SCOPE AND SEQUENCE YEAR 1 September Creation 1. God made the whole world and everything in it (Genesis 1). 2. God made all people (Genesis 1-2). 3. After God made everything, he rested (Genesis 2). 4. People disobeyed God (Genesis 3). God created a very good world. "God saw everything he had made. And it was very good." Genesis 1:31 October Promises 1. Noah 2. Abraham & Sarah 3. Isaac (Jacob & Esau) 4. Jacob (Stairway to Heaven) 5. Jacob (Israel & His 12 Sons) God keeps his promises. "God has made a great many promises. 2 Corinthians 1:20a November Known 1. God is with Joseph. 2. Moses is born and grows up (from birth to the ten commandments). 3. God knew the shepherd and musician, David, would be a good and loving king. 4. David (2 Samuel 5-6) God wants us to know him. Come near to God, and he will come near to you. James 4:8 December Christmas 1. Mary and Joseph learn they are going to have a baby. 2. Mary and Elizabeth 3. Jesus is born! Jesus is God s son. God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son. John 3:16a Developed by The Meeting House 1
YEAR 1 January Family 1. Boy Jesus at the Temple (Luke 2:41-52) 2. John the Baptist (Luke 3:1-20) 3. Baptism of Jesus (Luke 3:21-23) 4. Jesus' First Miracle (John 2:1-11) 5. Fishers of People (Matthew 4:18-22) Jesus grew up with family and friends. This is my Son, and I love him. I am very pleased with him. Listen to him! Matthew 17:5b February Miracles 1. Jesus Heals the Man who can't Walk (Luke 5:17-25) 2. Jesus Calms the Storm (Luke 8:22-25) 3. Jesus Raises a Girl from the Dead (Luke 8:49-56) 4. Jesus Feeds 5,000 (John 6:1-13) Jesus shows us he is God. "All things are possible with God." Mark 10:27 March Serve 1. Jesus Blesses the Children (Luke 18) 2. Jesus and the Mother of James and John (Matthew 20:20-28) 3. Jesus Heals a Blind Man (Luke 18:35-43) 4. Jesus Washes His Disciples' Feet (John 13:1-17) Jesus teaches us how to serve. Serve one another in love. Galatians 5:13 April Easter 1. Zaccheaus (Luke 19:1-10) 2. Palm Sunday (Luke 19:28-40) Good Friday (Luke 22:39-23:49) 3. Easter Sunday (Luke 22:39-24:12) 4. Jesus Appears to His Disciples (Luke 24:13-48) 5. Jesus Goes Back to Heaven (Luke 24:49-53) Jesus rescues us. "Jesus Christ has rescued us." Galatians 3:13 Developed by The Meeting House 2
YEAR 1 May Community 1. Pentecost (Acts 2:1-4) 2. Acts 2:42-47 3. The Early Church Prayed (Acts 4:23-31) 4. The Early Church Shared (Acts 4:32-37) We are the church together. "Encourage each other and build each other up." 1 Thessalonians 5:11 June Mission 1. The Great Commission (Matthew 28:16-20) 2. Acts 8 (Philip) 3. Saul Meets Jesus (Acts 9) 4. Lydia Believes in Jesus (Acts 16:11-15) Jesus gives us a job to do. "How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news! Romans 10:15b July The Look of Love 1. Love looks like joy. Hezekiah & Isaiah Praise God! (2 Kings 20:1-11) 2. Love looks like peace and patience. Samuel is Born (1 Samuel 1:9-20) 3. Love looks kindness. Ruth, Naomi and Boaz (Ruth 1-4) 4. Love looks like goodness and faithfulness. Daniel and the Lions (Daniel 6) 5. Love looks like gentleness and self-control. Jeremiah Sees a Potter (Jeremiah 18:1-12) Love looks like... "The fruit of the spirit is love, joy, and peace..." Galatians 5:22 August Characters 1. Do Not Worry (Matthew 6) 2. Jesus teaches us how to pray (Matthew 6:8-12 & Luke 11:2-4) 3. The Golden Rule (Matthew 7:12) 4. Jesus the Storyteller (Matthew 7:24-27) Jesus teaches us how to live. "Do for others what you want them to do for you." Matthew 7:12 Developed by The Meeting House 3
