BIBLE

Purposeful Design

Scope and Sequence

The list below provides a quick overview of the materials contained in the Purposeful Design
Elementary Bible series. It is followed by an introduction to the series and sequential grade-by-grade
scope and sequence.

Lesson Components Student Activity Book (EE) and

• Worship Time, Listening Time, and Activity Time Student Edition (Kindergarten–Grade 6)
sections (EE and Kindergarten) • 34 weekly lessons
• Introduction, Directed Instruction, and Review • Stand-alone Thanksgiving, Christmas, and
sections (Grade 1–Grade 6) Easter lessons
• Optional weekly tests (Grade 1–Grade 6) Online Resources
• Blackline Masters
Materials • Chapel Programs
Teacher Edition • Bible Illustrations
• Teacher’s Heart inspiring devotional • Song lyrics (EE–Grade 2)
• Application sidebars presenting questions to • Digital Masters (Grade 1–Grade 6)
promote further discussion • PowerPoint presentations in PDF format
• Preparation sidebars listing needed materials (Grade 1–Grade 6)
• Extension sidebars listing suggested additional Online Music (EE–Grade 2)
activities Visual Aids (EE–Grade 2, printed
• Hand icons (EE) delineating activities separately and in TE)
for two age groups Time Line (Kindergarten–Grade 6)

Overview of the Purposeful Design Elementary Bible Series

Christian Worldview
The goal of the Purposeful Design Elementary Bible series is for every student to develop a Christian
worldview. A worldview is that framework from which each person views reality, makes sense of life,
and interacts with the world. The Christian worldview holds that the primary reason for each person’s
existence is to love and serve God. People develop a Christian worldview through both the knowledge
and application of Scripture. For this reason, it is essential for students to have an in-depth knowledge of
Bible truths as well as the ability to apply Scripture to their daily lives.
Overarching Themes
Key to the development of a Christian worldview is the presentation of overarching themes that
permeate all the Elementary Bible materials, regardless of the lesson topic or grade level. These themes,
as follow, are woven throughout the series:
 • God tells His great story in the Bible. God’s Word displays God’s nature, God’s works, and God’s
plan of redemption. The teaching of sound doctrine from the Bible is central to every lesson. It is this
knowledge of God that establishes a solid foundation for life.
• God’s Word is truth. God’s Word is true. Students learn that the Bible is the best source for guidance
and direction in life.
• God loves everyone. God loves and cares for people. His desire is for all people to have a right
relationship with Him. His intentions toward every person are always gracious and good.
• Everyone needs to come to a saving faith in Jesus. All people must experience salvation to have
a right relationship with God; so the series often presents the gospel message, which involves
repentance, personal faith, and acceptance of Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord. A personal relationship
with Jesus Christ is dynamic and life-changing as each Christian faithfully grows in knowledge of and
obedience to the Lord.
• Christlike behavior, evangelism, ministry, stewardship, and apologetics are all applications
of spiritual growth in Christ. Personal faith is demonstrated by behavior. Students learn to serve
others in response to God’s love for them and to share the good news of salvation in their homes and
neighborhoods and throughout the world.
• Bible study, prayer, and worship are disciplines for spiritual growth. The series emphasizes
spiritual disciplines to help establish and reinforce a biblical worldview as students grow in their faith
by consistently using these methods for growth. God’s desire is that Christians be conformed to the
character of Jesus Christ. This involves a transformation of the mind and the heart through the work
of the Holy Spirit, who gives Christians the desire to change and enables them to do the will of God.
• Students need to know and understand spiritual concepts. As part of the overarching themes
throughout the series, each weekly Bible lesson teaches and develops spiritual concepts. These
concepts include salvation, grace, mercy, repentance, perseverance, faith, forgiveness, worship,
thanksgiving, praise, aspects of God’s divine nature, and a personal relationship with God.

Expected Student Outcomes

A strong Bible program requires that students not only acquire skills and knowledge but also grow
in faith and demonstrate that faith by their behavior. For this reason, each lesson has a unique set of
expected students outcomes—statements of desired student outcomes in the areas of life application,
skills, and knowledge through studying the lesson . Because growth in faith is an individual matter,
students will come to apply Scripture over the course of time as they grow in their relationship with God.

Translations
The Purposeful Design Elementary Bible series can be used in conjunction with any translation of the
Bible. In an effort to maintain a translation-nonspecific Bible series, verses or passages of Scripture are
frequently referenced but seldom quoted. Unless otherwise noted, any direct quotations from Scripture
that appear in the teacher or student editions have been taken from the New King James Version (NKJV).

Series Subjects
Grade Subject Grade Subject
Preschool Familiar Bible truths that emphasize God’s love Third Studies in the life of Christ, the early Church, and
missions from the time of Paul until now
Kindergarten Familiar Bible truths that emphasize God’s loving care
Fourth Studies in the basic doctrines of the Church
First Familiar Bible truths that emphasize God’s relationship
to people Fifth Studies in the Old Testament that emphasize choices
and their consequences
Second Studies on character traits of various people in the Bible
with application to students’ life Sixth Studies in the New Testament that emphasize
application to students’ personal life
KINDERGARTEN

