December January February 2017-18 Unit 1 Christmas A Gift from God Unit Bible Truth: Jesus is God s greatest gift to the world. Unit Know that God sent Jesus to be our Savior Experience the joy of God s gift, Jesus Thank God for sending Jesus Accept God s gift of salvation and obey Him Verse-a-Month Club Verse: God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life (John 3:16). DECEMBER 3, 2017 Lesson 1 The Gift of Hope Scripture: Luke 1:26-38; Matthew 1:18-25 Bible Story: The Angels Announcements Bible Truth: God sent Jesus to be the Savior of the world. Know that God worked through Mary and Joseph to give the world a Savior Realize that the true meaning of Christmas is that Jesus came to be the Savior of the world DECEMBER 10, 2017 Lesson 2 The Gift of a Savior Scripture: Luke 2:1-7; John 3:16; 1 John 4:9 Bible Story: God s Wonderful Gift Bible Truth: God gave Jesus, His Son, to be our Savior. : Know that God gave us Jesus, the greatest gift ever, at Christmas Begin to understand why they need a Savior Receive Jesus as Savior, as the Holy Spirit leads them DECEMBER 17, 2017 Lesson 3 The Gifts of Praise and Sharing Scripture: Luke 2:8-20 Bible Story: The Shepherds Gifts Bible Truth: We can share the gift of Jesus with other people. Know that the shepherds joyfully shared the good news of Jesus with others Feel joy in knowing that God sent Jesus Choose to share the good news about Jesus with other people
DECEMBER 24, 2017 Lesson 4 The Gift of Worship Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12 Bible Story: The Wise Men s Gifts Bible Truth: We honor God when we worship Jesus, the Savior. Understand what it means to worship Jesus Know that the wise men honored God by worshiping His Son Identify ways they can worship Jesus Worship Jesus Unit 2 Abraham s Family Trusts God Unit Bible Truth: God wants us to trust Him. Unit Become familiar with some Bible people who trusted God Realize that God s presence is with those who trust Him Grow in their ability to trust God in everything Verse-a-Month Club Verse: We trust in the name of the LORD our God (Psalm 20:7). DECEMBER 31, 2017 Lesson 5 Abram Trusts and Obeys Scripture: Genesis 12:1-9 Bible Story: Abram s Big Journey Bible Truth: God asks His people to trust and obey Him. Begin to understand what it means to trust God Know that Abram chose to trust God Realize that they can trust God too Ask God to help them trust Him JANUARY 7, 2018 Lesson 6 Abram Trusts and Shares Scripture: Genesis 13:1-18 Bible Story: Abram Gives Lot First Choice Bible Truth: Trusting God helps us to put others first.
Know that Abram showed his trust in God by giving Lot first choice Understand that God honored Abram s choice by taking care of him Show their trust in God by putting others first JANUARY 14, 2018 Lesson 7 Abraham s Trust Brings Joy Scripture: Genesis 15:1-7; 17:1 18:14; 21:1-7 Bible Story: Baby Isaac Is Born Bible Truth: We can trust God to do what He says He will do. Know how God kept His promise to Abraham and Sarah Begin to trust God even when they must wait for Him to act Show their trust in God by praying about their concerns JANUARY 21, 2018 Lesson 8 Eliezer Trusts God for Help Scripture: Genesis 24:1-67 Bible Story: A Wife for Isaac Bible Truth: We can trust God to help us know what to do. Understand how God answered Eliezer s prayer for help to know what to do Want God s help to make wise choices Pray and trust God to help them know what to do JANUARY 28, 2018 Lesson 9 Isaac Trusts and Makes Peace Scripture: Genesis 26:1-6, 12-33; Nahum 1:7 Bible Story: Isaac Makes Peace Bible Truth: We can trust God no matter what happens. Know that Isaac never quit trusting God, even when trouble came Realize that God s presence is with those who trust Him Decide to continue trusting God, no matter what happens Unit 3 Choices That Honor God Unit Bible Truth: We honor God when we make right choices.
Unit Learn about some Bible people who honored God with their choices Realize that they honor God when they make right choices Identify specific situations when they can choose to do what is right Rely on God s help to make right choices Verse-a-Month Club Verse: A child is known by his actions. He is known by whether his conduct is pure and right (Proverbs 20:11, NIRV). FEBRUARY 4, 2018 Lesson 10 Choose to Act Scripture: Exodus 2:1-10 Bible Story: Miriam Chose to Act Bible Truth: God can help us choose wisely when we have to choose quickly. Know that God helped Miriam make a good choice when she had to choose quickly Realize that God can give them wisdom when they need it Ask God for help when they must quickly make a choice FEBRUARY 11, 2018 Lesson 11 Choose to Tell About God Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-19 Bible Story: The Girl Who Told About God Bible Truth: We help others know God when we tell them about Him. Know how a young girl chose to share her faith Identify practical ways they can tell others what they know about God Choose some ways they can tell others about God s love FEBRUARY 18, 2018 Lesson 12 Choose to Give to God Scripture: John 6:5-14 Bible Story: The Boy Who Gave What He Had Bible Truth: God uses the gifts we choose to give Him. Know that Jesus used a boy s lunch to feed a large crowd and to show He is God s Son Discover what they can give to God Be willing to give what they have to God FEBRUARY 25, 2018 Lesson 13 Choose to Be Brave
Scripture: Acts 21:27-36; 23:12-35 Bible Story: The Young Man Who Was Brave Bible Truth: God can give us courage to act bravely. Understand that Christians must be brave enough to do something hard Identify specific times when Christians need to act bravely Pray and trust God to help them act bravely, as needed