YEAR 2 September Beginnings 1. Creation (Genesis 2:5-25) 2. The Fall (Genesis 2 & 3) 3. Noah (Genesis 6-9) 4. Tower of Babel (Genesis 11) Put God First "In everything you do, put God first." Proverbs 3:6 October Listen 1. Moses and Miriam (Exodus 2) 2. The Burning Bush (Exodus 3:1-17; 4:18-20) 3. The Plagues (Exodus 2-15) 4. The Exodus (Exodus 14) 5. The Ten Commandments (Exodus 17) Listen to God. "Be still, and know that I am God!" Psalm 46:10 November Help 1. Samuel Anoints David 2. David and Goliath 3. David and Jonathan and Saul 4. David moves the Ark, and Celebrates! God is with me. "The Lord is with me. I will not be afraid." Psalm 118:6 December King of Kings 1. Solomon (1 Kings 3-8) 2. Josiah Becomes King (2 Kings 22-23) 3. Jesus is born (Matthew 1:18-25) 4. Jesus is born (Matthew 1:18-25) 5. King Herod, Wise Men, Angel, Joseph Dream, Escape to Egypt (Matthew 2) Jesus is king. "Jesus is the greatest king of all." Referenced from Revelations 17:14 Developed by The Meeting House 4
YEAR 2 January God s Love 1. Jesus is baptized (Matthew 3:13-17) 2. Jesus in Nazareth (Luke 4:16-21) 3. Jesus at Peter s House & Jesus Talks to God (Mark 1:29-37) 4. Jesus heals a leper (Mark 1:40-45) Jesus shows us God s love. Let's love each other, because love is from God. 1 John 4:7 February Peace 1. The Beatitudes (Matthew 5:1-10) 2. Love your enemy (Matthew 5:38-48) 3. A woman with a gift (Luke 7:36-50) 4. Jesus send his disciples to share his peace (Matthew 10:1-13) Jesus gives us peace. Peacemakers will plant seeds of peace. James 3:18 March Pray 1. Jesus teaches us how to pray (Matthew 6:5-13) 2. Jesus prays and walks on water (Matthew 14:22-33) 3. Jesus prayer of thanks (Matthew 11:25-30) 4. Jesus prays in the garden (Matthew 26:36-46) We can pray every day. "Never stop praying." 1 Thessalonians 5:17 Easter Easter Good Friday 1. Easter Sunday Jesus is alive! Jesus said, I died, but look - I am alive forever and ever! Revelation 1:18, NLT April Alive 1. Jesus and Thomas (John 20:19-31) 2. Fish for breakfast (John 21:1-14) 3. Friends again (John 21:15-19) 4. Jesus is with me (Matthew 28:20) Jesus is alive! Jesus said, I died, but look - I am alive forever and ever! Revelation 1:18, NLT Developed by The Meeting House 5
YEAR 2 May Help 1. The Holy Spirit helps (Acts 2) 2. Peter and John help a poor man (Acts 3:1-10) 3. Peter and John share the good news of Jesus (Acts 4:1-31) 4. Stephen helps the women (Acts 6:1-7) The Holy Spirit helps us. "The Holy Spirit will help you and always be with you." John 14:16, CEV June Encouragement 1. Paul, Aquila and Priscilla (Acts 18:1-23) 2. Paul on a journey and Paul in danger (Acts 21:1-16, Acts 23:12-33) 3. Paul talks about Jesus and Paul is safe (Acts 26:12-32, Acts 27) 4. Paul writes letters (Ephesians 6:18-23, Philippians 2:25-30, 2 Timothy 1:3-10, 3:14-17) We can encourage others. Encourage each other. 2 Corinthians 13:11 July Praise 1. God s great creation (Psalm 8) 2. David s song (Psalm 23) 3. God the maker (Psalm 104) 4. God knows me and his love goes on and on (Psalm 136:1-9, Psalm 139) 5. Praise God (Psalm 150) We can praise God. We will praise your name forever. Psalm 44:8 August Good News 1. The good news is Jesus shows us God s love. 2. The good news is Jesus saves us from sin. 3. The good news is Jesus sets up God s kingdom. 4. The good news is we can be with Jesus forever. The good news is "Tell the Good News to everyone." Mark 16:15b, ICB Developed by The Meeting House 6