David C Cook Sunday School Lesson Review Fall Quarter September October November 2018 The Bible-in-Life Sunday School Lesson Review is designed to help Sunday school leaders understand and maintain uniform teaching direction throughout the quarter. As a pastor you will be able to tell at a glance what the children are studying. Children s sermons, and churchtime activities can be organized so that Sunday school themes are supported throughout the entire Sunday morning experience. As a Christian education director you will be able to see the Bible Basis for each age level and the focus of each lesson. You will be able to organize opening programs, plan whole school worship services, order materials needed for activities, and plan for special programs that might be valuable for your students. The Sunday School Lesson Review makes teacher training more efficient and effective since you can see at a glance exactly what each teacher needs to know each Sunday. The Sunday school superintendent will find the Sunday School Lesson Review important for supporting teachers in their planning and preparation. Classroom arrangements, large- or small-group activities, and bulletin board ideas can be prepared ahead of time to make Sunday morning easier for your teachers. David C Cook Bible-in-Life Bible-in-Life curriculum has Unified Themes, which are assigned for each unit (units normally coincide with calendar months). This makes possible unified teacher training, lesson introduction, or review in combined assembly and home activities. A Thorough Bible Study Program for All Ages curriculum targets the unique needs of two year olds in a two-year cycle. and Early curricula use their own Unified Themes in a two-year cycle, which take into consideration the special needs of these children. classes are studying the same book or period of Bible history with age-level appropriate lessons that support the Unified Theme. These curricula are on a three-year cycle. Adult curriculum is built around the Uniform Lessons Series, which provides comprehensive and in-depth Bible study for the adult learner. Comprehensive Bible Study from the Adult curriculum is covered on page 17. Cycles Adapted for Each Specific Age Level Scripture texts are carefully selected for each lesson according to the students age- level experiences and learning abilities. Not all age levels will be studying the same text. uses specific themes and Bible passages to which they can relate. and curricula have a two-year cycle of topical Unified Themes. Bible coverage correlation for the age levels is achieved by the fact that these age levels are studying the same book of the Bible or the same historic period throughout the three-year cycle (e.g., Paul s missionary journeys and related Pauline Epistles) except for summer topical studies. Designed to Take Students Completely Through the Bible Nearly Four Times Bible-in-Life Sunday school lessons systematically cover all sections of the Bible at each level. Grades 2 12: Sunday school students progress through the Bible together, studying the same themes and related text.
Unified Themes Units Unit 13: This is the Bible Unit 14: Tell Me About God Unit 15: God s Helpers & Unit 15: God Made the World,, &
Lesson 1, September 2 nd Unit 13: This is the Bible Bible Basis: The Bible comes from God (Habakkuk 2:2-3; 2 Peter 1:20-21). Lesson Focus: The Bible is a very special book. Bible Basis: Jesus talks with the Samaritan woman at the well (John 4:4-26). Lesson Focus: Jesus knows who we are. Unit Memory Verse: He cares for you. 1 Peter 5:7 Bible Basis: Jesus, God s Son, sees Nathanael under the fig tree (John 1:43-49). Lesson Focus: Jesus knows all about us. Unit Memory Verse: This is how we know what love is: Jesus Christ laid down his life for us. 1 John 3:16 Bible Basis: God creates the heavens and earth, along with day, night, sun, moon, and stars (Gen. 1:1-31; Ps. 111:2, 7). Memory Verse: Do you not know? Have you not heard? The LORD is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. Isaiah 40:28a Lesson Focus: