Hymn: Praise Ye the Lord, the Almighty

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1 Unit 1 God Is My King Hymn: Praise Ye the Lord, the Almighty Unit 1a God Rules Creation Genesis 1: The Beginning of All Things Genesis 1: A69 70 It is Perfect! Genesis 1:14 31 God is the all-powerful Creator A71 Rest and Praise God! Genesis 2: Sin, Death, and God s Love Application Story Unit 1b God Rules Nature Genesis 6:8, A72 Safe in the Ark with God Genesis 6: Atop Mount Ararat Genesis 7:1 9:17 God s favor on us should lead us to complete obedience God Blesses Trust Application Story A73 Noah s Faith God s Promise Genesis 6 8 Unit 1c God Rules Families Deuteronomy 6: The Tower of Babel Fails Genesis 11: God Chooses Abram Genesis 12:1 13:18 God wants each person to love Him with his whole heart. Unit 1d God Rules Me Genesis 15: A74 Trust Obeys and Waits Application Story Hero of the Faith: John Bunyan God Gives Abraham a Son Genesis 17:1 19; 21: Abraham Gives to God Genesis 22 God gives us righteousness by faith Worthy of Praise Application Story A75, A55 Taste and See Psalm 119:103 xvi

2 Unit 2 An Obedient Heart Hymn: Lead On, O King Eternal Unit 2a Obedient Feet Exodus 14: God Calls Moses Exodus 3:1 4: God Shows His Power Exodus 4:29 12:51 God s display of power causes people to fear and believe God Shows the Way Exodus 13:21 14: Called to Witness Application Story Unit 2b Obedient Eyes Exodus 32: The Ten Commandments Exodus 19:1 20: The Golden Calf Exodus God hates sin. We should stand on God s side Rules Are for Our Good Application Story Prophet Focus: Jonah Jonah 1 4 Unit 2c Obedient Speech John 14: A Message for Balaam s 22: Balaam and His Prophecy s 22:36 24:17 If we love Christ, we will cheerfully obey the Bible Be Kind to One Another Application Story A76 What Should You Say? Proverbs 16:24 Unit 2d Obedient Hands Micah 6:8b Jericho First Joshua Victory and Defeat Joshua 7 It is better to obey God than to have an outward appearance of worshiping Him Obey All the Way Application Story A56 Who Disobeyed? Joshua 7 xvii

3 Unit 3 A Humble Heart Hymn: Be Thou Exalted Unit 3a There Is Only One God Isaiah 45: God Calls Gideon Judges 6: Gideon s Assurance Judges 6:33 7:14 There is only one God Gideon Serves the Lord Judges 7:15 8: A77 Obedience Is the Best Way Application Story Unit 3b Humble Yourself Before God Humbling Yourself Application Story Samson Needs Humility Judges Chronicles 7: Samson Reaps the Results of Pride Judges The Lord calls us to humble ourselves before Him A78 A Humble Spirit Application Story Unit 3c Humble Yourself Before Others Ruth Has a Servant s Heart Ruth Hannah Gives Her Gift 1 Samuel 1 Galatians 6: A79 Hero of the Faith: Richard Allen Serve others, doing good to them A Heart for Serving Application Story Unit 3d Walk in a Spirit of Humility 1 John 1:7 Christians have fellowship and forgiveness when they live God s way A80 God Speaks to Samuel 1 Samuel Samuel Speaks to the People God Can Change Sinful Attitudes 1 Samuel 12 Picture the Point Application Story A57 Walking in Humility Application Story xviii

4 Unit 4 Birth of the Savior Hymn: Joy to the World Unit 4a Foretelling Christ s Birth We Need a Savior Genesis 2:15 3: Isaiah Prophesies About Christ Isaiah 7:14 16 Isaiah 9: , 240 A81 Hero of the Faith: John Calvin Christ s birth was foretold Who Knew? Application Story Unit 4b Christ s Birth The Shepherds Seek Jesus Luke 2:1 20 Luke 2: The Gift Application Story God sent us a Savior The Wise Men Seek Jesus Matthew 2: A82, A58 Giving Gifts Picture the Point xix

5 Unit 5 A Serving Heart Hymn: Joy in Serving Jesus Unit 5a God s Servants Know God Jonathan Knew God 1 Samuel 12:14 14: David Puts God First 1 Samuel Mark 10: Prophet Focus: Jeremiah Jeremiah 18:1 10 We must serve God and minister to others Putting God and Others First Picture the Point Application Activity Unit 5b God s Servants Serve in Love 1 Samuel 12: A83 A Prince and a Shepherd Serve Together King David Serves 1 Samuel 18:1 11; 20: Samuel 13:1 4; 2 Samuel 4:4; 9: In Love Serve One Another Galatians 5:13 Serve God from the heart Thinking of Others Application Story Unit 5c God Can Use Me 1 Chronicles 28:20a God Uses a Servant Girl 2 Kings 5: A Captain Becomes a Servant 2 Kings 5:5 16 God will help me serve Him A Servant s Crown Application Story God s People Serve Him Romans 6:13 Unit 5d God Wants Us to Work Together A84 86 Nehemiah Wants to Rebuild Nehemiah 1:1 2: Rebuilding Together Nehemiah 2:9 6:19 Psalm 133: Helping Hands? Application Story God s servants should live together in peace A59 Who Will Do God s Work? One-Act Play xx

