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Every year Emmaus Worldwide hosts a nationwide Bible study challenge, inviting groups and churches to study the Bible together using one of our courses as a guide. This year marks 16 years of groups gathring to grow together!

 

We offer trustworthy course materials, companion resources to help you confidently lead your group towards a deeper faith in God. This year we are studying the Letter to the Romans. There are 15 lessons in this course that you and your team will study from January to May 2024. Every Emmaus Course has a short exam at the end of each lesson. At the end of the challenge, these will be mailed into our office for grading and teams will compete using their group's average score. Check out the FAQ section at the bottom of this page for further details.

 

Register your team and join the hundreds of people who will take part in the Emmaus Bible Challenge studying The Letter to the Romans!

 

Every year Emmaus Worldwide hosts a nationwide Bible study challenge, inviting groups and churches to study the Bible together using one of our courses as a guide. This year marks 16 years of groups gathering to grow together!

We offer trustworthy course materials and companion resources to help you confidently lead your group towards a deeper faith in God. This year we are studying The Letter to the Romans, written by William MacDonald. There are 15 lessons in this course that you and your team will study from January to May 2024. Every Emmaus Course has a short exam at the end of each lesson. At the end of the challenge, these will be mailed into our office for grading and teams will compete using their group's average score. Check out the FAQ section at the bottom of this page for further details.

Register your team and join the hundreds of people who will take part in the Emmaus Bible Challenge studying the Letter to the Romans!

Every year Emmaus Worldwide hosts a nationwide Bible study challenge, inviting groups and churches to study the Bible together using one of our courses as a guide. This year marks 16 years of groups gathering to grow together!

 

We offer trustworthy course materials and companion resources to help you confidently lead your group towards a deeper faith in God. This year we are studying the Letter to the Romans, written by William MacDonald. There are 15 lessons in this course that you and your team will study from January to May 2024. Every Emmaus Course has a short exam at the end of each lesson. At the end of the challenge, these will be mailed into our office for grading and teams will compete using their group's average score. Check out the FAQ section at the bottom of this page for further details.

 

Register your team and join the hundreds of people who will take part in the Emmaus Bible Challenge studying the Letter to the Romans!

 

Free Promo Kit Includes: Sample Course, Sign-Up Sheet, Informative Poster

Free Promo Kit Includes: Sample Course, Sign-Up Sheet, Informative Poster

Free Promo Kit Includes: Sample Course, Sign-Up Sheet, Informative Poster

The Letter to the Romans

Countless salvation stories, maybe even your own, have started with truths found in the book of Romans. Perhaps it is because, out of all the books of the Bible, Romans provides the fullest explanation of the Gospel. In this letter, Paul helps his readers understand how the Old Testament laws find their fulfillment in Christ, and how all humanity, both Israel and every other nation, is justified by grace through faith. While the greater portion of this epistle is filled with deep truths, it ends in the last several chapters with a call to live “by the mercies of God” (Romans 12:1). Through this course, the student will be reminded of Christ’s great love and be renewed to live for Him.

 

Biblical Text - Based Study

Easy to Study Format

Available in Print & eCourse

Biblical Text - Based Study

Easy to Study Format

Available in Print & eCourse

The Letter to the Romans

The Letter to the Romans

Countless salvation stories, maybe even your own, have started with truths found in the book of Romans. Perhaps it is because out of all the books of the Bible, Romans provides the fullest explanation of the Gospel. In this letter, Paul helps his readers understand how the Old Testament laws find their fulfillment in Christ, and how all humanity, both Israel and every other nation, is justified by grace through faith. While the greater portion of this epistle is filled with deep truths, it ends in the last several chapters with a call to live “by the mercies of God” (Romans 12:1). Through this course, the student will be reminded of Christ’s great love and be renewed to live for Him.

 

Countless salvation stories, maybe even your own, have started with truths found in the book of Romans. Perhaps it is because, out of all the books of the Bible, Romans provides the fullest explanation of the Gospel. In this letter, Paul helps his readers understand how the Old Testament laws find their fulfillment in Christ, and how all humanity, both Israel and every other nation, is justified by grace through faith. While the greater portion of this epistle is filled with deep truths, it ends in the last several chapters with a call to live “by the mercies of God” (Romans 12:1). Through this course, the student will be reminded of Christ’s great love and be renewed to live for Him.

Biblical Text - Based Study

Easy to Study Format

Available in Print & E-course

About the Author

About the Author

About the Author

William MacDonald served as president of Emmaus Bible School from 1959-1965 having arrived in 1947 to teach at the school.

He was born in Massachusetts into a Christian family and became a believer in his teens. He sensed God’s call on his life to teach the Bible while serving in the United States Navy leaving, a career in business. Having heard about servicemen studying Emmaus courses, he too studied several Emmaus courses. Ed Harlow, principal, of Emmaus invited him to come and teach. While teaching there, because of requests for courses, he began to write. He has authored over twenty Emmaus courses, numerous books, booklets, and a popular commentary on the entire Bible, The Believer’s Bible Commentary.  

