STUDY PLAN FALL 2013 UNIT 1 Pressure Points Pressure Points Watch Out! Jesus Is GOOD ATTITUDES The Pressure of Trials James 1:1-4 The Pressure of Trials James 1:1-4 Jesus Taught the Beatitudes Matthew 5:1-12 Jesus Taught About Attitudes Matthew 5:1-12 TEMPTATION The Pressure of Temptation James 1:13-18 The Pressure of Temptation James 1:13-18 Jesus Was Tempted Matthew 4:1-11 Jesus Taught About Worry Matthew 5:1-3; 6:25-34 OVERCOMING PREJUDICE The Pressure of Partiality James 2:1-13 The Pressure of Partiality James 2:1-13 Jesus and the Woman at the Well John 4:1-30 Jesus and the Woman at the Well John 4:1-30 USE OF WORDS The Pressure of Words James 3:1-18 The Pressure of Words James 3:1-18 Jesus and the Children Mark 10:13-16 Jesus and the Children Mark 10:13-16 CONFLICT The Pressure of Conflict James 4:1-10 The Pressure of Conflict James 4:1-10 Jesus and Zacchaeus Luke 19:1-10 Jesus and Zacchaeus Luke 19:1-10 FIGHTING BACK The Pressure of Retaliation James 5:1-11 The Pressure of Retaliation James 5:1-11 The Last Supper Matthew 26:17-30; 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 The Last Supper Matthew 26:17-30; 1 Corinthians 11:23-26
STUDY PLAN FALL 2013 UNIT 2 CAMPAIGN UNIT When Relationships Collide When Relationships Collide Getting Along Getting Along CONFLICT Even Christians Collide Luke 10:38-42 Even Christians Collide Luke 10:38-42 Mary and Martha Luke 10:38-42 Mary and Martha Luke 10:38-42 DENY SELF It s Not About Me 1 Samuel 24:1-15 It s Not About Me 1 Samuel 24:1-15 Saul and David 1 Samuel 24 Saul, Jonathan, and David 1 Samuel 14:49; 18:1-4; 20:1-42 WALK AWAY Stand Down Genesis 13:1-18 Stand Down Genesis 13:1-18 Abram and Lot Genesis 13 Abram and Lot Genesis 13 SPEAK UP Stand Your Ground Galatians 2:1-14 Stand Your Ground Galatians 2:1-14 Peter and Cornelius Acts 10, Galatians 2:1-14 Peter and Cornelius Acts 10 STEP IN Step In 1 Samuel 25 Step In 1 Samuel 25 Abigail and David 1 Samuel 25 Abigail and David 1 Samuel 25 GOD S BIG PLAN The Big Picture Genesis 37; 50:15-21 The Big Picture Genesis 37; 50:15-21 Joseph Genesis 37; 50:15-21 Joseph Genesis 37; 50:15-21 SPECIAL FOCUS THANKSGIVING Thank You, Lord Psalm 100 Thank You, Lord Psalm 100 Jesus Gave Thanks for Food John 6:1-13 Jesus Gave Thanks for Food John 6:1-13
STUDY PLAN WINTER 2013-2014 UNIT 1 Do Over: Experience New Life in Christ Do Over: Experience New Life in Christ Jesus Taught Jesus Taught HOPE A Problem You Can t Solve Romans 1:16-17; 2:5-11; 3:9-12 A Problem You Can t Solve Romans 1:16-17; 2:5-11; 3:9-12 Peter Walked on Water with Jesus Matthew 14:22-33 Peter Walked On Water With Jesus Matthew 14:22-33 FORGIVENESS The Gift You Can t Give Yourself Romans 3:21-28 The Gift You Can t Give Yourself Romans 3:21-28 Peter Asked Jesus a Question Matthew 18:21-35 Peter Asked Jesus a Question Matthew 18:21-35 LOVE A Love You Can Experience Romans 5:6-11,18-21 A Love You Can Experience Romans 5:6-11,18-21 Peter Had Breakfast with Jesus John 21:1-19 Peter Had Breakfast with Jesus John 21:1-19 CHANGE An Identity You Must Embrace Romans 6:8-18 An Identity You Must Embrace Romans 6:8-18 People Prayed for Peter Acts 12:5-19 People Prayed for Peter Acts 12:5-19 RENEWAL A Fight You Can t Win By Yourself Romans 7:14 8:2 A Fight You Can t Win By Yourself Romans 7:14 8:2 Paul Confronted Peter Galatians 2:11-21 Peter and Dorcas Acts 9:36-43 FAITH A Life You Can t Live On Your Own Romans 8:8-17,26-27 A Life You Can t Live On Your Own Romans 8:8-17,26-27 Peter Wrote Letters 1 and 2 Peter Peter Wrote Letters 1 and 2 Peter