God s plan in creation can be trusted. Bible Basis: God creates the heavens and earth, with sun, moon, and stars in their orbits (Gen. 1:1-5, 14-19; Jer. 10:12). Lesson Focus: God created with power. Memory Verse: The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands. Psalm 19:1 Bible Basis: God created the universe (Gen. 1:1-26). Lesson Focus: Our God is an awesome God! Memory Verse: But God made the earth by his power; he founded the world by his wisdom and stretched out the heavens by his understanding. Jeremiah 10:12 Bible Basis: The God who exists is eternal and can be known (the thrust of Gen. 1 in light of Rom.1:19-20 and Heb. 11:3). Lesson Focus: Creation gives evidence to the existence of God. Memory Verse: The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands. Psalm 19:1
Lesson 2, September 9 th Unit 13: This is the Bible Bible Basis: The Scriptures tell about Jesus (John 5:39, 46-47). Lesson Focus: The Bible tells us about Jesus. Bible Basis: Jesus heals blind Bartimaeus (Luke 18:35-43; Mark 10:46-52). Lesson Focus: Jesus listens when we ask Him for help. Unit Memory Verse: He cares for you. 1 Peter 5:7 Bible Basis: Jesus heals the nobleman s son (John 4:46-54). Lesson Focus: Jesus can help us when we ask. Unit Memory Verse: This is how we know what love is: Jesus Christ laid down his life for us. 1 John 3:16 Bible Basis: God creates water, clouds, land, and plants (Gen. 1:6-13, 28-29). Lesson Focus: God created a useful and Beautiful world. Memory Verse: God saw all that he had made, made, and it was very good. Genesis 1:31a Bible Basis: God creates water, clouds, land, and plants (Gen. 1:6-13; Ps. 104:24). Lesson Focus: God created with wisdom. Memory Verse: How many are your works, LORD! In wisdom you made them all; the earth is full of your creatures. Psalm 104:24 Bible Basis: God creates human life in His own image (Gen. 1:26-28; 2:7). Lesson Focus: Our God is a loving God. Memory Verse: I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well. Psalm 139:14 Bible Basis: An omnipotent God created the laws of nature (the thrust of Gen. 1 in light of Gen. 8:22 and Rom. 1:20a). Lesson Focus: A powerful God created an orderly world. Memory Verse: For since the creation of the world God s invisible qualities his eternal power and divine nature have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made. Romans 1:20a
Lesson 3, September 16 th Unit 13: This is the Bible Bible Basis: The Bible is the word of God, given life by God (Jeremiah 30:2; 2 Timothy 3:16). Lesson Focus: The Bible is God s Word. Bible Basis: Zacchaeus is important to Jesus despite his wrong actions (Luke 19:1-10). Lesson Focus: Jesus is a friend to everyone. Unit Memory Verse: He cares for you. 1 Peter 5:7 Bible Basis: Jesus heals the man born blind (John 9:1-38; 20:31). Lesson Focus: Jesus helps us to believe in Him. Unit Memory Verse: This is how we know what love is: Jesus Christ laid down his life for us. 1 John 3:16 Bible Basis: God creates animal life: fish, mammals, birds, reptiles, and insects (Gen. 1:20-25). Lesson Focus: God created many kinds of animals. Memory Verse: How many are your works, O LORD! In wisdom you made them all; the earth is full of your creatures. Psalm 104:24 Bible Basis: God creates animal life: fish, birds, animals (Gen. 1:20 2:3). Lesson Focus: God created with purpose. Memory Verse: You made them rulers over the works of your hands; you put everything under their feet. Psalm 8:6 Bible Basis: God assigns responsibility (Gen. 1:28-31; 2:8-9, 15-17). Lesson Focus: Our God made us for a purpose. Memory Verse: The earth is the LORD S, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it. Psalm 24:1 Bible Basis: God is creator and sustainer (the thrust of Gen. 1 in light of Matt. 6:30-33 and Col. 1:16-17). Lesson Focus: God cares about even the smallest details of His creation. Memory Verse: If that is how God clothes the grass of the field, which is here today and tomorrow is thrown into the fire, will he not much more clothe you you of little faith? Matthew 6:30
