Equipped! Tools for Exploring the Bible
Grade Level: 9th-12th | Ages: 14+
Equipped (Level C) combines engaging video lessons, guided study, and thoughtful discussion to help students develop the ability to read, understand, and interpret Scripture with confidence—so their faith is grounded in truth, not just familiarity.
Every lesson is taught from a Christian worldview, equipping students with lifelong skills to engage deeply with God’s Word.
Full-year course: $179
✔️ Video Lessons
✔️ Lab Assignments
✔️ Quizzes & Exams
✔️ Reading Assignments
Everything your student needs for a complete digital science course
· 35 weeks of engaging video lessons (two lessons per week), accessible on any device
· Student guidebook (PDF) with fill-in lesson outlines for notetaking
· Weekly discussion questions to help your teen think more deeply about Scripture and how it applies to their life
· Weekly comprehension quizzes
· Quarterly examinations to assess understanding
· Course guide (PDF) for parents
· Daily New Testament reading guide (PDF)
· A fill-in-the-blank timeline so they can see significant biblical events alongside historical events
· Fill-in maps to help your student visualize the journeys of Jesus and the apostles
· Certificate of completion
· 12 months of access—start anytime after purchase
Full-color guidebooks are available in our bookstore to purchase separately.
Equipped! New Testament
Scope and Sequence
Scope and Sequence
No other collection of writings has influenced Western civilization, culture, and literature more than the Bible—that is, the Hebrew Bible (Old Testament), and Christian Scriptures (New Testament).
Equipped! (New Testament) is a full-school-year course (35 weeks) designed to walk students through all 27 New Testament documents, examining the literary features of each book.
Throughout the course, students will learn…
● How the New Testament canon was formed as it was shaped by the theological convictions of Jesus and his apostles
● Fluency in the stylistic patterns and literary techniques of the New Testament authors, including: metaphor, parable, chiasm, hyperbole, amplification, inclusio, parallelism, and repetition.
● The importance of plot context when reading Biblical narrative literature
● The value of literary context for Biblical interpretation—the shared
“literary culture” of those who wrote and the first readers of the New Testament documents
● How historical context helps modern readers to grasp meanings in the Biblical texts
● Techniques for identifying basic genres of literature in the Bible and how these genres should shape how readers approach biblical texts
● Chronological, geographical, and cultural details that enrich our appreciation for the historicity and message of the New Testament
● How to appreciate the aesthetic and creative differences of each of the four Gospels and the unique ways they tell the story of Jesus
● The importance of recognizing both the human authorship and divine inspiration of the New Testament documents
The course organizes the documents of the New Testament according to “apostolic tradition” to allow students to appreciate the unique voices in the Scriptures.
● The Apostle Paul: The course begins with an in-depth look at the books authored by Paul and his traveling companions. This includes not only the letters written primarily by Paul (Galatians, Romans, Ephesians, 1 & 2 Timothy, Titus, Philemon), but those co-written by Paul and his companions (1 & 2 Thessalonians, 1 & 2 Corinthians, Philippians, Colossians), and the two-volume work written by the physician Luke (The Gospel of Luke and The Acts of the Apostles).
● The Apostle Peter: This section of the course examines the writings of Peter and his companions. This includes the two epistles authored by Peter (1 & 2 Peter), as well as the epistle of Jude, and the memoirs of Peter as recorded by his scribe Mark (The Gospel of Mark).
● The Hebew Tradition: This section of the course examines the document written primarily to Jewish audiences. This includes The Gospel of Matthew, the epistle written by a leader of the church in Jerusalem (James), and the sermon-like letter written to Jewish Christians (Hebrews).
● The Apostle John: This section of the course looks at the writings associated with the tradition of John, another pillar of the early church, including The Gospel of John, three epistles (1, 2, & 3 John), and The Revelation of Jesus Christ.
Full-year course: $179
· Pay in full or in 3 monthly installments.
· Generous multi-student discounts available for families with students taking the same course in the same year.
