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1 Scope and Sequence Primary Year A Month/Theme Story/Bible Reference Memory Message Point Month/Theme Story/Bible Reference Memory Message Point verse Verse January God creates our world (Gen. 1:1-25.) Gen. 1:1 God is love is written upon all He made. June God sends manna (Exodus 16) Isaiah 58:13, 14 We worship God when we enjoy keeping the Sabbath. God has always God creates Adam and Eve (Gen. 1:26-2:23) Gen 1:27 God surrounds me with His gifts of love. We worship God heals all who look at the bronze snake (Numbers 21:4-9) Mark 11:22 We worship God when we have faith in loved us, even before we were God creates the Sabbath (Gen. 2:1-3) Gen. 2:3 The Sabbath is God s special gift to us. God when we obey Moses last words of love (Deut. 4-6, 28) Deut. 11:13 We worship God when we choose to obey him. born. Adam and Eve hide from God (Gen. 2:8,9,16,17) 1 John 1:9 When we do wrong, God still loves us and will forgive us if we repent. Balaam and the talking donkey (Numbers 22-24) John 14:23 We worship God when we follow His instructions. February Moses Grows up (Exodus 1, 2) We worship God when we praise July Matthias replaces Judas (Acts Acts 1:8 Jesus friends know Him well. 150:6 Him for His protection. 1) We tell God we Moses and the burning bush (Exodus 3) Exodus 3:5 We worship God when we are reverent. God gives us love Him when The first nine plagues (Exodus 4-10) We worship God when we trust Him skills for The upper room (Acts 1;2:1-4) Acts 1:14 Prayer prepares us for service. we worship The tenth plague and Passover 103:2 34:7 in every situation. We worship god when we praise service. The Day of Pentecost (Acts 2) Acts 2:17 God gives us skills to serve (Exodus 11, 12) Him for rescuing us from sin. God provides water fro the Israelites (Exodus 17:1-7) John 7:37 We praise God for supplying our needs. The early church (Acts 2:42-47) Eph. 6:7 God gives us gifts so we can help March Jesus asks fishermen to come with Him (Matt. 4:18-22; Luke 5:1-11) Matt. 4:19 I help others learn about Jesus when I follow His example. August The seven deacons (Acts 6:1-7) 1 Cor. 12:4, 5 When we organise our gifts, we serve God better. Jesus shows us Jesus calls Matthew, the tax collector (Matt. 9:9-13) Matt. 9:13 God invites everyone to join his family. God never Ananias visits Saul (Acts 9:10-19) Acts 9:15 God s love is like a light in darkness. how to love one Jesus welcomes the children (Luke Luke 18:16 Children like me are welcome in stops loving Barnabas and Saul in Antioch Acts 10:34, God s grace includes everyone. another. 18:15-17) God s family. us. (Acts 11:19-26) 35 Zacchaeus stops cheating (Luke 19:1-10) Luke 19:8 I show Jesus love when I put wrongs right. Paul and Barnabas travel to Cyprus (Acts 13:1-12) Acts 13:2 God sends us as messengers of His grace. April Jesus is a servant (john 13:1-17) John 13:14 We show God s love when we serve September A wife for Isaac ( Gen. 24) Gen. 24:40 God wants everyone to join His family. God wants us Simon carries Jesus cross (Matt. 27:27-32) Galatians 6:2 We can help others carry their burdens. We belong to Jacob buys Esau s birthright (Gen. 25:19-34) Romans 12:10 I can love people who are different from me. to show others The day Jesus died ( Matt. 27:34- John 3:16 We serve God when we share His God s family. Jacob deceives Isaac (Gen. Levi. 19:11 People in God s family are honest. how much He loves them. 56) Jesus comes to life again (Matt. 27:57-61; 28:1-10, 16-20) Mark 16:15 love with We serve God when we tell others about Jesus. 27:1-45) Jacob s ladder (Gen. 28:10-22) Gen. 28:15 I belong to God s family no matter what happens. Jesus makes breakfast for His friends (John 21:1-17) John 21:16 We serve God when we take care of October Jacob meets Rachel (Gen. 29:1-14) 2 Cor. 6:6 Being kind at home helps us learn how to serve May Noah builds a boat (Gen. 6) People in God s family want to do Laban cheats Jacob (Gen. 1 Cor 13:4 Love helps us serve others patiently. We show love The animals enter the ark (Gen. 7) 143:10 Philip. 1:27 His will. People in God s family wait patiently together for Our families help us learn how to serve 29:15-28) Jacob and his family leave Laban (Gen. 30:24-43; 31) Col. 3:23 Loving service doesn t expect a reward. when we work together. Noah, the animals, and his family wait in the ark (Gen. 8:1-14) Galatians 6:9 People in God s family wait patiently together for Jacob and Esau are reunited (Gen. 32, 33) Gen. 33:11 We serve God when we share His blessings. God puts a rainbow in the sky (Gen. 8:15-22; 9:8-17) Gen. 9:13, 15 God s people rejoice because He cares for them.

