1 March April May 2018 Unit 1 Celebrate Easter! Unit Bible Truth: Jesus died, rose from the dead, and lives today. Unit Become familiar with the people and events of the Easter story Ask God to forgive their sins and claim Jesus as their Savior Celebrate the Easter miracle and tell others about Jesus Verse-a-Month Club Verse: God has raised this Jesus to life, and we are all witnesses of it (Acts 2:32). MARCH 4, 2018 Lesson 1 Jesus Prayed for Strength Scripture: Mark 14:32-42; Luke 22:39-46 Bible Story: Jesus Prepares to Die Bible Truth: Prayer helped Jesus prepare to die on the Cross. Know that Jesus prayed to God for strength Realize that Jesus prayer confirmed that He was willing and ready to die on the Cross for the sins of all people Believe that God will answer their prayers for strength to obey Him MARCH 11, 2018 Lesson 2 Jesus Died for Us Scripture: Luke 22:47-53, 63-71; Luke 23 Bible Story: The Saddest and Best Day in the World Bible Truth: Jesus died on the Cross for our sins. Know why Jesus came to earth and died on the Cross Grow in awareness that Jesus died for them Ask God to forgive their sins if they have not already done so Thank God that Jesus died for them MARCH 18, 2018 Lesson 3 Jesus Is Alive! Scripture: Luke 24:1-12 Bible Story: He Is Not Here He Is Risen! Bible Truth: Jesus rose from the dead. Know that Jesus died, was buried, and rose from the dead Feel joyful because of the miracle of Easter
2 Celebrate that Jesus is alive Receive Jesus as Savior if they have not already done so MARCH 25, 2018 Lesson 4 Jesus Is Our Living Savior Scripture: Mark 16:15-16, 19-20; Luke 24:36-53 Bible Story: Jesus Is with Us on Earth and in Heaven Bible Truth: Jesus is alive and is always at work in our lives. Know that Jesus disciples saw Him return to heaven Believe that Jesus is alive and is working in the lives of all people Respond to Jesus as He works within their lives Tell others about Jesus Unit 2 God to the Rescue Unit Bible Truth: God provides for His people. Unit Know that God provided for the Israelites, and He provides for us today Be awed by God s power Grow in the ability to trust God to care for their needs Verse-a-Month Club Verse: God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble (Psalm 46:1). APRIL 1, 2018 Lesson 5 God Calls Moses Scripture: Exodus 3 4 Bible Story: Firing Up a Leader Bible Truth: God provides people to lead us. Know that God provided Moses to be a leader for His people Realize God promises to help those He chooses to be leaders Identify and thank God for the leaders in their lives Be willing to do whatever God asks APRIL 8, 2018 Lesson 6 God to the Rescue! Scripture: Exodus 13:17 15:2 Bible Story: Red Sea Rescue
3 Bible Truth: God has power to help us in any situation. Be amazed by how God rescued His people Trust in God s power to help them in difficult situations Praise God for His awesome power to help us APRIL 15, 2018 Lesson 7 God Provides for His People Scripture: Exodus 16:1 17:7 Bible Story: Miracle Manna Bible Truth: God provides for our needs. Know how God provided for His people in the wilderness Be thankful that God cares for them Take all of their needs to God in prayer Unit 3 Give Me 10! Unit Bible Truth: God gave the Ten Commandments to help us know how to live as His people. Unit Know what the Ten Commandments are Realize that the Ten Commandments apply to their lives today Thank God for showing His love by giving rules to help us live as His people Express their love for God and others by obeying the Ten Commandments Verse-a-Month Club Verse: Obey the LORD your God and follow his commands (Deuteronomy 27:10). APRIL 22, 2018 Lesson 8 Rules for Right Living Scripture: Exodus 19:1 20:21 Bible Story: Ten Ways to Obey God Bible Truth: God gave us the Ten Commandments to help us live as His people. Know that God gave Moses the Ten Commandments to help the Israelites live as His people Realize that it is important to obey the Ten Commandments today Obey God s laws because they love Him
