Welcome to Catholics for Israel’s online Bible course— an introduction to God’s plan of salvation, to the Catholic faith, and to the life of discipleship. These lessons guide you through Scripture and the Catechism in a way that is faithful to the Church’s teaching and attentive to the unity of the Old and New Testaments. Whether you are new to the Bible or seeking to deepen your understanding, this study offers a clear and engaging path for growing as a child of God.
God invites us not only to know about him, but to know him personally and share in his life. Catholics for Israel’s online Bible course explores the story of salvation, the Jewish roots of Christianity, and the Catholic Church’s faith, worship, and life of prayer. This introduction explains the course’s purpose, sources, and approach, with practical guidance for personal study or teaching.
Discover the story of salvation—and your place in it. Catholics for Israel’s online Bible course guides you from creation and God’s covenants with Israel to Jesus the Messiah and life in his Church. Part I explores the foundations of biblical faith and God’s unfolding plan of salvation. Part II introduces the Catholic Church, her teachings, worship, and sacramental life. Whether you are exploring Christianity or seeking to deepen your faith, choose a section below to begin.
From creation and the Fall to the calling of Abraham, the Exodus, and Israel’s journey through kingdom, exile, and restoration, follow the unfolding story of God’s faithful love. These lessons trace his covenants with Israel and the prophets’ promises to their fulfillment in Jesus the Messiah, opening onto the life of the Trinity, the Church, and the hope of his return.
How does Jesus continue his saving work in the world today? Through the Church he founded. Explore her faith, authority, sacraments, and call to holiness in light of Israel’s story and God’s covenant promises. These lessons show how grace transforms our lives, draws us into communion with God, and equips us for love, family life, and mission.
Catholics for Israel presents a new course on the Wisdom books of the Bible, taught by Dr. André Villeneuve at Azusa Pacific University, Azusa, California (August 2019).