K Familiar Bible truths that emphasize God’s loving care

Lesson Title Lesson Summary Core Concepts Memory Verses

1 God Made My God creates the universe, including omniscience, omnipresence, Psalm 24:1a
World Adam and Eve. Students express omnipotence
thankfulness for God’s creation and
God’s character.
2 Adam and Eve Learning from Adam and Eve’s sin relationship to God, Isaiah 53:6a–b
and God’s abiding love, students temptation, sin, sin nature,
differentiate between obedience and mercy
disobedience.
3 Noah God saves Noah and promises not relationship to God, judgment, Genesis 9:13
to flood the earth again. Students covenant
realize that sin has consequences and
affirm that God keeps His promises.
4 Abraham From God’s call on Abraham to relationship to God, listening Psalm 85:8a
become the father of many nations, to God, obedience, covenant
students identify ways to hear God
speak.
5 Young Isaac Students express thankfulness that blessing, faithfulness, Luke 1:37
every human life, like Isaac’s, is provision, joy
special to God and part of His plan.
6 Joseph God blesses Joseph, who forgives his relationship to God, Romans 12:21
brothers. Students demonstrate an relationship to others, resolve,
attitude of forgiveness because God forgiveness
loves and forgives them.
7 Moses Moses fulfills God’s plan to deliver relationship to God, Romans 8:28
the Israelites. Students praise God omnipotence, leadership,
because He has a plan for their life. deliverance
8 Samson Like Samson, students acknowledge sin, temptation, disobedience Matthew 6:13a–b
that their strength and help come
from the Lord.
9 Young Samuel Following Samuel’s example, students listening to God, selflessness, Joshua 3:9b
identify ways to serve others. obedience
10 Samuel Anoints Two After learning about Saul and David, listening to God, leadership, John 14:15
Kings students contrast obedience and disobedience, blessing
disobedience and choose to obey.
11 David and Goliath David slays Goliath. Everyone sees courage, boldness, selflessness Zechariah 4:6b
the awesome power of God. Students
conclude that God will help them
with the obstacles they face.
12 David and Jonathan Like David and Jonathan, students loyalty, kindness, relationship Proverbs 17:17a
demonstrate kindness and loyalty in to others
their own friendships.
13 Thanksgiving Imitating the Psalms, students give thanksgiving, praise, love Psalm 106:1
thanks to God in a variety of ways.
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14 King David and Like David, students show faithfulness faithfulness, compassion, 1 John 4:21
Mephibosheth and compassion to others. leadership
15 Esther Following Esther’s example, students courage, selflessness, 1 Corinthians
evidence selflessness toward others. deliverance 16:13–14
16 The Fiery Furnace God protects Daniel’s friends. faith, courage, deliverance Joshua 1:9
Students demonstrate courage when
faced with negative peer pressure.
17 Christmas Christ is born. The shepherds and love, omnipotence, hope, Luke 2:11
wise men worship Him. Students worship, praise, angels
recognize God’s love for them and
give to others.
18 Daniel in the Lions’ God protects Daniel. Students choose prayer, courage, relationship to Colossians 4:2
Den to do the right thing even when it is God, deliverance
difficult.
19 Jonah God shows mercy to Jonah and the disobedience, mercy, Micah 6:8
Ninevites. Students demonstrate repentance
prompt obedience even when they
may not want to obey.
20 John and Jesus From the examples of John the prophecy, blessing, salvation Malachi 3:1a
Fulfill Prophecy Baptist’s birth and the prophecies of
Simeon and Anna about Jesus’ life,
students learn that God knows and
plans the future.
21 John the Baptist Imitating John the Baptist, students relationship to God, Trinity, Mark 1:11
invite others to learn about Jesus. divinity, evangelism
22 Jesus and the Jesus calls 12 disciples to follow Him. equipping, servanthood, John 13:35
Disciples Students express a desire to follow relationship to God
Jesus and serve others.
23 Jesus Calms a Storm Jesus heals Peter’s mother-in-law and compassion, omnipotence, Psalm 111:4
later calms a storm. Students follow love
Jesus’ example to care for the needs
of people in all circumstances.
24 Jesus Is the Good Jesus, the Good Shepherd, tells the compassion, love John 10:27
Shepherd parable of the lost sheep, Students
relate the lost sheep in the parable to
those who do not know Jesus. They
recognize that they are precious.
25 The Parable of the Jesus tells the parable of the sower evangelism, listening to God, James 1:22
Sower and the seed. Students choose to growing in faith
listen to God’s Word and put it into
practice.
26 The Good Jesus tells the parable of the good compassion, kindness, Luke 6:31
Samaritan Samaritan. Students feel compassion relationship to others
and demonstrate thoughtfulness to
all people.
27 The Ten Lepers One healed leper returns to thank omnipotence, mercy, praise Psalm 100:4
Jesus. Students express thankfulness
in their daily life.
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28 Jesus and the Out of Jesus’ love for them, students love, relationship to God, Mark 10:14b
Children show love to God and others in word relationship to others,
and deed. gentleness
29 Easter Students recount the events of love, omnipotence, salvation, John 3:16
the death, burial, resurrection, and resurrection, selflessness,
ascension of Jesus. They practice forgiveness
being a faithful friend.
30 Lazarus Following Jesus’ example of loving love, omnipotence, 1 John 4:11
Lazarus, Mary, and Martha, students relationship to others
share ways to love others.
31 Zacchaeus Like Zacchaeus, students repentance, salvation, 2 Corinthians 5:17
acknowledge that they need restoration
to repent and try to restore
relationships when they are in the
wrong.
32 Peter Is Rescued God answers prayer regarding persecution, faith, prayer, 1 Thessalonians
Peter and delivers him from prison. deliverance 5:16–18
Students share prayer requests for
help in times of need.
33 Paul and Silas Paul and Silas share their faith in prayer, worship, deliverance, Psalm 147:1
prison. Students realize that they can evangelism, salvation
praise God and each be a witness for
Him in all circumstances.
34 Paul and the Paul’s ministry continues as he prayer, listening to God, Psalm 91:15
Shipwreck journeys to Rome and is shipwrecked. deliverance
Students express that God is with
them and helps them even when
they are afraid.
 GRADE ONE

