Foundations of Freedom

A Four-Week Course featuring David Barton

Course by Chris Work

Format (2½–3 hours each week)

• Opening prayer – 5 minutes

• Biblical foundation – 10 minutes

• Watch 4–5 episodes (approximately 110–135 minutes)

• Break – 10 minutes

• Guided discussion – 45–60 minutes

• Weekly challenge and closing prayer

Week 1

Biblical Foundations of America's Founding

Theme
How biblical principles influenced America's founding and legal framework.

Episodes

1. The Founders' Bible

2. The Foundations of Law – Part 1

3. The Foundations of Law – Part 2

4. What Makes America Different?

Key Scriptures

• Deuteronomy 4:5–8

• Proverbs 14:34

• Psalm 33:12

• Romans 13:1–7

Discussion

• What role did biblical literacy play among the Founders?

• Where did America's legal traditions originate?

• What distinguishes the American system from many others?

• How should Christians think about civil government?

Homework

Read:

• Declaration of Independence

• Preamble to the Constitution

Week 2

Biblical Principles in Society

Theme
How biblical principles relate to justice, economics, science, education, and the courts.

Episodes

5. The Bible and Civil Justice

6. The Bible and Economics

7. The Bible and Science

8. The Bible, Competition, and Choice

9. The Bible and the Judiciary

Key Scriptures

• Micah 6:8

• Proverbs 11:1

• Colossians 3:23

• Genesis 1

Discussion

• What is biblical justice?

• How does Scripture influence economic responsibility?

• Can faith and science coexist?

• What is the biblical role of judges?

Homework

Read:

• Federalist No. 78

• Exodus 18

Week 3

Faith, Character, and Leadership

Theme
The moral character necessary for preserving liberty.

Episodes

10. God and Government

11. A Courageous Church

12. Real Religion

13. Manners and Civility

14. Political Integrity

Key Scriptures

• Matthew 5

• 2 Chronicles 7:14

• Titus 2

• Proverbs 29:2

Discussion

• What responsibilities belong to government?

• What responsibilities belong to the Church?

• Why does personal character matter in a republic?

• How does integrity affect leadership?

Homework

Read:

• George Washington's Farewell Address (selected portions)

Week 4

Preserving Liberty

Theme
How future generations can preserve freedom.

Episodes

15. Raising Expectations

16. One Nation Under God

17. Great American Myths

18. A Republic That Stands

Key Scriptures

• Joshua 4

• Psalm 78

• 2 Timothy 2:2

• Galatians 5:1

Discussion

• What myths about America's founding are commonly repeated?

• What responsibilities accompany liberty?

• How should Christians preserve freedom for future generations?

• What practical actions can believers take in their communities?

Final Challenge

Each participant develops a personal action plan, considering questions such as:

• How will I strengthen my family?

• How will I serve my church?

• How will I engage in my local community?

• How will I help preserve biblical principles for the next generation?