6 Unit 6 A Courageous Heart Hymn: Am I a Soldier of the Cross? Unit 6a Courage to Trust God Romans 8:28 If we love God, we will understand that He works out the details of our lives for our good A87 Esther Becomes Queen Esther Esther Goes Before the King Esther Character: What Was Mordecai Like? Missionary Story All Things Work Together Missionary Story Unit 6b Courage During Hard Times Deuteronomy 31: A87 God Gives Courage to Do Right Daniel 3: , 241 Hero of the Faith: Adoniram Judson , 247 Strength and Courage Missionary Story We can be courageous because God is with us , 248 Before and After Missionary Story Unit 6c Courage to Speak God s Word Daniel s Reputation Daniel 5: A87 A Message from God Daniel 5:17 31 Romans 1: , 249 Whose Way? Missionary Story We should not be ashamed to tell others about the gospel of Jesus Christ. Unit 6d Courage to Live a Godly Life God s Book Missionary Story A Godly Man Keeps Praying Daniel 6: A87 God Protects Daniel Daniel 6:16 28 Psalm 56: , 251 Whose Laws? Missionary Story When we put our trust in God, we do not need to fear what people can do to us , 252 A88 89, A60 Trusting God Missionary Story xxi

7 Unit 7 A Forgiving Heart Hymn: Cleanse Me Unit 7a I Need Forgiveness Romans 3: Trapped by Sin Application Story The Freedom of Forgiveness Application Story I am sinful. I need God s forgiveness Two Short Prayers Luke 18: A90 Forgiven but Unforgiving Matthew 18:21 35 Unit 7b God Forgives Me Ephesians 1: A91 92 Jesus Forgives and Heals Mark 2: A New Person Application Story God forgives me through Christ s sacrifice Forgiveness and Love Luke 7: A93 Giving Picture the Point Unit 7c I Accept God s Forgiveness , 242 Hero of the Faith: Abraham Kuyper A Whole Family Is Saved Acts 16:9 34 Psalm 103: Trust God s Word Application Story God s forgiveness is forever Thankful for God s Goodness Picture the Point Luke 17:11 19 Unit 7d I Forgive Others Matthew 6: Forgiven Philemon 1: Two Sons, Two Sins Luke 15:11 32 Forgive others as God forgives you Jesus Forgives the Most Matthew 27: A61 62 Learning to Forgive Application Story xxii

8 Unit 8 Easter: He Lives Hymn: What a Wonderful Savior Unit 8a Christ s Crucifixion Romans 5: At the Cross Jesus s Death and Burial Matthew 27:32 44; Mark 15:21 32; Luke 23:26 43; John 19:17 27 Matthew 27:45 66; Mark 15:33 47; Luke 23:44 56; John 19:28 42 Jesus died for sinners Reconciliation Picture the Point , 243 Hero of the Faith: Athanasius Unit 8b Christ s Resurrection Matthew 28: He Is Risen Jesus Appears to His Followers Luke 24:1 12; John 20:1 18 Luke 24:13 53; John 21:1 14 Christ rose from the dead Jesus Christ, Our Mediator Application Story A63 Reflecting God s Love Picture the Point xxiii

9 Unit 9 Jesus the Messiah Hymn: Jesus Shall Reign Unit 9a Jesus Is God Mark 4: Jesus Calms the Storm Mark 4: Prayer and Faith Application Story Jesus is God Jesus Raises Lazarus John 11: A94 95 God s Power Psalm 126:3 Unit 9b Jesus Is Man John 6: Jesus Was Baptized Matthew 3; John 1: Jesus Was Tempted Matthew 4:1 11 Jesus is our example The Misery of Sin Application Story A96 Turning from Temptation 1 Corinthians 10:13 Unit 9c Jesus Is the Savior of the World Nicodemus John 3: Zacchaeus Luke 19: Corinthians 5: A97 Tell the Good News Application Story A saved person is a changed person Prophet Focus: Isaiah Prophet Focus Unit 9d Jesus Is the King of Kings Jesus, the Humble King Matthew 21: Jesus Is Coming Again! Revelation Psalm 24: Press On! Application Story The Lord Jesus Christ is the King of Glory A98, A64 Jesus Shall Reign Luke 1:32 33 xxiv

10 Unit 10 A Generous Heart Hymn: Living for Jesus Unit 10a I Give Myself to God Mark 1: John the Baptist The Disciples Leave All Matthew 11:7 13; 14:3 12 Mark 1:16 20; 2:13 17; 3:13 19; John 1:43 48 Jesus wants to make believers fishers of men , 256 Beginning and Ending Application Novel , 257 Following Jesus Application Novel Unit 10b God Gives to Me Five Thousand Fed Matthew 14:13 21 John 14:2b Jesus Promises an Eternal Home John 13:31 14:6 Jesus is preparing a home for believers , 258 Heaven Application Novel , 259 Find It Quickly Application Novel Unit 10c I Give My Possessions to God The Widow Loves from Little Mark 12: Mary Loves from Much Mark 14:3 9 2 Corinthians 9: , 260 Honoring Jesus Application Novel We should give to God joyfully , 261 Giving Application Novel Unit 10d I Give Myself to Others Dorcas: Doer of Good Deeds Acts 9:36 43 Proverbs 20: Paul, the Missionary Acts 27:1 28:6 Children are known by their deeds , 262 Followers of Jesus Application Novel , 263 A65 66 Where Is It? Application Novel xxv