian Community is an eleven-session study that explores St. Paul’s guidance for living as faithful Christians in a challenging world. In his first letter to the Corinthians, St. Paul addresses struggles still familiar today, including division within the community, moral confusion, and questions about living the Gospel in a culture that does not share the Faith. Writing to a young Church, Paul offers practical wisdom for overcoming these challenges and growing in authentic Christian life. Guided by Dr. Tim Gray, this study explores Paul’s teaching on grace, the Church as the Body of Christ, and the central role of the Eucharist in shaping Christian community.
Romans: The Gospel of Salvation
Romans: The Gospel of Salvation is an eight-session study that explores St. Paul’s teaching on salvation and the new life we receive in Jesus Christ. St. Paul’s letter to the Romans has been central to Christian reflection and conversion. This study examines one of the most important books of the New Testament, showing how Romans reveals the meaning of salvation. More than the removal of guilt, salvation means entering into Christ’s life, death, and Resurrection and sharing in his divine life. As you journey through Romans, you will also learn the true meaning of key passages about faith, works of the law, and justification. Guided by Dr. Andrew Swafford and Jeff Cavins, this study helps you discover the riches of Paul’s teachings and deepen your relationship with Christ.
Old Testament Bible Study
Exodus: Called to Freedom
Exodus: Called to Freedom is a ten-session study that explores the defining moment in Israel’s history and how the Exodus points to Christ and the Christian life. The book of Exodus tells how God led Israel out of slavery in Egypt and formed them into his covenant people. Yet the Exodus reveals more than freedom from Pharaoh. It shows God’s deeper plan to free his people from the bondage of sin. This study explores the meaning behind the plagues, the giving of the Law, and God’s covenant with Israel. Guided by Dr. Tim Gray, this study helps you understand the Exodus and see how this story illuminates the Christian faith and the path to true freedom.
Psalms: The School of Prayer
Psalms: The School of Prayer is an eleven-session study that explores how the Psalms teach us to pray and respond to God with faith and trust. At the heart of Scripture are the Psalms, prayers inspired by the Holy Spirit, sung by Israel, and prayed by Christ and our Blessed Mother. These sacred hymns invite us into a personal dialogue with God. In this study, you will explore the Psalms and discover how these ancient prayers express every human emotion while pointing to the life and mission of Jesus. Guided by Jeff Cavins, Dr. Tim Gray, and Sarah Christmyer, this study helps you meditate on Scripture, pray using lectio divina, and develop a deeper life of prayer.
The Prophets: Messengers of God’s Mercy
Hear God’s Call Through the Voices of the Prophets The Prophets: Messengers of God’s Mercy is a ten-session study that explores the powerful role the prophets played in calling God’s people back to their covenant with him. Throughout Israel’s history, God raised up prophets at critical moments to speak his word to his people. The prophets warned of the consequences of sin, called the people to repentance, and proclaimed God’s faithful love and mercy. They spoke about the future in order to shed light on present events and reveal God’s plan for his people. Guided by Thomas Smith, this study helps you understand who the prophets were, the message they proclaimed, and how their words continue to call us into a deeper relationship with God today.
Wisdom: God's Vision for Life
Seek Wisdom and Increase Your Sense of Peace Wisdom: God’s Vision for Life is an eight-session study that explores the wisdom found in Scripture and how it guides us in living well. Drawing from the wisdom literature of the Bible, including Proverbs, Wisdom, Sirach, and Ecclesiastes, this study shows how God’s wisdom speaks to the challenges of everyday life. Jeff Cavins and Thomas Smith examine how Scripture provides guidance for relationships, decision making, finances, and the search for true happiness and peace. In each session of this study, you will learn how to seek, gain, and grow in wisdom, discovering how God’s vision for life leads to deeper peace and lasting joy.