2 November God s love is a free gift. Nicodemus talks with Jesus (John 3:1-21) Jesus and Peter walk on water (Matt. 14:22-32; Mark 6:45-51; John 6:16-21) Jesus raises the Widow of Nain s son (Luke 7:11-17) The parable of the great feast (Luke 14:15-24) Jesus heals a crippled man at the pool (John 5:1-15) 1 John 3:1 Jesus love changes us. December Luke 18:27 By keeping out eyes on Jesus we are saved. Jer. 31:13 Jesus gives His love and grace freely. Luke 14:15 Jesus invites us to be with Him in heaven. Eph. 2:8 Jesus sees our needs and helps us. We praise God for the gift of Jesus. Angels tell shepherds of Jesus birth (Luke 2:8-15) Shepherds worship Baby Jesus (Luke 2:15-20) Wise men follow a star to Bethlehem (Matt. 2:1-12) Jesus will take us to heaven (Rev. 7:9-17; 21;22) Luke 2:10 Luke 2:14 Matt 2:11 Isaiah 38:20 We worship God when we sing songs of praise. We worship the God who guides us. We worship Jesus when we give gifts to We will live with Jesus wan worship Him forever.

3 Scope and Sequence Primary Year B Month/Theme Story/Bible Reference Memory Message Point Month/Theme Story/Bible Reference Memory Message Point verse Verse January The Tower of Babel (Gen. 11:1-9) Acts 10:34, 35 God wants us to help people who are different from us. June Grace Elijah fed by ravens (1 Kings 17:1-6) Isaiah 41:10 God knows our needs and cares for them. God calls us to Abram goes from Ur to Canaan (Gen. 12:1-7) Isaiah 6:8 I will listen when God calls me to serve. is the gift of life. Elijah and the widow (1 Kings 17:7-240) 1 Peter 5:10 God loves us even when bad things happen to us. serve others Abram and Meichizedek (Gen. 14) Galatians 5:13 I will serve others out of love. Elijah on Mount Carmel ( 1 Kings 18:1-39) 4:3 God listens and answers when we pray. Abraham pleads for Sodom ( Gen. Philemon God wants me to speak out for God speaks in a still, small Isaiah 30:21 We will listen to God s gentle voice. 18:20-33) 2:4 voice (1 Kings 19:1-18) February Samuel speaks for God (1 Sam. 12) 1 Sam. 12:22 God is glad He made me His child. July Elijah taken to heaven (2 Kings 2:1-15) Rom. 6:23 God s grace is the gift of eternal life. God s Winning with God (1 Sam. 13:16-1 Sam 14:6 God gives me the victory. Peter and john before the Acts 4:31 We learn of God s power. grace is good news for us. 22; 14: 1-23) David the shepherd boy (1 Sam 16; 17:13-36; 23) 32:1 I can t save myself; Jesus saves me. We learn about God together. Sanhedrin (Acts 3-4:33) Apostles escape from prison (Acts 5:17-32) Acts 4:12 We learn that Jesus is most important. David shares the victory (1 Sam. 29; 23:6 When God wins the battle, we are Stephen and the seven deacons Hebrews We encourage 30:1-25) winners. (Acts 6:1-8:4) 10:25 March The house on the rock (Matt. 7:12-18:2 I am joyful when I build my life on August Simon asks for power (Acts 2 Cor. 5:17 Knowing God changes my life. 29) Jesus. 