STUDY PLAN WINTER 2013-2014 UNIT 2 Honest to God: Real Questions Christians Ask Honest to God: Real Questions Christians Ask Real Life Questions The Bible Answers Questions SANCTITY OF LIFE Is Every Life Sacred? Psalm 139:1-6,13-18 Is Every Life Sacred? Psalm 139:1-6,13-18 Jesus Healed People Matthew 9:18-31 Jesus Healed People Matthew 9:18-31 GOD IS REAL How Can I Be Sure God Exists? Psalm 19:1-14 How Can I Be Sure God Exists? Psalm 19:1-14 God Called Moses Exodus 3:1 4:7 God Told Moses to Lead the People Exodus 12:31-40; 13:3,14; 14:10,13-16 TELL OTHERS What About People Who ve Never Heard About Jesus? Romans 1:16-25 What About People Who ve Never Heard About Jesus? Romans 1:16-25 John the Baptist Told About Jesus Luke 3:2-3,15-17; Mark1:1-8; John 1:29 John the Baptist Told About Jesus Luke 3:2-3,15-17; Mark1:1-8; John 1:29 BIBLE VALIDITY Why Should I Trust the Bible? Psalm 119:1-8,137-144 Why Should I Trust the Bible? Psalm 119:1-8,137-144 Jeremiah Wrote God s Words Jeremiah 36 Jeremiah Wrote God s Words Jeremiah 36 CREATION How Did We Get Here and Why? Genesis 1 How Did We Get Here and Why? Genesis 1 God Created the World Genesis 1:1 2:1 God Created the World Genesis 1:1 2:1 WHY DOES BAD HAPPEN? If God Is Good, Why Is There Suffering? Job 30:26-31; 42:1-6 If God Is Good, Why Is There Suffering? Job 30:26-31; 42:1-6 Adam and Eve Sinned Genesis 3 Adam and Eve Genesis 3 SPECIAL FOCUS THE SAVIOR S BIRTH Courage of Joseph Matthew 1:18-25 Courage of Joseph Matthew 1:18-25 Jesus Was Born Luke 2:8-20 Jesus Was Born Luke 2:8-20
STUDY PLAN SPRING 2014 UNIT 1 Productive: Finding Joy in What We Do Purpose Working Hard Work to Do GOD S PLAN Good Work Genesis 1:28; 2:8-9,15-17 Working with Purpose Genesis 1:28; 2:8-9,15-17 God s Plan for People Genesis 2:4-24 God s Plan for People Genesis 2:4-24 WORK FOR GOD Who We Work For Ephesians 6:5-9 Living on Purpose Ephesians 6:5-9 Noah Worked Hard Genesis 6:5 9:17 Noah Worked Hard Genesis 6:5 9:17 GIVE What We Work For 2 Corinthians 8:1-9 Giving on Purpose 2 Corinthians 8:1-9 People Gave Offerings Exodus 35 People Gave Offerings Exodus 35 MEET NEEDS Put Your Money to Work 2 Corinthians 8:10-15; 9:1-5 Investing with Purpose 2 Corinthians 8:10-15; 9:1-5 The Tabernacle Was Prepared Luke 36 39:31 The Tabernacle Was Prepared Luke 36 39:31 GENEROSITY Work Your Plan 2 Corinthians 9:6-13 Kingdom Purpose 2 Corinthians 9:6-13 The Tabernacle Was Built Exodus 39:32 40:38 The Tabernacle Was Built Exodus 39:32 40:38 REST Give Work A Rest Exodus 31:12-17 Resting on Purpose Exodus 31:12-17 Moses Rested Exodus 31 Moses Rested Exodus 31