Lesson 4, September 23 rd Unit 13: This is the Bible Bible Basis: God s Word is true and eternal (Psalm 19:7; 119:160). Lesson Focus: The Bible is true. Bible Basis: Jesus calls Matthew to be His disciple (Matt. 9:9-13). Lesson Focus: Jesus wants us to follow Him. Unit Memory Verse: He cares for you. 1 Peter 5:7 Bible Basis: Jesus tells about the Good Shepherd and His sheep (John 10:1-15). Lesson Focus: We are important to Jesus. Unit Memory Verse: This is how we know what love is: Jesus Christ laid down his life for us. 1 John 3:16 Bible Basis: God creates Adam and Eve and provides for them (Gen. 1:26¾2:25; 3:8). Lesson Focus: God created people to be like Him. Memory Verse: So God created mankind in his his own image, in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them. Genesis 1:27 Bible Basis: God creates and provides for Adam and Eve (Gen. 1:26¾2:25). Lesson Focus: God created with love. Memory Verse: God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them. Genesis 1:27 Bible Basis: God creates human interaction (Gen. 2:18-23). Lesson Focus: Our God made us for relationships. Memory Verse: A friend loves at all times. Proverbs 17:17a Bible Basis: Our Creator is a personal God (Gen. 1:26-28), and He desires that people seek Him (Acts 17:24-27. Lesson Focus: God created all people for relationships. Memory Verse: I have loved you with an everlasting love; I have drawn you with unfailing kindness. Jeremiah 31:3b
Lesson 5, September 30 th Unit 14: Tell Me About God Bible Basis: God made people (Genesis 1:26-29, 31; 2:7-8, 21-23). Lesson Focus: God made us. Bible Basis: Jesus uses a boy s lunch to feed over 5,000 people (John 6:1-14). Lesson Focus: Jesus can do a lot with a little. Unit Memory Verse: All things are possible with God. Mark 10:27 Bible Basis: Jesus, God s Son, stills the storm (Mark 4:35-41). Lesson Focus: Jesus can do anything. Unit Memory Verse: [Jesus said,] Anyone who has seen me has seen the Father. John 14:9 Bible Basis: God corrects Adam and Eve because of their sin (Gen. 2:15-17; 3:1-24). Lesson Focus: Sin is wrong and has consequences. Memory Verse: "Blessed is the one whom God God corrects; so do not despise the discipline of the Almighty." Job 5:17 Bible Basis: Adam and Eve disobey God, and so sin entered the world (Gen. 3; Romans 5:19). Lesson Focus: We all need God s correction. Memory Verse: Discipline me, LORD, but only in due measure not in your anger, or you will reduce me to nothing. Jeremiah 10:24 (Salvation) Bible Basis: The fall of humanity (Gen. 3:1-19; Rom. 5:12, 19). Memory Verse: For just as through the disobedience of the one man the many were made sinners, so also through the obedience of the one man the many will be made righteous. Romans 5:19 Lesson Focus: God provides salvation. Bible Basis: The original sin has pervasive effects (Gen. 2:16-17; 3:6-7, 17; Rom. 1:21; 8:20-22). Lesson Focus: Because of sin, all creation has been messed up. Memory Verse: For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 6:23
Lesson 6, October 7 th Unit 14: Tell Me About God Bible Basis: Jesus knows all about Nathanael (John 1:43-49). Lesson Focus: God knows us. Bible Basis: Jesus teaches that God cares for people s needs (Matt. 6:25-34). Lesson Focus: Jesus doesn t want us to worry. Unit Memory Verse: All things are possible with God. Mark 10:27 Bible Basis: Jesus, God s Son, heals the man by the Pool of Bethesda (John 5:1-15). Lesson Focus: Jesus has the power to heal. Unit Memory Verse: [Jesus said,] Anyone who has seen me has seen the Father. John 14:9 Bible Basis: Cain refuses to face his wrong doing in the death of Abel (Gen. 4:1-16). Memory Verse: The LORD is a God who knows, and by him deeds are weighed. 1 Samuel 2:3 Lesson Focus: God knows when we sin. Bible Basis: Cain refuses God s correction (Gen. 4:1-16). Lesson Focus: We can choose the right attitude when corrected. Memory Verse: Those whom I love I rebuke and discipline. Revelation 3:19 Bible Basis: Cain murders Abel and is banished (Gen. 4:1-16). Lesson Focus: God is merciful and just. Memory Verse: The LORD is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in love. Psalm 103:8 Bible Basis: The original sin brings guilt, shame, and the need for justification (Gen. 3:6-13; Rom. 3:23-26). Lesson Focus: Sin separates us from God. Memory Verse: For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. Romans 3:23