1 Familiar Bible truths that emphasize God’s

relationship to people

Lesson Title Lesson Summary Core Concepts Memory Verses

1 Creation God creates the universe. Adam
and Eve sin. Students express
thankfulness for God’s creation. They
recognize that everybody sins yet
God continues to love everyone.
2 Cain and Abel After learning about Cain and Abel,
students choose how they will follow
God and ask Him to help them make
wise choices.
3 Noah By studying the life of Noah, his
family, and the Tower of Babel,
students conclude that sin has
consequences and God keeps His
promises.
4 Abraham and Isaac God establishes His covenant with
Abraham and Isaac. Students express
trust in God’s promises and God’s plan
for their life.
5 Jacob and Esau As they study the life of Jacob
and Esau, students identify some
consequences of lying and recognize
the need for repentance and
reconciliation.
6 Joseph Students study the life of Joseph and
conclude that godly leaders practice
forgiveness. Students exercise
forgiveness in their own life.
7 Moses Moses leads the Israelites to the
Promised Land. Students recognize
that obeying God leads to
deliverance.
8 The Ten God provides manna, quail, and the
Commandments Ten Commandments for His people.
Students thank God for meeting their
physical and spiritual needs.
9 Joshua and Caleb Faith-filled Joshua and Caleb work
as spies. Joshua leads in the Battle of
Jericho. Students decide to faithfully
serve God. They conclude that God
honors those who are faithful to Him.
10 Gideon God uses Gideon to deliver His people
from the Midianites. Students invite
God to use them for His purposes.
omniscience, omnipresence, Genesis 1:1
omnipotence, relationship to
God, sin
pride, envy, unrighteous anger, Psalm 119:30a
sin, judgment
listening to God, faithfulness, Proverbs 3:5–6a
deliverance, judgment,
covenant
relationship to God, trust, Psalm 31:14
obedience, provision, blessing,
covenant
strife, lying, relationship to Psalm 34:13
others, sin
relationship to God, prophecy, 1 Thessalonians 5:24
leadership, repentance
listening to God, leadership, Psalm 50:15
obedience, omnipotence,
deliverance
provision, obedience, 1 John 5:3a
relationship to others,
relationship to God,
omnipotence
listening to God, leadership, Mark 12:30
courage, omnipotence,
relationship to others
deliverance, listening to Psalm 27:1
God, leadership, obedience,
omnipotence
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11 Ruth In response to studying Ruth’s selflessness, loyalty, provision, Galatians 6:10
devotion and loyalty to Naomi, relationship to others, blessing
students selflessly help others.
12 The Psalms Using the Psalms as a model, students relationship to God, prayer, Psalm 86:11
give praise, worship God, and pray as praise, worship
they turn to God for comfort.
13 Thanksgiving Students express gratitude to God for thanksgiving, praise, love, Psalm 106:1
His goodness and mercy in response worship
to Solomon’s example of worship,
praise, and thanksgiving.
14 Elijah and the A widow shows hospitality to Elijah, hospitality, omnipotence, Philippians 2:4
Widow who later brings her son back to life. provision
Students follow God’s direction and
practice hospitality.
15 Elijah Opposes False In response to Elijah’s victory over boldness, relationship to God, Psalm 25:4
Prophets the prophets of Baal, students pray in prayer, omnipotence
faith, speaking boldly about the Lord
to others.
16 Josiah Young King Josiah seeks God and relationship to God, Psalm 119:18
reads His Word. Students practice obedience, worship
regular Bible reading.
17 Christmas Hearing the account of Christ’s love, omnipotence, hope, Isaiah 9:6
birth and the events surrounding it, worship, praise, angels
students recognize that God loves
them and sent His Son, Jesus, as a gift.
18 The Boyhood of Young Jesus grows and pleases His relationship to God, Luke 2:52
Jesus Father. Students seek to do right relationship to others,
according to God’s standards. submission, wisdom
19 God’s Written Word God speaks to people through His omniscience, truth, listening Psalm 119:11
Word. Students express that God’s to God, relationship to God,
Word is inspired, true, profitable, growing in faith
and eternal. They acknowledge that
knowing God’s Word leads to growth
in faith.
20 Following Jesus Jesus calls disciples to follow Him relationship to God, John 15:5
and obey His Word. Students obedience, growing in faith,
acknowledge their need to follow evangelism
Christ, obey His Word, and tell others
about Jesus.
21 Loving Others Acknowledging Jesus’ ministry to kindness, evangelism, Psalm 51:10
the Samaritan woman at the well, salvation, omniscience,
students show unconditional love forgiveness
for others and respond to God’s
unconditional love and forgiveness.
22 Sharing Jesus miraculously feeds a crowd compassion, selflessness, Hebrews 13:16
of people. Students willingly give omnipotence, provision
what they have to meet the needs of
others.
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23 Caring for Others Jesus heals a paralyzed man. Students faith, compassion, provision, Galatians 6:2
pray in faith and show compassion omnipotence, forgiveness
for others.
24 Being Thankful Following the example of the thanksgiving, omnipotence, Isaiah 63:7a
thankful leper from the group of mercy
10 healed lepers, students express
thankfulness to God.
25 Giving A poor widow gives all her money relationship to God, faith, Luke 6:38a
to God. Students demonstrate giving, stewardship
responsible stewardship of their
possessions and talents.
26 Trusting God Peter walks on the water with trust, omnipotence, fear Deuteronomy 31:8
Jesus. Students affirm that God
is all-powerful and trustworthy.
27 Believing God Like Mary and Martha concerning relationship to others, growing John 15:15b
God’s promises, students grow in in faith, trust, omnipotence
faith, believing and trusting in God.
28 Accepting Jesus restores Peter and places him restoration, relationship to 1 John 1:9
Forgiveness in leadership. Students acknowledge God, leadership, relationship
that God graciously restores those to others
who repent and they follow His
example in their own relationships.
29 Easter Students verbalize the plan of love, omnipotence, Romans 6:23
salvation as they consider the death, resurrection, servanthood,
burial, and resurrection of Jesus, and prayer, salvation, forgiveness
pray for others.
30 Being a Leader Stephen boldly demonstrates relationship to God, Romans 12:10
servant-leadership. Students realize servanthood, leadership,
that godly leaders willingly, faithfully, courage
and courageously serve others.
31 Witnessing to Following Philip’s example, students relationship to God, Acts 1:8
Others invite others to come to Christ. obedience, evangelism,
They recognize the importance of salvation
obedience to God.
32 Pleasing God Students demonstrate acts of service servanthood, faithfulness, Colossians 1:10
to God after learning about Ananias’, relationship to God
Timothy’s, and Aquila and Priscilla’s
pleasing God through prayer and
service to others.
33 Serving God and Paul and Barnabas faithfully use listening to God, relationship 1 Peter 4:10
Others their God-given gifts to bless others. to others, faithfulness,
Students demonstrate acts of faithful servanthood, blessing
service.
34 Knowing God God desires all to come to Him. He salvation, relationship to God, John 3:16
is preparing a special place for those repentance, faith
who accept Jesus as Savior. Students
affirm that they need to accept Jesus
as Savior in order to get to heaven.
 GRADE TWO