8:5-25) Jesus heals Jairus s daughter (Matt. John 11:25 We worship a God who gives Peter and John heal lame man John 12:21 By serving, I show Jesus to Worship makes us joyful every 9: 18-26; Mark 5:21-42) The ten lepers (Luke 17:11-19) eternal life. We worship God when we thank We look for ways (Acts 3:1-26; 2:1-4) Apostles heal and preach (Acts 1 Cor. 15:58 I serve when I help others heal. day. 103:2, 3 to help 5:12-16) The Transfiguration (Matt. 17:1-13) Philemon 4:4 Worship is rejoicing in God s presence. Philip and the Ethiopian (Acts 8:26-39) Rom. 1:16 We help others understand the Bible. Jesus triumphal entry (Matt. 21:1- John 13:13 I worship God when I praise Dorcas (Acts 9:32-42) Rom. 1:16 We serve when we help April 11; Mark 11:1-11; Luke 19:28-40; John 12:12-19) Forgive others ( Matt. 18:21-35) Matt. 18:35 God wants me to forgive September Moses cannot enter Canaan ( Rev. 4:11 God is worthy of our worship. We treat each other as God Parable of the vineyard (Matt. 20:1- Acts 10:34 We treat others kindly and fairly. Deut. 6) Moses dies; Joshua leads John 14 :3 We will worship God forever. treats us. 16) Mary anoints Jesus (Luke 7:36-50) 1 Peter We include people who are often We worship God (Deut. 31 :34) Joshua meets the Lord (Josh. John 14:1 We worship God every day. 2:17 left out. everyday. 5:13-6:5) Lazarus s death and resurrection Gal. 6:2 God s children care for one another. Cities of Refuge (Num. 35; John 14:2 Church is a place of refuge. (John 11) Deut. 4:41-43; Josh. 20) May Moses at the Red Sea (Exodus We worship God when we obey Offerings to build tabernacle 45:6 I worship God with my offerings. 13:21, 22; 14:19, 20) 119:10 (Ex. 35:4-36:7) We worship the Bitter waters made sweet (Exodus 15:22-27) 138:1 We worship God with joyful praise. October The 12 spies explore Canaan (Num. 13:1-3, 17-33) Heb. 10:25 We encourage one another to follow God. creator. Aaron s rod buds (Num ) Rev. 14:7 We worship God when we respect His authority. We encourage one another to Rahab helps the spies (Josh. 2) Matthew 6:33 At church we listen and learn what it important. Moses strikes the rock (Num. 20:1-13) Isaiah 26:4 We worship God when we trust follow Jesus. CONTINUES ON NEXT PAGE

4 (Oct. Cont.) November We can serve God wherever we are The Israelites cross the Jordan (Josh. 3; 4; 5:1) The fall of Jericho (Josh 6) Boy Jesus in the Temple (Luke 2:41-49) Jesus childhood (Luke 2:40, 52; Matt. 13:55; Mark 6:3; John 7:15) Jesus changes water into wine (John 2:1-11) The birth and life of John the Baptist (Matt. 3; Mark 1:1-12; Luke 1:5-25, 57-80; John 1:15-34) Josh. 3:5 God gives us leaders. December Gabriel visits Mary (Luke 1:26-38, 46-55) In God s family we all work Zechariah, Mary, and the 133:1 Deut. 10:12 together. We serve God wherever we are. God is our best friend. Shepherds (Luke 1:13, 19, 30; 2:10) Jesus is born in a stable (Luke 2:1-7) Ecc. 9:10 We serve when we are doing our Angels speak to Shepherds best. (Luke 2:8-20) 1 Peter Serving others makes friends for Baby Jesus dedication (Luke 4:10 God. 2:21-38) Luke 1:76 We can prepare the way for Jesus by serving Jesus second coming (Matt. 24:27, 30, 31, 42; John 14:1-3; 1 Thess. 4:16, 17; Rev. 1:7) 2 Cor. 9:15 Jesus is God s gift to us. Luke 2:10 God is our friend. James 1:17 God gives perfect gifts, and His best gift is Jesus. Luke 2:10 God is our friend. 2 Thess. 2:16 Jesus gives us hope. John 14:3 Jesus is coming soon.

