YEAR 2 6 December January February Unit 1 THANK YOU, GOD, FOR JESUS Unit Unit Thank God for sending His Son, Jesus Verse of the Month: God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son (John 3:16). Christmas Christmas is a special time when Christians celebrate the birthday of Jesus, God s Son. DECEMBER 2, 2012 Lesson 1 The Christmas Promise Scripture: Luke 1:26-38 Bible Story: Jesus Is Coming! Know God promised to send His Son, Jesus Look forward to Christmas because they can celebrate Jesus birthday Thank God for the gift of Jesus, God s Son DECEMBER 9, 2012 Lesson 2 The Christmas Baby Scripture: Luke 2:1-7 Bible Story: Happy Birthday, Jesus! : Know God sent His Son, Jesus Thank God for Jesus Believe that God sent His Son, Jesus Respond in love to Jesus as their Friend DECEMBER 16, 2012 Lesson 3 The Christmas Angels! Scripture: Luke 2:8-14 Bible Story: A Song of Joy!
Know the angels celebrated Jesus birth Celebrate Jesus birthday Celebrate Christmas because Jesus is God s Son 7 DECEMBER 23, 2012 Lesson 4 The Shepherds Christmas Surprise Scripture: Luke 2:13-20 Bible Story: Go and Tell! Know the shepherds told others about seeing Jesus Tell about Baby Jesus Tell someone the good news that Jesus, God s Son, loves them December 30, 2012 Lesson 5 The Gifts for Jesus Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12 Bible Story: A New-found King! Realize the wise men found Jesus and worshiped Him as a new king Praise God for Jesus Worship God s Son, Jesus, because they love Him Unit 2 JESUS GROWS AND BECOMES A MAN Unit Unit Know God was with Jesus as He grew Know God is with them as they grow Verse of the Month: The child [Jesus] grew and became strong (Luke 2:40). Jesus Jesus is God s Son. He grew to be a man who helped others know God. JANUARY 6, 2013 Lesson 5 Jesus Trip to Egypt Scripture: Matthew 2:13-15, 19-21 Bible Story: A Time to Leave
Know God protected Jesus and His family Know God is with their families Know God is with them and their families even during tough times 8 JANUARY 13, 2013 Lesson 6 Jesus Temple Visit Scripture: Luke 2:39-52 Bible Story: A Time to Learn Know God was with Jesus as He grew and He is with them Thank God for helping them as they grow and learn JANUARY 20, 2013 Lesson 7 Jesus and a Sick Girl Scripture: Luke 8:40-42, 49-56 Bible Story: A Time to Heal Know Jesus healed many people Pray for others who need God s help JANUARY 27, 2013 Lesson 8 Jesus Visits Zacchaeus s House Scripture: Luke 19:1-9 Bible Story: A Time to Tell Know Jesus helped Zacchaeus by telling him about God s love Know Jesus loves them Thank God that Jesus loves them Tell others Jesus loves them Unit 3 JESUS AMAZING MIRACLES Unit
Unit Know that Jesus did special things called miracles Understand that Jesus miracles show He is God s Son Know Jesus miracles show that He cares for them Verse of the Month: [God] cares for you (1 Peter 5:7). Miracle A miracle is something special that Jesus can do because He is God s Son. 9 FEBRUARY 3, 2013 Lesson 9 A Healing Miracle Scripture: Mark 1:29-31 Bible Story: A Very Sick Woman Know that Jesus miracle made a sick woman well Know Jesus cares when they are sick Believe Jesus, God s Son, is with them when they are sick FEBRUARY 10, 2013 Lesson 10 A Fishing Miracle Scripture: Luke 5:1-11 Bible Story: Lots and Lots of Fish Know that Jesus miracle helped the fishermen catch many fish Know Jesus is God s Son Believe that Jesus is God s Son FEBRUARY 17, 2013 Lesson 11 A Stormy Miracle Scripture: Matthew 8:23-27; Mark 4:35-41 Bible Story: A Very Big Storm Know that Jesus miracle stopped a terrible storm Know Jesus cares when they are afraid Believe Jesus, God s Son, is with them when they are afraid FEBRUARY 24, 2013 Lesson 12 A Mealtime Miracle
Scripture: John 6:1-14 Bible Story: A Very Small Meal Know that from a small boy s meal, Jesus miracle provided food for many people Know God wants them to have what they need Believe that Jesus, God s Son, cares about and provides for their needs 10