Formations: A Redemptive-Historical Approach to the Old Testament
2 High School Credits | 32 Weeks | Available for Sale Summer 2027
Formations takes students through the entire Old Testament, exploring how God progressively revealed Himself, His promises, and His purposes throughout biblical history.
Students read Scripture in a generally chronological order while respecting the purpose and unity of individual books. For example, Job is studied between Genesis 11 and 12, many prophets are read alongside the historical events of their ministries, and Psalms and Chronicles are studied near the end of the course. This approach helps students understand the historical setting of Scripture while tracing God’s progressive revelation.
What Will Students Study?
Throughout the course, students develop a personal Bible study resource organized into five areas:
- Bible Study Skills: Learn to interpret Scripture carefully by examining context, literary forms, and biblical writing techniques.
- Names and Attributes of God: Discover God’s character through His words and actions throughout Scripture.
- God’s Promises: Investigate God’s promises and covenants, including their recipients, conditions, and significance.
- Biblical History and Geography: Develop timelines, maps, genealogies, and other resources to understand the historical and geographical setting of Scripture.
- Progressive Revelation: Trace how God reveals His purposes throughout biblical history and make connections between the Old and New Testaments.
Students also complete daily devotional activities that encourage prayer, reflection, and personal application.
How Does the Course Work?
Formations combines direct instruction with meaningful activities that encourage students to explore Scripture, organize information, and make connections. Students gradually develop greater independence as they build their Bible study skills.
The curriculum includes a Student Manual with daily instruction and activities, printable student worksheets, and a Student Resource Guide containing guidance and sample responses rather than simply an answer key.
Course Details
By the end of Formations, students will have read the entire Old Testament, strengthened their Bible study skills, and created a personalized resource to support their continued study of God’s Word.
- Credits: 2 high school credits: Bible and Biblical History & Geography
- Schedule: 32 weeks, 4 days per week, approximately 2 hours per day
- Primary Textbook: The Bible (family’s preferred translation)
- Additional Required Books: Holman Bible Atlas and Experiencing God for Teens