What Will Your Children Learn This Year?

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1 evel ne iscovering God s Greatness 1A God & amily amily ife with God Topical stories + Mark 1-3 1B God & ork At ork with God Topical stories + Mark 4-7 1C God & orship At orship with God Topical stories + Mark God & Community Village ife with God Topical stories + Mark This year, your children will acknowledge God as ord of heaven and earth. They will learn who God is, what He is like, and what He does. God directed the culture, worship practices, and lifestyles of ancient families. Join a Bible-times family and discover what God s world was like 2,000 years ago! evelop Biblical nowledge (truths) very activity in heaven and on earth reflects God s greatness (1A-). God designs families to bond together through daily activities (1A). amily members honor God by working hard to support each other (1B). God s people worship Him through local churches around the world (1C). People in church communities work, play, and worship God together (1). isplay Christlike Character (emotions) Amazed to see God s greatness manifest itself in everyday life (1A-). ager to cooperate with every member of their family (1A). Glad to help their families by doing daily chores (1B). Pleased to honor God as they worship Him (1C). Thankful to worship and grow together with their local church (1). emonstrate aithful Conduct (actions) Identify facets of God s personality, His names, and His attributes (1A-). Participate in activities that strengthen their family life at home (1A). evelop work-related skills they can use throughout their lives (1B). Participate in personal and group worship times (1C). Construct a scale-model village that shows how Bible-times people lived (1). 2013, iscipleand. All rights reserved. Swordork: Read (with assistance) the entire gospel of Mark (1A-). activities for each lesson (1A-). eyverse: Recite 40 Bible verses that help them love God (1A-). orldatch: xperience God s passion for the whole world (1A-). Hymnotes: earn four treausred hymns on the church (1A-). iscipleskills How to Show Respect: Practice good manners and courtesy to others (1A). How to Be aithful orkers: evelop skills and habits of diligent workers (1B). How to orship God: Honor and exalt God whenever they worship Him (1C). How to Memorize Bible Verses: ill their minds with truths about God (1).

2 evel Two Treasuring the Bible 2A Bible rigin How e Got the Bible Topical stories + Psalms B Bible Purpose hy e Got the Bible Topical stories + Psalms C Bible Authority The Bible Tells Me So xodus 20 + Psalms Bible Guidance The Bible Guides My ife 1,2,3 John, James This year, your children will embrace the Bible as God s inspired and authoritative message for everyone. They will see how God has preserved His ord to transform people on every continent. ids will cultivate a deep appreciation for the richness and power of Scripture; and the Bible will become their life-long companion. epend on the rock-solid Bible for God s guidance! evelop Biblical nowledge (truths) The Bible is different from every other book, because it came from God (2A). God gave the Bible to transform and equip people to serve Him (2B). The Bible explains how people can honor God and encourage others (2C). The Bible is like a wondrous map that guides people through life (2). Jesus broke the sin barrier, providing forgiveness and eternal life (2). isplay Christlike Character (emotions) ascinated how God inspired the Bible and preserved it for centuries (2A). Compassion for people who do not have Bibles to tell them about God (2B). Thrilled to have a Bible that will show them how to live wisely and well (2C). Assured that God communicates to them when they read their Bibles (2). eeply grateful for their salvation and friendship with Jesus (2). emonstrate aithful Conduct (actions) earn the dramatic recitation, The Bible Came from God (2A). Choose ways they can be God s special messenger to reach others (2B). Believe God s way is best, and decide to follow Him (2C). etermine to walk with Jesus each day in obedience and victory (2). Trust Jesus death and resurrection for personal forgiveness and new life (2). 2013, iscipleand. All rights reserved. Swordork: Read Psalms 1-41 (2A-). activities for each lesson (2A-). ey Verse: Recite 40 Bible verses that help them love God (2A-). orldatch: xperience God s passion for the whole world (2A-). Hymnotes: earn four treausred hymns on the church (1A-). iscipleskills How to Use My Bible: earn to find Bible books, chapters, and verse references (2A). How to avigate the ew Testament: Recite the names of all 27.T. books (2B). How to ove God: Unlock the secret from John 14:21 (2C). How to Pray: Talk with God using the H--A-R-T acrostic (2).

