SCOPE & SEQUENCE FAITHWEAVER NOW For maximum impact, use the entire family in your ministry! FALL 2013 David Becomes King 2 Samuel 5:1-5; Psalm 37 We can rely on God. God is reliable. Count on God David Is Merciful to Mephibosheth 2 Samuel 9 Being kind honors God and others. God is kind. God Wants Us to Be Kind God Forgives David Absalom Rebels and Is Defeated 2 Samuel 11:1 12:10; Psalm 51: 1-12 2 Samuel 15:1-12; 17:1-12;18:1-18 God wants us to repent when we sin. God accepts our repentance. We Can Say I m Sorry to God A self-centered attitude hurts God and others. We honor God by putting him first. God Says Don t Be Selfish Solomon Asks for Wisdom 1 Kings 2:1-4; 3:3-28 God gives us wisdom. God gives us wisdom. God Teaches Us Solomon Writes Many Proverbs 1 Kings 4:29-34; Proverbs 1:1-7 We become wise by following God s Word. God values wisdom. The Bible Helps Us Make Good Choices Solomon Turns Away From God 1 Kings 11:1-13 Be devoted to God. God deserves our full devotion. Be Loyal; Stick With God The Kingdom Divides 1 Kings 11:28 12:24 Choose to follow God. God gives us choices. Obey God Elijah Helps a Widow 1 Kings 17:7-24 Trust God completely. We honor God by trusting him. God Takes Care of Us Elijah Challenges the Prophets of Baal 1 Kings 18:16-40 Choose to serve God. God is the one true God. Serve God God Speaks to Elijah in a Whisper 1 Kings 19:9-18 When we feel alone, God is with us. God encourages us. God Is Always Near God Takes Elijah to Heaven 2 Kings 2:1-15 God wants us to be faithful. God rewards faithfulness. God Shows How to Be a Good Friend Jehoshaphat Trusts God for Victory 2 Chronicles 20:1-30 God helps us with our problems. God helps us in our troubles. God Helps Us WINTER 2013-14 Solomon Tells of Jesus Coming Psalm 72:1-19 Jesus does great things. Jesus does marvelous deeds. Jesus Does Great Things An Angel Appears to Joseph Isaiah 7:13-14; Matthew 1:18-25 Trust God s plans. God s plans are perfect. God Has Good Plans for You Jesus Is Born Luke 2:1-20; Hebrews 1:1-4 Jesus was born to be our savior Jesus is born. Jesus Came to Help Us Foreign Visitors Worship Jesus Matthew 2:1-12 Anyone can worship Jesus. Everyone needs Jesus. We Can Find Jesus Joseph Takes His Family to Safety in Egypt Matthew 2:13-23 God guides us. God works in our lives. God Watches Over Us Jesus Is Baptized Matthew 3:13-17 Jesus is God s Son. Jesus is God s Son. Jesus Is God s Son Peter and Andrew Meet Jesus John 1:35-42 Jesus is our friend. Jesus is the Lamb of God. Let s Tell Others About Jesus News About Jesus Spreads Matthew 4:12-25 Jesus wants everyone to follow him. Jesus draws us to himself. Get Excited About Jesus! Jesus Gives the Beatitudes Matthew 5:1-12 God blesses us when we choose his ways. A humble heart pleases God. Jesus Tells Us How to Live Jesus Teaches That We Are to Be Salt and Light Matthew 5:13-16 Help others see Jesus. We can help others praise God. We Can Make a Difference for God Jesus Walks on Water Matthew 14:22-33 Jesus helps us believe. God cares even when we doubt. We Can Trust Jesus Zacchaeus Climbs a Tree to See Jesus Luke 19:1-10 Jesus accepts everyone. Jesus changes our lives. Everyone Can Come to God Jesus Blesses the Children Mark 10:13-16 Everyone is important to Jesus. God loves us. Kids Are Important to Jesus
