Grace Lutheran School Religion Curriculum Rationale based on Scripture God is the Creator of all things, including religion. Our school is committed to providing students with a quality education in religion so they can function effectively as Christians in their church, community, and country. A quality education in religion will help students succeed in high school, in the work place, and help them witness to friends, neighbors, and co-workers about our Savior. Exit goals for graduation Students will demonstrate proficiency, understanding, and/or commitment to the following set of exit goals upon graduation. The level of proficiency of these exit goals will be dependent upon the individual gifts and effort of the student and at what grade the student started attending Grace. Demonstrate a positive attitude toward God s Word. Know Jesus as their Savior. Use God s Word in their lives. Share God s Word with others. Have memorized dozens of passages to apply to their life. Understand the importance of the study of God s Word. Demonstrate a servant s heart. Familiar with major world religions and how to defend their faith. Grade specific measureable objectives At the end of each school year, students will demonstrate proficiency, understanding, and/or commitment to the following set of grade specific measureable objectives in these classifications: knowledge, skills, and attitudes. The level of proficiency of these measureable objectives will be dependent upon the individual gifts and effort of the student and at what time of year the student started attending Grace. (Press Ctrl and Click on a link to jump to a grade s measureable objectives) Kindergarten: New Testament / Old Testament 5 th & 6 th : New Testament / Old Testament 1 st & 2 nd : New Testament / Old Testament 7 th & 8 th : Odd Years / Even Years 3 rd & 4 th : New Testament / Old Testament Set One Kindergarten: New Testament Week 1 Lesson A: God s Special Message for Mary Know this spiritual truth: God sent his angel to tell Mary the good news: Jesus the Savior would be born; Mary would be his mother. Develops this spiritual attitude: Wanting daily to listen to God and obey him. Develops this spiritual habit: Thanking God for sending Jesus the Savior. Last Updated: December 2013 Page 1
Week 1 Lesson B: John the Baptist Is Born Know this spiritual truth: God sent John to show people their sins and their need for the Savior. Develops this spiritual attitude: Wanting to show love for Jesus by being his worker. Develops this spiritual habit: Telling people that Jesus loves them and that he is their Savior from sin. Week 2 Lesson A: Jesus the Savior Is Born Know this spiritual truth: Jesus loves us and came to earth to save us from sin. Develops this spiritual attitude: Believing that Jesus, true God and true man, is our Savior from sin. Develops this spiritual habit: Loving Jesus most of all and thanking him for being our Savior. Week 2 Lesson B: The Shepherds Learn That Jesus Is Born Know this spiritual truth: The shepherds went to see Jesus and then shared the good news of his birth. Develops this spiritual attitude: Being glad to hear the good news about Jesus the Savior. Develops this spiritual habit: Sharing the good news about the Savior with other people. Week 3 Lesson A: The Wise Men Know this spiritual truth: The wise men worshiped Jesus as their Savior and King. Develops this spiritual attitude: Thankfulness that Jesus came as the Savior and King. Develops this spiritual habit: Making all that he or she says or does a thank you to Jesus. Week 3 Lesson B: God Keeps Jesus Safe from Herod Know this spiritual truth: God kept Jesus safe from Herod by sending an angel to warn Mary and Joseph to escape to Egypt. Develops this spiritual attitude: Taking comfort in God s love and protection. Develops this spiritual habit: Showing love and thanks to God for his love and protection. Week 4 Lesson A: Twelve-Year-Old Jesus Know this spiritual truth: Jesus stayed at the temple because he loved God s Word and was doing his Father s work for us. Develops this spiritual attitude: Wanting to obey God s Word in love and thanks to Jesus. Develops this spiritual habit: Showing love to Jesus by being obedient to his or her parents. Week 4 Lesson B: John, God s Worker Know this spiritual truth: God sent John to tell the people that they had sinned and that Jesus, the Savior, was coming. Develops this spiritual attitude: Desiring to share the message that Jesus is God s Son, who takes away the sins of the world. Develops this spiritual habit: Telling people that Jesus is God s Son, who takes away the sins of the world. Week 5 Lesson A: Jesus Is Baptized Know this spiritual truth: At the baptism of Jesus, God the Father said that Jesus was his Son and that he was pleased with him. Develops this spiritual attitude: Rejoicing that Jesus lived on earth and carried out God s plan to save us. Develops this spiritual habit: Thanking Jesus for being willing to do all that needed to be done to save us. Week 5 Lesson B: Jesus Says No to Sin and the Devil Know this spiritual truth: Jesus continued to lead a sinless life as he said no to the devil s temptations. Develops this spiritual attitude: Being at peace with God because of the forgiveness Christ won with his perfect life and his death on the cross. Develops this spiritual habit: Asking for guidance from God s Word to live for him. Week 6 Lesson A: Jesus Changes Water into Wine Know this spiritual truth: Jesus showed his power as the almighty God by changing water into wine. Last Updated: December 2013 Page 2
