The Gospel Project is a chronological Bible study curriculum from Lifeway that takes families through the entire Bible from Genesis to Revelation over three years, showing how every story points to Jesus Christ.
What is The Gospel Project?
The Gospel Project, published by Lifeway Christian Resources, is a comprehensive Bible curriculum designed to teach the entire biblical narrative as one unified story of redemption through Christ. Rather than hopping between disconnected Bible stories, the curriculum walks through Scripture chronologically—18 months covering the Old Testament, 18 months covering the New—helping students understand how each passage connects to God's larger plan. Launched in 2012, it has become one of Lifeway's flagship offerings and is used by churches and homeschool families worldwide.
Key Takeaways
- Covers the entire Bible chronologically over a 3-year cycle
- Every lesson connects back to Jesus and the gospel message
- Home Edition designed specifically for 5-day-per-week homeschool use
- Available for preschool through adult with age-appropriate materials
- Includes 99 Essential Christian Doctrines woven throughout content
Home Edition for Homeschoolers
The Gospel Project Home Edition is purpose-built for homeschool families rather than adapted from church materials. It provides a five-day-per-week curriculum covering 18 weeks per semester. Each Home Edition kit includes a Teacher Guide with daily teaching plans, age-appropriate workbooks for grades K-2 and 3-5 (sold separately), and Bible Story DVDs or downloadable videos. QR codes on activity pages link to "At Home" content for learning on the go. The family-style design means parents can teach multiple children together while each child works in their grade-appropriate workbook.
What's Included
What Makes It Unique
Three elements distinguish The Gospel Project from other Bible curricula. First, the Christ-centered approach: every lesson, whether from Leviticus or Luke, explicitly connects back to Jesus. The curriculum doesn't just teach Bible stories as moral lessons—it shows how each story fits into God's redemption plan. Second, the whole-church alignment: the same Scripture passages are studied across all age groups each week, enabling families to discuss the same content together. Third, the theological depth: rather than treating doctrine separately, 99 Essential Christian Doctrines are woven naturally into the narrative as students encounter them in Scripture.
The Bottom Line
The Gospel Project offers a theologically rich, Christ-centered journey through Scripture that goes far deeper than typical children's Bible stories. If you want your children to understand the Bible as one cohesive narrative pointing to Jesus—and to encounter serious doctrine along the way—this curriculum delivers. The Home Edition makes it practical for homeschool use, and the relatively affordable pricing (around $85 per semester for all materials) keeps it accessible. For families committed to grounding their children in the full counsel of Scripture, it's worth serious consideration.
