Lesson Components Materials Teacher s Edition Student Activity Book (Preschool) and Student Edition (Kindergarten Grade 6) Resources CD

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

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

3 Grade 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. omniscience, omnipresence, omnipotence, relationship to God, sin Genesis 1:1 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 covenant Lesson Title Lesson for their Summary life. Core Concepts Memory Verses 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. strife, lying, relationship to others, sin Psalm 34:13 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 Commandments God provides manna, quail, and the 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. 11 Ruth In response to studying Ruth s devotion and loyalty to Naomi, students selflessly help others. 12 The Psalms Using the Psalms as a model, students give praise, worship God, and pray as they turn to God for comfort. pride, envy, unrighteous anger, sin, judgment listening to God, faithfulness, deliverance, judgment, covenant trust, obedience, provision, blessing, prophecy, leadership, repentance listening to God, leadership, obedience, omnipotence, deliverance provision, obedience, relationship to others, omnipotence listening to God, leadership, courage, omnipotence, relationship to others deliverance, listening to God, leadership, obedience, omnipotence selflessness, loyalty, provision, relationship to others, blessing prayer, praise, worship Psalm 119:30a Proverbs 3:5 6a Psalm 31:14 1 Thessalonians 5:24 Psalm 50:15 1 John 5:3a Mark 12:30 Psalm 27:1 Galatians 6:10 Psalm 86:11 13 Thanksgiving Students express gratitude to God for thanksgiving, praise, love, Psalm 106:1

4 Lesson Title Lesson Summary Core Concepts Memory Verses 13 5 Thanksgiving Jacob and Esau Students As they study express the gratitude life of Jacob to God for thanksgiving, strife, lying, relationship praise, love, to Psalm 106:1 34:13 His goodness and mercy in response to Solomon s example of worship, praise, and thanksgiving. worship 14 Elijah and the Widow A widow shows hospitality to Elijah, who later brings her son back to life. Students follow God s direction and practice hospitality. hospitality, omnipotence, provision Philippians 2:4 15 Elijah Opposes False Prophets students recognize that God loves Lesson Title Lesson them and Summary sent His Son, Jesus, as a gift. Core Concepts Memory Verses Young Jesus grows and pleases His Luke 2:52 Father. Students seek to do right relationship to others, according to God s standards. submission, wisdom 18 The Boyhood of Jesus In response to Elijah s victory over the prophets of Baal, students pray in faith, speaking boldly about the Lord to others. 16 Josiah Young King Josiah seeks God and reads His Word. Students practice regular Bible reading. 17 Christmas Hearing the account of Christ s birth and the events surrounding it, 19 God s Written Word God speaks to people through His Word. Students express that God s Word is inspired, true, profitable, and eternal. They acknowledge that knowing God s Word leads to growth in faith. 20 Following Jesus Jesus calls disciples to follow Him and obey His Word. Students acknowledge their need to follow Christ, obey His Word, and tell others about Jesus. 21 Loving Others Acknowledging Jesus ministry to the Samaritan woman at the well, students show unconditional love for others and respond to God s unconditional love and forgiveness. 22 Sharing Jesus miraculously feeds a crowd of people. Students willingly give what they have to meet the needs of others. 23 Caring for Others Jesus heals a paralyzed man. Students pray in faith and show compassion for others. 24 Being Thankful Following the example of the thankful leper from the group of 10 healed lepers, students express thankfulness to God. boldness, prayer, omnipotence obedience, worship love, omnipotence, hope, worship, praise, angels omniscience, truth, listening to God, growing in faith obedience, growing in faith, evangelism kindness, evangelism, salvation, omniscience, forgiveness compassion, selflessness, omnipotence, provision faith, compassion, provision, omnipotence, forgiveness thanksgiving, omnipotence, mercy Psalm 25:4 Psalm 119:18 Isaiah 9:6 Psalm 119:11 John 15:5 Psalm 51:10 Hebrews 13:16 Galatians 6:2 Isaiah 63:7a 25 Giving A poor widow gives all her money faith, Luke 6:38a

5 Lesson Title Lesson Summary Core Concepts Memory Verses 525 Jacob Givingand Esau As A poor they widow study the gives life all of her Jacob money strife, relationship lying, faith, to Psalm Luke 6:38a 34:13 to God. Students demonstrate responsible stewardship of their possessions and talents. giving, stewardship 26 Trusting God Peter walks on the water with Jesus. Students affirm that God is all-powerful and trustworthy. 27 Believing God Like Mary and Martha concerning God s promises, students grow in faith, believing and trusting in God. 28 Accepting Forgiveness burial, and resurrection of Jesus, and prayer, salvation, forgiveness Lesson Title pray Lesson for Summary others. Core Concepts Memory Verses 30 Being a Leader Stephen boldly demonstrates servant-leadership. Students realize that godly leaders willingly, faithfully, and courageously serve others. servanthood, leadership, courage Romans 12:10 31 Witnessing to Others Following Philip s example, students invite others to come to Christ. They recognize the importance of obedience to God. 32 Pleasing God Students demonstrate acts of service to God after learning about Ananias, Timothy s, and Aquila and Priscilla s pleasing God through prayer and service to others. 33 Serving God and Others Jesus restores Peter and places him in leadership. Students acknowledge that God graciously restores those who repent and they follow His example in their own relationships. 29 Easter Students verbalize the plan of salvation as they consider the death, Paul and Barnabas faithfully use their God-given gifts to bless others. Students demonstrate acts of faithful service. 34 Knowing God God desires all to come to Him. He is preparing a special place for those who accept Jesus as Savior. Students affirm that they need to accept Jesus as Savior in order to get to heaven. trust, omnipotence, fear Deuteronomy 31:8 relationship to others, growing in faith, trust, omnipotence restoration, relationship to God, leadership, relationship to others love, omnipotence, resurrection, servanthood, obedience, evangelism, salvation servanthood, faithfulness, relationship to God listening to God, relationship to others, faithfulness, servanthood, blessing salvation, repentance, faith John 15:15b 1 John 1:9 Romans 6:23 Acts 1:8 Colossians 1:10 1 Peter 4:10 John 3:16