FAITHWEAVER NOW SCOPE & SEQUENCE For maximum impact, use the entire family in your ministry! SPRING 2014 Jesus Teaches His Disciples to Pray Matthew 6:5-13 We pray to God. We can talk to God. We Can Talk to God Jesus Feeds Thousands John 6:1-15 God meets our needs. God provides for our needs. God Can Use Us in Amazing Ways Jesus Explains Eternal Life to Nicodemus John 3:1-17 Jesus gives us eternal life. God gives us eternal life. Jesus Is the Only Way to Heaven Jesus Talks With the Samaritan Woman John 4:5-42 Jesus loves everyone. Jesus satisfies. Jesus Loves Everyone Jesus Tells About the Good Samaritan Luke 10:25-37 Jesus says to love others as ourselves. God values compassion. Be Kind to Others Jesus Raises Lazarus From the Dead John 11:1-45 Jesus gives us hope. Jesus has power over death..jesus Is Stronger Than Death Crowds Welcome Jesus to Jerusalem Psalm 118:19-29; Matthew 21:1-11 We praise Jesus. It is good to praise Jesus. We Can Praise Jesus Jesus Comes Back to Life Matthew 27:27-56; 28:1-10 Jesus is alive. Jesus is risen. Jesus Is Alive! Peter Explains Belief in Jesus 1 Peter 1:3-9 Have faith in Jesus. Jesus gives us new birth. Jesus Brings Joy Jesus Returns to Heaven Matthew 28:16-20; Acts 1:1-11 Tell others about Jesus. God helps us tell others about Jesus. Go Tell Others About Jesus Christians Care for One Another Psalm 23; Acts 2:42-47 God s family takes care of each other. God deserves our wholehearted devotion. Encourage One Another Stephen Forgives His Accusers as They Stone Him Acts 6:8 7:60 We stand up for Jesus. God is honored when we stand up for him. Stand Up for Jesus Paul Teaches in Athens Acts 17:16-31 God created heaven and earth. God is alive. We Can Know God SUMMER 2014 Elisha Helps a Widow and Her Sons 2 Kings 4:1-7 God cares for needy people. God cares for people in need. Not available in summer. God Heals Naaman s Leprosy 2 Kings 5:1-16 To follow God, we must be humble. God works in unexpected ways. Jonah Learns a Lesson Jonah 1:1 3:10 Following God s direction is always the right choice. God s ways are best. Jonah Complains About God s Compassion Jonah 3:10 4:11 Have compassion for people who don t know God. God loves people who don t know him. God Calls Isaiah Isaiah 6:1-8 Respond to God s holiness with worship. God is holy. Josiah Promises to Follow the Lord 2 Chronicles 34:1-33 Daniel s Friends Are Safe in the Fiery Furnace God s Word teaches us what we need to know. God speaks to us through the Bible. Daniel 3 Stand strong for God. We can worship God no matter what. God Protects Daniel in the Lions Den Daniel 6:1-23 God protects us. God deserves our loyalty. God Promises to Restore Israel After the Exile Jeremiah 29:4-14 We seek God no matter what happens. God has good plans for us. Nehemiah Seeks God s Forgiveness for Israel Nehemiah 1:1 2:9 We seek God s forgiveness. God restores us. Nehemiah Rebuilds the Wall Nehemiah 2:11 6:19 God helps us face challenges. God helps us work for him. Esther Saves Her People Esther 2 9 Everyone can serve God. God has a purpose for you. Job Remains Faithful in Suffering Job 1:1 2:10; 42:1-6, 10-17 God brings us hope when we re hurting. God is with us when we hurt.
