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Mr. Moody’s Bible Class: Lesson Four

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In previous lessons we’ve journeyed from understanding sin’s devastation to embracing the Gospel’s remedy to practicing true repentance. Now, in this Bible lesson he wrote in 1897, D.L. Moody explains the central doctrine of Christianity: the Atonement.

“For nineteen hundred years,” Mr. Moody writes, “the chief point of controversy between faith and unbelief has been the doctrine of the Atonement.” Yet it remains “the very foundation of Christianity.”

In this month’s Bible Class, Mr. Moody uses vivid Old Testament examples—Abel’s sacrifice, Abraham on Mount Moriah, and the Passover lamb—to trace the “scarlet line” God wove through Scripture to prepare humanity for Christ’s ultimate sacrifice. He reveals six precious benefits of Christ’s blood and concludes the lesson with the greatest question facing every person: “What is my relation to the Atonement?”

You can read Lesson Four for free! Click here to download a large-print PDF version you can print or share with friends.

Join us again on February 24, 2026 for Lesson Five of Mr. Moody’s Bible Class.

If you missed Lessons One through Three, you can find them by clicking on the Free Reads tab above.

Mr. Moody’s Bible Class: Lesson Three

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In Lesson One Mr. Moody diagnosed the disease (Understanding Sin) and in Lesson Two, named the cure (The Remedy of the Gospel). Now, in Lesson Three, Mr. Moody outlines the five essential steps of genuine repentance:

Conviction
Contrition
Confession of Sin
Conversion
Confession of Christ

Using the biblical examples of King Saul’s shallow confession, David’s broken heart, and Joseph of Arimathea’s courageous stand at Calvary, Mr. Moody explains the difference between true and counterfeit repentance.

You can read Lesson Three for free!Click here to download a large-print PDF version you can print or share with friends.

Then, join us again on January 27, 2026 for Lesson Four of Mr. Moody’s Bible Class.

If you missed Lessons One and Two, you can find them by clicking on the Free Reads tab above.

Mr. Moody’s Bible Class

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Isabella had a special bond with evangelist Rev. D.L. Moody. They were contemporaries who shared a common mission: bringing biblical truths to everyday Americans through accessible, compelling writing.

While Isabella wove Christian principles into her novels and short stories, Mr. Moody taught them directly through his preaching and writing.

In 1896, Mr. Moody published a twelve-part Bible study series in The Ladies’ Home Journal, a magazine that regularly published sermons, essays on religion and faith, and stories with Christian themes. He called his series, “Mr. Moody’s Bible Class.”

Decorative banner from the magazine that reads "MR. MOODY'S BIBLE CLASS." To the left of the text is an open Bible set against the petals of a flower. Across the top of the banner is a repeating pattern of half-circles and spires to add visual interest.

Each month for twelve months, Mr. Moody filled the pages of the magazine with lessons on the fundamental doctrines of Christianity, from sin and redemption to prayer and Heaven. His accessible writing style and practical approach made theological truths understandable to every-day readers, while he challenged them to examine their own faith.

Magazine announcement: Mr. Moody's Bible Class by Dwight L. Moody. The famous Northfield evangelist begins, in the November Ladies' Home Journal, a series of popular Bible studies in the form of a great National Bible Class, destined to prove the most helpful religious department ever sustained by a magazine.
From The Ladies’ Home Journal, October 1896.

“Mr. Moody’s Bible Class” is now available for a new generation. Each of his lessons has been carefully formatted for modern readers, with added reflection questions and organized Scripture references.

Magazine announcement showing a drawing of Mr. Moody sitting in a chair with his open Bible in his lap. He is surrounded by men and women, young and old, sitting and standing. Text beneath the drawing reads: "Mr. Moody's Bible Class. A New Religious Department by Dwight L. Moody."

Whether you’re studying alone, with a small group, or teaching a Sunday school class, Mr. Moody’s lessons offer rich yet practical insights into the foundations of Christian doctrine. Click on the link below to view or download the first lesson:

Lesson One: Understanding Sin

You can read more about the friendship between Isabella’s family and Mr. Moody by clicking on the links below:

Isabella’s Uncle and the Hymn that Changed America

Horatio Spafford’s Second Chapter

Marking Ester’s Bible

How to Have a Good Prayer Meeting