Develops this spiritual attitude: Knowing that Jesus cares and helps in times of need. Develops this spiritual habit: Taking cares and needs to Jesus in prayer. Week 6 Lesson B: Jesus Makes a Sick Boy Well Know this spiritual truth: Jesus showed that he is almighty God by making a sick boy well. Develops this spiritual attitude: Having confidence in Jesus help. Develops this spiritual habit: Praying with confidence for Jesus help in time of need. Week 7 Lesson A: Nicodemus Know this spiritual truth: Jesus taught that he is the Savior through whom people have forgiveness of sins and eternal life in heaven. Develops this spiritual attitude: Thankfulness that God sent Jesus to save us so that we can live with him forever. Develops this spiritual habit: Joyfully hearing and sharing the good news that God has given us the gift of forgiveness of sins and eternal life in heaven. Week 7 Lesson B: Jesus and the Woman at the Well Know this spiritual truth: Jesus told the woman at the well in Samaria that he is the promised Savior. Develops this spiritual attitude: Eagerly sharing with others the good news of Jesus and salvation. Develops this spiritual habit: Sharing the good news of Jesus and the forgiveness of sins he won for us by dying on the cross. Week 8 Lesson A: Jesus and the People of Nazareth Know this spiritual truth: The people in Jesus hometown of Nazareth did not believe he is the promised Savior. Develops this spiritual attitude: Desiring to share God s Word with others. Develops this spiritual habit: Praying for and sharing God s Word with those who do not know or believe it. Week 8 Lesson B: Jesus Heals a Sick Woman Know this spiritual truth: Jesus healed Peter s sick mother-in-law, just as Peter and Andrew believed he would. Develops this spiritual attitude: Thankfulness that Jesus has done everything to save us from sin and eternal death in hell. Develops this spiritual habit: Hearing and learning the good news that Jesus has saved us from our sin. Week 9 Lesson A: The Great Catch of Fish Know this spiritual truth: Jesus chose Peter, James, and John to spread the good news that he is the Savior. Develops this spiritual attitude: Joyful in knowing that Jesus has chosen us to share his Word. Develops this spiritual habit: Telling the good news about our Savior. Week 9 Lesson B: Jesus Chooses Matthew Know this spiritual truth: Jesus chose Matthew to tell the good news that Jesus is the Savior. Develops this spiritual attitude: Being happy that Jesus has called us to be his disciples even though we are sinners. Develops this spiritual habit: Using our voices and our money to tell others about Jesus. Week 10 Lesson A: The Farmer and the Seed Know this spiritual truth: The Holy Spirit gives and strengthens faith through the hearing of God s Word. Develops this spiritual attitude: Desiring a strong faith that will produce good fruit. Develops this spiritual habit: Praying that God would bless the hearing of his Word to let his kingdom come. Week 10 Lesson B: Weeds among the Wheat Know this spiritual truth: Believers and unbelievers will live together on earth until the Last Day. Last Updated: December 2013 Page 3
Develops this spiritual attitude: Wanting to tell the good news about Jesus to people whom God places in our lives. Develops this spiritual habit: Showing love to and sharing God s Word with others. Week 11 Lesson A: Jesus Calms the Storm Know this spiritual truth: Jesus showed that he is God s Son when he used his almighty power to calm the storm. Develops this spiritual attitude: Confident that the Lord is our source of help. Develops this spiritual habit: Praying to our Lord in times of trouble. Week 11 Lesson B: Jesus and the Paralyzed Man Know this spiritual truth: Jesus showed that he is God s Son, the Savior, by healing a paralyzed man. Develops this spiritual attitude: Having joy and comfort in knowing that Jesus can help. Develops this spiritual habit: Confidently taking our troubles to Jesus, trusting that he cares for us. Week 12 Lesson A: Jarius Daughter Know this spiritual truth: Jesus showed his almighty power over death when he made Jarius daughter alive again. Develops this spiritual attitude: Feeling unafraid of death because we know we will live with Jesus in heaven. Develops this spiritual habit: Telling others that death is not fearful for those who know Jesus as their Savior. Week 12 Lesson B: The Young Man from Nain Know this spiritual truth: Jesus showed his almighty power over death by making the young man from Nain alive again. Develops this spiritual attitude: Confident that Jesus will raise us from the dead on the Last Day. Develops this spiritual habit: Comforting others with the news that Jesus gives eternal life in heaven. Week 13 Lesson A: Jesus Teaches Us about Loving Others Know this spiritual truth: Jesus taught his followers to love all people. Develops this spiritual attitude: Loving all people, just as God does. Develops this spiritual habit: Treating others with kindness and love out of love for God. Week 13 Lesson B: Jesus Teaches Us Not to Worry Know this spiritual truth: Our heavenly Father loves us and takes care of us. Develops this spiritual attitude: Trusting in God s love and care. Develops this spiritual habit: Confidently turning to God for help in time of need. Set Two Week 1 Lesson A: Jesus Heals a Captain s Servant Know this spiritual truth: A captain showed complete faith in Jesus by trusting that Jesus could heal his servant. Develops this spiritual attitude: Trusting in Jesus power and Word. Develops this spiritual habit: Praying to God with confidence in time of need. Week 1 Lesson B: Jesus Answers the Prayer of a Canaanite Woman Know this spiritual truth: A Canaanite woman showed her faith in Jesus by begging him to heal her sick daughter. Develops this spiritual attitude: Trusting that God hears and answers prayer. Develops this spiritual habit: Continuing to pray in times of need. Week 2 Lesson A: The Death of John the Baptist Know this spiritual truth: King Herod rejected and killed God s messenger, John the Baptist, who had warned him about his sin. Last Updated: December 2013 Page 4
Develops this spiritual attitude: Appreciating God s messengers, who care about souls. Develops this spiritual habit: Thanking God for those he sends to teach his Word. Week 2 Lesson B: Jesus Teaches Simon Know this spiritual truth: Jesus taught Simon that people who believe that Jesus has forgiven their sins want to show him love. Develops this spiritual attitude: Wanting to love and honor Jesus because he has forgiven our sins. Develops this spiritual habit: Confessing our sins to Jesus and then serving him in love. Week 3 Lesson A: Jesus Feeds More Than Five Thousand People Know this spiritual truth: Jesus taught his disciples to trust him in time of need by feeding more than five thousand people. Develops this spiritual attitude: Trusting that God will provide everything needed for body and life. Develops this spiritual habit: Praying to God to care for all the needs of body and life. Week 3 Lesson B: Jesus Walks on the Water Know this spiritual truth: Jesus taught his disciples to trust him in times of trouble. Develops this spiritual attitude: Having confidence in Jesus power and love as the Son of God. Develops this spiritual habit: Calling on Jesus to help in