SCOPE & SEQUENCE FAITHWEAVER NOW For maximum impact, use the entire family in your ministry! FALL 2014 God Creates the World Genesis 1:1 2:3 God made the world. God s creation is awesome. God Made the World God Creates Adam and Eve Genesis 2:4-22 God made us. We are God s handiwork. God Made Everybody Adam and Eve Sin Genesis 3:1-24 God doesn t want us to sin. God is holy. God Lets Us Make Choices Cain Kills Abel Genesis 4:1-16 God wants us to love our families. God deserves our best. God Cares Why We Do Things Noah Builds the Ark Genesis 6:5-22 God wants us to obey. God is always right. We Can Obey God God Floods the Earth Genesis 7:1 8:22; 9:8-16 We can count on God s promises. We can count on God. God Keeps His Promises People Build a Tower at Babel Genesis 11:1-9 We put God first. God is all we need. Let s Put God First Abram Follows God s Direction Genesis 12:1-8 We can always trust God. God is our guide. We Can Follow God Lot and Abram Divide the Land Genesis 13:1-18 God wants us to put others first. God brings peace. Remember God s Golden Rule God Makes a Covenant With Abram Genesis 15:1-18 God has good plans for us. God knows everything. God Knows Everything Abraham s Visitors/ Sodom and Gomorrah Genesis 18:1 19:29 God does amazing things. God works in many ways. God Is Amazing Isaac Is Born Genesis 21:1-6 Thank God for his gifts. God s promises bring us joy. Rejoice in the Lord God Cares for Hagar and Ishmael Genesis 21:8-21 God always hears us when we pray. God hears our prayers. God Is Listening WINTER 2014-15 John the Baptist Prepares the Way for Jesus Mark 1:1-8 Repentance makes our hearts ready for Jesus. We can welcome Jesus into our lives. We Can Help Others Meet Jesus God Dwells With Us John 1:1-14 Jesus is God. Jesus lives in us. Through Jesus, We Can Know God Jesus Is Born Luke 1:26-38; 2:1-20 We celebrate Jesus. Jesus birth is something to celebrate. We Can Serve God Faithful People Thank God for Jesus Luke 2:22-40 We thank God for Jesus. We can praise God for Jesus. Let s Thank God for Jesus Wise Men Find Jesus Matthew 2:1-12 Jesus deserves our worship. Jesus is worthy of our worship. We Can Give Gifts to Jesus John Baptizes Jesus Mark 1:4-11 God sent Jesus. God wants us to believe in Jesus. God Gave Us His Son, Jesus Jesus Surprises Nathanael John 1:43-51 Jesus knows all about us. God is all-knowing. Jesus Knows Us Disciples Follow Jesus Mark 1:14-20 Follow Jesus. Jesus is our leader. Come Follow Jesus Jesus Demonstrates His Authority Mark 1:21-28 Jesus is all-powerful. Jesus has awesome power. Jesus Is Most Powerful Jesus Heals, Prays, and Preaches Mark 1:29-39 Jesus cares for us. God wants us to depend on him. Jesus Came to Help Us Jesus Calms a Storm Mark 4:35-41 We should turn to Jesus when we re afraid. Jesus takes care of us. Jesus Cares When We re Afraid Four Friends Help a Paralyzed Man Mark 2:1-12 Jesus forgives us. God is a forgiving God. Friends Bring Friends to Jesus Jesus Heals the Blind Man Mark 10:46-52 Jesus meets our needs. God is merciful. Tell God What You Need
FAITHWEAVER NOW SCOPE & SEQUENCE For maximum impact, use the entire family in your ministry! SPRING 2015 Jesus Teaches About Commitment Mark 8:31-38 Following Jesus takes commitment. Jesus is worthy of our commitment. Be Proud to Follow Jesus Jesus Clears Merchants From the Temple John 2:13-22 God wants sincere worship. God deserves our sincere worship. God s House Is a Place to Worship Jesus Explains Why God Sent Him John 3:12-21 God sent Jesus to save us. God saves us. Jesus Came for You Jesus Notices a Widow s Giving Mark 12:41-44 God wants us to give cheerfully. Wholehearted giving pleases God. Give Your Best to God People Rejoice as Jesus Enters Jerusalem Mark 11:1-11 We can honor Jesus with actions and words. Our praise honors Jesus. Celebrate Jesus Jesus Is Alive! Mark 16:1-8 We celebrate Easter because Jesus is alive. Jesus lives. Jesus Is Alive Jesus Appears to His Disciples John 20:19-31 Faith is believing in Jesus even though we can t see him. Jesus is Lord. Believe in Jesus Paul Teaches About Spiritual Gifts 1 Corinthians 12:4-27 God gives people different gifts for serving him. God gives us spiritual gifts. Everyone Is Important to God Peter Tells the Sanhedrin About Jesus Acts 4:5-14 Trusting in God makes us courageous. God s spirit strengthens us. God Will Help You Be Strong and