2 Studies of the character traits of various

people in the Bible

Lesson Title Lesson Summary Core Concepts Memory Verses

1 Abraham Listens Abraham listens to God, who listening to God, obedience Psalm 78:1
promises to bless him. Students
conclude that listening to and
obeying God leads to wisdom and
contentment.
2 Abraham Prays Abraham prays for Lot. Students prayer, relationship to others, James 5:16
recognize that God responds to judgment, sin
prayer. They intercede for others.
3 Moses Is Humble God calls Moses to lead His people humility, deliverance, Exodus 4:12
out of Egypt. Students demonstrate listening to God, obedience,
humility. omnipotence, omnipresence
4 Moses and Miriam Moses and Miriam praise God after praise, worship, relationship to Exodus 15:2
Praise God the Red Sea Crossing. Students praise God
and worship God.
5 Moses Is Diligent Moses is diligent and courageous listening to God, omnipotence, Exodus 19:5
as he leads God’s people to leadership
the Promised Land. Students
demonstrate diligence and courage
as they obey God.
6 Miriam and Aaron Students acknowledge the strife, rebellion, repentance 1 Peter 2:17
Learn Respect importance of respecting those in
authority.
7 Joshua Leads Israel God commissions Joshua and courage, obedience, listening Joshua 1:8
emphasizes the need to follow His to God
Word. Students study God’s Word to
understand how to follow God.
8 Joshua Obeys God Joshua follows God’s plan to listening to God, obedience, 1 John 3:22
conquer the city of Jericho. Students leadership, faith, omnipotence
acknowledge there is no problem too
big for God.
9 Joshua Follows God Joshua proclaims God’s faithfulness faithfulness, obedience, Joshua 24:14
and charges the Israelites to continue perseverance
to follow God. Students realize God is
faithful in their life.
10 Ruth Is Loyal Ruth decides to remain with Naomi loyalty, relationship to others, Ruth 1:16
and serve God. Students identify selflessness
examples of how they can be loyal.
11 Ruth Serves with Ruth remains devoted to Naomi. servanthood, love, obedience Galatians 5:14
Love Ruth meets Boaz, who becomes her
kinsman-redeemer. Students select
ways to serve as visible expressions
of love.
12 David Faces the David slays Goliath. Students speak courage, boldness, selflessness 1 Samuel 17:47
Giant out for God instead of yielding to
peer pressure.
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13 Thanksgiving David expresses thanksgiving to God thanksgiving, praise, love, Psalm 105:1
for His provision and faithfulness. worship, joy
Students express gratitude to God for
His presence in their life.
14 Elijah Trusts God God meets Elijah’s and the widow’s listening to God, trust, Philippians 4:19
need for food. Students verbalize provision, omnipotence
their trust in God to meet all their
needs.
15 Elijah Is Bold Elijah challenges the prophets of Baal, boldness, relationship to God, 2 Corinthians 3:12
and he is victorious. Students pray and prayer, omnipotence
speak boldly about the Lord.
16 Nehemiah Leads Nehemiah leads others in rebuilding relationship to God, Nehemiah 4:6
the wall of Jerusalem. Students leadership, relationship to
cooperate with one another. others, prayer
17 Christmas Students share the true meaning of love, omnipotence, hope, Isaiah 9:6
Christmas: the celebration of Christ’s worship, praise, angels
birth.
18 Nehemiah Stands Nehemiah faces opposition in boldness, perseverance, Matthew 19:26
Firm rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem. resolve, unity, leadership,
Students make godly decisions when wisdom
faced with opposition.
19 Esther Listens to Esther becomes queen and heeds loyalty, submission, obedience, Proverbs 19:20
Wise Advice wise counsel. Students discern who wisdom
or what to listen to, identifying wise
advice.
20 Esther Is Unselfish Esther risks her life to save God’s resolve, selflessness, Philippians 2:4
people. Students explore and put relationship to others,
into practice ways to act unselfishly. deliverance
21 Job Is Patient Job is patient in the face of adversity. patience, repentance, Ephesians 4:2
Students demonstrate patience. relationship to God
22 Daniel Is Faithful Students acknowledge that doing boldness, faithfulness, prayer, Psalm 138:3
things God’s way demonstrates faith, wisdom
faithfulness and that being faithful is
a deliberate choice.
23 Daniel’s Friends Are Daniel’s friends remain faithful in the faithfulness, resolve, courage, Psalm 34:4
Faithful fiery furnace. Students recognize deliverance
the need for prayer and faithfulness
to God when confronted with
persecution.
24 Daniel Is Confident Daniel is protected in the lions’ den. listening to God, omniscience, Joshua 1:9
Students express confidence in God’s revelation, prayer, courage,
guidance, provision, and protection, deliverance
affirming that the Kingdom is forever.
25 Mary and Joseph Mary and Joseph submit to and omniscience, Trinity, Matthew 1:21
Obey God willingly participate in God’s plan of faithfulness, revelation,
redemption. Students demonstrate listening to God, submission
humbleness and submissiveness as
they willingly act on God’s Word.
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26 Jesus Is Merciful Jesus demonstrates His power and mercy, omnipotence, kindness, Micah 6:8
mercy by healing people. Students thanksgiving
conclude that God is merciful and
extend mercy to others.
27 Jesus Is Students acknowledge that Jesus compassion, omnipotence, Matthew 9:36
Compassionate is compassionate, and they show relationship to God
compassion toward others.
28 Martha Grows in After Lazarus’s death, Martha’s faith love, omnipotence, divinity, John 11:25
Faith grows stronger. Students express relationship to others,
trust in Jesus, knowing that He is salvation
capable of doing anything.
29 Easter Students celebrate that Jesus love, joy, omnipotence, Matthew 28:6
achieved victory over sin and death resurrection, salvation
by His own death and resurrection.
30 Peter Acts Boldly Through the power of the Holy reconciliation, growing in faith, 2 Timothy 1:7
Spirit, Peter overcomes his fears self-control, deliverance
and failures. Acknowledging their
dependence on the Holy Spirit,
students act boldly when afraid and
when their faith is challenged.
31 Peter Accepts Peter shares God’s plan of salvation salvation, evangelism, listening 1 John 3:23
Others at Cornelius’ home. Students accept to God
others.
32 Paul and Barnabas Paul and Barnabas encourage others encouraging, relationship to 1 Thessalonians 5:11
Encourage in the faith. Students encourage others, servanthood, kindness
others.
33 Paul and Silas In prison, Paul and Silas share their prayer, worship, deliverance, Acts 16:31
Witness faith. Students pray to God, praise evangelism, salvation
God, and share the good news,
regardless of circumstances.
34 Review Students review details of God’s Philippians 1:6
interaction with biblical characters
presented this year.
 GRADE THREE

