God's Great Covenant is a classical Christian Bible curriculum from Classical Academic Press teaching the complete biblical narrative through the lens of God's covenant promises across four yearlong volumes.
What is God's Great Covenant?
God's Great Covenant is a comprehensive Bible curriculum designed for elementary students (grades 3-6) from Classical Academic Press. Rather than disconnected Bible stories, the curriculum teaches Scripture as one continuous narrative organized around God's central covenant promise: "I will be your God, and you will be My people." Four yearlong volumes cover the complete biblical story—two for the Old Testament and two for the New Testament—with rigorous historical, geographical, and theological context that brings ancient texts to life for young learners.
Key Takeaways
- Four-year scope: OT 1 (Genesis-Ruth), OT 2 (Samuel-Malachi), NT 1 (Gospels), NT 2 (Acts)
- Covenantal and reformed theological perspective
- 32 weekly chapters per volume with memory verses and key facts
- Grades 3-6 elementary level with clear, engaging language
- Student edition and teacher's edition available; audio and video supplements optional
What's Covered in Each Volume
The Classical Approach
God's Great Covenant reflects Classical Academic Press's commitment to rigorous classical Christian education. Each volume opens with six introductory sections covering historical, political, chronological, geographical, religious, and daily life contexts of the biblical period. This front-loaded context—which some families find heavy—establishes the framework that makes subsequent lessons meaningful. Teaching videos by Dr. Christopher Perrin bring sophisticated biblical instruction to elementary levels while audio recordings engage auditory learners. The curriculum develops not just Bible knowledge but hermeneutical skills.
Curriculum Components
Curriculum Components
- Student Edition
$22.95 - Narrative, worksheets, memory pages, quizzes
- Teacher's Edition
$24.95 - Expanded historical and theological content
- Audio Book Download
$9.95 - Professional narration of lessons
- Teaching Videos
15+ hours available for OT 1
- Timeline Poster & Maps
Visual learning supplements
The Bottom Line
God's Great Covenant offers something rare: Bible curriculum that treats Scripture as serious literature deserving rigorous study, yet presents it accessibly for elementary students. The covenantal framework creates coherence across the entire biblical narrative, helping children understand individual stories as part of God's unfolding plan. For classical Christian homeschoolers wanting more than devotional Bible time, this curriculum delivers substantial theological education wrapped in engaging storytelling.
