COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

The Timothy Program is offered by Quarters of 13 weeks (see the sample link below to view the breakdown of 8 total Quarters, along with a few sample pages from lessons).  It is designed to be a two year curriculum. Each section offers Bible Lessons from both the Old and New Testaments, Historical Timelines, Geography, a Glossary, relevant cultural information and biographies and Lessons in Hebrew.  There are also suggested verses to commit to memory.  Also included in each quarter are diary pages to record prayer, meditation, evangelism, missions, fellowship and ministry in your life and the life of your family.

Sample of Course Pages

Only the first 5 Quarters are available online thus far, and information about Quarter 6 is online but still being revised.  The other 2 are being converted to the proper format to offer to you online.  Check back soon as we will add them as they are available.

Quarter One Description

Salvation - A comparison study between Genesis 22:1-19 which is the story of Abraham offering his only son, Isaac, on the altar on Mt. Moriah with the LORD offering His only begotten son, Jesus, on Calvary for all mankind to have eternal life.
Bible - A study of what the Bible is, why it is called the Bible, how it was canonized, the proper names for both Testaments and readings that help reveal its power and authority.
Water Baptism - A study of the source of water baptism called the "Miqveh," the "Repentance Baptism" of John, and New Testament water baptism commonly called "Immersion."
Messiah - A study of the need for the Messiah, that Jesus is God's Messiah, an example of how Messianic teaching threads itself through Scripture, and the importance of participating in the LORD's table, commonly called communion.

Quarter Two Description

How to Study - A study on who are the "God fearers," how to conduct a "yeshivah" (group Bible study), how to lead a family in Bible study and how to properly do personal Bible study
Benshen and the Early Christian Meal - A comparison study between Acts 2:42 and Deuteronomy 8:7-20 to learn the importance of the family table and how to practice turning the family table into an altar before the LORD.  This study will also teach the importance of blessing each family member. Douglas A. Wheeler, Ph.D. is the author of this lesson.
The Blessings - A study of how the Head of the Household should bless children and how the husband should bless his wife and the wife her husband in the presence of their children.
Husband/Wife Relationship - A study of the subject: "What the Bible really teaches about the Husband/Wife relationship.  Attention is given to the roles of the husband and wife, and the role of God and the subject of "divorce."
When You Pray - A study of the prayers in the Old and New Testaments, and focuses on the importance of prayer.

Quarter Three Description

Tithing - A study of Deuteronomy 26, the definitive chapter in the Bible on "how to" present the Lord's tithe. Also studied are the correct uses of the Lord's tithe and the correct reasons for tithing.  This course of study covers Biblical instruction on all aspects of tithing to the Lord and will change your perspective and your life!

The LORD God Almighty established tithing, it is not an invention of man.  Tithing occurred in the first family created by God.  Able gave his firstfruits willingly. Abraham tithed to Melchizadek (Gen. 14:17-20), and Jacob (Gen. 28:20-22) tithed nearly four hundred years before Moses wrote the command to do so.  God does not change!  This includes His principle of tithing. There is no such argument that tithing is under Old Testament law and not under New Testament grace.  Proverbs 3:9-10 says, "Honor the LORD with your wealth, with the firstfruits of all your crops; then your barns will be filled to overflowing, and your vats will brim over with new wine."  Subjects covered include:

God's Purposes In Tithing
"Tithe" Defined
Biblical Tithing
First Step in Tithing - Work
Second Step in Tithing - Set Aside First fruits
Third Step in Tithing - Go
Fourth Step in Tithing - Declare to Man of God
Fifth Step in Tithing - Surrender God's Tithe
Sixth Step in Tithing - Declare Before the LORD Your God
Seventh Step in Tithing - Humble Yourself Before God
Eighth Step in Tithing - Rejoice Over Good God Gives
Ninth Step in Tithing - Give God's Tithe to Man of God
Tenth Step in Tithing - Declare to the LORD Your God

Quarter Four Description

The 12 Tribes of Israel - A comprehensive study of the twelve sons of Jacob dealing with their history, culture, geographical locations in the State of Israel, the "right of the firstborn," their tribal gemstones, their flags, the breastplate of the High Priest and the foundations of the New Jerusalem.

Jacob, Reuben, Simeon, Levi, Judah, Dan, Naphtali, Gad, Asher, Issachar, Zebulun, Joseph-Ephraim-Manasseh,  Benjamin

Quarter Five Description

Halacha (Walking With God) - A study of what it means to "walk with God."  This study leads the Believer into a "lifestyle" of being obedient to God and recognizing His Presence.  The lessons deal with what "pleases" the LORD and what is required by Him in your daily walk.  "Walking with God" has been God's purpose for his people from creation.  This walk was lost at the fall of man (Gen. 3:8) and restored by our Messiah (Acts 3:21). Walking with God is not an addendum to Christianity or Judaism, but is superior to both.  It is so superior that the call to walk with Jesus (Matt 4:18-20) was an opportunity so promising that the disciples instantly made a radical change in their lives.  God wants that for each and every one of us!  Subjects include: What is Walking with God?, Bar/Bat Mitzvah, Jesus' Bar Mitzvah, Jesus' Walk with God, Enoch's Walk with God, Abraham's Walk with God, Jacob's Walk with God, Teshuvah (Repentance), D'vekut (Cleaving to God), Kavvanah (Focusing on God), Kashrut (What Pleases God), Law Versus Grace,  and Led by the Spirit.  You will never be the same!

Quarter Six Description

Covenants & Feasts of the LORD - A study of the covenants God made with man as confirmation of just one covenant and the Feasts of the LORD as signs of His covenant.  Subjects include: Abraham, Noah, Jeremiah 31:31 -34, Erusin, Nissu'in & Hosea 2:18-20, Davidic Covenant, Passover, Feast of Unleavened Bread, Feast of First Fruits, (Pentecost is Covered in Quarter 7), Feast of Trumpets, Day of Atonement, and Feast of Tabernacles.

COVENANT from the root "barah, so called from the idea of cutting since it was the custom in making solemn covenants to pass between the divided parts of animals.  This word is used of a covenant entered into between nations, between individuals and friends, and marriage.  It is also used of a covenant entered into by God and nations and individuals.  In any covenant relationship, the stronger partner in the covenant is responsible for setting the terms of the covenant agreement.  The covenant is considered to be inviolable and irrevocable.  Once covenant has been entered into, there are specific responsibilities of each participant and it is the responsibility of the weaker partner in covenant to do the will of the stronger.  This study covers God's covenant with his people from the beginning of history to present day and future.