3 Studies in the life of Christ, the early Church,

and missions from the time of Paul until now

Lesson Title Lesson Summary Core Concepts Memory Verses

1 Jesus in the The Trinity exists eternally. Students Trinity, omniscience, Deuteronomy 6:4
Beginning acknowledge that they are part omnipresence, omnipotence,
of God’s plan of redemption to all relationship to God
mankind.
2 Jesus’ Birth and Jesus is fully God and fully man. relationship to God, revelation, Luke 2:40
Childhood Students value spiritual, intellectual, divinity
social, and physical growth.
3 Jesus Prepares for Jesus receives the Holy Spirit’s revelation, Trinity, temptation, Matthew 3:17
Ministry baptism, and then Satan tempts spiritual warfare
Jesus. Students emulate Jesus by
using God’s Word to have victory.
4 The First Four Jesus calls the first disciples to follow listening to God, equipping, Isaiah 6:8
Disciples Him. Students respond to God’s call growing in faith
of obedience in their life.
5 Equipping the Jesus calls the remaining eight listening to God, equipping, Luke 6:40
Disciples disciples. Students realize that the growing in faith
Holy Spirit can transform and equip
them.
6 The Beatitudes Jesus teaches the Beatitudes. relationship to God, Matthew 5:16
Students exhibit godly behaviors relationship to others,
to influence the world. encouraging, evangelism
7 Building on the Jesus instructs His followers to build listening to God, obedience, 1 Corinthians 3:11
Rock on the Rock. Students choose to wisdom
make Bible study, prayer, worship,
and fellowship priorities in their life.
8 “I Am” Statements Jesus uses “I Am” statements to teach truth, relationship to God, John 14:6
about Himself. Students identify divinity, faith
Jesus’ attributes so they can rely on
Jesus to meet their needs.
9 The Lord’s Prayer Jesus teaches how to pray. Students prayer, relationship to God, Proverbs 15:29
pray the Lord’s Prayer and integrate omnipotence, submission
this model into their daily prayers.
10 Walking in Love Jesus directs His disciples to love love, relationship to others, 1 John 4:7–8
others. Students evaluate their own selflessness
motives for service and demonstrate
practical ways to love others.
11 Born Again After learning about Nicodemus, salvation, faith, relationship to John 3:3
students take steps to begin or God, truth
deepen their faith in Jesus.
12 Responding to the Jesus teaches the parable of the sowing, reaping, listening to Luke 8:15
Gospel sower. Students identify obstacles to God, growing in faith
their faith and take Spirit-led action
to remove them.
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13 Thanksgiving Jesus heals 10 lepers; one gives thanksgiving, praise, love Colossians 3:17
thanks. Students identify blessings
in their life and develop gratitude.
14 Seeking the Lost Jesus teaches parables about the lost. evangelism, reconciliation, Luke 19:10
Students relate to God’s concern by compassion, thanksgiving,
sharing the love of Christ. repentance
15 Forgiving Jesus teaches about forgiveness. repentance, forgiveness, Ephesians 4:32
Students conclude they are to forgive relationship to God,
others as God has forgiven them. relationship to others
16 Stewardship Jesus instructs how to be a good stewardship, relationship to 1 Corinthians 4:2
steward. Students demonstrate God
faithful use of their possessions,
abilities, and time.
17 Christmas Jesus’ birth fulfills Old Testament prophecy, divinity, John 3:17
prophecies. Students acknowledge omnipotence, worship,
that God fulfills His promises. reconciliation
18 Jesus’ First Miracle Jesus changes water into wine. omnipotence, divinity, John 2:11
Students recognize that all requests provision
can be brought to God. They testify
of God’s power and provision.
19 Jesus Satisfies Jesus feeds 5,000 people. He later compassion, omnipotence, Psalm 34:8
casts demons into pigs. Students provision
demonstrate compassion toward the
physical and spiritual needs of others.
20 Walking on Water Jesus and Peter walk on water. omnipotence, relationship to Philippians 4:13
Students affirm God’s trustworthiness God, trust
and realize that faith in God is the
antidote for fear.
21 Healing a Blind Man Jesus heals a man born blind. truth, omnipotence, Isaiah 60:1
Students compare and contrast obedience, divinity, faith
physical and spiritual blindness. They
pray for spiritual discernment.
22 Lazarus Lives Jesus raises Lazarus from the dead. growing in faith, omnipotence, Jeremiah 32:27
Students acknowledge and revere relationship to others
God for His power over the spiritual
and physical domains.
23 The Transfiguration Through Jesus’ teaching about divinity, relationship to God, Jeremiah 29:11
the cost of discipleship, His omnipresence, listening to
transfiguration, and His prediction God
of His death, students identify ways
God reveals His plan to them.
24 The Holy Spirit At Pentecost, the Holy Spirit Trinity, evangelism, Acts 4:31
empowers the followers of Jesus. omnipresence, equipping,
Students testify about the power of omnipotence
the Holy Spirit and pray to be led by
Him.
25 Peter Is Transformed Jesus restores Peter. Students restoration, evangelism, 1 John 1:9
acknowledge they can be forgiven boldness, faith
and restored in Christ.
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26 Stephen and the The gospel spreads after the life and relationship to God, Romans 8:18
Early Church martyrdom of Stephen and because persecution, selflessness,
of persecution. Students practice evangelism, omnipresence
ways to respond to persecution.
27 Saul’s Conversion Saul, the persecutor, becomes Paul, forgiveness, salvation, grace, Isaiah 1:18
the follower of Jesus. Students evangelism
recognize that no one is beyond
God’s forgiveness.
28 Paul’s Early Ministry God builds His Church through Paul evangelism, equipping, 1 Chronicles 16:24
and others. Students identify skills provision, leadership
and experiences God has given them
to be used for His glory.
29 Easter Jesus appears to over 500 people love, omnipotence, salvation, John 11:25
after His crucifixion, death, and resurrection, selflessness,
resurrection. He ascends to heaven. forgiveness
Students celebrate Jesus’ selflessness.
30 Paul’s First Two Paul takes his first two missionary evangelism, equipping, Hebrews 10:36
Missionary Journeys journeys. Students demonstrate perseverance, selflessness,
perseverance and determination. persecution
31 Paul’s Third Journey Paul takes his third missionary evangelism, equipping, Hebrews 10:24
journey. Students discover how God’s perseverance, encouraging,
Word equips them for service. spiritual warfare
32 Paul’s Journey to Paul heads to Rome. His ship wrecks. prayer, listening to God, Galatians 6:9
Rome Students learn to emulate Paul’s deliverance, perseverance
perseverance and responsibility.
33 The Great God calls all believers to preach the compassion, evangelism, Matthew 28:19
Commission gospel and make disciples. Students salvation
fulfill the Great Commission.
34 Review After sequencing the events of 2 Peter 1:3
Jesus’ life, the early Church, and
Peter’s and Paul’s ministry, students
evaluate their own spiritual growth
throughout the past school year.
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4 Studies in the basic doctrines of the Church