Lesson 7, October 14 th Unit 14: Tell Me About God Bible Basis: God sent birds to feed Elijah (1 Kings 17:1-6) Lesson Focus: God takes care of us. Bible Basis: Jesus tells a story about a shepherd who rescues a lost sheep (Luke 15:1-7). Lesson Focus: Jesus cares if we re lost. Unit Memory Verse: All things are possible with God. Mark 10:27 Bible Basis: Jesus washes the disciples feet (John 13:1-17, 34-35). Lesson Focus: Jesus shows us His love. Unit Memory Verse: [Jesus said,] Anyone who has seen me has seen the Father. John 14:9 Bible Basis: God saves Noah and his family from the flood (Gen. 6:9¾7:24). Lesson Focus: God wants us to do the right thing. Memory Verse: Never tire of doing what is good. 2 Thessalonians 3:13 Bible Basis: Noah obeys and finds safety (Gen. 6:5¾7:24). Lesson Focus: Sin grieves God, but following God pleases Him. Memory Verse: The LORD is righteous in all his ways and faithful in all he does. Psalm 145:17 Bible Basis: Through trust and obedience, Noah s life is spared (Gen. 6:9-10; 7:1-5; 8:18-22). Lesson Focus: God is faithful. Memory Verse: We wait in hope for the LORD; he is our help and our shield. In him our hearts rejoice, for we trust in his holy name. Psalm 33:20-21 Bible Basis: Cain s sin brings alienation (Gen. 4:1-15). People need reconciliation (Rom. 5:10, 18-19; Col. 1:19-22). Lesson Focus: Sin alienates, while Jesus Christ reconciles. Memory Verse: We implore you on Christ s behalf: Be reconciled to God. 2 Corinthians 5:20b
Lesson 8, October 21 st Unit 14: Tell Me About God Bible Basis: John tells of God s wonderful love (1 John). Lesson Focus: God loves us. Bible Basis: Jesus tells a story about a boy who ran away (Luke 15:11-24). Lesson Focus: Jesus loves us no matter what we do. Unit Memory Verse: All things are possible with God. Mark 10:27 (Salvation) Bible Basis: Jesus, God s Son, tells the story of the son who ran away and then returned home to a loving father (Luke 15:11-24). Lesson Focus: God forgives us when we do wrong. Unit Memory Verse: [Jesus said,] Anyone who has seen me has seen the Father. John 14:9 (Salvation) Bible Basis: Noah is shown the rainbow as a symbol of God s promise not to flood the earth again (Gen. 8:1¾9:17). Lesson Focus: God is able to save us. Memory Verse: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners. 1 Timothy 1:15 Bible Basis: Noah is safe, worships, and receives God s promise of continued seasons and crops for everyone (Gen. 8:1¾9:17). Lesson Focus: God promises to save. Memory Verse: It is by grace you have been saved, through faith and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God. Ephesians 2:8 Bible Basis: A fiasco occurs at Babel (Gen. 11:1-9). Lesson Focus: God opposes pride. Memory Verse: Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall. Proverbs 16:18 Bible Basis: The Flood reveals humans wickedness and God s mercy to Noah (Gen. 6:5-14; Rom. 2:4-5; Titus 3:4-7; 2 Pet. 3:9). Lesson Focus: God is merciful. Memory Verse: The LORD is gracious and righteous; our God is full of compassion. Psalm 116:5
Lesson 9, October 28 th Unit 15: God s Helpers Bible Basis: Moses is born and is kept safe (Exodus 2:1-10) Lesson Focus: Miriam was God s helper. Bible Basis: Jesus raises Lazarus (John 11:1-45). Lesson Focus: Jesus can do anything. Unit Memory Verse: All things are possible with God. Mark 10:27 Bible Basis: Jesus urges His followers to be kind to others (Matthew 25:31-40). Lesson Focus: God keeps track of how we treat others. Unit Memory Verse: [Jesus said,] Anyone who has seen me has seen the Father. John 14:9 Bible Basis: Abraham is called by God to begin a new nation (Gen. 11:31¾12:9; 17:1-8, 15; Heb. 11:8). Lesson Focus: God wants me to follow His direction. Memory Verse: Guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my Savior, and my hope is in you all day long. Psalm 25:5 Bible Basis: Abraham follows God s plan, starts out, stops, and finally settles in the land of Canaan (Gen. 11:31-32;12:1-5; 13:1-4; 17:1-8). Lesson Focus: God directs our way. Memory Verse: I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you and with loving eye on you. Psalm 32:8 Bible Basis: God calls Abraham to a new place (Gen. 12:1-7). Lesson Focus: God calls us to obey Him. Memory Verse: I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you and watch over you. Psalm 32:8 Bible Basis: Abraham s faith and obedience (Gen. 12:1-7; Heb. 11:8-10). Lesson Focus: God guides believers in an adventure of faith. Memory Verse: Direct me in the path of your commands, for there I find delight. Psalm 119:35
Lesson 10, November 4 th Unit 15: God s Helpers Bible Basis: Esther saves her people from being killed (Esther). Lesson Focus: Esther was God s helper. Unit 14: God Made the World Bible Basis: God made the sun and day (Gen.1:3, 5a, 14-16a). God made the night with its lights (Gen. 1:4-5b, 14-19). God, who doesn t sleep, is with us at night. (Ps. 63:6-8; 121:3b-4). Lesson Focus: God made daytime and nighttime. Unit Memory Verse: God saw all that he had made, and it was very good. Genesis 1:31 Unit 15: God Made the World Bible Basis: God created the world, day and night, sun, moon, and stars (Gen. 1:1-5, 14-19). Lesson Focus: God made day and night. Unit Memory Verse: God saw all that he had made, and it was very good. Genesis 1:31 Bible Basis: Abraham settles a quarrel (Gen. 13). Lesson Focus: God wants me to get along with others. Memory Verse: If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. Romans 12:18 Bible Basis: God answers Abraham s request and saves Lot from the destruction of Sodom (Gen. 13:11-12; 18:1-5, 16-33; 19:1-29). Lesson Focus: God hears our prayers. Memory Verse: Be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord s people. Ephesians 6:18b Bible Basis: Abraham decides what to do with his new wealth (Gen. 14:14¾15:1). Lesson Focus: God calls us to honor Him with our possessions. Memory Verse: You cannot serve both God and Money. Luke 16:13b Bible Basis: Abraham s and Lot s attitudes toward possessions (Gen. 13:8-13; 14:14¾15:1). Lesson Focus: Put people before possessions. Memory Verse: Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, Never will I leave you, never will I forsake you.. Hebrews 13:5
Lesson 11, November 11 th Unit 15: God s Helpers Bible Basis: Solomon built the temple (1 Kings 8:12-21). Lesson Focus: Solomon was God s helper. Unit 14: God Made the World Bible Basis: God made water and air for fish and birds (Gen. 1:6-10, 20-23). Lesson Focus: God made water and air. Unit Memory Verse: God saw all that he had made, and it was very good. Genesis 1:31 Unit 15: God Made the World Bible Basis: God created water, sky, and land (Gen. 1:1-10; Ps. 65:6-7; 135:7; Amos 4:13). Lesson Focus: God made sky, water, and land. Unit Memory Verse: God saw all that he had made, and it was very good. Genesis 1:31 Bible Basis: Abraham believes the impossible promise of a son (Gen. 18:1-16; 21:1-6). Lesson Focus: God keeps all His promises. Memory Verse: Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess for he who promised is faithful. Heb. 10:23 Bible Basis: God provides Abraham with a substitute for Isaac (Gen. 15:1-6; 17:1-8; 18:1-15; 21:1-3; 22:1-18; Heb. 11:17-19). Lesson Focus: God keeps His promises. Memory Verse: Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful. Heb. 10:23 Bible Basis: Abraham believes what God says (Gen. 15:1-6; Rom. 4:1-5, 22-25). Lesson Focus: God calls us to believe in Him. Memory Verse: For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith¾and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God. Ephesians 2:8 Bible Basis: Abraham uses his own way rather than God s (Gen. 15:2-5; 16:1-16). Lesson Focus: Impatience brings problems. Memory Verse: Wait for the LORD; be strong and take heart and wait for the LORD. Psalm 27:14.
