Bible Lessons

The Bible lessons on this site are the core, heart, and foundation of the Bible805 teaching ministry, whose purpose is to help you to know, trust, apply, and teach the Bible.

This site and ministry was designed to help both individuals do that and to equip and train those who want to teach the Bible.

There are hundreds of resources available here and are organized into topic areas with overview videos HERE. In addition, the drop-down menu above has topic areas you can click on for the individual lessons in them.

If you want to teach the materials, everything you need is available through the Bible805 Academy.

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Bible805 Infographics, images, charts, and timelines to illustrate Bible concepts and content

2026-03-08 by bible805

Bible-inspired images, charts, and timelines to illustrate Bible concepts and content. Following is a short video of some of the content in this category and then below this intro, the materials that are part of it. The video is just a small collection of the infographics that were available when the video was created.

For links to new infographics as they are created, and for new materials that are added frequently to this website, and to keep informed and inspired, CLICK HERE to sign up for the Bible805 newsletter.

Below the video are some of the most popular infographics on this site.
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Through the Bible, Lesson #8 The Backstory of Jesus in the Old Testament

2026-02-25 by bible805

This lesson explores how the tabernacle, sacrifices, and festivals in the Old Testament form the foundation for understanding Jesus and the rest of the Bible.

Beginning with the Road to Emmaus, we are reminded that Jesus Himself explained how Moses and the Prophets pointed to Him. The New Testament repeatedly shows that what happened in the life of Jesus was the fulfillment of promises, pictures, and patterns given centuries earlier.

The lesson emphasizes that the Bible is one unified story with one ultimate Author. When read in fragments, its unity can be missed. But when viewed as a whole, the tabernacle, sacrificial system, priesthood, and festivals reveal a coherent plan of redemption pointing forward to Christ.

Each element of Israel’s worship—the altar, laver, lampstand, showbread, veil, ark, and annual feasts—served as a picture of what Jesus would ultimately fulfill. These were not random rituals, but carefully designed illustrations of cleansing, sacrifice, fellowship, intercession, rest, and final redemption. Together they form the backstory of Jesus and deepen our understanding of His life, death, resurrection, and promised return.

Following is the podcast, video, and handouts for the lesson.

Thru the Bible, Lesson #7 The Old Testament Laws and how they apply to us today

2026-02-20 by bible805

This lesson addresses a question many people have when reading the Bible: why should we spend time reading the Old Testament laws, with their detailed rules and unfamiliar practices? The answer is both practical and essential. These laws are not outdated material to skip, but foundational teaching that helps us understand God, ourselves, and the message of salvation.

The lesson explains that the laws were given as a guide, teacher, and guardian to show God’s people how to live and to reveal what sin is. They were especially necessary because Israel came out of a pagan culture with no clear understanding of God’s standards. Through these laws, God taught His people how to live as a distinct and holy community.

We also learn that not all laws apply to us in the same way today. The moral laws remain fully relevant, while ceremonial laws were fulfilled in Jesus, and civil laws provide principles that still influence society. Understanding the historical context helps explain why certain laws were given, and typology shows how many of these laws point forward to Jesus and are fulfilled in Him.

Ultimately, this lesson reminds us that reading and understanding all of the Bible takes effort, but it is worth it. These passages deepen our understanding of God’s plan and help us live as His people today.

Thru the Bible, Lesson #6 Exodus, A new beginning for Moses, Israel, and Us

2026-02-15 by bible805

This lesson from Exodus introduces a major transition in the story of the Bible. After centuries of growth in Egypt, the people of Israel move from a place of protection into slavery, setting the stage for God’s dramatic rescue through Moses. At the same time, it marks a shift for readers as the Bible begins to include more detailed instruction on how God’s people are to live.

The lesson emphasizes that these instructions are not only for ancient Israel but are written as examples and warnings for us today. They reveal both what it means to belong to God and how to live after salvation. Through the story of Moses, we see that God calls people at unexpected times and places, prepares them in ways they may not recognize, and uses them far beyond what they imagine.

Israel’s journey out of Egypt also highlights a recurring struggle: even after witnessing God’s power, the people repeatedly respond with fear, complaint, and lack of trust. Yet God remains faithful, providing for them and teaching them how to depend on Him. This lesson reminds us that God is still calling people today, inviting us into new beginnings, deeper trust, and purposeful living.