Lesson Title Lesson Summary Core Concepts Memory Verses

1 The Bible Is Truth Students recognize that God’s Word truth, equipping, listening to John 8:32
is truth and is relevant to their life. God, revelation, wisdom, faith
2 The Bible Is Inspired Students recognize that the Bible inspiring, relationship to God, 2 Timothy 3:16–17
is inspired by God and useful for listening to God, revelation,
doctrine, rebuking, correcting, and prophecy
training in righteousness.
3 The Bible Endures Students conclude that God’s Word is eternal, truth, revelation, Isaiah 40:8
eternal; it endures even though other Trinity
things do not.
4 Bible Study Tools Students use Bible study tools to equipping, wisdom, 2 Timothy 2:15
increase their understanding of the perseverance
Bible.
5 God Is Omnipresent Students recognize that God is omnipresence, eternal Deuteronomy 31:6
everywhere; they are never alone.
6 God Is Omniscient Students realize that God knows omniscience, eternal Psalm 147:5
everything, including everything
about them.
7 God Is Omnipotent God is all-powerful. Students express omnipotence, eternal Jeremiah 32:17
awe of God’s power and His love for
them.
8 The Trinity Students affirm that God is one God Trinity, unity, eternal Matthew 3:16–17
who exists in three Persons—God
the Father, God the Son, and God the
Holy Spirit.
9 Created in God’s Students acknowledge that people omnipotence, relationship to Genesis 1:27
Image are created in God’s image. Everyone God, relationship to others
should be treated with respect.
10 Glorifying God Students reflect God’s glory through relationship to God, worship, Psalm 86:12
their words and actions. praise
11 The Sin Nature Understanding Adam and Eve’s sin, relationship to God, rebellion, Romans 3:23–24
students recognize the need for sin nature, sin, judgment
Jesus’ forgiveness, cleansing, and
restoration.
12 Sin’s Consequences People sin because they have a sin sin nature, sin, relationship to Psalm 32:5
nature; students realize that God God, judgment
forgives people through Christ when
they confess.
13 Thanksgiving The Bible teaches the need for a thanksgiving, prayer, listening 1 Corinthians 15:57 
thankful heart. Students demonstrate to God, relationship to others
a life of gratitude, reflecting their
relationship with Christ.
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14 God Incarnate Jesus is fully God and fully man; submission, selflessness, John 1:1, 14
Christ’s own temptation assures servanthood
students that Jesus knows how they
feel.
15 Jesus Christ the Jesus is the Lamb of God because relationship to God, 2 Corinthians 5:21
Substitute of  the shedding of His blood for the submission, atonement
sins of the world. Students conclude
that His sacrifice requires a personal
response for eternal life.
16 Salvation by Grace God extends His grace and mercy to grace, mercy, love, 2 Timothy 1:9
everyone through Jesus. Students reconciliation, relationship to
express gratitude for being saved by God, hope
grace, not by works.
17 Christmas Students study descriptive names of eternal, divinity, omnipotence, Isaiah 9:6
Jesus and worship and praise Him for love, hope, worship, praise
Who He is.
18 Salvation Through Students conclude that, by God’s faith, grace, trust, relationship Hebrews 11:1
Faith grace, salvation comes through faith to God, salvation
in Jesus as Savior.
19 Salvation in Christ Students affirm salvation through salvation, atonement, Acts 4:12
Alone faith in Jesus alone; there is only relationship to God, truth, faith
one way to heaven, and that is by
accepting Jesus as Savior.
20 The Holy Spirit Students evidence that the Holy Trinity, relationship to God, 1 Corinthians 3:16
Indwells Spirit, the third Person of the Trinity, equipping, omnipresence
indwells believers.
21 The Holy Spirit The Holy Spirit enlightens and Trinity, relationship to God, 1 Corinthians 2:4–5
Empowers empowers. Students yield to the Holy revelation, equipping,
Spirit, gaining understanding to live omnipotence
a godly life and boldness to share
God’s Word.
22 The Body of Christ Christians work and fellowship with worship, fellowship, Romans 12:4–5
one another, observing baptism and servanthood
the Lord’s Supper. Students identify
opportunities for local church
involvement.
23 Salt and Light God calls the Church to be salt and obedience, evangelism, Matthew 5:14, 16
light. Students exhibit godliness and relationship to others
testify of Christ’s work in order to
draw others to Him.
24 Prayer God’s people communicate with relationship to God, prayer, Matthew 6:6
God through prayer. Students pray listening to God, faith,
as Jesus taught, realizing that God omniscience
answers prayers in different ways.
25 Time with God God’s people devote time daily to prayer, listening to God, Psalm 143:10
pray and to read the Bible. Students growing in faith, equipping,
practice the discipline of prayer and wisdom
meditation on God’s Word.
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26 Staying Strong in Students identify the characteristics truth, relationship to God, 1 John 4:2
Truth of false teachings and stay strong perseverance, faith, spiritual
against ideas that are not consistent warfare
with God’s Word.
27 Evangelism Students acknowledge the evangelism, faith, salvation, Matthew 28:19–20
importance of sharing their Christ- relationship to others, Trinity
centered faith with others.
28 Stewardship Believers are supposed to give of giving, obedience, Matthew 6:19
their time, talents, and treasures. stewardship, joy, selflessness
Students realize that everything they
have belongs to God and use their
resources wisely.
29 Easter After studying Jesus’ crucifixion and love, omnipotence, salvation, 1 Corinthians 15:3–4
resurrection, students verbalize the resurrection, selflessness,
importance of Christ’s forgiveness forgiveness
and realize their need to forgive
others.
30 Angels Angels who obey God minister to angels, rebellion, relationship 1 John 4:4
people. Satan, with other fallen to God, temptation
angels, work to deceive people.
Students identify strategies to resist
temptation.
31 Eternity Students contrast the eternal truth, eternal, relationship to 1 Corinthians 2:9
destinations of heaven and hell. They God, judgment
share the good news with others.
32 Christ’s Return Jesus will return for His Church. eternal, omnipotence, hope, 1 Corinthians 15:52
Students recognize the need to resurrection, faith, faithfulness
prepare for His return.
33 The Final Judgment Students acknowledge that all people judgment, eternal 1 Peter 4:7–8
will face God’s final judgment. They
share the good news of the gospel.
34 Review Students review and evaluate their Hebrews 12:1
understanding of the fundamental
doctrines of the Church, assessing
their spiritual growth in the past
school year.
 GRADE FIVE

