The Gospel Project is a Bible curriculum by Lifeway that teaches the Bible as one story of redemption through Christ. It covers the Old and New Testaments in chronological order, making it ideal for homeschool families.
Most homeschool families report completing core academic subjects in 3-4 hours per day for elementary students, compared to the 6-7 hours typical of traditional schools, due to the one-on-one instruction and absence of classroom management overhead (NHERI, 2024).
What is the gospel project?
The Gospel Project, from Lifeway Christian Resources, is a Bible curriculum that tells the whole Bible story as one big story of redemption through Christ. Instead of jumping around to random stories, this curriculum goes through Scripture in order. It takes 18 months for the Old Testament and another 18 months for the New Testament. This helps students see how each part connects to God's bigger plan. Since its launch in 2012, it's become a top choice for churches and homeschool families around the world.
Home edition for homeschoolers
The Gospel Project Home Edition is specially made for homeschool families. It's not just a church version. This curriculum runs for five days a week over 18 weeks per semester. Each kit comes with a Teacher Guide that has daily plans, workbooks for grades K-2 and 3-5 (sold separately), and Bible Story DVDs or downloadable videos. Plus, QR codes on activity pages link to 'At Home' content for easy learning anytime. Parents can teach multiple kids together, while each child uses their own workbook.
What makes it unique
Three things set The Gospel Project apart from other Bible curricula. First, it has a Christ-centered approach: every lesson, from Leviticus to Luke, connects back to Jesus. It shows how each story fits into God's plan, not just as moral lessons. Second, it aligns with the whole church: everyone studies the same Scripture each week, making family discussions easier. Third, it includes theological depth: 99 key Christian doctrines are naturally woven into the lessons as students learn.
The bottom line
The Gospel Project offers a deep, Christ-centered look at Scripture. It goes beyond typical kids' Bible stories. If you want your kids to see the Bible as one story pointing to Jesus—and learn serious doctrine along the way—this curriculum is a great choice. The Home Edition makes it practical for homeschool settings, and at about $85 per semester for all materials, it's affordable. For families wanting to ground their kids in Scripture, it's definitely worth checking out.