· Educational Savings Accounts (ESA) available in many states. Learn more.
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Through Equipped! I’ve learned a lot of new information about books of the Bible I’ve read and books I previously knew nothing about...
I Iike Mr. Luke’s engaging teaching style. Not only have I learned a lot in this course, but for the first time I’m nearly finished reading the entire New Testament!
My teen boys weren’t picking up their Bibles anymore on their own...
It was “boring” compared to other reading. Now, Equipped is the first thing they request to to do each week. We loved reading through the New Testament, the videos, and the notes were great for following along. Do this course together as a family. It’s worth the time.
My son took your course as a senior and I included it on his high school transcript.
He was accepted to all the schools to which he applied. Regardless whether schools weigh the credits or not, I consider it an imperative study for success as a student advances into higher education. This now retired homeschool mom thanks you!
I was concerned enrolling my kids in the course wouldn't be a good use of our financial resources...
However, by my estimate, each week’s lesson costs just a few dollars per week—an excellent value!
You’ve got questions… we’ve got answers
Can my student earn high school credit for this course?
Yes, you can list it on your student’s high school class as a Bible, literature, or elective class.
What is included in my purchase?
You’ll have access to all lessons along with PDF downloads of the student guidebook, curriculum guide, and answer keys.
Should you want a physical copy of the guidebook, those are available for purchase in our store.
When does the course begin?
You’ll have immediate access to the course as soon as you register!
Since this course is self-paced, you, the parent, have control over when your student begins the course. You can start as soon as you register, or wait a few weeks or months. Beginning the course is as easy as pressing a button. Once you begin the course for your student, they will have one year to access the course.
How long will I have access to the course?
Your student will have access to the course for 1 year — you choose when your student begins the course.
Does my child have to view the course videos on specific days?
No, the videos are recorded so your student can watch them whenever it’s convenient for them.
What additional books and supplies will I need?
A Bible in whatever translation you prefer. I’ll largely be quoting from the ESV throughout the course.
Do you have a Statement of Faith I can read?
Yes, you can check it out here.
Do you offer options to use this in a Co-Op?
We offer co-op pricing for groups of 4 or more who have designated a single instructor/ facilitator. Co-op courses are designed for groups that are meeting at least weekly.
Our co-op courses are set up differently than our family programs to accommodate groups. You can learn more about our co-op courses here.
Please note: because of the way our group programs are set up, we are not able to communicate with individual parents of students within co-ops.
What is your refund policy?
We offer a 100% money-back, happiness guarantee within 30 days of the course start date OR 6 months from purchase date (whichever is less). Simply email us, and we’ll give you a full refund.
Can I enroll more than one child in this course at the same time?
In the upper level course, each student receives their own grade, online portal, and auto-graded quiz so each student should enroll separately. We do offer generous multi-student discounts for families enrolling more than one student in the class at the same time.
Understanding the Fabulous Fit Promise
We have a Fabulous Fit Promise. We want this course to be a fabulous fit for your family. Based on our parent and student feedback, we think you will be delighted with the course.
However, we offer a 100% money-back, happiness guarantee within 30 days of the course start date OR 6 months from purchase date (whichever is less). Simply email us and we’ll give you a full refund.
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This short tour walks you through the student dashboard so you can see how lessons, downloads, assignments, and quizzes are organized.
Course Features
Two engaging video lessons each week that walk your student through each book of the New Testament
Student guidebook that will assist your student in grasping the important concepts, help them learn new terms, and assist in notetaking
A fill-in-the-blank timeline so your student can see significant biblical events alongside historical events
Online graded quizzes and exams to give you a break from correcting your teen’s work
Fill-in maps to help your teen visualize the journeys of Jesus and the apostles
Discussion questions to help your teen think more deeply about the Scripture and how it applies to their life
A weekly reading plan to help your student stay on track each day of the week as they read and study through the Bible
Certificate of completion for a job well done when the course is completed
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