5 Studies in the Old Testament that emphasize

choices and their consequences

Lesson Title Lesson Summary Core Concepts Memory Verses

1 God’s Word Is True God’s Word is truth. God speaks to truth, listening to God, Romans 15:4
people through it. Students express revelation, submission,
confidence in God’s truth and know wisdom
God’s plan of salvation.
2 Abraham Trusts and God has a plan for Abraham’s future trust, obedience, listening to Hebrews 11:17
Obeys and Abraham trusts in God. Students God, submission, blessing
learn to obey and trust God.
3 Jacob Is God chooses Jacob despite his covenant, relationship to God, Ephesians 4:24
Transformed deceitful nature. Jacob responds in faithfulness, grace
faith. Students grow in sensitivity and
servanthood.
4 Joseph Is Rejected Joseph’s brothers reject Joseph. envy, strife, hatred, Ephesians 4:31–32
and Accused Students learn they will also face relationship to others
trials but can ask God for help.
5 Joseph Forgives Joseph forgives his brothers. mercy, forgiveness, Genesis 50:20
Students conclude that true reconciliation
forgiveness is both unconditional
and sacrificial.
6 Moses Serves God God calls Moses to service in spite of relationship to God, growing in 1 Corinthians 14:12
his perceived inadequacies. Students faith, servanthood
discover that God gives all believers
spiritual gifts.
7 Moses Fears God Through Moses’ intercession for the submission, relationship to Hebrews 10:11–12
Israelites, students learn that God God, prayer, relationship
honors faith, prayer is powerful, and to others, boldness, sin,
Christ-followers must choose right atonement
actions.
8 Joshua and Caleb Joshua and Caleb remain true to leadership, relationship to Joshua 1:7
Are Faithful God’s promise and plan. Students God, obedience, courage
decide to serve God rather than give
in to peer pressure.
9 Achan Tries to Hide Achan disobeys God and hides stolen covetousness, omniscience, 1 John 1:8
His Sin goods. Students understand they sin, judgment, relationship to
cannot hide sin from God and that sin others
often affects others.
10 God Uses Judges God raises up judges to deliver disobedience, rebellion, Ephesians 2:8–9
His people. Students praise God judgment, repentance,
for His character. They realize that deliverance
repentance is essential to restoration.
11 Deborah Helps As students examine Deborah’s life, faith, leadership, deliverance, Psalm 121:1–2
Others they learn how God can use them to praise, judgment
help others.
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12 Gideon Faces Fear God uses Gideon to judge Israel.
Students use God’s Word to dispel
fear. They understand that God
accomplishes His will despite human
weakness.
13 Thanksgiving Students learn about thank offerings
and express their gratitude to God.
14 Samson Chooses God uses Samson to judge Israel.
Unwisely Students learn that poor choices
bring about negative consequences.
15 Ruth Is Loyal Ruth is both loyal to Naomi and
faithful to God. Students compare
Boaz to Christ as the kinsman-
redeemer.
16 Samuel Listens to God calls Samuel to be judge and
God prophet. Students realize they must
be content with God’s provisions as
they examine Israel’s demand for a
king.
17 Christmas The Christmas message is for all
people for all time. Students praise
God for fulfilling His promises.
18 Saul Becomes King Saul becomes Israel’s first king.
Students choose to fear and serve
the Lord wholeheartedly.
19 Saul Is Prideful Saul becomes disobedient and
prideful. Students learn that one’s
own plan is not always God’s plan.
20 David Is Confident Samuel anoints David as king.
in God Students conclude that a strong
relationship with God results in wise
and courageous choices.
21 David Sins As students study sin’s consequences,
they learn about the Holy Spirit,
God’s grace, and their need for
forgiveness.
22 Absalom Rebels Students learn about sources and
Against David symptoms of rebellion and identify
godly responses.
23 Solomon Reigns Students learn that applying God’s
Wisely Word is the foundation to wise living
and that godly wisdom is more
valuable than earthly riches.
24 Israel Becomes Students demonstrate unity and
Divided recognize the attitudes and choices
that lead to God’s judgment and
discipline.
Core Concepts Memory Verses
fear, listening to God, growing Isaiah 41:10
in faith, omnipotence,
leadership, deliverance,
judgment
thanksgiving, relationship to Hebrews 13:15
God, worship
omnipotence, listening to God, 1 Corinthians 6:19–20
deliverance, disobedience,
hope, judgment
loyalty, relationship to others, Ruth 1:16
selflessness, love, obedience
listening to God, obedience, 1 Samuel 12:20
leadership, rebellion
prophecy, divinity, Luke 4:18–19
omnipotence, salvation,
covenant
prophecy, leadership, courage, 1 Samuel 12:24
listening to God
sin, pride, disobedience, 1 Samuel 15:22b–23a
rebellion
relationship to God, trust, Psalm 18:2
boldness, leadership
sin, repentance, forgiveness, Psalm 51:10
relationship to God,
relationship to others
sin, pride, strife, rebellion, Hebrews 3:12
relationship to others
wisdom, leadership, listening James 1:5
to God, worship
relationship to God, sin, 1 Peter 3:8
judgment, repentance, mercy
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25 Elijah Boldly Students follow the example of
Confronts Evil Elijah and learn to exhibit their faith
through right choices.
26 Elisha Displays Students learn about respecting and
God’s Power heeding the teaching and counsel of
godly leaders.
27 Isaiah Prophesies Isaiah prophesies about the coming
Messiah. Students exhibit confidence
in God’s Word.
28 Jeremiah Perseveres God calls Jeremiah as prophet.
Students conclude that God is faithful
despite suffering, persecution, and
hardship.
29 Easter Students review Old Testament
prophecies, study Christ’s death
and resurrection, and reflect on the
magnitude of His sacrifice.
30 Daniel Resolves to Daniel is a godly and influential
Follow God witness while in captivity. Students
learn that God blesses those who are
faithful and obedient.
31 Ezra Leads Worship Ezra restores worship in the temple.
Students learn that religious activities
alone do not draw people closer to
God.
32 Nehemiah Rebuilds Nehemiah leads wisely in rebuilding
the Wall the Jerusalem wall. Students
demonstrate qualities of godly
leadership and faithfulness.
33 Jesus Christ Is Jesus Christ fulfills the roles of
Promised prophet, priest, and king. Students
praise and worship God for fulfilling
His promises.
34 Review Students assess their spiritual growth
as they review major concepts
present in the Old Testament.
Core Concepts Memory Verses
relationship to God, sin, Psalm 140:4
judgment, boldness, faith,
prayer, omnipotence
listening to God, omnipotence, 1 Thessalonians 5:12
servanthood, leadership
listening to God, prophecy, Isaiah 7:14
Trinity, salvation, judgment
omniscience, listening to Jeremiah 29:11
God, prophecy, judgment,
faithfulness
prophecy, love, omnipotence, Isaiah 53:5
omniscience, salvation,
resurrection, selflessness
relationship to God, Daniel 2:20
leadership, omnipotence,
prophecy, revelation
relationship to God, sin, John 4:23
repentance, prayer, worship
relationship to God, prayer, Proverbs 19:21
boldness, perseverance,
resolve, leadership
prophecy, truth, atonement, John 8:58
restoration, relationship to
God
Revelation 1:3
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6 Studies in the New Testament that emphasize

