Unlocking the Mystery of the Bible, Study Set

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Unlocking the Mystery of the Bible, Study Set

By Jeff Cavins, Sarah Christmyer

Part of Unlocking the Mystery of the Bible

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Discover the Big Picture of Scripture—A Clear and Simple Introduction to the Story of Salvation

The Unlocking the Mystery of the Bible Study Set is designed to help you encounter Scripture more deeply as you follow along with the video sessions.

It includes:

Workbook with questions, reflections, and applications
Bible Timeline Chart giving a visual overview of how all of the books of the Bible fit together to tell the story of salvation.
Bible Timeline Bookmark for quick reference

The Study Set is ideal for study participants. Each component of the program is also available for purchase separately.

Note: The Study Set does not include access to the video sessions. Click here to purchase online access to the videos.

About the Program

Unlocking the Mystery of the Bible reveals the “big picture” of Scripture by showing how fourteen key narrative books tell the story of salvation from Adam and Eve to Christ and the Church today.

Guided by renowned teacher Jeff Cavins, this study explains how the events of Scripture connect to reveal God’s plan for his people in eight sessions.

Using the groundbreaking color-coded Bible Timeline® system, the same system used in the Bible in a Year podcast, you will follow the major people, places, and events of the Bible across twelve time periods to understand the story of Scripture and discover your place within it.

Do you want to get a closer look at the program first before purchasing? Access your free online preview session here.

Unlocking-The-Mystery-Sample-Chapter.pdf PDF

SKU: 9781945179853
Format: Student Guide
Binding: Perfectbound
Dimensions: W: 8.45" H: 11.05" D: 0.4"
Weight: 0.85 lb
Language: English
Series: The Great Adventure
Publisher: Ascension
Ecclesiastical Designation: Imprimatur
Publication Date: Jul 01, 2019
Copyright Year: 2019

Contributors

Jeff Cavins

Author

Jeff Cavins is recognized both nationally and internationally as one of the most effective and engaging speakers in the Church today. Few can communicate their love for Jesus Christ with as much zeal, clarity, and enthusiasm as Jeff Cavins. In addition to his outstanding presentations related to Catholic Bible study, Jeff is available to speak on a variety of other faith-formation topics.

After twelve years as a Protestant pastor, Jeff returned to the Catholic Church under the guidance of Bishop Paul Dudley. His conversion story, one of the best known and most inspiring stories of its kind, is chronicled in the best-selling book, My Life on the Rock. After his conversion, Jeff received an MA in Theology from the Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Over the past several decades, Jeff has dedicated his life to developing The Bible TimelineⓇ: The Story of Salvation, a practical, interactive program that helps people read the “big picture” of God’s plan of salvation in Sacred Scripture and understand its meaning for their lives.

For 2025, The Bible Timeline has been refreshed with new videos filmed on location in the Holy Land, Greece, Rome and several other locations, and new presenters such as Fr. Mike Schmitz, Mary Healy, and Dr. Marcellino D’Ambrosio. The Great Adventure Bible Timeline presents the entire sweep of the Bible in a way that is easy to understand and genuinely fun to engage. As the foundational element of The Great Adventure Learning System, the Bible Timeline has revolutionized Catholic Bible Study for hundreds of thousands of Catholics.

Sarah Christmyer

Author

Sarah Christmyer is a Catholic author, Bible teacher, and speaker with a special love for lectio divina and journaling as ways to draw close to Christ in Scripture. Her desire to share that love with others was nurtured from an early age by her evangelical missionary parents and became a vocational call after her adult conversion to Catholicism.

Sarah is co-developer and the former director of The Great Adventure® Bible Study Program from Ascension and is author or co-author of more than a dozen Bible studies, guided journals, and books. She is an adjunct faculty member at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary in Philadelphia and serves on the Executive Committee of the Board of Directors for Malvern Retreat House in Malvern, PA. She has spoken at numerous Catholic conferences and retreats and has been a guest on numerous Catholic shows including EWTN’s The Journey Home, Formed Now, Relevant Radio, Breadbox Media, Radio Maria, Iowa Catholic Radio, and Holy Spirit Radio. Sarah holds a Master’s degree in Theology from St. Charles Borromeo Seminary.

Sarah and her husband Mark have four children and a growing number of grandchildren, whom they enjoy from their home near Philadelphia.

Frequently Asked Questions

About This Program

What is the difference between The Bible Timeline and Unlocking the Mystery of the Bible?

Unlocking the Mystery of the Bible is an 8-session study with 30-minute videos. It offers a more “helicopter view” of the Bible, making it a great option for beginners.

On the other hand, The Bible Timeline: The Story of Salvation is a 24-session study with 50-minute videos. It goes into greater detail, is more advanced, and features content filmed on location across more than fifty biblical landmarks, presented by a variety of trusted Catholic speakers.

About Ascension Bible Studies

Who can I reach out to with additional questions?

If you have additional questions, please don't hesitate to give us a call at 1-800-376-0520, chat with us by clicking on the chat to the right, or email support@ascensionpress.com

Can I stream my study videos on a Smart TV?

Thinkific may have issues streaming on Smart TVs. This is because Smart TV web browsers differ from standard computer browsers, and Thinkific does not support Chromium, which is the browser system used by most Smart TVs.