times of trouble. Week 4 Lesson A: Jesus Shows His Glory Know this spiritual truth: Jesus showed Peter, James, and John his glory as the Son of God. Develops this spiritual attitude: Being filled with awe because of the greatness of our God. Develops this spiritual habit: Speaking about God in ways that glorify his name. Week 4 Lesson B: Peter Tells Who Jesus Is Know this spiritual truth: Jesus is the Son of God and the promised Savior. Develops this spiritual attitude: Being thankful that God the Holy Spirit has led him or her to believe in the Savior. Develops this spiritual habit: Confessing faith in the Savior. Week 5 Lesson A: The Good Samaritan Know this spiritual truth: Jesus taught people to serve others in love. Develops this spiritual attitude: Wanting to love and help others. Develops this spiritual habit: Helping others in time of need. Week 5 Lesson B: The Servant Who Did Not Forgive Know this spiritual truth: Jesus taught Peter to forgive others every time they sin against him. Develops this spiritual attitude: Appreciating the forgiveness received through Jesus suffering and death. Develops this spiritual habit: Forgiving the sins of others. Week 6 Lesson A: Jesus Shows Love to a Man Born Blind Know this spiritual truth: Jesus showed his love for a man who had been born blind by giving him sight and saving faith. Develops this spiritual attitude: Being confident that God knows our needs. Develops this spiritual habit: Praying to God to provide for our needs of body and soul. Week 6 Lesson B: Jesus and the Ten Sick Men Know this spiritual truth: Jesus showed love to ten men by healing them of their leprosy. Develops this spiritual attitude: Trusting in God s personal love and care. Develops this spiritual habit: Thanking and praising God for his personal love and care. Week 7 Lesson A: Mary and Martha Last Updated: December 2013 Page 5
Know this spiritual truth: Jesus wants us to put hearing and learning his Word first in our lives. Develops this spiritual attitude: Knowing that it is important to hear and learn God s Word. Develops this spiritual habit: Asking God to help us hear and learn his Word regularly and to keep us from being distracted by other activities. Week 7 Lesson B: The Great Dinner Know this spiritual truth: God wants people to believe his Word and live with him in heaven. Develops this spiritual attitude: Being happy that God has given us his Word and has led us to believe in Jesus. Develops this spiritual habit: Gladly hearing and learning his Word. Week 8 Lesson A: The Pharisee and the Tax Collector Know this spiritual truth: Because we are born in sin and we sin every day in thoughts, words, and actions, we need the Savior. Develops this spiritual attitude: Being joyful because of God s forgiveness. Develops this spiritual habit: Showing thankfulness to God by being obedient and kind. Week 8 Lesson B: A Father Forgives His Son Know this spiritual truth: Like the sinful son, we sin every day in thought, word, and action. Develops this spiritual attitude: Realizing how unworthy we are before God because of our sins and believing that God forgives us for Jesus sake. Develops this spiritual habit: Daily thanking God for the forgiveness of sins and the gift of eternal life. Week 9 Lesson A: The Rich Man and Poor Lazarus Know this spiritual truth: Those who love earthly things more than they love God deserve eternal punishment. Develops this spiritual attitude: Realizing that the things of this life are worth nothing compared to the riches God gives us through faith. Develops this spiritual habit: Putting God and his Word first above earthly treasures. Week 9 Lesson B: The Rich Young Ruler Know this spiritual truth: We are to fear and love God above all else. Develops this spiritual attitude: Loving and trusting God rather than money and possessions. Develops this spiritual habit: Sharing with others the riches God has given him or her. Week 10 Lesson A: Jesus Raises Lazarus Know this spiritual truth: Jesus loves us and cares for us and has the power to help us. Develops this spiritual attitude: Being at peace, knowing that Jesus has power over life and death. Develops this spiritual habit: Praying to Jesus for help in times of trouble, fear, and sadness. Week 10 Lesson B: Zacchaeus Know this spiritual truth: Jesus shows love and care for us by forgiving our sins. Develops this spiritual attitude: Trusting in Jesus love and care. Develops this spiritual habit: Showing love and kindness to others in thanks to Jesus. Week 11 Lesson A: Mary Anoints Jesus Know this spiritual truth: Mary showed her love for Jesus by anointing him with perfume. Develops this spiritual attitude: Desiring to show love for Jesus because he first loved us and saved us. Develops this spiritual habit: Choosing words and actions each day that show thankfulness for Jesus love. Week 11 Lesson B: Jesus Rides into Jerusalem Know this spiritual truth: Jesus is the Savior and King. Develops this spiritual attitude: Believing that Jesus deserves our praise as Savior and King. Develops this spiritual habit: Using our songs, words, and actions to praise Jesus for his saving love. Last Updated: December 2013 Page 6
Week 12 Lesson A: The Story of the Three Servants Know this spiritual truth: God has given all people talents to be used for his glory. Develops this spiritual attitude: Recognizing that talents are gifts from God. Develops this spiritual habit: Using talents to give God glory. Week 12 Lesson B: The Workers in the Vineyard Know this spiritual truth: God showers us with undeserved love and kindness. Develops this spiritual attitude: Appreciating God s love and kindness. Develops this spiritual habit: Thanking God for his love and kindness. Week 13 Lesson A: Taxes to Caesar Know this spiritual truth: We are to use God s gift of money to help our country. Develops this spiritual attitude: Desiring to use God s gift of money in ways that are pleasing to him. Develops this spiritual habit: Using God s Word as a guide when deciding how to use his gift of money. Week 13 Lesson B: A Poor Woman s Offering Know this spiritual truth: A poor woman gave all that she had as an offering to God. Develops this spiritual attitude: Desiring to be a cheerful giver, trusting that God will provide for daily needs. Develops this spiritual habit: Bringing generous offerings to God in love and in faith. Set Three Week 1 Lesson A: Wicked Farmers Know this spiritual truth: Jesus warned