Thru the Bible, Lesson #5, From a Person to a People Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph

2026-02-04 by bible805

PDF, Lesson #5 Person to a People DISCUSSION GUIDE From a Person to a People This lesson completes Genesis by showing how God narrowed His focus from all humanity to one family that would become the nation of Israel. It reviews Genesis as four major events (creation, the fall, the flood, Babel) followed by four major people (Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph). The lesson explains that God’s focus on Israel does not mean He stopped caring about the rest of humanity, but that through Israel God would preserve His Word, model worship, and serve as witnesses so that all nations would ultimately be blessed through the coming Savior, Jesus.

The lesson also explores the relationship between God’s sovereignty and human responsibility. God’s plan of salvation is certain, like a ship with a set destination, yet individual choices still matter and shape a person’s experience and consequences along the journey.

Through the lives of the patriarchs, we see both faith and failure: Abraham’s obedience and trust, Isaac’s quiet endurance and repeated missteps, Jacob’s scheming and God’s steady covenant promises, and Joseph’s suffering that God used to preserve many lives. The lesson closes by emphasizing that God can be trusted as the captain of the journey, even when life is unsettling, and that His promises will be fulfilled in His timing.

Following, is the podcast and the video on the lesson. NOTES, and an all new DISCUSSION Guide that can also be used as a journal are below the podcast and video. Click on the cover images to download the handouts.

For FREE, editable source material to teach the lesson yourself, go to the Bible805 Academy, where you can also download all the resources you need to teach the lesson.

Lesson #4, Thru the Bible, Abraham – person to a people

2026-02-04 by bible805

This lesson introduces Abraham as a central figure in Genesis and a key example of how God chooses and shapes His people. While Abraham is often called a hero of the faith, the lesson makes clear that the true hero throughout the Bible is God Himself. Abraham’s story is not primarily about human greatness, but about God’s grace, initiative, patience, and faithfulness in working through imperfect people.

The lesson traces Abraham’s journey from the sophisticated city of Ur to the promised land of Canaan, highlighting the radical nature of God’s call. Abraham is invited into a new kind of relationship with God, not one defined by fear or ritual, but by trust and friendship. Along the way, Abraham shows both faith and failure, reminding us that God’s purposes are not undone by human weakness.

Finally, the lesson emphasizes the balance between grace and effort. Abraham is chosen by grace, yet his faith is demonstrated through obedience, perseverance, and costly trust. His life shows that faith is not merely belief, but belief woven together with action, as God continues to shape His people for His purposes.

For FREE, editable source material to teach the lesson yourself, go to the Bible805 Academy, where you can also download all the resources you need to teach the lesson.

Thru the Bible, Lesson #3, Genesis and Job, ANSWERS to the Big Questions of Life, part 2

2026-02-04 by bible805

This lesson addresses three difficult questions: what happens to people who have never heard of Jesus, why innocent people suffer, and how believers can help those who are suffering.

Using Job as a key example, the lesson explains that God’s work and revelation extend beyond what we can see, and that we often do not know what God has made known to people in places and situations unfamiliar to us. Job also helps correct an unbiblical, transactional view of God that assumes obedience guarantees earthly prosperity and disobedience guarantees suffering.

The lesson shows that suffering can involve spiritual warfare, growth through pruning, and purposes beyond our understanding. It encourages believers to respond to suffering with kindness, honesty, prayer, and an eternal perspective, trusting that God is good, present, and in control even when outcomes do not improve in this life.

Following is the podcast and the video on the lesson. NOTES, and an all new DISCUSSION Guide that can also be used as a journal are below the podcast and video. Click on the cover images to download the handouts.

For FREE, editable source material to teach the lesson yourself, go to the Bible805 Academy, where you can also download all the resources you need to teach the lesson.

Thru the Bible, Lesson #2, Genesis and Job, ANSWERS to the Big Questions of Life, part 1

2026-02-04 by bible805

This lesson introduces three foundational questions that shape the entire story of the Bible: Why we are here, what went wrong, and whether this life is all there is. Using the books of Genesis and Job, the lesson begins with God as Creator, establishing that human life is intentional, dependent, and designed for meaning and purpose. Job reinforces this truth when God speaks of creation as the basis of His authority and wisdom.

The lesson then turns to what went wrong. Genesis introduces Satan as the antagonist who challenges God’s goodness and invites humanity to trust an alternative to relationship with God. Job expands our understanding by revealing Satan’s limited power, his role as accuser, and his subordination to God. While Satan can cause real harm, his actions are always under God’s control.