STUDY PLAN SPRING 2014 UNIT 2 CAMPAIGN UNIT Let Hope In Let Hope In Let Hope In Hope GRACE Hope Needed 2 Samuel 9:1-13 Hope Needed 2 Samuel 9:1-13 David and Mephibosheth 2 Samuel 9:1-13 David and Mephibosheth 2 Samuel 9:1-13 GOD IS POWERFUL Hope Found Matthew 8:1-13 Hope Found Matthew 8:1-13 Jesus Performed Miracles Matthew 8:1-13 Jesus Performed Miracles Matthew 8:1-13 GOD AS FATHER Hope Personified Luke 15:11-32 Hope Personified Luke 15:11-32 Jesus Used Parables to Teach Luke 15:11-32 Jesus Used Parables to Teach Luke 15:11-32 GRATITUDE Hope Expressed Psalm 138:1-8 Hope Expressed Psalm 138:1-8 David Wrote a Song of Thanks Psalm 138:1-8 David Wrote a Song of Thanks Psalm 138:1-8 RESTORED Hope Renewed John 18:15-27; 21:15-19 Hope Renewed John 18:15-27; 21:15-19 Jesus and Peter John 18:15-27; 21:15-19 Jesus and Peter John 18:15-27; 21:15-19 GO Hope Shared Acts 3:1-10 Hope Shared Acts 3:1-10 Peter and John Preached Acts 3:1-10 Peter and John Preached Acts 3:1-10 SPECIAL FOCUS SALVATION God s Work of Creation Psalm 104:1-5,24-30 God s Work of Creation Psalm 104:1-5,24-30 Crucifixion and Resurrection** Matthew 26:36 28:10 Crucifixion and Resurrection** Matthew 26:36 28:10 YP - The Triumphal Entry Matthew 21:1-11,14-16 **The Triumphal Entry (Palm Sunday) will be available on Enhanced CD for all ages. YP denotes Younger Preschoolers
STUDY PLAN SUMMER 2014 UNIT 1 Beyond Belief Beyond Belief God Is He Is God GOD S HOLINESS God is Holy Psalm 99:1-9 God is Holy Psalm 99:1-9 Isaiah in the Temple Isaiah 6 7 Isaiah in the Temple Isaiah 6 7 GOD S LOVE God is Loving 1 John 4:7-12 God is Loving 1 John 4:7-12 Elisha and Naaman 2 Kings 5:1-19 Elisha and Naaman 2 Kings 5:1-19 GOD S JUSTICE God is Just Ezekiel 18:21-24,30-32 God is Just Ezekiel 18:21-24,30-32 Elisha and the Widow 2 Kings 4 Elisha and the Widow 2 Kings 4 GOD S FORGIVENESS God is Forgiving 1 John 1:5 2:2 God is Forgiving 1 John 1:5 2:2 Daniel Chose to Obey Daniel 1:1-20 Daniel Chose to Obey Daniel 1:1-20 GOD S WISDOM God is Wise Proverbs 2:1-6; 3:5-7 God is Wise Proverbs 2:1-6; 3:5-7 God Helped Three Friends Daniel 3 God Helped Three Friends Daniel 3 YP - Daniel Made a Choice Daniel 6:1-11 GOD S FAITHFULNESS God is Faithful Hebrews 6:17-20; 10:19-23 God is Faithful Hebrews 6:17-20; 10:19-23 Jonah Jonah Jonah Jonah YP denotes Younger Preschoolers
STUDY PLAN SUMMER 2014 UNIT 2 Resilient Faith: Standing Strong In The Midst Of Suffering. Resilient Faith: Standing Strong In The Midst Of Suffering. It s Not Always Easy Follow God HOPE IN JESUS Focused Faith 1 Peter 1:3-9,13 Focused Faith 1 Peter 1:3-9,13 Saul Tells About Jesus Acts 9:19-31 Ananias and Saul Acts 9:13-16,10-22 BE HOLY Active Faith 1 Peter 1:14-19,22-25 Active Faith 1 Peter 1:14-19,22-25 Paul Became a Missionary Acts 13 Paul Became a Missionary Acts 13 YP - Paul Taught Lydia Acts 16 TRUST GOD Enduring Faith 1 Peter 2:13-23 Enduring Faith 1 Peter 2:13-23 Paul and Barnabas Tell About Jesus Acts 14 Paul and Barnabas Tell About Jesus Acts 14 DEFENDING THE FAITH Ready Faith 1 Peter 3:13-16; 4:1-2 Ready Faith 1 Peter 3:13-16; 4:1-2 Paul Preached to an Angry Crowd Acts 21:27 22:29 Paul Preached to an Angry Crowd Acts 21:27 22:29 JOY Joyful Faith 1 Peter 4:12-19 Joyful Faith 1 Peter 4:12-19 Paul and Silas in Prison Acts 16:16-34 Paul and Silas in Prison Acts 16:16-34 SURRENDER Victorious Faith 1 Peter 5:6-11 Victorious Faith 1 Peter 5:6-11 Paul Wrote a Letter to Timothy 2 Timothy 1:1-5; 3:14-17 Paul Wrote a Letter to Timothy 2 Timothy 1:1-5; 3:14-17 AND IT WAS GOOD: CREATION God s Work of Creation Psalm 104:1-5,24-30 Our Work in Creation Leviticus 25:1-7 God s Work of Creation Psalm 104:1-5,24-30 Our Work in Creation Leviticus 25:1-7 TBD TBD TBD TBD YP denotes Younger Preschoolers