If you are having trouble loading videos on your Smart TV, you can try connecting a laptop or desktop computer to your TV using an HDMI cable and playing the videos from your computer. Many customers have found this to work well.

If you prefer to use AirPlay or screencasting from a mobile device, this may also work, as long as both devices are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.

Unfortunately, Ascension is not able to troubleshoot issues related to individual Smart TVs or casting devices.

Do I need DVDs to run a study in person?

There are three ways your group could view the study videos:

You could watch the videos on DVD, gathered as a group.
You could watch the videos streaming from our Thinkific website, gathered as a group.
Each person could purchase the online access and watch the videos independently at home on the Thinkific website.

We strongly recommend purchasing the DVDs for in-person group viewing because this is usually the easiest method for volunteer leaders to manage and because the DVD sets can be reused later by other Bible study groups in your parish.

Does the online study access expire?

Online access to our studies do expire after one year (or two years, if you are using The Bible Timeline: The Story of Salvation, Foundations of Faith: A Journey Through the Catechism of the Catholic Church, or Matthew: The King and His Kingdom). This access begins from the day you purchase your online access, or from the day you set up your access (if you are using a group enrollment link given to you from your small group leader).

How do I access the all-digital online course after I purchase?

After you purchase a product that includes access, check your inbox for an email from our partner Thinkific. In order to access your online study, you will receive a link in that email to create a free account with Thinkific and access your study.

You will then be able to access your online study at ascensionpress.thinkific.com.

(Note that if you have already created a Thinkific account through Ascension, you will not need to create a new one, but will then receive a link to access your online study directly.)

If you purchased multiple online course enrollments for your small group, you'll receive an email the day of your purchase with a link which you can then forward to your students. With this link, each student can create their account and access their online course.

Will I need a workbook to complete a study?

The workbook is an integral part of the study, containing reflection and discussion questions. To get the most out of the study, we recommend each participant have a Bible, his or her own workbook, and for studies that include an additional reading book, we encourage a copy of that as well.

What study materials will my group and I need?

You can choose the study materials that best fit how you plan to journey through the study!

If you are leading a small group, we recommend purchasing the program’s Starter Pack for yourself, along with a Study Set/Workbook and Online Access for each participant.

If you are journeying through the study on your own, we recommend purchasing a Study Set/Workbook and Online Access for yourself.

In addition, we recommend that everyone have a Catholic Bible and Catechism of the Catholic Church. We recommend the Catechism of the Catholic Church, Ascension Edition and The Great Adventure Catholic Bible, which incorporates the same color-coded learning system used throughout our studies.

Can I download and print out the digital workbook from a study?

Our online edition of a study includes a digital copy of your workbook. This workbook is in a read-only format, and therefore cannot be printed out as this is a violation of copyright and intellectual property law. This version of the workbook is also unable to save student responses.

If you would prefer a printed copy of your workbook and have ordered the online-only option in error, please contact us with your order number and we will be able to help you set up your order for the printed materials instead!

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Great Book for Capturing the Heart of the Bible

Book came exactly as described on website; a high-quality item that I would strongly recommend for any and all who want to take a deeper dive into the heart of the Bible.

Amazing Introduction to the Bible!

If you have never read the Bible (like me) or need a refresh, this course is for you. I enjoyed each session, wanting more, as we journeyed through biblical history. Jeff Calvin is a masterful! The course materials are colorful, detailed, excellent session tools. I plan to review this course, on my own, again.

Thank you

I am a cradle to grave Catholic with theology classes from a Jesuit University. The Bible did not become alive to me, nor did I see myself as an active participant in salvation history until I took the Unlocking the Mystery of the Bible course. Now I see how God has interacted with mankind since the inception of the universe and how he has a loving plan for each of us. Thank you to Ascension Press and Jeff Cavins for showing me the big picture. I’m looking forward to reading and learning more.

Great Scripture Overview!

Amazing, easy to understand and great for those with very little scripture / Catholic background! Have an individual in RCIA who has never experienced scripture nor Jesus in any Christian faith. This overview was a perfect, easy to understand overview of salvation history and scripture! Thank you so much Jeff Calvin's, beautifully done. Love the timeline chart!

Solid Instruction

As expected this was very solid bible study. I do love the color chart and timeline.
There were many instances of real aha moments. Trying to view the videos in advance on your phone could be improved as the screen size is very small.

Great faith in GOD now

I have a disability called cebral palsy on the right side a mild case but I cannot drive I am hoping someday that I can have a group discussion live on FaceTime or zoom because it is hard for me to get around I am 79 years old I use your app for the Bible and and the Catheism and other books to better myself with GOD my faith is much deeper now I used to feel sorry for myself but ever since I am reading the Bible I am at peace I recommend for all people of faith is to watch these video’s and books from ascension as a great learning tool GOD bless steve

Unlocking the Mystery of the Bible in 8 weeks!

I thought that the 8 week study was great! Jeff Cavins told us that it would be fast! Like a helicopter ride! And he is 100% correct! Even though it covered a tremendous amount of information it still introduced our Bible Study group with great knowledge of how to go deeper into reading the Bible. The Bible timeline chart is fantastic!