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When I received an email asking if I would be interested in reviewing the Bible Workbook Series by Catherine B. Walker, I replied with an ecstatic, “Yes!” What I didn’t know at the time is that these resources were actually written in 1943-44 which, to me, makes them more. In current conservative evangelical circles, there often seems to be a stigma toward women attending seminary and I imagine it was even greater during the time Catherine wrote these workbooks. I was impressed to learn that Catherine possessed a Doctor of Religious Education degree from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. For the sake of this review, I researched who Catherine was and found out via her biography that she lived to be 100. From what I learned about her, her love for Jesus, and her love for people, it is patent that she ran long and hard for the Lord and I hope to emulate her in that. Although Catherine is no longer living, it is so sweet to her legacy live on in many ways, including the publication of these Bible Workbooks! Catherine took The Great Commission seriously and these workbooks are evidence of that.
The Bible Workbook Volume 1 Old Testament was intended to be a high school course but is a helpful tool for anyone desiring to grow in their knowledge of the Old Testament. Since I have read the Bible chronologically, it was exciting to see that the workbook examines the Old Testament in the same way. Before diving into the Old Testament, this workbook begins with a brief overview of the entire Bible which creates a helpful foundation for the entire study. The questions are simple and I love that they point readers to the Bible. One fun aspect of this book is the maps which have a vintage look.
The Bible Workbook Volume 2 new Testament is composed in the same format as the Volume 1 Workbook. I love that this volume contains a page explaining the Intertestamental Period and contains an outline of the life of Christ. On page 5, Catherine explained, “Christ is the theme and central character of the Old Testament as well as the New Testament. The Old Testament continually promises ‘Christ will come.’ The New Testament says ‘Christ has come.'” I really enjoyed reading this simple explanation emphasizing the importance of why we need to know all of Scripture.
The Bible Workbook Series Volume 1 and 2 complement each other really well. Both workbooks contain 3 holes in the spine making them an easy addition to a binder. The pages in both workbooks are also perforated making them easy to submit as assignments to be graded. I’m really thankful for these workbooks and for Catherine’s heart to help people know who God is according to His word. These workbooks help readers understand the Bible comprehensively but in a simple way and they are affordable. I highly recommend these workbooks to anyone who is looking to grow in their knowledge of the Bible.
I received the Bible Workbook Series compliments of Moody Publishers in exchange for my honest review.