4 APRIL 29, 2018 Lesson 9 God First! Scripture: Exodus 20:1-6; 24:12-18; 32:1 33:6; 34:1-14 Bible Story: God or a Golden Calf? Bible Truth: God wants first place in our lives. Know how the Israelites disobeyed God s first two commandments Identify things that people care about more than they care about God Tell ways they can put God first in their lives MAY 6, 2018 Lesson 10 The Right Way to Treat Parents Scripture: Exodus 20:12; 1 Samuel 17:12-20; 22:1-4 Bible Story: David a Good Son Bible Truth: God tells children to honor and obey their parents. Know how David obeyed his father and honored his parents Discover what it means to obey and honor parents Be willing to honor their parents as God has commanded Ask God to help them honor and obey their parents MAY 13, 2018 Lesson 11 Guard Your Thoughts Scripture: Exodus 20:13; 1 Samuel 26; Matthew 5:21-22, 43-45 Bible Story: David Chooses to Love Bible Truth: God does not want us to harm others. Recognize the differences between David s and Saul s thoughts and actions Begin to understand that hateful thoughts often lead to sinful actions Know it is important to forgive those who have wronged them Ask God to help them forgive those who have wronged them MAY 20, 2018 Lesson 12 Stealing Costs, Lying Hurts Scripture: Exodus 20:15-16; 2 Kings 5 Bible Story: Gehazi Breaks God s Commandments Bible Truth: When we lie or steal, we disobey God and hurt other people. Know that lying and stealing are wrong Understand how lying and stealing hurt others Ask God to forgive them if they have lied or stolen anything
5 MAY 27, 2018 Lesson 13 Enough Is Enough! Scripture: Exodus 20:13-17; 1 Kings 21:1-29 Bible Story: The Cost of Coveting Bible Truth: Coveting can lead to sinful actions. Understand what it means to covet Realize that coveting can lead to breaking other commandments Begin to be content with what they have
6 June July August 2018 Unit 1 God s Fearless Followers Unit Bible Truth: God gives courage and help to people who trust in Him. Unit Think about God s power and wisdom Understand that God gives courage and help when we trust and obey Him Grow in their own willingness to do whatever God asks them to do Be an example to others as they trust and obey God Verse-a-Month Club Verse: The LORD your God will be with you wherever you go (Joshua 1:9). JUNE 3, 2018 Lesson 1 March Forward Without Fear Scripture: Numbers 13:1 14:42 Bible Story: Not Afraid Bible Truth: We do not have to be afraid to do what God wants us to do. Understand why Joshua and Caleb believed that Israel could defeat the Canaanites Remember what it means to trust and obey God Believe that God will give them courage to do whatever He asks them to do JUNE 10, 2018 Lesson 2 March Forward in Courage Scripture: Numbers 27:12-23; Joshua 1 Bible Story: Courage from God Bible Truth: God gives us courage to do what He asks us to do. Know that God gave Joshua courage to be the leader of God s people Pray for courage to do what God asks them to do Respect and follow the leaders God gives them JUNE 17, 2018 Lesson 3 March Forward in Obedience Scripture: Joshua 3 4 Bible Story: A Daring River Crossing Bible Truth: We can trust God and follow His direction. Believe that God will honor them when they follow His directions. Know that God will give them courage to follow Him
7 Remember how God has helped them JUNE 24, 2018 Lesson 4 March Forward in His Power Scripture: Joshua 6 Bible Story: Loud Horns and Broken Walls Bible Truth: God can do impossible things when we trust and obey Him. : Know that the walls of Jericho fell because of God s power Feel awe at God s wisdom and power Believe that they can fully trust and obey God JULY 1, 2018 Lesson 5 March Forward with His Promises Scripture: Joshua 14:6-15 Bible Story: Moving On Bible Truth: We can trust in God to fulfill His promises. : Understand that God keeps His promises Realize that sometimes God involves people to help Him to keep His promises Grow in their trust in God as they learn to trust His promises Unit 2 Follow the Leader Unit Bible Truth: Jesus teaches us how to live in ways that please God. Unit Realize that Jesus teaches us how to live Want to know Jesus and live as He teaches Choose Jesus as Savior if they have not done so Realize they need God s help to obey Jesus teachings Verse-a-Month Club Verse: Anyone who has my commands and obeys them loves me (John 14:21, NIRV). JULY 8, 2018 Lesson 6 Live Like Jesus Choose Peace! Scripture: Luke 9:51-56 Bible Story: Fiery or Friendly Bible Truth: Jesus followers live in peace with others.