3 evel Three Serving the ing 3A 3B 3C 3 ife of Christ ife of Christ ife of Christ ife of Christ ollow the ing Amazing ords Mighty Miracles Triumphant ver All This year, your children will affirm Jesus Christ as personal Savior and ord over all. ids will explore every event in the : Jesus messages, miracles, passion, and triumphant resurrection. This chronological study reveals who Jesus is, where He lived, what He did, and why. Travel in the Holy and alongside the Man who changed the course of human history! evelop Biblical nowledge (truths) Jesus is the most important Person ever! (3A). Jesus spoke with great authority challenging all who heard Him (3B). Jesus displayed God s glory by performing many amazing miracles (3C). Jesus endured a torturous death so people could receive forgiveness (3). isplay Christlike Character (emotions) Intrigued to understand more about who Jesus is and how He lived (3A). ager to listen to every word Jesus spoke (3B). ascinated that Jesus overcame great obstacles and healed many people (3C). verwhelmed that Jesus loves them so deeply He gave His life for them (3). emonstrate aithful Conduct (actions) ecide to become Jesus disciples following wherever He leads (3A). Treat other people the way they themselves want to be treated (3B). Identify specific ways they can invest their lives as Jesus disciples (3C). Proclaim the good news about Jesus that brings forgiveness and new life (3). 2013, iscipleand. All rights reserved. Swordork: Read the of Matthew, uke, and John (3A-). activities for each lesson (3A-). eyverse: Recite 40 Bible verses that help them love Christ (3A-). orldatch: ollow God s Son, who came to forgive the whole world (3A-). Hymnotes: earn four treausred hymns on the church (1A-). iscipleskills How to Be Jesus isciple: iscover God s P----R through prayer, obedience, worship, evangelism, and reading the Bible (3A). How to Build Character: Build twelve of Jesus character traits into their lives (3B). How to Spiritual ruit: Abide in Christ and grow fruit via the Holy Spirit s indwelling power (3C). How to now the Truth: Affirm essential Christian beliefs and doctrines (3).

4 evel our 4A arly Church yewitnesses Acts 1-9 4B arly Church Powerful Messengers Acts C arly Church Valiant Voyagers Acts orld View orld Ambassadors aniel This year, your children will encounter the Church as God s instrument to influence the future. ids will experience the Book of Acts and relive episodes of Christians who revolutionized the first century. The faith and dramatic deeds of these early believers turned the known world upside-down. Prepare to transform the twenty-first century with the Good ews about Jesus! evelop Biblical nowledge (truths) The early Church grew rapidly as eyewitnesses told about Jesus resurrection (4A). The Holy Spirit empowered early Christians to boldly proclaim the Gospel (4B). Valiant voyagers traveled to new regions with Jesus life-changing message (4C). aniel s resolute faith made him God s ambassador to world leaders (4). isplay Christlike Character (emotions) eep respect for early disciples who endured persecution (4A). ager to experience the Holy Spirit s power as they witness about Jesus (4B). ncouraged by Paul s faithfulness in serving God to the end of his life (4C). xcited about opportunities to change the world (4). emonstrate aithful Conduct (actions) Pray for believers who are being persecuted for their faith today (4A). Tell others about Jesus death, resurrection, and the new life He offers (4B). Build friendships with people from other cultures and regions (4C). Ask God to use them to build His Church and to expand His kingdom (4). 2013, iscipleand. All rights reserved. Swordork: Read the books of Acts and aniel (4A-). activities for each lesson (4A-). eyverse: Recite 40 Bible verses that help them love the Church (4A-). orldatch: Join God s ambassadors, who serve throughout the world (4A-). Hymnotes: earn eight best-loved hymns of the church (4A-). iscipleskills How to alk in the Spirit: earn to walk by faith and be filled with the Holy Spirit (4A). How to xplain My aith: Skillfully share Jesus Good ews with others (4B). How to Make Good riends: Build healthy relationships with people from all cultures and age groups (4C). How to Be Global Christians: Choose a worldview based on Biblical principles (4).