the Jews against rejecting him and his Word. Develops this spiritual attitude: Wanting to listen to God and to the people who teach his Word. Develops this spiritual habit: Praying for God s strength through his Word never to turn away from him. Week 1 Lesson B: The Wedding Clothes Know this spiritual truth: Some people reject God and his Word and will receive eternal punishment in hell. Develops this spiritual attitude: Growing in faith is important so that we do not fall away from Jesus in unbelief. Develops this spiritual habit: Regularly hearing and studying God s Word. Week 2 Lesson A: Jesus Washes His Disciples Feet Know this spiritual truth: Jesus acted like a servant for his disciples to show he loved them. Develops this spiritual attitude: Wanting to be like Jesus in showing love to others. Develops this spiritual habit: Serving God and others out of love for Jesus. Week 2 Lesson B: The Garden of Gethsemane Know this spiritual truth: Jesus prayed that his Father s will would be done. Develops this spiritual attitude: Trusting that God answers all our prayers in the way he knows is best for us. Develops this spiritual habit: Praying with boldness and confidence that the Father s will is done. Week 3 Lesson A: Peter Sins Know this spiritual truth: Jesus wants us to tell him about our sin and to ask him to forgive us. Develops this spiritual attitude: Being sorrowful for sin and thankful for Jesus love and forgiveness. Develops this spiritual habit: Praying for forgiveness with a repentant heart, believing in Jesus love and forgiveness. Week 3 Lesson B: Jesus before Pilate Know this spiritual truth: Jesus is the innocent Son of God who suffered and died for us. Develops this spiritual attitude: Believing there is nothing more precious than the salvation Jesus earned for us through his innocent sufferings and his death on the cross. Develops this spiritual habit: Hearing and learning the good news of the salvation Christ won for us. Last Updated: December 2013 Page 7
Week 4 Lesson A: Jesus Is Put on the Cross Know this spiritual truth: Jesus asked God to forgive the people who put him on the cross. Develops this spiritual attitude: Trusting in Jesus as the Savior from sin. Develops this spiritual habit: Obeying God out of thankfulness for his saving love. Week 4 Lesson B: Jesus Dies on the Cross Know this spiritual truth: Jesus, the Son of God, died on the cross to save all people. Develops this spiritual attitude: Believing that the salvation we have through Jesus is the most wonderful thing in our lives. Develops this spiritual habit: Telling others about the Savior. Week 5 Lesson A: The Empty Tomb Know this spiritual truth: The angel told the women the good news that Jesus had risen from the dead. Develops this spiritual attitude: Rejoicing in knowing that Jesus rose from the dead and will give us eternal life in heaven. Develops this spiritual habit: Thanking Jesus for his love by obeying him. Week 5 Lesson B: The Guards Tell Lies Know this spiritual truth: Jesus enemies rejected him and lied about the truth of his resurrection. Develops this spiritual attitude: Being happy in the knowledge that Jesus died for us and rose again. Develops this spiritual habit: Telling the truth out of love for Jesus. Week 6 Lesson A: Jesus Appears to the Women Know this spiritual truth: The women shared the joyful news that they had seen the risen Savior. Develops this spiritual attitude: Treasuring the good news that Jesus died and rose again. Develops this spiritual habit: Thanking God for his love by doing and saying things that please him. Week 6 Lesson B: Mary Sees Jesus Know this spiritual truth: The risen Savior appeared to Mary Magdalene and called her by name. Develops this spiritual attitude: Joyfully anticipating eternal life in heaven with Jesus. Develops this spiritual habit: Telling others the good news that Jesus died and rose again to forgive our sins. Week 7 Lesson A: On the Road to Grace Know this spiritual truth: Jesus death and resurrection were a fulfillment of Old Testament passages. Develops this spiritual attitude: Believing that God keeps all his promises. Develops this spiritual habit: Learning about Jesus by hearing God s Word. Week 7 Lesson B: Easter Evening Know this spiritual truth: Jesus is the living Savior foretold by the Old Testament. Develops this spiritual attitude: Wanting to hear and study God s Word throughout life. Develops this spiritual habit: Hearing Bible lessons regularly. Week 8 Lesson A: Doubting Thomas Know this spiritual truth: Jesus wants everyone to believe in him as the risen Savior. Develops this spiritual attitude: Desiring to tell others about Jesus so that they do not die unbelievers. Develops this spiritual habit: Telling others about Jesus and inviting them to hear about him. Week 8 Lesson B: Jesus and the Catch of Fish Know this spiritual truth: Jesus gave the disciples a miraculous catch of fish to strengthen their faith in him. Develops this spiritual attitude: Wanting to learn more about Jesus and grow in faith. Develops this spiritual habit: Telling others about Jesus and inviting them to hear about him. Week 9 Lesson A: Jesus Ascension Last Updated: December 2013 Page 8
Know this spiritual truth: Forty days after Easter, the disciples witnessed Jesus ascension into heaven. Develops this spiritual attitude: Knowing we need not worry because God is always with us. Develops this spiritual habit: Praying to Jesus to be with us as we tell others about him. Week 9 Lesson B: A New Disciple Know this spiritual truth: The disciples prayed that Jesus would show them whom he had chosen as the new disciple. Develops this spiritual attitude: Knowing that Jesus is always with us. Develops this spiritual habit: Praying that Jesus would guide us as we tell others about him. Week 10 Lesson A: The Coming of the Holy Spirit Know this spiritual truth: Some miracles happened to show that God the Holy Spirit had come to the disciples. Develops this spiritual attitude: Joyfully hearing and learning God s Word, through which the Holy Spirit works. Develops this spiritual habit: Thanking the Holy Spirit for giving and preserving our faith. Week 10 Lesson B: Peter Speaks to the Crowd Know this spiritual truth: The Holy Spirit inspired Peter to proclaim boldly the Word of God to the crowd that gathered on Pentecost. Develops this spiritual attitude: Knowing the Holy Spirit is with us as we share God s Word with others. Develops