Bill passed away in 2006 in California where he served for many years.

 

William MacDonald served as president of Emmaus Bible School from 1959-1965 having arrived in 1947 to teach at the school.

He was born in Massachusetts into a Christian family and became a believer in his teens. He sensed God’s call on his life to teach the Bible while serving in the United States Navy leaving a career in business. Having heard about servicemen studying Emmaus courses he too studied several Emmaus courses. Ed Harlow, principal, of Emmaus invited him to come and teach. While teaching there because of requests for courses, he began to write. He has authored over twenty Emmaus courses, numerous books, booklets, and a popular commentary on the entire Bible, The Believer’s Bible Commentary.  

Bill passed away in 2006 in California where he served for many years.

 

William MacDonald served as president of Emmaus Bible School from 1959-1965 having arrived in 1947 to teach at the school.

He was born in Massachusetts into a Christian family and became a believer in his teens. He sensed God’s call on his life to teach the Bible while serving in the United States Navy, leaving a career in business. Having heard about servicemen studying Emmaus courses, he too studied several Emmaus courses. Ed Harlow, principal, of Emmaus invited him to come and teach. While teaching there, because of requests for courses, he began to write. He has authored over twenty Emmaus courses, numerous books, booklets, and a popular commentary on the entire Bible, The Believer’s Bible Commentary.  

Bill passed away in 2006 in California where he served for many years.

 


Details

Eligibility - Who can participate?

  1. The Emmaus Bible Challenge is open to anyone in the USA.
  2. Teams of any size are welcome, however, if you would like to compete against other teams we require a minimum of 5 participants. There is no limit to team size.
  3. Participants should be at an age that they are able to complete the exams without outside assistance.
  4. If a participant has previously taken the chosen course with Emmaus Worldwide’s Correspondence School, they can participate in the Challenge; however, their existing grade will not be changed in their transcript.

Registration - When should I register?

  1. Enrollment begins on October 1st, 2023. Participants may continue to register until December 1st, 2023.
  2. Each team must submit an online registration form to register their team. All information should be completed, and all fees should be paid prior to materials being released
  3. The cost is $12.00 per participant, which includes the course "The Letter to the Romans” by William MacDonald, mailings, grading, and commenting.

Coordinator Responsibilities - What leaders can expect

Coordinator Responsibilities

General:
The Coordinator acts as the team leader and as the liaison between the team and Emmaus Worldwide.
 
Materials:
Materials you will receive from Emmaus Worldwide for recruiting your team:
  • Participant sign-up list
  • Poster
  • Sample course (to display to potential team members)
 

Materials you will receive from participants before start:

  • Sign up information
  • Bible Challenge registration fee
  •  

Materials you will receive from Emmaus Worldwide for participating in the challenge:

  • One course per team member (including yourself)
  • Exam Answer Sheets (1 per team member)
  • 1 prepaid envelope for mailing your team’s completed Answer Sheets
  • Romans group study guide (emailed)
 

Materials you will receive from participants at the end of the challenge:

  • Exam Answer Sheet

 

Activities:

  • ● Each participating group will name a Coordinator who will liaise with the Emmaus Worldwide Correspondence School, sending materials to Emmaus Worldwide and
    receiving materials from Emmaus Worldwide.
    ● Advertise the Challenge, organize the team, collect information to complete the Participant Sign-Up List, and collect fees.
    ● Register your team online at
    https://emmausworldwide.org/pages/emmaus-bible-challenge-2024
    ● Receive materials: Study course (1 per student), exam answer sheet (1 per student) from Emmaus Worldwide.
    ● Distribute the materials to each local participant.
    ● Participants complete the exam answer sheets and return them to the Coordinator.
    ● Coordinator collects the exam answer sheets, checks all names and addresses, and sends them to Emmaus Worldwide using the prepaid envelope.
    ● Emmaus Worldwide grades and returns the exam answer sheets to the coordinator.
    ● Coordinator distributes answer sheets to the participants.
    ● Coordinator keeps the team on schedule.
    ● Coordinators forward pertinent emails from Emmaus Worldwide to participants.
    ● As applicable, the Coordinator receives and distributes certificates.



Important Dates

December 1, 2023

Deadline to register your team online for the Challenge

Jsanuary 1, 2023

    Challenge begins!