5 Scope and Sequence Primary Year C Month/Theme Story/Bible Reference Memory January God Reveals Himself to us. February We respond to God s goodness by worshiping March Jesus shows us how to love one another. April Others can see Jesus in us. May We learn why we worship God. The ten plagues (Exodus 3:1-10; 6:28-10:29) The Passover (Exodus 12) The Exodus (Exodus 13:17-22;14) The Ten Commandments (Exodus 19; 20:1-20) The golden calf (exodus 31:18-32:1-8, 15-19; 34:1-10) The wilderness tabernacle (Exodus 25:1-9; 35:4-9, 20-29) Building the tabernacle (Exodus 31:1-11; 36:1-7) Solomon builds the temple (1 Kings 5; 6; 7:13-51) Solomon dedicates the temple (1Kings 8:1-9:3) Message Point Month/Theme Story/Bible Reference Memory Message Point verse Verse God is working to reach my heart. June Jesus baptism ( Matt. 3) Matt. 3:17 I tell others I belong to God s family 86:10 when I choose to be baptised. Celebrations help us remember what The Good Samaritan (Luke Luke 10:27 Everyone is included in God s love. 77:11 God did for us. We are 10:25-37) Exodus God has a plan to take care of me. members of The Prodigal Son (Luke 15:11- Luke 15:24 People in God s family never stop 14:13 God s family. 32) caring for each God s commandments help us The Ten Bridesmaids (Matt. 25:1- Matt. 25:13 People in God s family can always 119:165 understand 13) be ready for Jesus to come 86:5 God is always ready to forgive me. The Sheep and The Goats (Matt. Matthew Taking care of those in need is like 25:31-46) 25:40 taking care of Jesus. Exodus I worship God when I bring my gifts July Jesus calls disciples to be fishers Matt. 4:19 I follow Jesus and share Him with 25:8 to of men ( Matt. 4:18-22; Mark Ephesians 6:7 84:1 Rev. 15:4 I worship god when I use my abilities to do His work. I worship God when I show respect and reverence for His house. 1 Worship God with my worldwide church family. Jonah in the boat (Jonah 1:1-9) 40:8 People in God s family share His love with Jonah in the whale (Jonah 1:10-17; 1 John 1:9 God helps me to admit my mistakes 2) and make them right. Jonah in Nineveh (Jonah 3) 2 Peter 3:9 God will help me share His message of salvation with Jonah and the vine (Jonah 4) 1 John 3:1 I am happy when others join God s family. Crowd tries to worship Paul and Galatians We serve God when we help Barnabas (Acts 14:8-20) 6:2 Paul receives call to Macedonia Hebrews I serve God when I share my home (Acts 17:15-34) 13:2 with Alter to unknown God (Acts 17:15- Acts 17:27 I serve God when I tell others about 34) Eutychus s fall (Acts 20:1-12) I serve God by helping people in 91:11 emergency situations. Sabbath ( Genesis 2:1-3; Exodus 20:8-11) Gen. 2:3 I worship God when I enjoy His weekly gift, the Sabbath. Daniel prays anyway (Dan. 6:1-16) Dan. 6:10 I worship God when I give Him first place in my life. Daniel in the lions den (Dan. 6:10- Dan. 6:22 I worship when I pray and wait for 28) God s answers. Daniel comes out of the lions den Dan. 6:26 When I worship God, others see His Dan. 6:25-28) love and power. Jesus shows us how to serve. August God does for us what we cannot do for ourselves. September We learn Christian values. October Our families help us learn how to serve 1:16-20; Luke 5:1-11) Jesus sends Hid disciples out two by two ( Matt. 10:1-16; Mark 6:7-13; Luke 9:1-6) Jesus offers water of life to Samaritans (John 4:1-42) Jesus feeds the 5,000+ people (Matt. 14:13-21; Mark 6:30-44; John 6:1-13) Elisha blesses the woman of Shunem (2 Kings 4:8-37; 8:1-6) Namaan is healed of leprosy (2 Kings 5:1-16) Elisha and the borrowed axehead (2 Kings 6:1-7) Elisha and the invisible army (2 Kings 6:6-23) Joseph s brothers sell him as a slave (Gen. 37) Potiphar s wife accuses Joseph (Gen. 39) Joseph is made a ruler of Egypt (Gen 40;41) Joseph tells his brothers who he is (Gen 42-45:15) Joseph cares for his family (Gen. 45:16-47:12; 50:15-21) Matt. 10:8 John 4:14 Matt. 14:16 Eph. 3:20 John 1:16 Matt. 7:7 34:7 John 15:12 Rev. 3:11 Matt. 25:23 Luke 6:37 Gal. 6:10 Jesus gives me what I need to serve Jesus is everyone s friend. I serve Jesus when I help God gives me more then I can imagine. God s grace is for everyone. God cares about all my problems. God helps me when I am in trouble. God helps me love my Christian family. My Christian family prepares me to live for Jesus. God helps me to be faithful. God helps me to forgive God helps me care for my family. Pricilla and Aquila help Paul (Acts 18) Rom. 12:13 I SERVE God when I invite others into my home. Titus visits Corinth for Paul (2 John 20:21 I serve God when I willingly help Cor. 2:12, 13; 8:16-24; 9:1-8; Rom. 15:26) CONTINUES ON NEXT PAGE