this spiritual habit: Telling others of Jesus, their Savior, and all he has done for them. Week 11 Lesson A: Peter Heals a Crippled Man Know this spiritual truth: Peter used Jesus power to heal a crippled man and to preach the gospel s saving message. Develops this spiritual attitude: Desiring to use the unique talents we have to serve Jesus. Develops this spiritual habit: Using our unique talents to share the message of the gospel with others. Week 11 Lesson B: Peter Tells the Enemies about Jesus Know this spiritual truth: Peter and John boldly witnessed about Jesus to his enemies. Develops this spiritual attitude: Wanting to tell others about Jesus. Develops this spiritual habit: Telling others about Jesus. Week 12 Lesson A: An Angel Opens the Prison Doors Know this spiritual truth: The disciples continued to preach Christ crucified despite the enemies demands to stop. Develops this spiritual attitude: Knowing it is most important to obey God. Develops this spiritual habit: Praying to God to help us stand up for him no matter what others might say or do. Week 12 Lesson B: Faithful Stephen Know this spiritual truth: Stephen died while boldly proclaiming the Word of God to Jesus enemies. Develops this spiritual attitude: Telling others boldly about Jesus. Develops this spiritual habit: Telling others about Jesus and how we want to obey his commands in love. Week 13 Lesson A: Jesus Changes Saul s Heart Know this spiritual truth: The Lord changed Saul from a zealous persecutor to a faithful believer and missionary. Develops this spiritual attitude: Wanting to tell others about Jesus. Develops this spiritual habit: Sharing God s Word and inviting people to church and church school. Week 13 Lesson B: Philip and the Ethiopian Know this spiritual truth: Philip shared the gospel message with a man from Ethiopia. Develops this spiritual attitude: Telling others about Jesus. Last Updated: December 2013 Page 9
Develops this spiritual habit: Supporting mission work with prayers and offerings. Set One Kindergarten: Old Testament Top of Measureable Objectives Week 1 Lesson A: God Creates Our Beautiful World Know this spiritual truth: God made the world and everything in it with his almighty power and Word. Develops this spiritual attitude: Being thankful to God for giving us such a beautiful world. Develops this spiritual habit: Praising God for his love and power and showing him thanks by taking care of his beautiful world. Week 1 Lesson B: God Creates Man and Woman Know this spiritual truth: God is the almighty, loving Creator. Develops this spiritual attitude: Cherishing and respecting the life God has given us. Develops this spiritual habit: Praising and thanking God for our lives. Week 2 Lesson A: God Saves Adam and Eve Know this spiritual truth: God s Son, Jesus, is the Savior God promised to send to pay for the sins of all people. Develops this spiritual attitude: Being sorry for our sins and trusting in God to forgive us for Jesus sake. Develops this spiritual habit: Thanking God and showing him love by obeying his commands. Week 2 Lesson B: Cain s Sin and God s Love Know this spiritual truth: God wants us to see that we have sinned and to trust in him for forgiveness. Develops this spiritual attitude: Believing that God and his Word assure us of our forgiveness. Develops this spiritual habit: Asking God to help us listen to him as he speaks to us in his Word. Week 3 Lesson A: God Saves Noah and His Family Know this spiritual truth: God saved Noah and his family in order to keep his promise to send a Savior. Develops this spiritual attitude: Being confident that God wants all to be saved. Develops this spiritual habit: Thanking and praising God for saving us. Week 3 Lesson B: God Watches Over the People at Babel Know this spiritual truth: God rules the world for the good of all people. Develops this spiritual attitude: Desiring to listen to what God says and obey him. Develops this spiritual habit: Asking God for stronger faith to trust in him and for help to gladly obey him. Week 4 Lesson A: God Speaks; Abraham Listens Know this spiritual truth: God is always true to his Word. Develops this spiritual attitude: Trusting that God always keeps his promises. Develops this spiritual habit: Asking God to help us trust his Word and promises. Week 4 Lesson B: Abraham Shares His Land Know this spiritual truth: God blesses us just as he blessed Abraham. Develops this spiritual attitude: Being thankful that God provides what we need. Develops this spiritual habit: Sharing what we have with others. Week 5 Lesson A: God Answers Abraham s Prayer for a Son Know this spiritual truth: God hears and answers our prayers. Develops this spiritual attitude: Appreciating God s promise to hear and answer our prayers. Develops this spiritual habit: Setting aside times to pray each day. Last Updated: December 2013 Page 10
Week 5 Lesson B: God Answers Abraham s Prayer for Lot Know this spiritual truth: God tells us to pray to him when we have troubles Develops this spiritual attitude: Being sure of God s love and power to help with any trouble. Develops this spiritual habit: Taking troubles to God in prayer. Week 6 Lesson A: God Makes Abraham s faith Grow Know this spiritual truth: It is God who gives us strength to love him and obey him. Develops this spiritual attitude: Wanting to obey God to show our love for him. Develops this spiritual habit: Showing love to God by putting him first in our lives. Week 6 Lesson B: The Faith of Abraham s Servant and Rebekah Know this spiritual truth: God wants us to trust in him to guide us. Develops this spiritual attitude: Trusting that God is always in charge. Develops this spiritual habit: Praying that God s will always be done. Week 7 Lesson A: Jacob Lies to His Father Know this spiritual truth: God forgives the sins of all people through Jesus. Develops this spiritual attitude: Finding joy in the forgiveness Jesus earned for us. Develops this spiritual habit: Showing love to God by being truthful. Week 7 Lesson B: Jacob Sees a Beautiful Dream Know this spiritual truth: God has forgiven us and is always with us. Develops this spiritual attitude: Being sure that our sins are forgiven and God is always with us. Develops this spiritual habit: Thanking God for forgiving us and always being with us. Week 8 Lesson A: God Blesses Jacob with Riches Know this spiritual truth: God watches over and blesses us. Develops this spiritual attitude: Trusting that