Living the truth
Living the Truth is a seven-year Bible study curriculum that walks through the Bible from Genesis to Revelation and was designed to help fill the need for discipleship materials in local churches across Africa. These churches can use the curriculum for Sunday school, small groups, and other weekly discipleship programs. Through these studies, believers deepen their knowledge of God’s word, grow in their relationship with Christ, and are encouraged to share their faith with others.
Many churches across the continent have already begun using Living the Truth. Others are still eagerly waiting for it to be translated into their language. Translations of Living the Truth are in process in many languages already, and we look forward to continuing to add more languages so that as many churches as possible can have access to this important resource.
Story Overview
Discover Living the Truth, a discipleship resource for those exploring Christ's teachings in the African context. In the early stages of a believer's journey, Sunday School serves as a crucial starting point, yet untrained leaders may inadvertently introduce heresy. This is where Living the Truth steps in, providing a vital tool for leaders like Sama in Lomé, Togo, and Arlete in Angola.
Sama, a dedicated history and geography teacher with a profound faith, relies on Living the Truth to raise biblically sound Christians who impact their communities. Arlete, having discovered the value in Bible school, translates the series into her heart language, distributing handwritten copies to villages in Angola.
This comprehensive teaching guide supports Sunday School teachers, small group leaders, and discipleship groups—empowering believers to broaden their understanding, cultivate a deeper relationship with Christ, and live out their faith. Living the Truth stands as a beacon for those on the front lines, imparting wisdom about God's love weekly and playing a pivotal role in equipping individuals like Sama and Arlete to guide others in their faith journey.
View the map to see the various areas where Sama and Arlete do ministry.
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PROCESS OF DEVELOPMENT
In 1988, national churches across Africa came together to cast a compelling vision for the future of the Church and the spread of the gospel. Their goal was to see the Church in Africa grow from 2 million adherents to more than 15 million.
Today, that vision has been surpassed, with the Church in Africa now exceeding 23 million adherents. Yet with this remarkable growth comes an even greater need—trained pastors and accessible, biblically sound resources to guide believers toward a healthy understanding of Scripture.
The Living the Truth series was created to meet this need. Africa’s Hope, in partnership with Africa Harvest Ministries, brought together authors from across the continent to develop a resource specifically designed for new believers. This collaborative effort produced a series that clearly communicates key biblical truths and stories found throughout Scripture.
The material was then carefully typeset and formatted into an easy-to-understand curriculum, designed for flexible printing through print-on-demand systems anywhere in Africa.
This series has already impacted tens of thousands of lives, and the demand continues to grow. Currently being translated into nine languages—with more added each year—Living the Truth is helping equip the Church across Africa like never before.
The Books in Living the Truth Series
View the various books in Living the Truth series and the languages they are being translated into.
AMHARIC
Afaan Oromo
ENGLISH
French
Kinyarwanda
Kirundi
Portuguese
Spanish
Sidama
Gourma
Year 1 Book 1
Year 1 Book 2
Year 2 Book 1
Year 2 Book 2
Year 3 Book 1
Year 3 Book 2
Year 4 Book 1
Year 4 Book 2
Year 5 Book 1
Year 5 Book 2
Year 6 Book 1
Year 6 Book 2
Year 7 Book 1
Year 7 Book 2
Updated November 2024