Courageous Philip Tells the Ethiopian About Jesus Acts 8:26-40 Follow where God leads. We respond to God through worship. It s Cool to Tell Others About God Peter Visits Cornelius Acts 10:1-44 God wants us to tell everyone about Jesus. God accepts all who believe in him. God s Love Is for Everyone Barnabas Encourages Christians in Antioch Acts 11:19-26 Christians should encourage each other in faith. Christians worship God together. Christians Encourage Each Other Jesus Sends Power From God Acts 2:1-21 God gives us the Holy Spirit to help us. The Holy Spirit is powerful. The Holy Spirit Helps Us SUMMER 2015 God Tests Abraham Genesis 22:1-18 Our obedience pleases God. Our obedience honors God. Not available in summer. Isaac Marries Rebekah Genesis 24:1-67 We can seek God s direction through prayer. God is pleased when we seek his direction. Jacob Deceives Esau and Isaac Genesis 25:27-34; 27:1-40 Honesty is important to God. God is always truthful. Jacob Marries Leah and Rachel Genesis 29:15-30 God uses hard times to help us grow. God works in all situations. Joseph Dreams Disturbing Dreams Genesis 37:1-11 We should show Jesus love in our families. God s love is perfect. Joseph s Brothers Sell Him Into Slavery Genesis 37:12-36 God wants us to do what is right. Our actions show that we truly worship God. Pharaoh Puts Joseph in Charge Genesis 39:20 41:49 God uses us to make a difference. God is worthy of our service. Joseph Forgives His Brothers Genesis 42:1 45:28 God wants us to forgive as he forgives us. We can honor God by forgiving others. God Protects Moses Exodus 1:1 2:10 God protects us. God watches over us. Moses Meets God at the Burning Bush Exodus 2:11 3:20 God can use anyone. God is an awesome God. The Israelites Receive Cruel Treatment Exodus 5:1 6:1 God wants us to hope in him. God is our hope. God Sends Plagues on Egypt Exodus 7:8 10:29 God uses his power to help us. Nothing matches God s power. The Israelites Escape From Egypt Exodus 11:1 12:36 Jesus sets us free. God s freedom lasts forever.
SCOPE & SEQUENCE FAITHWEAVER NOW For maximum impact, use the entire family in your ministry! FALL 2015 The Israelites Cross the Red Sea Exodus 13:17 14:31 God helps us when we re afraid. God is mighty. Trust God When You re Afraid God Sends Quail and Manna Exodus 16:1-26 God provides all we need and more. God gives good gifts. Let s Discover What God Gives Us God Provides Water Exodus 17:1-7 God is patient, even when we complain. God is patient. Be Thankful for God s Patience God Gives the Ten Commandments (Part 1) God Gives the Ten Commandments (Part 2) Exodus 19:16 20:21 We honor God by obeying him. God is worthy of honor. Put God First Exodus 19:16 20:21 God tells us how to respect others. Respecting others honors God. Respect Others God s Way The Israelites Worship a Golden Calf Exodus 32:1-25 Only God deserves our worship. God alone is worthy of worship. Worship God The Israelites Build the Tabernacle Exodus 35:4 36:38 We all can serve God. God deserves our excellent service. Work Together for God Moses Sends Spies Into the Promised Land Numbers 13:1 14:23 Standing up for God means following him no matter what. God never fails. Stand Up for God Balaam s Donkey Talks Numbers 22:1-38 God does amazing things to show his power. God helps us obey him. Hear God Joshua Becomes Leader of Israel Joshua 1:1-11 God helps us accomplish his plans. God encourages us. We Can Make a Difference for God Joshua Sends Spies to Jericho Joshua 2:1-24 We can have faith that God will do big things in our lives. Our faithfulness honors God. Believing in God Changes Your Life The Israelites Cross the Jordan River Joshua 3:1 4:24 Remember what God has done. We can thank God for what he does. Thank God God Gives Victory Over Jericho Joshua 6:1-27 God s power works for good in our lives. God always wins. God Is Powerful WINTER 2015-16 Prophets Foretell Jesus Coming Jeremiah 33:14-16 Jesus fulfilled God s promise. God promised to send a savior. Trust God s Promises Zechariah Prophesies About Jesus Luke 1:68-79 The world needs Jesus. God meets our needs. We Need Jesus John Prepares People for Jesus Coming Luke 3:7-18 Repenting prepares us for Jesus. Living right honors God. We Can Live for God The Son of God Is Born! Luke 1:26-45; 2:1-20 Christians celebrate Jesus birth. Jesus birth is something to celebrate. Celebrate Jesus