God watches over us and gives us blessings. Develops this spiritual habit: Praying to God to watch over us and bless us with what we need. Week 8 Lesson B: God Takes Jacob Home Safely Know this spiritual truth: God guides us on earth and will lead us safely to heaven. Develops this spiritual attitude: Depending on God to lead us safely to heaven. Develops this spiritual habit: Praying that God will keep us faithful and lead us to heaven. Week 9 Lesson A: God Has a Plan for Joseph Know this spiritual truth: Sad things happen to us, but God is always with us. Develops this spiritual attitude: Relying on God s control even in sad times. Develops this spiritual habit: Taking our sadness to God and trusting in his love and power. Week 9 Lesson B: God is with Joseph in Egypt Know this spiritual truth: God gives us all special abilities. Develops this spiritual attitude: Being thankful to God who gives us our abilities. Develops this spiritual habit: Using our abilities to work for God. Week 10 Lesson A: Joseph Becomes a Ruler in Egypt Know this spiritual truth: God is able to make bad things work for our good. Develops this spiritual attitude: Finding peace in knowing that God is in control of all things. Develops this spiritual habit: Trusting God to take care of everything in our lives. Week 10 Lesson B: Joseph s Brothers Come to Egypt Know this spiritual truth: God is always able to make things work according to his plan. Develops this spiritual attitude: Being sure that God can do anything. Last Updated: December 2013 Page 11
Develops this spiritual habit: Praying for a stronger trust in God. Week 11 Lesson A: Joseph Shows Kindness to His Brothers Know this spiritual truth: God wants us to be kind to others, even our enemies. Develops this spiritual attitude: Wanting to show kindness to others. Develops this spiritual habit: Showing kindness to others at every opportunity. Week 11 Lesson B: Joseph Forgives His Brothers Know this spiritual truth: God forgives our sins and wants us to forgive others. Develops this spiritual attitude: Wanting to forgive those who sin against us. Develops this spiritual habit: Asking God to help us forgive and show love to those who sin against us. Week 12 Lesson A: Jacob and Joseph Go to Heaven Know this spiritual truth: God wants everyone to live in heaven with him. Develops this spiritual attitude: Treasuring God s gift of life in heaven. Develops this spiritual habit: Telling others about the Savior and the wonderful gift of heaven. Week 12 Lesson B: Baby Moses Know this spiritual truth: God gives us life on earth and in heaven. Develops this spiritual attitude: Being thankful for the gift of life. Develops this spiritual habit: Praising God for the gift of life. Week 13 Lesson A: God Teaches Moses Know this spiritual truth: God gives us ways to serve him in our lives. Develops this spiritual attitude: Being happy to serve God in our lives. Develops this spiritual habit: Asking God to help us serve him in our lives. Week 13 Lesson B: God Calls Moses Know this spiritual truth: God chooses people to become pastors and teachers. Develops this spiritual attitude: Wanting to share Jesus with others. Develops this spiritual habit: Praying that God would help us share Jesus with others. Set Two Week 1 Lesson A: Moses and Aaron Speak to the King Know this spiritual truth: God wants people to believe his Word and obey it. Develops this spiritual attitude: Joy in knowing that God had led us to believe in him. Develops this spiritual habit: Thanking God for his saving love by obeying his commands. Week 1 Lesson B: The Plagues Know this spiritual truth: Disobeying God s commands is sin. Develops this spiritual attitude: Finding joy in obeying God s commands. Develops this spiritual habit: Obeying God s commands out of love. Week 2 Lesson A: God Leads His People Out of Egypt Know this spiritual truth: God can do anything with his almighty power. Develops this spiritual attitude: Being confident that God has power to help. Develops this spiritual habit: Praying to God in time of need. Week 2 Lesson B: God Leads His People through the Red Sea Know this spiritual truth: God has the power to help us with any kind of trouble. Develops this spiritual attitude: Feeling safe in knowing that God has the power to deliver us from troubles. Develops this spiritual habit: Thanking God for his gracious deliverance from trouble. Last Updated: December 2013 Page 12
Week 3 Lesson A: God Gives His People Food Know this spiritual truth: God promises to provide for our daily needs. Develops this spiritual attitude: Trusting in God to provide for our daily needs. Develops this spiritual habit: Thanking God for our blessings and sharing them with others. Week 3 Lesson B: God Takes Care of His People Know this spiritual truth: God cares for and protects his people. Develops this spiritual attitude: Appreciating God s care and protection. Develops this spiritual habit: Thanking and praising God for his care and protection. Week 4 Lesson A: God Gives the Ten Commandments Know this spiritual truth: God gave his people the Ten Commandments at Mount Sinai. Develops this spiritual attitude: Wanting to show love to God by obeying his commands. Develops this spiritual habit: Using the commandments to guide us as we serve God. Week 4 Lesson B: The Golden Calf Know this spiritual truth: God alone deserves our worship and praise. Develops this spiritual attitude: Realizing that loving something or someone more than God is a sin against the First Commandment. Develops this spiritual habit: Asking God to help us worship only him. Week 5 Lesson A: The Tabernacle Know this spiritual truth: God wants people to worship him. Develops this spiritual attitude: Wanting to worship God. Develops this spiritual habit: Worshiping God regularly in our lives. Week 5 Lesson B: The Day of Atonement Know this spiritual truth: God showed his people that he forgives sins. Develops this spiritual attitude: Being confident that God forgives sins. Develops this spiritual habit: Praising God for the forgiveness of sins. Week 6 Lesson A: The Twelve Spies Know this spiritual truth: God wants his people to put their trust in him. Develops this spiritual attitude: Knowing that God has the love and power to help us in our lives. Develops this spiritual habit: Asking God to give us trust in his love and power to help us in our troubles. Week 6 Lesson B: Korah and His Men Sin Know this spiritual truth: God chooses those whom he wants to be leaders of his church. Develops this spiritual attitude: Being thankful for those whom God has chosen to be leaders in his church. Develops this spiritual habit: Showing respect to those whom God has chosen as leaders in his church. Week 7 Lesson A: The Bronze Snake Know this spiritual truth: God alone saves. Develops this spiritual attitude: Being certain that God saves us through his Son. Develops this spiritual habit: Looking in faith to Jesus for eternal life. Week 7 Lesson B: Balaam Know this spiritual truth: God guided the words of Balaam to serve God s purpose. Develops this spiritual attitude: Wanting to give praise to God as we speak. Develops this spiritual habit: Speaking in ways that give praise to God. Week 8 Lesson A: God s People Enter the Promised Land Know this spiritual truth: God keeps his promises. Last Updated: December 2013 Page 13
