Course Title: 4 th Grade Bible Fourth Grade Bible Course Map--2013 Duration: one school year Frequency: 4 class periods weekly, 40 minutes each Year : 2013 Text: 4 th Grade Building Life Castles (Positive Action Bible Curriculum) Other materials: NIV Bible Areas to be evaluated: -memorization of scripture passages -ability to locate individual books and chapters in Bible -recall of factual knowledge -identification of scriptural principles for daily living -application of scriptural principles for daily living Additional activities: -prayer -scripture memory game, contest, or recitation activities -memorization of books of the Bible Course goals: Students will: -study God s Word with teacher guidance -discover they themselves can find answers in God s Word to problems in life -order correctly the Old Testament and New Testament books -classify books of the Bible under category names (e.g. Law, History) -compare words and actions of Christ or Paul to their opponents -arrange events in Biblical account in chronological order -remember facts recorded in God s Word -discern truth from concepts set forth in God s Word -decide how Holy Scriptures speak to specific situations in daily living -examine how God dealt with individuals in Biblical history -relate how God dealt with individuals to what God values and thinks -grow in godly character -record and use definitions of Bible vocabulary -recognize names and locations of the land of Israel Course explanation: Fourth grade Bible class consists of studying the life of Christ by looking at selected scripture as recorded in the Gospels, the person and work of the Holy Spirit from the Gospels, Acts, and the Epistles, Christ-like character qualities from the letters of Paul, and an overview of Paul s life from Acts. Students weekly memorize one or two of a longer passage and then spend a week reviewing the entire passage. Unit: The Life of Christ Time frame: 13 weeks Scripture memory 1 Corinthians 13:1-7; Ephesians 6:1-9 Students will examine scriptures about Jesus Christ to conclude that He is God, He is eternal, He lived as a human, He is powerful, and He is the way of salvation through His crucifixion and resurrection. Lesson 1: Who is Jesus Christ? Lesson 2: God s Promises Come True
Lesson 3: The Boy Jesus Lesson 4: Victory over Temptation Lesson 5: The Land Where Christ Lived Lesson 6: Miracles in Galilee and Samaria Lesson 7: Christ Reveals His Power Lesson 8: Responses to Christ s Power Lesson 9: Christ Teaches Parables Lesson 10: Christ Teaches about Salvation Lesson 11: The Disciples of Christ Lesson 12: The Crucifixion of Christ Lesson 13: The Resurrection of Christ -students memorize related to unit theme phrase containing a key word from the verse Biblical Integration: entire unit relates to Bible
relevant information from print and digital sources. Review the key ideas expressed and explain their own ideas and Unit: The Person, Work, and Fruit of the Holy Spirit Time frame: 4 weeks Scripture memory Psalms 1:1-6 Students will arrange Old Testament books in order and under correct categories on written test. Students will deduct from study of the Word of God that the Holy Spirit is God, was sent by God to live in believers to be a comforter, give them power, and be in control of the believer s life. Lesson 14 Who Is the Holy Spirit? Lesson 15: What the Spirit Does for Us Lesson 16: The Fruit of the Spirit Lesson 17: Who Controls Your Life? -students memorize related to unit theme phrase containing a key word from the verse
Biblical Integration: entire unit relates to Bible relevant information from print and digital sources. Review the key ideas expressed and explain their own ideas and Unit: Christian Character Time frame: 11 weeks Scripture memory Philippians 4:4-9; John 1:1-14 Students will search the Word of God to find Christ-like character qualities to be internalized and modeled. Lesson 18: Having Confidence in the Lord - Trust, Obedience Lesson 19: God s Concern for You - Thankfulness Lesson 20: Your Inner Character God Values Inner Character Lesson 21: Humility Doing Things God s Way - Humility Lesson 22: Learning to Be Submissive - Obedience
Lesson 23: Learning to Obey - Obedience Lesson 24: Learning to Trust God - Faith Lesson 25: A Forgiving Spirit - Forgiveness Lesson 26: Making Wise Choices - Wisdom Lesson 27: Compassion for Others Love, Compassion, Friendliness Lesson 28: Courage to Stand Alone Courage, Honesty -students memorize related to unit theme phrase containing a key word from the verse Biblical Integration: entire unit relates to Bible relevant information from print and digital sources.
Review the key ideas expressed and explain their own ideas and Unit: The Life of Paul Time frame: 7 weeks Scripture memory John 1:15-18; Psalms 23:1-6 Students will arrange New Testament books in order and under correct categories on written test. Students will conclude from the study of Paul s life in the Word of God that God can save anyone regardless of their sinful background if they repent and believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, we are to rejoice in difficulties, God uses people to spread the Gospel to others, and God has a purpose for each of His children. Lesson 29: Saul the Persecutor Lesson 30: Saul s Conversion Lesson 31: Paul s Missionary Journeys Lesson 32: The Earthquake at Philippi Lesson 33: Paul Faces Opposition Lesson 34: Paul s Final Journeys Lesson 35: Paul s Character -students memorize related to unit theme
phrase containing a key word from the verse Biblical Integration: entire unit relates to Bible relevant information from print and digital sources. Review the key ideas expressed and explain their own ideas and