Finally, the lesson addresses the question of life after death. Job provides one of the earliest and clearest affirmations of bodily resurrection in the Bible. Job’s confidence that he will see God in his own flesh shows that suffering and death are not the end of the story. This hope places all human suffering into an eternal perspective and anchors faith in God’s ultimate redemption.

For FREE, editable source material to teach the lesson yourself, go to the Bible805 Academy, where you can also download all the resources you need to teach the lesson.

Thru the Bible 2026, Lesson #1, Genesis and Job, an introduction, common authorship, and why read both together

2026-02-04 by bible805

The first lesson in the redone series–Lesson 1 Thru the Bible Genesis & Job intro

This lesson introduces the opening of the Bible’s storyline: “In the beginning, God” (Genesis 1:1). From start to finish, the Bible is God’s story—His creation, His purposes, and His redemptive plan after humanity turns away from Him and believes Satan’s lie.

The lesson also explains why Job is read very early in chronological Bible reading plans, even though it appears near the middle of most Bibles. Reading Job early gives foundational truths that shape how we understand God, suffering, and spiritual reality.

A key emphasis is that Genesis and Job are best understood as true historical accounts, not fictional stories. The lesson argues Moses authored (or more precisely, edited) both books using God’s revelation and available records. Job’s reality is confirmed by later biblical references (Ezekiel 14:14 and James 5:11).

The lesson concludes by introducing several major “Big Questions of Life” that Genesis and Job help answer, while also reminding us that the Bible may not give every answer we want—but it gives something better: God Himself shows up.

Following is the podcast and the video on the lesson. For NOTES, and an all new DISCUSSION Guide that can also be used as a journal are below the podcast and video. Click on the cover images to download the handouts.

For FREE, editable source material to teach the lesson yourself, go to the Bible805 Academy, where you can also download all the resources you need to teach the lesson.

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Updated for 2026–Tools to help you and your people read through the Bible in the coming year

2026-01-08 by bible805

Tools to help your people get into the Bible in the coming year.

Quick links to tools to help you read thru the Bible in the coming year

Through the Bible in Chronological Order Reading Plan, schedules, and journal pages: https://bible805.com/through-the-bible-in-chronological-order-schedules-and-journal-pages/

Free eBook, Not Safe, But Good, with additional motivation for reading in Chronological Order and Reading Schedules:

New Book–START HERE, a plan for curious people to begin reading the Bible, a new paperback book with a shorter reading plan, 11 books in the New Testament to introduce you to the Bible and the Christian faith: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G4W9YW5Z?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title

FREE downloads (no ads, all legal, I give you permission to show them) of the videos mentioned below:
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READ this First, the unique characteristics of the Bible805 Thru the Bible in Chronological Order Plan

2026-01-08 by bible805

The Bible805 Chronological Reading plan is unique and useful. — The Bible805 Chronological Reading plan is unique and a useful way to approach reading thru the Bible in a year.

This series of lessons in both Podcast and video format of PowerPoint presentations goes along with the Through the Bible in Chronological Order Reading plan from Bible805. Please go to the website, www.Bible805.com for a download (or CLICK here for a copy) of the reading schedule in various formats as well as reproducible journaling pages.

To clarify what makes this Read through the Bible Chronologically a bit different than some others you might be familiar with following you’ll find a podcast on it and after that the text version of the clarifications.

Click HERE or on the image to get a copy of the schedule to read through your Bible in the coming year with this plan.

Try it this year and learn more about the Bible than you can imagine!

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Lesson 1, Thru the Bible, Genesis and Job, Intro, background, and authorship by Moses

2026-01-07 by bible805

The main focus of this first lesson is on the foundational teachings from the Book of Genesis and the Book of Job, particularly their significance in understanding key questions about life. We explore the authorship of both books, attributing them to Moses, and introduce crucial questions about existence, suffering, and divine authority, establishing a framework for deeper discussions in the following lessons.

Below are the Podcast (with the new host, CAPTIVATE–and where you can download a complete Transcript from this, just click on the Transcript link or three dots if your screen is narrow), PowerPoint video of the Lesson, and downloadable notes and a new handout that can either be used as a Discussion Guide for groups or a Journal Prompt for individual study.

This lesson goes along with the Bible805 plan to read through the Bible in Chronological Order. For free, reproducible schedules go to: https://wp.me/pazrJD-Mp

For all the materials you need to teach the lesson, go to: https://bible805academy.com/b/0StzX

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