6 (Oct. Cont.) November God keeps His promises. Onesimus returns to Philemon (Philemon) Eph. 6:7 I can serve Jesus at home. December Paul writes to timothy (2 Tim.) Heb. 6:10 When we help people who serve God, we serve God. Isaiah has a vision of God s temple Isaiah 6:7 I am touched by God s grace when (Isaiah 6) He forgives my sins. God heals Hezekiah (Isaiah 38:1-21) Isaiah 38:7 I can depend on a God who keeps His promises. Jeremiah visits a potter (Jer. 18:1-6) Isaiah 64:8 God holds me in His hands and molds me. Nehemiah rebuilds walls of Nehemiah God gives me the grace and power Jerusalem (Nehemiah 1-4, 6) 2:8 to do His will. New Testament fulfil Old Testament Joshua I know God keeps His promises, prophecies (Mic. 5:2; Matt. 2:1; Isa. 23:14 because Bible prophecies come true. 53; Mark 15:22-39; Acts 1:9-11) Worshiping is sharing our love for Jesus. Zechariah is told he will be the father of John (Luke 1: ) Mary sings after Gabriel s visit ( Luke 1:26-56) Angels sing good news to shepherds (Luke 2:1-14) Shepherds spread the good news (Luke 2:15-20) Luke 1:68 Luke 1:46, 47 Luke 2:14 Luke 2:17 I worship God when I tell others about His goodness and love. I worship God when I tell others about my love for I worship God when I listen to the good news about Jesus. I worship God when I joyfully tell others about Jesus.

7 Scope and Sequence Primary Year D Month/Theme Story/Bible Reference Memory January Jesus calls us to serve February God s love finds me wherever I am. March We remember what Jesus has done for us. April We are active in God s Family. Speck/plank parable (Do unto others) (Matt. 7:1-12) James and John want good places in the kingdom (Matt. 20:20-28; Mark 10:35-45) Paralytic lowered through roof (Matt. 9:1-8; Mark 2:1-12; Luke 5:17-26) Jesus heals a man blind from birth (John 9) Parable of the lost sheep (Matt. 18:12-14; Luke 15: 3-7) Parable of the lost coin (Luke 15:8-10) Jesus calms the storm (Matt. 8:23-27; Mark 4:35-41; Luke 8:22-25) Jesus does good on the Sabbath (Matt. 12:1-13; Mark 2:23-3:5; Luke 6:1-10) Jesus prays in Gethsemane (Matt. 26:36-56: Mark 14:32-50; Luke 22:39-53; John 18:1-12) Jesus on trial ( Matt 26:57-27:2, 11-14; Mark 14:53-15:5; Luke 22:54-23:12; John 18:12-38) The crucifixion (Matt. 27:15-66; Mark 15:6-47; Luke 23:13-56; John 18:39-19:42) The resurrection (Matt. 28:1-15; Mark 16:1-14; Luke 24:1-49; John 20:1-31) The Ascension (Luke 24:50-53; Acts 1:1-12) Peters denial (Matt. 26:31-35, 69-75; Mark 14:27-31, 66-72: Luke 22:24-34, 54-62; John 18:15-18, 25-27) Day of Pentecost (Acts 1: 4-11:2) Message Point Month/Theme Story/Bible Reference Memory Message Point verse Verse Matt. 7:12 Jesus helps me treat others as I want May Creation (Gen. 1, 2) Gen. 1:1 We worship God when we thank to be treated. Him for creating our world. Mark 10:43 Jesus wants me to put others first. Creation of Man (Gen. 1:26-30; Gen 1:27 We praise God for creating us. We thank God 2:4-23; 139:1-18) for His Rom. 12:10 I serve Jesus when I bring others to presence with The Sabbath (Gen. 2:1-3) Gen. 2:3 We worship God when we enjoy us. His Sabbath. John 9:25 Matt. 18:14 Luke 19:10 John 14:27 Matt. 12:8 Luke 22:42 Isaiah 53:5 John 3:16 Luke 24:6 Acts 1:11 Luke 22:32 133:1 Cornelius and Peter (Acts 10) Acts 10:34, 35 Peter escapes from prison (Acts Acts 12:5 12:1-19) I will tell others what Jesus has done for me. Jesus comes looking for me when I am far from Jesus looks for me, because I am precious to Jesus will help me when I am in trouble. The Sabbath is a day to learn more about God s love. I thank Jesus for choosing to save me. I thank Jesus for being willing to suffer for me. I want Jesus to