You've Read These Stories.
You Haven't Heard Them Like This.
A 16-lesson journey through the life of Christ β birth to resurrection β where the feasts, the customs, and the Scriptures He grew up with finally make sense of what He said.
Hi, I'm Robin Sampson McCarthy. You can learn more about me here.
Here's something I couldn't shake for years.
- When Jesus stood up in the middle of a feast and shouted about living water, the crowd around Him gasped.
- When He said "I am the light of the world," people in that courtyard looked up at something.
- When a sick woman reached for the edge of His robe, she was reaching for a specific thing, on purpose.
They all knew what He meant.
We read those same verses and something is missing. Not because our Bibles are wrong, but because we're standing outside a room everyone else was standing inside.
Jesus didn't drop out of the sky into a blank page. He was born into a story already thousands of years old β covenant, Temple, Passover, prophets, promises. He kept the feasts. He learned the Scriptures as a boy in Nazareth. He taught the way Jewish teachers taught. Every word He spoke echoed something His listeners already knew by heart.
Read Him without that world, and you still have a beautiful Savior.
Read Him inside it, and you watch a promise God made centuries earlier walk into a room.
That's this class.
WHAT CHANGES
You don't need to learn Hebrew. You don't need a seminary degree. You just need someone to open the window.
Here's what that looks like:
- π―οΈ "I am the light of the world" β He said it in a Temple courtyard blazing with enormous lamps, during a feast, at night. Now read it again.
- π§ Living water β He shouted it over a crowd during the water-drawing ceremony at Tabernacles. The timing was the sermon.
- π "I am the bread of life" β spoken near Passover, to people who had just asked Him for bread from heaven like Moses gave.
- πΎ The empty tomb β He rose on the day of Firstfruits, the offering that promised the whole harvest was coming.
- 𧡠The hem of His garment β she reached for the tassels every observant Jewish man wore, tied there as a reminder of God's promises.
None of this changes the gospel. It makes the gospel land.
Bible Study Meets Junk Journaling!
As you go through the Gospel Era, you can simply enjoy the study β or you can build a Treasure Journal alongside it.
A coordinating lesson kit comes free with every lesson: printable pages, pockets, tags, cards, word art, maps, and timelines made specifically for what you're learning that week.
There's no right or wrong way to journal, and no pressure to create something for every lesson. Use what inspires you. Add your own treasures. Let the journal grow as you do.
By the last lesson you'll have a beautiful, personal record of walking through the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus β and a much deeper understanding of the story you're holding.
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Gospel Kits
Lesson Kits β free, included with every lesson. Maps, charts, word art, fussy cuts, and journaling elements designed for that specific lesson.
Base Kit β optional, 50% off with your class purchase. Coordinating papers and pieces to build and decorate your Treasure Journal through the whole era.
This Class is for You if:
- You've read the Gospels many times and want to see them fresh
- You love history and want to know what the first listeners understood
- You're a Bible journaler looking for study with real substance behind the pretty pages
- You've wondered how the Old Testament and the Gospels actually fit together
- You're walking the Bible timeline with us β this is Era [__] of 12, and it's where every promise before it starts coming true
- You want to see Christ more clearly, not just learn more facts
It's probably not for you if you're looking for a quick devotional. This one asks you to slow down and look.
The Gospel Through a Jewish Lens
For most of my life I read the Gospels the way most of us do β as a collection of beautiful stories about a man who loved people and died for them.
All of that is true. It's just not all of it.
The day I started reading Him inside His own world, the stories stopped being flat. The feasts stopped being someone else's holidays. The Old Testament stopped being the long part before the good part.
I want that for you.
FAQ'S
Can I benefit from the Bible Class without Bible journaling?
I'm new to Bible Journaling, is guidance provided?
When does the course start and finish?
This is a non-profit organization. All proceeds go to developing new courses, scholarships, and resources for learners while providing crucial aid to Israel.
Our Bible Classes celebrates the uniqueness of each spiritual journey. That's why we offer the class with or without the art kit, ensuring everyone can participate in a way that resonates with them.
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While artful Bible journaling can be a transformative practice, it's not mandatory. Some participants may prefer quiet contemplation, group discussions, or personal note-taking. We value and support all these approaches.
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Joining without the art kit still provides full access to thought-provoking lessons, insightful discussions, and a supportive community. You can journey through the Exodus story in a way that feels most authentic to you, whether through artistic expression or other forms of reflection.
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Our class fosters a deeper connection with God's Word and each other. Whether you express your insights through colors and designs or written words in a notebook, your unique perspective contributes to our shared spiritual experience.
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Come as you are, with an open heart and willingness to grow. We welcome you to shape your journey in the Exodus Era Bible Class, celebrating the divine spark within you.