5 evel ive 5A 5B 5C 5 Tour the.t. Tour the.t. Church History Christian Service ld Testament Champions ew Testament Champions Christian Champions Tomorrow s Champions Psalms John 1 21 Psalms Timothy This year, your children will salute God s kingdom as His magnificent plan for all eternity. ids will view God s plan for the ages and be challenged to walk in the footsteps of Bible champions. Students will realize that they, too, can significantly impact God s eternal empire. nter the hall of faith to meet godly men and women who illumined dark corners of history! evelop Biblical nowledge (truths) God reigns over a universal ingdom that extends throughout eternity (5A). uring each era of history, God raises up people to accomplish His purposes (5B). edicated Christians have eagerly followed Christ through twenty centuries (5C). God advances His kingdom today through people who resolve to honor Him (5). isplay Christlike Character (emotions) etermined to seek God s kingdom above everything (5A). xcited about following in the footsteps of faithful people who love God (5B). Amazed with the variety of people God has used throughout Christian history (5C). ager to respond to God s call and to serve Him in any way (5). emonstrate aithful Conduct (actions) Ask God to use them to accomplish His purposes for His kingdom (5A). Seek to love God with all their heart, soul, mind, and strength (5B). ecide to follow the ord, wherever His plan may lead (5C). Represent Jesus Christ each day, reflecting His attitudes and behavior (5). Swordork: Read Psalms 42-78, John 1-21, 1-2 Timothy (5A-). activities for each lesson (5A-). eyverse: Recite 40 Bible verses that help them follow God s plan (5A-). orldatch: mbrace God s strategy to reach the whole world (5A-). Hymnotes: earn eight hymns that have inspired Christians for centuries (5A-). iscipleskills How to avigate the ld Testament: now the structure and names of all 39.T. books (5A). How to iscover Gifts and Talents: Identify natural talents and spiritual gifts (5B). How to ollow God s Plan: xplore God s will for creation, His kingdom, and individual believers (5C). How to arn ternal Rewards: Invest time, talent, and treasure for eternal gain (5). 2013, iscipleand. All rights reserved.

6 evel Six AIG with G 6A 6B 6C 6 Bible Study Methods Personal evotions Peer Pressure Christian iving Bringing the Bible to ife God Up Close & Personal Standing Above the Crowd After God s wn Heart Jonah, Psalm 1, Philemon phesians, Philippians ehemiah, sther 1 Samuel 16 2 Samuel 24 This year, your children will celebrate discipleship as God s blueprint for victorious living. or centuries, godly men and women have practiced the disciplines of personal devotions, inductive Bible study, and Christ-centered living. Your kids will develop these important skills. Take up Jesus challenge to count the costs and experience the joys of being His disciples! evelop Biblical nowledge (truths) Inductive Bible study illumines the meaning of any Bible passage (6A). aily quiet times energize their personal relationship with God (6B). ehemiah and sther overcame huge obstacles to revolutionize their worlds (6C). avid s steadfast character made him a man after God s own heart (6). isplay Christlike Character (emotions) Confident about their ability to interpret the Bible (6A). ager to establish a life-long pattern of spending time alone with God (6B). Inspired to face their fears and to rise above their challenges (6C). Amazed that avid trusted God through nearly impossible circumstances (6). emonstrate aithful Conduct (actions) Apply timeless principles from the Book of Jonah to their lives today (6A). Record quiet time insights in their personal journal (6B). Takes steps to stand firm for the ord regardless of the opposition (6C). Make wise choices based on principles from avid s life (6). 2013, iscipleand. All rights reserved. Swordork: Read Jonah, ph, Phil, eh, sther, 1 Sam 16 2 Sam 24 (6A-). activities for each lesson (6A-). eyverse: Recite 40 Bible verses that help them walk with God (6A-). orldatch: Affirm God s invitation to transform the whole world (6A-). Hymnotes: earn eight hymns that have inspired Christians for centuries (6A-). iscipleskills How to Study the Bible: Master the steps of inductive Bible study (6A). How to Meet with God: stablish a daily pattern of time alone with God (6B). How to Make Good Choices: Rely on God s ord to guide daily decisions (6C). How to alk Victoriusly: Prepare for spiritual warfare by putting on God s armor (6).