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Ligonier: Growing in God's Word

A scripted 52-lesson Bible overview for K-5, built on Reformed theology, with catechism questions.

Updated September 2026 · 8 sources

Grades	K–5th
Tradition	Reformed (Presbyterian & Reformed edition, or Baptist edition)
Translation	ESV
Approach	Teacher-led lessons with Bible reading, activities, Q&A and optional catechism
Who teaches	The parent teaches from a scripted guide
Parent prep	Moderate (a teacher's guide for each lesson: read the background, teach from the script, choose activities)
Screen time	Mostly offline (books and paper)
Video lessons	None: print teacher's guide with no video lessons
Cost	$200: one level (Level 3, grades 4-5) print teacher's guide, either edition (source)
Placement	Ligonier Store: pick Level 1 (K-1), 2 (2-3) or 3 (4-5) Choose Presbyterian & Reformed or Baptist edition; sample lessons are downloadable from product pages

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What parents say

This program is new (released September 2025), so independent homeschool reviews barely exist yet. What the publisher and booksellers describe is a church-style teacher's guide with a script, activities and catechism, used by families as family worship. Expect a high price per level, no student books and a clearly Reformed outlook.

Parents love

Complete 52-lesson Bible overview with the same themes at three levels
Catechism questions offered in Presbyterian or Baptist versions
Same guide can be reused each year and with younger siblings

Common complaints

Designed for churches and classrooms; families must adapt the lessons
No student workbook or videos, and the teacher's guide is very large
Pricey at about $200 per level, and some editions show as out of stock

Who it fits

Best for

Reformed. Presbyterian & Reformed edition with Westminster and Heidelberg catechism questions
Baptist. Separate Baptist edition with the 1693 Baptist Catechism
Reading and discussion. Parent or teacher leads discussion and Q&A
Read through the whole Bible. 52 lessons give a Genesis-to-Revelation overview
Doctrine and catechism. Catechism questions, five solas and covenant framework in every lesson
Yes, siblings together. Three levels share the same weekly themes, so siblings can follow along
ESV. Curriculum uses the ESV
Mostly offline. Mostly books and hands-on work
Some screen time. Books-based, little screen time
Plenty: I teach it. Large scripted teacher's guide to read and teach from

Less suited for

Video lessons a big plus. Print teacher's guide with no video lessons
Minimal: solo work. Teacher-led; no student workbook

These come straight from the scoring rules the quiz uses.

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Questions parents ask

How does Ligonier Growing in God's Word teach the Bible?

Ligonier Growing in God's Word is described as teacher-led lessons with Bible reading, activities, Q&A and optional catechism. Parent prep: moderate (a teacher's guide for each lesson: read the background, teach from the script, choose activities).

What grades does Ligonier Growing in God's Word cover?

Ligonier Growing in God's Word covers grades K–5th.

How much does Ligonier Growing in God's Word cost?

$200: one level (Level 3, grades 4-5) print teacher's guide, either edition. Prices were checked on publisher or retailer pages in September 2026; check current prices before buying.

What Christian tradition is Ligonier Growing in God's Word written from?

Reformed (Presbyterian & Reformed edition, or Baptist edition).

Which Bible translation does Ligonier Growing in God's Word use?

ESV.

Can siblings use Ligonier Growing in God's Word together?

Yes. Three levels share the same weekly themes, so siblings can follow along

Is Ligonier Growing in God's Word online?

Mostly offline (books and paper). The parent teaches from a scripted guide.

Does Ligonier Growing in God's Word have a placement test?

Yes. Ligonier Store: pick Level 1 (K-1), 2 (2-3) or 3 (4-5). Choose Presbyterian & Reformed or Baptist edition; sample lessons are downloadable from product pages

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