Lesson 12, November 18 th Unit 15: God s Helpers Bible Basis: Paul travels to tell others about Jesus (Acts 13:2-6; 16:6). Lesson Focus: Paul was God s helper. Unit 14: God Made the World Bible Basis: God made the land and plants (Gen. 1:9-12, 29-31). Lesson Focus: God made plants. Unit Memory Verse: God saw all that he had made, and it was very good. Genesis 1:31 Unit 15: God Made the World Bible Basis: God created the seasons (Gen. 1:14; Ps. 147:15-18; S of S 2:11-13a). Lesson Focus: God made the four seasons. Unit Memory Verse: God saw all that he had made, and it was very good. Genesis 1:31 Bible Basis: Abraham is called to sacrifice Isaac (Gen. 22:1-19). Lesson Focus: God wants me to trust in Him. Memory Verse: Trust in the LORD forever, for the LORD, the LORD himself, is the Rock eternal. Isaiah 26:4 Bible Basis: Abraham s servant find Rebekah as she is drawing water at the well, and she agrees to become Isaac s wife (Gen. 24). Lesson Focus: God guides our everyday lives. Memory Verse: Guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my Savior. Psalm 25:5 Bible Basis: Abraham offers Isaac (Gen. 22:1-12). Lesson Focus: God calls us to trust in Him. Memory Verse: Love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength. Deuteronomy 6:5 Bible Basis: Abraham entertains some special visitors (Gen. 18:17-33). Lesson Focus: Keep on praying. Memory Verse: I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people. 1 Timothy 2:1
Lesson 13, November 25 th Unit 15: God s Helpers Bible Basis: Luke wrote about Jesus and the apostles (Luke 1:1-4; Acts 1:1-2). Lesson Focus: Luke was God s helper. Unit 14: God Made the World Bible Basis: God made different animals (Gen. 1:24-25, 30; Ps. 104:10-12, 17-18). Lesson Focus: God made animals. Unit Memory Verse: God saw all that he had made, and it was very good. Genesis 1:31 Unit 15: God Made the World Bible Basis: God created fish, birds, and all animals (Gen.1:20-25; Ps. 104). Lesson Focus: God made a wonderful world. Unit Memory Verse: God saw all that he had made, and it was very good. Genesis 1:31 Bible Basis: Abraham s servant is guided to Rebekah (Gen. 24). Lesson Focus: God helps me when I ask. Memory Verse: The righteous cry out, and the LORD LORD hears them; he delivers them from all their troubles. Psalm 34:17 Bible Basis: God promises the land to Isaac and Isaac refuses to fight over water rights (Gen. 26:1-6, 12-33). God supplies His people s needs (Phil. 4:19) Lesson Focus: God helps us deal with conflict Memory Verse: Let us therefore make every effort to do what leads to peace. Romans 14:19 Bible Basis: Isaac trusts God s promises in the midst of difficulties and remains in the land (Gen. 26:1-6, 12-25). Lesson Focus: God calls us to perseverance. Memory Verse: Cast your cares on the LORD and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous fall. Psalm 55:22 Bible Basis: Abraham and Isaac on Mt. Moriah (Gen.22:1-19; Heb. 11:17-19). Lesson Focus: Pass God s test with faith. Memory Verse: Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. James 1:2-3
September 2018 Bible In Life - Adult God s World and God s People Genesis Unit I: God Creates the World Lesson 1: September 2 nd God Creates Heaven and Earth Key Verse: Genesis 1:1-2 Lesson Focus: God shines light into darkness. Lesson 2: September 9 th God Creates Lights and Life Key Verse: Genesis 1:14 Lesson Focus: God brings order to the world. Lesson 3: September 16 th God Creates People Key Verse: Genesis 1:27 Lesson Focus: We re created in God s image to be stewards of His creation. Lesson 4: September 23 rd God Creates the Family Key Verse: Genesis 2:24 Lesson Focus: We were created for one another. Lesson 5: September 30 th God Confronts Sin (SALVATION) Key Verse: Genesis 3:23 Lesson Focus: Sin separates us from God. Unit II: God Destroys and Re- Creates Lesson 6: October 7 th The Righteousness of Noah Key Verse: Genesis 6:22 Lesson Focus: God uses obedient people for His purposes. Lesson 7: October 14 th The Call of Abram Key Verse: Genesis 12:2-3 Lesson Focus: God calls us to leave our comfort zones. Lesson 8: October 21 st The Birth of the Promised Son Key Verse: Genesis 21:1 Lesson Focus: God keeps His promises even when we doubt. Lesson 9: October 28 th The Marriage of Isaac Key Verse: Genesis 24:61 Lesson Focus: God blesses a servant heart. Unit III: God Blesses and Re- Creates Regardless Lesson 10: November 4 th Siblings Rivalry Key Verse: Genesis 25:23 Lesson Focus: Resist the temptation of immediate gratification. Lesson 10: November 11 th Jacob s Deception Key Verse: Genesis 27:23 Lesson Focus: One deception leads to another. Lesson 10: November 18 th Jacob s Dream Key Verse: Genesis 28:15 Lesson Focus: God transforms sinners into servants. Lesson 10: November 25 th God s Blessing Key Verse: Genesis 30:22 Lesson Focus: God works through difficult circumstances.