application of Scripture

Lesson Title Lesson Summary Core Concepts Memory Verses

1 God’s Plan God speaks through His Word. love, relationship to God, Ephesians 3:8–9
Students affirm that God’s Word is grace, faith, salvation, eternal
truth, that the plan of salvation is
found in the Word, and that they
must accept salvation personally.
2 Old Testament The Old Testament reveals God’s plan omniscience, covenant, Deuteronomy 7:9
Overview of salvation. Students recognize God’s salvation, relationship to God,
plan for a Savior and redemption. righteousness
3 New Testament The New Testament reveals God’s omniscience, covenant, Matthew 5:17–18
Overview plan of salvation. Students express relationship to God, salvation
that the New Testament presents a
new covenant.
4 A Look at Matthew After examining Jesus’ teachings omniscience, relationship to Matthew 6:33
about the Kingdom, students God, salvation, stewardship,
recognize the need to seek God’s trust
kingdom first.
5 A Look at Mark Mark presents a chronological relationship to God, Mark 10:44–45
account of Jesus’ actions and submission, growing in faith,
ministry. Students demonstrate a servanthood
willingness to follow Christ and put
others before themselves.
6 A Look at Luke Luke offers a biography of Jesus, relationship to God, love, Luke 6:35–36
the Son of Man. Students evidence relationship to others
love, kindness, and patience in their
relationships.
7 A Look at John John depicts Jesus as the Word made Trinity, relationship to God, John 14:26
flesh. Students recognize the unity of omniscience, listening to God
the Trinity and seek the Holy Spirit’s
guidance.
8 Acts: The Early The book of Acts begins with the omnipotence, Trinity, Acts 1:8
Church Ascension and the account of relationship to God,
Pentecost. Students acknowledge evangelism
that yielding to the Holy Spirit
releases power in their life.
9 Acts: Peter, Stephen, Early Christians endure persecution listening to God, omnipotence, Acts 4:20
and Philip yet evangelize. Students recognize persecution, growing in faith
the enormity of the task and their
own part in world evangelism.
10 Acts: Paul’s In light of Paul’s transformation and omnipotence, relationship to Acts 13:38
Missionary Journeys first two journeys, students recognize God, evangelism
the dedication and focus necessary
to lead others to Christ.
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11 Romans: All Have Students study doctrines of sin,
Sinned grace, and faith, recognizing their
sin and taking the God-given
opportunity to know Him through
faith in Jesus.
12 Romans: Walking in God’s holy law reveals people’s sin.
the Spirit Students verbalize and examine ways
to overcome the struggles between
spiritual and fleshly desires.
13 Thanksgiving Paul models and instructs believers
in thankfulness; John describes
thanksgiving in heaven. Students
conclude that believers should show
thanks for God’s work.
14 Romans: Citing and practicing ways God says
Conforming to to live, students understand the
Christ importance of transforming into
Christ’s image and of contributing to
the Church with their spiritual gifts.
15 1 Corinthians: Following Paul’s teaching, students
Correction and desire to yield to the Holy Spirit,
Teaching honor the Lord through how they
live, and share Christ.
16 1 Corinthians: Love Paul teaches that believers should
demonstrate God’s love to others. This
inspires students to practice godly
love, which is necessary for their
godly actions to be truly effective.
17 Christmas Matthew, Luke, and John provide
insights into the birth and deity of
Jesus. Students contrast and evaluate
biblical, worldly, and personal views
and motives for celebration.
18 2 Corinthians: Truth Through Paul’s correction of false
and Giving teaching and encouragement to give,
students affirm that God’s Word is
truth and use their resources wisely.
19 Galatians: Faith and Paul emphasizes faith in Christ rather
Fruit than following the Law. Students
demonstrate their faith, reveal the
fruit of the Spirit, and acknowledge
the spiritual law of sowing and
reaping.
20 Ephesians: Unity According to Paul’s emphasis on
and Relationships unity within the Church, students
realize God’s purpose for all is to
know God through Christ and to be
equipped with the armor of God.
Core Concepts Memory Verses
sin nature, judgment, faith, Romans 1:16
relationship to God, grace
relationship to God, listening Romans 8:1–2
to God, truth, reconciliation
relationship to God, Ephesians 5:19–20
thanksgiving, praise,
relationship to others
relationship to God, Romans 12:2
conforming, unity, relationship
to others, growing in faith
relationship to God, purity, 1 Corinthians 15:58
relationship to others,
equipping, resurrection
love, relationship to God, 1 Corinthians
relationship to others 16:13–14
love, omnipotence, hope, 1 John 1:4–5
worship, praise, angels
reconciliation, equipping, 2 Corinthians 5:19–20
selflessness, giving,
stewardship, truth
faith, relationship to God, Galatians 3:13–14
love, joy, peace, patience,
faithfulness, kindness,
goodness, self-control,
gentleness, relationship to
others
relationship to God, Ephesians 4:4–6
relationship to others,
unity, self-control, spiritual
warfare, prayer
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21 Philippians: Following Paul’s teaching, students relationship to God, joy, peace, Philippians 2:5
Contentment recognize that having the mind of self-control
Christ brings contentment and joy.
22 Colossians: Choices From Paul’s warnings against false wisdom, relationship to God, Colossians 1:9
beliefs, students acknowledge they self-control, relationship to
should honor the Lord through a others
Christ-centered life.
23 1–2 Thessalonians: Through Paul’s encouragement, encouraging, faithfulness, 1 Thessalonians 4:7–8
Conduct students deepen their relationship relationship to others,
with God, developing a vibrant perseverance, self-control,
Christian lifestyle and becoming prayer
effective witnesses to others.
24 1–2 Timothy: Paul instructs about the value of a truth, servanthood, love, 2 Timothy 4:7–8a
Commitment disciplined life. Students identify and growing in faith
support fundamental doctrines of
Scripture. They express that following
Christ requires commitment.
25 Titus: A Healthy Paul teaches about essential truth, self-control, Titus 3:8
Church components of a healthy church. servanthood, relationship
Students conclude they should have to others, unity, relationship
a godly character and affirm they to God
should use their gifts to strengthen
the Church and promote sound
doctrine.
26 Philemon: Paul urges Philemon to forgive. obedience, forgiveness, Philemon 20
Forgiveness Students practice forgiveness and restoration, relationship to
restoration. others
27 Hebrews: Growing The New Covenant replaces the need covenant, grace, faith, Hebrews 8:6
in Faith for Old Covenant sacrifices. Students self-control
recognize that faith in Christ is
necessary for salvation and express a
desire to grow in it.
28 James: Trials James teaches that trials test a truth, listening to God, faith, James 1:2–4
growing faith. Students conclude that submission, perseverance
testing of faith produces patience,
endurance, and perseverance. They
will become doers of the Word.
29 Easter Imitating Jesus’ example of servant servanthood, selflessness, Philippians 2:3–4
leadership, students demonstrate submission, love,
servanthood, selflessness, and omnipotence, salvation,
submission. resurrection
30 James: James warns against favoritism, self-control, faith, James 3:13
Perseverance unrestrained speech, pride, and perseverance, submission,
quarrels. James encourages prayer. pride, prayer
Students examine their lives in light
of James’ teaching and practice
patience and perseverance.
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31 1–2 Peter: Service Peter encourages believers to grow in relationship to God, 2 Peter 1:5–7
and Growth faith, serve others, and look forward servanthood, growing in faith,
to Christ’s return. Students recognize relationship to others, eternal
that, as God’s children, they are
ambassadors for Christ.
32 1–3 John and Jude: John encourages believers to love, truth, wisdom, growing 1 John 2:4–5
Love and Truth demonstrate love for others. Students in faith
acknowledge the presence of good
and evil, the truth of the gospel, and
the need to love through actions.
33 Revelation: Future John describes what he sees in revelation, omniscience, Revelation 7:9
Events heaven and writes about future omnipotence, omnipresence,
events. Students agree that God’s Trinity, hope
plan of redemption is timeless and
includes a place in heaven for every
believer.
34 Review Students assess their spiritual growth John 20:31
as they review major concepts
present in the New Testament.