February 1, 2024

Update #1 (EMAIL)

March 1, 2024

Update #2 (EMAIL)

April 1, 2024

Update #2 (EMAIL)

March 1, 2024

Update #4 (EMAIL)

May 19, 2024

Exam Answer Sheets due to Coordinator - Challenege Ends

May 29 30, 2024

Submission postmarked to Emmaus Worldwide

FAQs - A few frequently asked questions

Frequently Asked Questions:
  1. Why must we mail the SPAS (single-page answer sheets) by May 29, 2024? The Emmaus Bible Challenge includes a large number of teams. The end date is equal for all groups, enabling Emmaus Worldwide to grade and return each group’s exams promptly.
    1. Does the course cost ($12.00) cover all of the costs?
  2. Yes! Emmaus Worldwide covers the cost of shipping the course books. Emmaus Worldwide instructors will grade and comment on the courses. Emmaus Worldwide also covers the costs of the certificates.

    1. Can I photocopy the exam sheet?
    No, there are no photocopies allowed of the course text or the exam sheets. Any photocopied sheets will not be processed for grading. If your exam sheet is lost please email Ann at aalvarenga@emmausworldwide.org.

Eligibility - Who can participate?

  1. The Emmaus Bible Challenge is open to anyone in the USA.
  2. Teams of any size are welcome, however, if you would like to compete against other teams we require a minimum of 5 participants. There is no limit to team size.
  3. Participants should be at an age that they are able to complete the exams without outside assistance.
  4. If a participant has previously taken the chosen course with Emmaus Worldwide’s Correspondence School, they can participate in the Challenge; however, their existing grade will not be changed in their transcript.

Registration - When should I register?

  1. Enrollment begins on October 1st, 2023. Participants may continue to register until December 1st, 2024.
  2. Each team must submit an online registration form to register their team. All information should be completed, and all fees should be paid prior to materials being released.
  3. The cost is $12.00 per participant, which includes the course "The Letter to the Romans” by William MacDonald, mailings, grading, and commenting.

Coordinator Responsibilities - What leaders can expect

Coordinator Responsibilities

General:
The Coordinator acts as the team leader and as the liaison between the team and Emmaus Worldwide.
 
Materials:

Materials you will receive from Emmaus Worldwide for recruiting your team:

  • Participant sign-up list

  • Poster

  • Sample course (to display to potential team members)


Materials you will receive from participants before start:

  • Sign up information

  • Bible Challenge registration fee


Materials you will receive from Emmaus Worldwide for participating in the challenge:

  • One course per team member (including yourself)

  • Exam answer sheets (1 per team member)

  • 1 prepaid envelope for mailing your team’s completed answer sheets

  • Romans group study guide (emailed)

 

Materials you will receive from participants at the end of the challenge:

  • Exam answer sheet

 

Activities:

  • ● Each participating group will name a Coordinator who will liaise with the Emmaus Worldwide Correspondence School, sending materials to Emmaus Worldwide and receiving materials from Emmaus Worldwide.
    ● Advertise the Challenge, organize the team, collect information to complete the Participant Sign-Up List, and collect fees.
    ● Register your team online at
    https://emmausworldwide.org/pages/emmaus-bible-challenge-2024
    ● Receive materials: Study course (1 per student), exam answer sheet (1 per student) from Emmaus Worldwide.
    ● Distribute the materials to each local participant.
    ● Participants complete the exam answer sheets and return them to the Coordinator.
    ● Coordinator collects the exam answer sheets, checks all names and addresses, and
    sends them to Emmaus Worldwide using the prepaid envelope.
    ● Emmaus Worldwide grades and returns the exam answer sheets to the coordinator.
    ● Coordinator distributes answer sheets to the participants.
    ● Coordinator keeps the team on schedule.
    ● Coordinators forward pertinent emails from Emmaus Worldwide to participants.
    ● As applicable, the Coordinator receives and distributes certificates.



Important Dates

December 1, 2023

Deadline to register your team online for the Challenge

January 1, 2023

    Challenge begins!

May 19, 2024

Exam answer sheets due to coodinator - Challenge ends

May 29, 2024

Submission returned to Emmaus Worldwide

FAQs - A few frequently asked questions

Frequently Asked Questions:
  1. Why must we mail the SPAS (single-page answer sheets) by May 29, 2024? The Emmaus Bible Challenge includes a large number of teams. The end date is equal for all groups, enabling Emmaus Worldwide to grade and return each group’s exams promptly.
    1. Does the course cost ($12.00) cover all of the costs?
  2. Yes! Emmaus Worldwide covers the cost of shipping the course books. Emmaus Worldwide instructors will grade and comment on the courses. Emmaus Worldwide also covers the costs of the certificates.

    1. Can I photocopy the exam sheet?
    No, there are no photocopies allowed of the course text or the exam sheets. Any photocopied sheets will not be processed for grading. If your exam sheet is lost please email Ann at aalvarenga@emmausworldwide.org.

Registration opens October 1, 2023

Please Register by December 1, 2023

$12.00


Group Study Resources Coming December!

Group Study Resources
Coming December!

Group Study Resources Coming December!


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