Develops this spiritual attitude: Being confident that God keeps his promises. Develops this spiritual habit: Trusting in God s promise to give us life in heaven. Week 8 Lesson B: Rahab and the Spies Know this spiritual truth: God is with us as we carry out the jobs he gives us to do. Develops this spiritual attitude: Having confidence in God s promise to be with us. Develops this spiritual habit: Asking God to help us as we live and work for him. Week 9 Lesson A: God Gives His People Jericho Know this spiritual truth: God, in his grace, helps his people. Develops this spiritual attitude: Being grateful for all that God does for us. Develops this spiritual habit: Thanking God by obeying him and giving him glory in what we do. Week 9 Lesson B: Achan Disobeys God s Command Know this spiritual truth: No one can hide sin from God. Develops this spiritual attitude: Being content and thankful for what we have. Develops this spiritual habit: Asking God to forgive us when we covet. Week 10 Lesson A: The Day the Sun Kept Shining Know this spiritual truth: God uses his almighty power to help his people. Develops this spiritual attitude: Being confident that God has almighty power to help us. Develops this spiritual habit: Praising God for using his almighty power for our good. Week 10 Lesson B: Joshua Says Good-Bye Know this spiritual truth: God wants people to stay faithful to him. Develops this spiritual attitude: Wanting to remain faithful to God. Develops this spiritual habit: Asking God to strengthen us with his Word and keep us faithful to him. Week 11 Lesson A: God Chooses Gideon to Lead the Israelites Know this spiritual truth: God promises to be with us as we serve him. Develops this spiritual attitude: Being confident that God will help us do the work he gives us. Develops this spiritual habit: Asking God to give us courage and joy as we tell others about him. Week 11 Lesson B: God Helps Gideon in Battle Know this spiritual truth: God has almighty power; there is nothing too difficult for him to do. Develops this spiritual attitude: Finding comfort in knowing that God has the power to help us with any troubles. Develops this spiritual habit: Trusting in God to help us when we are afraid or have troubles. Week 12 Lesson A: Samson Know this spiritual truth: God gives us strength to fight against sin and Satan. Develops this spiritual attitude: Trusting in God for strength over sin and Satan. Develops this spiritual habit: Asking God for strength to fight against sin and Satan. Week 12 Lesson B: God Forgives Samson Know this spiritual truth: God, in his mercy, forgives sinners. Develops this spiritual attitude: Joy that Jesus has taken away our sins. Develops this spiritual habit: Confessing our sins and asking God to forgive them. Week 13 Lesson A: Ruth Believes in God Know this spiritual truth: There is one true God. Develops this spiritual attitude: Loving God with our whole heart. Develops this spiritual habit: Thanking God for the people who have taught us about him. Last Updated: December 2013 Page 14
Week 13 Lesson B: God Blesses Ruth Know this spiritual truth: God loves us and cares for us. Develops this spiritual attitude: Trusting that God provides for our needs. Develops this spiritual habit: Thanking God for his love and care by loving and caring for others. Set Three Week 1 Lesson A: Hannah Loves Her Son Know this spiritual truth: God tells parents (guardians) to teach their children about him. Develops this spiritual attitude: Being glad to have parents who teach about God. Develops this spiritual habit: Thanking God for Christian parents. Week 1 Lesson B: God Speaks to Samuel Know this spiritual truth: God tells parents to teach their children to love and obey him. Develops this spiritual attitude: Being happy to have parents who teach him or her to love and obey God. Develops this spiritual habit: Obeying parents gladly. Week 2 Lesson A: God Chooses Saul to Be King Know this spiritual truth: Being a worker for God is a wonderful thing. Develops this spiritual attitude: Wanting to work for the Lord. Develops this spiritual habit: Asking God to help with the work done for him. Week 2 Lesson B: Saul Takes Sin Lightly Know this spiritual truth: When God gives a command, he wants us to obey it. Develops this spiritual attitude: Realizing that sin is serious. Develops this spiritual habit: Obeying the commands of God out of love for him. Week 3 Lesson A: David and Goliath Know this spiritual truth: God has the power to help us during times of trouble. Develops this spiritual attitude: Being confident that God helps us during times of trouble. Develops this spiritual habit: Praying for a firm trust in God to help us. Week 3 Lesson B: David Is Loved and Hated Know this spiritual truth: Friends are a blessing from God. Develops this spiritual attitude: Wanting to treat our friends kindly. Develops this spiritual habit: Thanking God for friends and asking him to help us love and serve them. Week 4 Lesson A: David Is Kind to Saul Know this spiritual truth: God wants us to help and forgive others, even our enemies. Develops this spiritual attitude: Loving others even when they are not kind to us. Develops this spiritual habit: Helping and forgiving those who treat us poorly. Week 4 Lesson B: Saul Dies, and David Becomes King Know this spiritual truth: God wants us to be concerned about the troubles of others. Develops this spiritual attitude: Being concerned for others when they have troubles. Develops this spiritual habit: Praying for others and helping them when they have troubles. Week 5 Lesson A: God Helps David See His Sins Know this spiritual truth: God hates our sins but loves and forgives us. Develops this spiritual attitude: Being sorry for and repenting of sins. Develops this spiritual habit: Telling God he or she has sinned and trusting him for forgiveness. Week 5 Lesson B: David and Absalom Know this spiritual truth: God wants children to say good things about their parents and obey them. Last Updated: December 2013 Page 15