Jesus Grows Up Luke 2:39-52 Jesus is special. Jesus is amazing. Grow With Jesus The Word Became Flesh John 1:1-18 People who know Jesus are God s children. God lives with us. Through Jesus We Can Know God Satan Tempts Jesus Luke 4:1-13 With Jesus help we can resist temptation. Jesus never sinned. God Helps Us Do the Right Thing Jesus Performs His First Miracle John 2:1-11 Jesus did miracles to show us he is God. Jesus can do miracles. Jesus Cares About My Problems Jesus Teaches in a Synagogue Luke 4:14-21 Jesus came for all people. Jesus helps hurting people. Jesus Came for All of Us Jesus Is Rejected in His Hometown Luke 4:22-30 Jesus deserves our love and gratitude. Jesus is for everyone. Trust Jesus Moses and Elijah Appear With Jesus Luke 9:28-36 Jesus showed that he is God s Son. Jesus is worthy of glory. Jesus Is God s Son Jesus Teaches About Rewards Luke 6:17-26 Our lives should focus on what s important to God. Seeking God s kingdom honors God. Live God s Way Jesus Teaches About Loving Enemies Luke 6:27-38 Jesus says to treat others as we want to be treated. We worship God by loving others. Jesus Teaches Us How to Be Friends
FAITHWEAVER NOW SCOPE & SEQUENCE For maximum impact, use the entire family in your ministry! SPRING 2016 Jesus Teaches About Good Fruit Luke 6:43-45 Our Christ-like actions show we re Christians. God helps us grow. God Can Help You Live What You Believe Jesus Tells the Parable of the Lost Son Luke 15:11-32 God will forgive us when we sin. God is loving and forgiving. God Is Loving and Forgiving Jesus Washes the Disciples Feet John 13:1-17 Jesus wants us to follow his example of serving others. Jesus is a servant. Jesus Taught Us to Serve Others Jesus Is Tried and Crucified Luke 19:28-40; 23:1-49 Jesus died to take the punishment for our sins. Jesus died for our sins. Jesus Gave His Life as a Gift Jesus Appears to Mary John 20:1-18 The good news of Easter is that Jesus is alive. Jesus has power over death. Jesus Is Powerful Apostles Defend Their Faith Acts 5:12-42 Keep following God, even when it s hard. We can boldly follow God. Be Loyal to God Saul Meets Jesus Near Damascus Acts 9:1-20 Jesus changes our lives. Jesus does extraordinary things. Jesus Can Change Your Life Peter Raises Tabitha From the Dead Acts 9:36-43 God answers when we pray. God works through people. God Answers Prayer An Angel Frees Peter From Jail Acts 12:1-18 Angels protect and help God s people. God sends angels. God Wants to Help You Lydia Is Converted Acts 16:9-15 Be prepared to tell others about Jesus. God prepares our hearts. Tell Others the Story of Jesus Paul s Jailer Believes in Jesus Acts 16:16-34 Jesus saves us. God uses his power to reach us. Say Yes to Jesus Paul Describes Living by God s Spirit Romans 8:9-17 When we live by God s Spirit, God changes us. God s Spirit lives in us. We Can Be God s Children Paul Describes Genuine Love 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 God teaches us how to love. God is love. Love Puts Others First SUMMER 2016 God Helps Gideon Defeat the Midianites Judges 6:1-16; 7:1-24 We can trust God with the future. Nothing is impossible with God. Not available in summer. Samson Receives Strength From God Judges 15:9-16; 16:4-30 God gives us gifts to serve him. God gives everyone gifts. Ruth Is Faithful Ruth 1:1-22 God wants us to love our friends no matter what. God provides comfort. Ruth Marries Boaz Ruth 2 4 Hope in God s good plans. God is in control. God Answers Hannah s Prayer 1 Samuel 1:1-28 Turn to God when you re sad. God answers prayer. God Speaks to Samuel 1 Samuel 3:1-21 God wants us to listen and follow when he directs us. God directs us. Saul Becomes King 1 Samuel 8:1-22; 9:1-2; 10:17-24 God lets us choose to obey or disobey. God knows best. Saul Makes a Big Mistake 1 Samuel 13:1-14 Give your worries to God. God s ways are important. God Chooses David to Replace Saul 1 Samuel 16:1-13 Our hearts are what matter to God. God knows us. David Defeats Goliath 1 Samuel 17:1-50 God can help us all do great things. God can use anyone. Jonathan Warns David 1 Samuel 18:1-4; 19:1-7; 20:1-42 God helps us be loyal friends even when it s hard. God provides friends. Abigail Makes Peace 1 Samuel 25:1-35 God wants us to solve conflict peacefully. God brings peace. David Spares Saul s Life 1 Samuel 26:5-25 God wants us to love our enemies. God is just.