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Learn the Bible through Casket Empty

CASKET EMPTY is an acronym that helps you learn the entire Bible. CASKET represents six periods in the Old Testament: Creation, Abraham, Sinai, Kings, Exile, and Temple. EMPTY represents five periods in the New Testament: Expectations, Messiah, Pentecost, Teachings, and Yet-to-come. CASKET EMPTY points to the death and resurrection of Jesus as the center of God’s plan of redemption.

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The Casket Empty Bible studies are ideal for small groups or as a church-wide curriculum. The series is built around two visual Bible Timelines - one for the Old Testament and the other for the New Testament, along with companion Study Guides that walk you through each period of the Old and New Testament and Bible MAPS that help you locate key places. Bible study videos by Carol Kaminski (Old Testament) and David Palmer (New Testament) provide in-depth teaching for leaders and anyone wanting to learn more about the Bible. Other resources are available, including PowerPoints, bookmarks, invite cards, and promotional banners.

Casket Empty Bible Studies and Seminars

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If your church is interested in starting a Casket Empty Bible Study, we have created a FAQ page on How to Begin a Casket Empty Bible Study. This is the best place to begin, as we walk you through all that you'll need to start a Bible study at your church.

If you are interested in hosting a Casket Empty Bible Seminar at your church, we have created a FAQ page on How to Host a Casket Empty Bible Seminar. This page will answer all your questions and provide helpful information as you plan a Bible seminar at your church. 

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Genesis Online Course $95.00 ON SALE $55.00

Dr. Kaminski's video course on Genesis has just been released! The book of Genesis is central to the storyline of the whole Bible. In this video series, Dr. Kaminski takes you through the book of Genesis, chapter-by-chapter, in thirty videos. This course will help you trace God's story of redemption in Genesis and see how God's promises are wonderfully fulfilled in Jesus. The one time fee for the course is $95.00, which gives you access for one year, but you will receive access for the 2nd year at no charge! This gives you two years to complete the course. ON SALE $55.00

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Old Testament Course $125.00 ON SALE $75.00

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Learn the Old Testament with Dr. Kaminski in this self-paced, online course that takes you through the entire Old Testament from Genesis to Malachi. The course consists of thirty videos, approximately 30-40 minutes in length each. Almost 400 PowerPoints have been embedded in the videos, along with the Casket Empty Old Testament Timeline and Maps, providing an extensive visual teaching tool to help you learn the Old Testament and be equipped to teach it to others. The one time fee is $125.00, which gives you access for one year, but you’ll receive the second year at no charge! This means you’ll have two years to complete the course, for the one time fee of $125.00. ON SALE $75.00

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Casket Empty in the Local Church

Bethany Church in New Hampshire has gone through the Casket Empty Bible Studies as a church-wide curriculum, and Pastor Bruce has done a companion preaching series. Listen to two campus pastors and their small-group coordinator share their experience of Casket Empty and their vision for helping people see the Bible as one redemptive story.

Visit our FAQ page to find out How to begin a Casket Empty Bible Study.

Hear from Eric and Katie Hinojos at North Harbor Church, Jacksonville, FL, who have gone through the Casket Empty Bible Study (Old Testament) at their church. They share how the study has impacted their own walk with the Lord and they encourage others in their church to join a Lifegroup.

Visit our FAQ page to find out How to begin a Casket Empty Bible Study.

Upcoming Bible Seminars

UPCOMING DATES

Upcoming Events
Young Life Staff Training - Old Testament Casket Empty Course with Dr. Carol Kaminski - Lost Canyon, AZ
Jan 5
Young Life Staff Training - Old Testament Casket Empty Course with Dr. Carol Kaminski - Lost Canyon, AZ

Drs. Kaminski and Palmer are teaching the Bible through CASKET EMPTY to YoungLife Staff, January 5-9 at Lost Canyon, AZ (Kaminski), and at SharpTop, GA (Palmer). Please pray for their time as they equip and encourage YL staff in their important ministry to teenagers.

Young Life Staff Training - New Testament Casket Empty Course with Dr. David Palmer - SharpTop, GA
Jan 5
Young Life Staff Training - New Testament Casket Empty Course with Dr. David Palmer - SharpTop, GA

Drs. Kaminski and Palmer are teaching the Bible through CASKET EMPTY to YoungLife Staff, January 5-9 at Lost Canyon, AZ (Kaminski), and at SharpTop, GA (Palmer). Please pray for their time as they equip and encourage YL staff in their important ministry to teenagers.

New Testament Casket Empty Seminar with Dr. David Palmer - North Palm Beach, FL
Feb 7
New Testament Casket Empty Seminar with Dr. David Palmer - North Palm Beach, FL

Join Dr. Kaminski at First Presbyterian Church in North Palm Beach, FL, as she traces the story of redemption in the Old Testament with Jesus at the center.

Previous Events

Upcoming Events
Old Testament Casket Empty Seminar with Dr. Carol Kaminski - Portsmouth, NH
Oct 18
Old Testament Casket Empty Seminar with Dr. Carol Kaminski - Portsmouth, NH

Join Dr. Kaminski at Middle Street Baptist Church in Portsmouth, NH, as she traces the story of redemption in the Old Testament with Jesus at the center.

Old Testament Casket Empty Seminar with Dr. Carol Kaminski - North Palm Beach, FL
Oct 11
Old Testament Casket Empty Seminar with Dr. Carol Kaminski - North Palm Beach, FL

Join Dr. Kaminski at First Presbyterian Church in North Palm Beach, FL, as she traces the story of redemption in the Old Testament with Jesus at the center.

Old Testament Casket Empty Seminar with Dr. Carol Kaminski - andover, MA
Sep 13
Old Testament Casket Empty Seminar with Dr. Carol Kaminski - andover, MA

In this workshop, you will learn the storyline of the Old Testament from Genesis to Malachi through the memorable acronym CASKET EMPTY, and see the Bible as one redemptive story with Jesus at the center.

Old Testament Casket Empty Seminar with Dr. Carol Kaminski - Doylestown, PA
Apr 16
Old Testament Casket Empty Seminar with Dr. Carol Kaminski - Doylestown, PA

Join Dr. Kaminski at Covenant Church in Doylestown PA as she traces the story of redemption in the Old Testament with Jesus at the center. This Bible seminar is held over two nights during Holy Week, which will help prepare your heart to remember and celebrate the death and resurrection of Jesus.

Old Testament Casket Empty Seminar with Dr. Carol Kaminski Salisbury, MA
Mar 28
Old Testament Casket Empty Seminar with Dr. Carol Kaminski Salisbury, MA

In this workshop, you will learn the storyline of the Old Testament from Genesis to Malachi through the memorable acronym CASKET EMPTY, and see the Bible as one redemptive story with Jesus at the center.

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