Develops this spiritual attitude: Being thankful for the parents given by God. Develops this spiritual habit: Obeying the parents that God has given. Week 6 Lesson A: God Makes Solomon Wise Know this spiritual truth: Wisdom and other good gifts are from God. Develops this spiritual attitude: Wanting to grow wise in God s Word. Develops this spiritual habit: Asking God for help to grow wise in his Word. Week 6 Lesson B: Solomon as King Know this spiritual truth: There is one true God, and we learn about him in the Bible. Develops this spiritual attitude: Being thankful for his or her faith in the one true God. Develops this spiritual habit: Asking God for help to stay faithful to him. Week 7 Lesson A: Elijah and King Ahab Know this spiritual truth: The God of the Bible is the one true God. Develops this spiritual attitude: Rejoicing in our gift of faith. Develops this spiritual habit: Asking God to turn the hearts of unbelievers to him in faith. Week 7 Lesson B: Ahab and Naboth s Vineyard Know this spiritual truth: God gives all good gifts and wants us to be content with what we have. Develops this spiritual attitude: Finding contentment with the gifts God has given. Develops this spiritual habit: Asking God to help him or her to be content with what God has already given. Week 8 Lesson A: God Takes Elijah to Heaven Know this spiritual truth: Jesus takes those who believe in him to heaven. Develops this spiritual attitude: Being confident that Jesus will take us to heaven. Develops this spiritual habit: Praying that Jesus will keep us faithful to him and lead us to heaven. Week 8 Lesson B: Elisha and the Kind Woman Know this spiritual truth: God has power over death. Develops this spiritual attitude: Being confident in God s power to raise us from the dead. Develops this spiritual habit: Praising God for his power and his promise to raise us to eternal life. Week 9 Lesson A: A Young Girl Helps Naaman Know this spiritual truth: God helps us be brave to tell others about him. Develops this spiritual attitude: Being happy to share God s Word with others. Develops this spiritual habit: Praying that God would make us brave to tell others about him. Week 9 Lesson B: Jonah Know this spiritual truth: God wants believers to share his Word with others. Develops this spiritual attitude: Realizing how important it is to share God s saving Word. Develops this spiritual habit: Telling others about Jesus and inviting them to learn more about him. Week 10 Lesson A: Hezekiah Prays for God s People Know this spiritual truth: God protects his people from their enemies. Develops this spiritual attitude: Being confident that God has power over all things. Develops this spiritual habit: Asking God for protection from all things harmful. Week 10 Lesson B: Hezekiah Prays for Himself Know this spiritual truth: God knows about our troubles and has the power to help us. Develops this spiritual attitude: Believing that God alone is able to help in times of trouble. Develops this spiritual habit: Praying boldly to God for help and trusting he will do what is best. Last Updated: December 2013 Page 16
Week 11 Lesson A: The Three Men in the Fiery Furnace Know this spiritual truth: God wants us to worship him only. Develops this spiritual attitude: Wanting to love God most of all. Develops this spiritual habit: Asking God for help to worship and serve him only. Week 11 Lesson B: Daniel and the Writing on the Wall Know this spiritual truth: Sin is serious, and God punishes sin. Develops this spiritual attitude: Realizing that God punished Jesus for our sins instead of us. Develops this spiritual habit: Thanking God for salvation from eternal punishment in hell. Week 12 Lesson A: Daniel in the Lion s Den Know this spiritual truth: God wants us to obey his commands. Develops this spiritual attitude: Wanting to obey God s commands. Develops this spiritual habit: Following God s commands. Week 12 Lesson B: Queen Esther Know this spiritual truth: God promises to be with us as we live our lives for him. Develops this spiritual attitude: Wanting courage to do the things God wants done. Develops this spiritual habit: Trusting God for help to bravely live for him. Week 13 Lesson A: God Brings His People Home Know this spiritual truth: God knows how and when to answer our prayers. Develops this spiritual attitude: Being confident that God cares and always does what is best. Develops this spiritual habit: Praying that God will answer prayers in ways he knows are best. Week 13 Lesson B: Job Know this spiritual truth: God sometimes lets us suffer, but he is always with us. Develops this spiritual attitude: Being confident that God is near to help with troubles. Develops this spiritual habit: Asking God for help to bear troubles and trust in his care. Set One First and Second Grade: New Testament Top of Measureable Objectives Week 1 Lesson A: Gabriel Visits Zechariah and Mary Know this spiritual truth: Jesus id God s Son, the Savior, whom God promised long ago. Develops this spiritual attitude: Being thankful for the Bible because it contains God s precious message about the Savior. Develops this spiritual habit: Eagerly hearing and reading Bible lessons to learn more about the Savior. Week 1 Lesson B: John is Born Knows this spiritual truth: God has kept all of his promises to Zechariah and to us. Develops this spiritual attitude: Trusting that God will always keep his promises. Develops this spiritual habit: Thanking God for always keeping his promises. Week 2 Lesson A: Jesus is Born Knows this spiritual truth: Jesus is true God and true man, the promised Savior from sin. Develops this spiritual attitude: Regarding our Savior Jesus as his or her most precious gift. Develops this spiritual habit: Responding to Jesus birth with joyful words and actions. Week 2 Lesson B: Simeon and Anna See Jesus Knows this spiritual truth: Jesus is the promised Savior, who came to earth to pay for the sins of all people. Last Updated: December 2013 Page 17