8 Know what it means to be a follower of Jesus and live as He teaches Want to live in peace with others, even those they think of as enemies Choose to live peacefully with others through their words and actions JULY 15, 2018 Lesson 7 Live Like Jesus Choose to Give Scripture: Mark 12:38-44 Bible Story: A Great Gift of Love Bible Truth: Jesus followers give to God because they love Him, not to show off. Know why Jesus praised the widow s offering Realize that followers of Jesus give out of love for God, not to show off Know that God is pleased with any gift we give to Him in love Think of something they can give to show their love for God JULY 22, 2018 Lesson 8 Live Like Jesus Choose God! Scripture: Luke 12:13-21 Bible Story: The Man Who Wanted More Bible Truth: Knowing and loving God is more important than having lots of things. Know that it is wrong to be greedy and selfish Realize that true happiness comes from loving God and putting Him first Ask God to help them love Him more than they love things JULY 29, 2018 Lesson 9 Live Like Jesus Choose Life! Scripture: John 4:1-42 Bible Story: A Thirsty Woman Bible Truth: God gives eternal life to all who believe in Jesus and accept Him as Savior. Begin to understand that salvation is for all who believe in Jesus and accept Him as their Savior Want to be a follower of Jesus Accept Jesus as Savior if they are ready to do so
9 Unit 3 Living Faithfully Unit Bible Truth: God expects His people to be faithful to Him and to others. Unit Understand what it means to be faithful to God Realize that God works through faithful people to help others Want to be faithful to God Care about the needs of others, pray about those needs, and help if they are able Verse-a-Month Club Verse: Be sure to fear the LORD and serve him faithfully with all your heart (1 Samuel 12:24). AUGUST 5, 2018 Lesson 10 Faithful Ruth Scripture: Ruth 1 2 Bible Story: Ruth Stays True Bible Truth: God works through faithful people to help others. Understand what it means to be faithful Realize that God worked through Ruth to provide for her and Naomi Begin to understand that God wants them to be faithful to Him Identify ways God works through them to meet the needs of others AUGUST 12, 2018 Lesson 11 Faithful Boaz Scripture: Ruth 3 4 Bible Story: Boaz Rescues Ruth Bible Truth: God works through faithful people to accomplish many things. Know that God used Boaz s faithfulness to care for Ruth and Naomi Recall a time when someone helped to care for them Pray that God will work through them to help care for others AUGUST 19, 2018 Lesson 12 Faithful Hannah Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1 2:11, 18-21 Bible Story: Hannah Keeps a Promise Bible Truth: God s people must be faithful to Him. Realize that Hannah s faithfulness pleased God Want to please God by being faithful to Him Think carefully when they make a promise and keep the promises they make
10 AUGUST 26, 2018 Lesson 13 Faithful Samuel Scripture: 1 Samuel 2:12-17, 22-26; 3:1 4:1a Bible Story: A Voice in the Night Bible Truth: When we faithfully listen to God, He helps us obey Him. Know that Samuel faithfully listened to God and obeyed Him Know that both Hannah s and Samuel s faithfulness brought great good to God s people Want to listen to God and obey Him Decide to obey God in the choices they make