be my personal Saviour. Because He lives again, I can choose to have a happy future with Jesus! I want to be with Jesus when He comes back for me. God wants me in his family even when I fail him. The Holy Spirit helps us enjoy worshiping with I invite others to join God s family by sharing His love. God hears and answers our prayers for one another. June We will spend eternity with Jesus. July The Bible teaches us about God s love for us. August People are attracted to God through the lives of His people.. Cain and Abel (Gen 4) Matt. 5:9 We honour God when we live peacefully with others Enoch (Gen. 5:21-24; Heb. 11:5- Gen. 5:24 We become friends with God when 7) we spend time with Him every day. Second Coming (John 14:1-3; 1 Rev. 1:7 Jesus loves us so much that He Thess. 4:13-18; Rev. 1:7) wants us to live with him forever. Heaven (Rev. 21:1-6, Isaiah 11:1- Rev. 21:4 Jesus wants us to live with Him 9) forever in a happy, safe place. Tree of Life Rev. 22:1 God has prepared wonderful things River of life (Rev. 22:1-5, 12-14) for us to enjoy through-out eternity. Songs of praise (Rev. 5:11-13; 7:9-17; 84:1-4; 100, 150) A song of praise sung by the Red Sea (Exod. 15; 106:1-12) Josiah restores the worship of the true God (2 Kings 22; 2 Chronicles 34) Josiah leads a great revival (2 Kings 22; 2 Chron. 34) Josiah leads a celebration ( 2 Kings 23:21-25; 2 Chron. 35) Esther is chosen to be queen ( Esther 1,2) Mordecai saves the king and tells Esther to plead for the Jews (Esther 5-7) Esther gives a banquet (Esther 5-7) Esther saves her people (Esther 7, 8) 100:1, 2 Exodus 15:21 2 Chron. 34:1, 2 119:105 2 Kings 23:25 Matt. 5:16 We will sing songs of praise to God now and throughout eternity. I know Jesus loves and cares for His children. I can be a good example to those around me. God leads us as we hear, study, and obey his word. We celebrate together what Jesus has done for us. God can use my life to influence others for good. 1 Sam 16:7 Jesus helps me accept everyone. Prov. 3:6 Esther 4:14 With God s help, I have the courage to do what is right. God leads us to opportunities to serve Him and His people.

8 September We praise God in out times of worship. October We learn what is important in life. Satan tempts Jesus ( Matt. 4) Jesus heals a leper and spends time in prayer ( Luke 5:12-16; Mark 1:35; Mark 14:32-41) 119:11 Luke 5:16 When I have God s Word in my heart, I can say no to Satan. I worship God in my quiet prayer time. November We serve God wherever we are. Daniel and friends are taken captive (Dan. 1:1, 2; 2 Kings 24:1-16) Daniel and friends refuse king s food (Dan 1:3-20) 119:30 I serve God when I help my friends make good choices. 1 Cor. 10:31 I serve God better when I am healthy. Paul writes to Timothy (2 Tim. 1, 2) 2 Tim. 1:8 I worship god when I thank Him for Christian role models. Nebuchadnezzar dreams of the image (Dan. 2) Dan. 2:23 I serve God better when I help people in need. Paul and Silas sing in prison (Acts Acts 16:25 I worship God when I praise Him no Nebuchadnezzar spends seven Col. 4:6 I can serve God wherever I am. 16:16-40) Matter what happens. years with animals (Dan. 4:1-37) The Bereans study the scriptures (Acts 17:1-14) Acts 17:11 I worship God when I study my Bible every day. Belshazzar s feast and the handwriting on the wall (Dan. 5) Jere. 1:7 I serve God when I share His words with Deborah and Barak ( Judges 4, 5) 1 Peter We respect leaders God has placed December Angel visits Zechariah, Mary, Luke 1:49 God s gift of love gives me hope 2:17 in authority. and Joseph (Luke 1:5-38; Matt. and joy. 1:18-21) Gideon ( Judges 6:1-7:25) Philippians. God can use me when I trust God s grace Birth of Jesus ( Luke 2:1-17) John 3:16 Jesus is God s special gift to me. 4:13 gives us hope Samson (Judges 16) God still loves me and will use me and joy. Shepherds visit Baby Jesus Luke 2:14 Jesus gives me joy and hope. 51:10 even when I make mistakes. (Luke 2:8-14) God speaks to Samuel. (1 Sam 3) 1 Sam 3:9 I will listen and answer when God The Wise men and the flight to Philippians I can look forward to the future speaks to me. Egypt (matt. 2:13-23) 4:19 because God loves me.