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Creation Through Noah

Creation Story (Days 1-7 combined)	God Created the World
Day 1-God Created Light	Uniqueness of light
Day 2-God Created Sky & Water	Uniqueness of water and sky
Day 3-God Created Land & Plants	Uniqueness of land and plants
Day 4-God Created Sun, Moon, & Stars	Uniqueness of sun, moon, & stars
Day 5-God Created Birds & Fish	Uniqueness of birds and fish
Day 6-God Created Animals & People	Uniqueness of animals & people
Day 7-God Rested	Care for the environment
The Fall of Man	Satan and temptation
Cain and Abel	Giving our best to God
Noah Builds an Ark & Loads Animals	Follow God’s Instructions
The Flood and God’s Promise	God keeps His promises

Tower of Babel through Joseph

The Tower of Babel	Pride
God Calls Abram	Faith
Abram Gives Lot First Choice	Choices and consequences
Abraham’s Three Visitors	Trust God
Sodom and Gomorrah	Sin
Abraham Prepares to Sacrifice Isaac	Giving things up for God (sacrifice)
A Wife for Isaac	Marry someone who believes in God
Jacob, Esau, and the Birthright	Deception
Jacob Goes to Haran	Lessons learned from bad experiences
Joseph Sold By His Brothers	Getting along with siblings
Joseph in Egypt	Integrity
Joseph Saves His Family	Grudges

The Exodus through the Twelve Spies

The Birth of Moses	Love and protection within families
The Lord Speaks from a Burning Bush	Complaining
Let My People Go!	Having a soft heart to please God
The Death of the First Born	Obedience- God’s instructions
Crossing the Red Sea	God’s power over nature
God Provides Water, Manna and Quail	God’s care and provision
The Ten Commandments	Be happy by following God’s rules
The Golden Calf	Obedience- God’s way not mine
The Tabernacle	Generosity
Nadab and Abihu	God’s Holiness
Twelve Tribes and Twelve Spies	God’s presence gives us courage

Conquering the Land

Moses Does Not Honour God	Obedience- Honouring God
The Bronze Snake on a Pole	Being content
Balaam and His Donkey	Encouraging words
The Death of Moses	Moses, man of God
Rahab Helps the Spies	Faith despite sinful past
Crossing the Jordan	Remembering what God has done
The Fall of Jericho	Obedience- Even if we don’t understand
Achan’s Sin	Cannot hide sin from God
The Gibeonite Trick	Making wise decisions
Conquering the Land & Fighting Giants	Elderly people can serve God
Job	Suffering

Judges and the Book of Ruth

Deborah the Judge	Women can serve God
Gideon and the Fleece	When we don’t feel good enough
Gideon and the Midianites	God helps us do His will
The Birth of Samson	Keeping promises
Samson and Delilah	Friendships- good and bad
The Death of Samson	Pride
Ruth and Naomi	Helping others
Ruth and Boaz	Changing family situations
God Answers Hannah’s Prayer	Prayer
Samuel- Helper in the Tabernacle	Children can serve God
The Lord Speaks to Samuel	Listening to God

The United Kingdom

(Saul, David and Solomon)

Saul Becomes Israel’s First King	Being like God instead of others
King Saul Disobeys God	Do not blame others.
Samuel Anoints David	Do not judge by appearances
David and Goliath	Trust the Lord
Jonathan Helps David Escape	Jealousy
David Shows Mercy to Saul	Show mercy to others
David Becomes King	Obeying God is better than popularity
David Helps Mephibosheth	Be kind
David’s Sin with Bathsheba	Helping others be good
King Solomon’s Wisdom	Learn to be wise
Solomon Builds the Temple	Buildings where people worship God

The Divided Kingdom

(includes some prophets)

God’s Nation Divides	Listening to advice
God Takes Care of Elijah	God’s provision
Elijah and the Contest at Mt. Carmel	God is real
Jehoshaphat and the People Pray	God helps when we are afraid
Elijah and the Whirlwind	Heaven
Elisha and the Widow’s Oil	Compassion to those suffering
Elisha Raises a Boy from the Dead	Helping those who preach about God
Naaman is Healed	Obedience- even when no one sees
Joash – the Boy Who Became King	Children can learn about God
Jonah and the Big Fish	Everyone deserves to hear about God
Isaiah Helps King Hezekiah Pray	God’s help when people make fun of us
King Hezekiah Prays for Health	Praying for the sick

End of Kingdom, Captivity and Return

(includes some prophets)

King Josiah	Read the bible regularly.
Jeremiah- Lessons from a Potter	God is in control
Jeremiah and the Scroll	Repentance
Ezekiel & the Valley of Dry Bones	Hope
Daniel and the King’s Food	Saying no to things that harm our body
The Fiery Furnace	Do the right thing even if others do not
Writing on the Wall	Respect God
Daniel and the Lions	Good work ethic
Queen Esther	Using our blessing to help others
Return to Jerusalem-Temple & Law	God keeps His promises
Return to Jerusalem-Rebuilding Walls	Do the right thing despite others

Life of Christ (1)

(birth through early ministry-including John the Baptist)

Prophecies Fulfilled in Jesus	Keeping our word
The Birth of John the Baptist	God can do what is impossible
The Birth of Jesus	Thank God for the gift of His Son
Wise Men and a Star	Giving honour to Jesus.
Boy Jesus Visits the Temple	Growing up in a Godly way
John the Baptist	Having a soft and repentant heart
Baptism of Jesus	Obedience- Making right choices
Jesus Tempted in the Wilderness	Temptation and Satan
Naming the 12 Apostles	Following Jesus
A Wedding at Cana	Miracles of Jesus
Jesus and the Moneychangers	Love God deeply and show him respect.
Man Lowered Through the Roof	Good friends help us follow God

Life of Christ (2)

(middle ministry)

Healing of the Nobleman’s Son	Believe the words of Jesus
Jesus Preaches in Nazareth	Encourage those who preach
Healing of the Man by the Pool	Jesus cares when we are sad.
The Sermon on the Mount	Treat others well
The Sinful Woman	Forgiveness
Jesus Calms the Storm	Jesus’ power over nature
Healing of a Demon-Possessed Man	Jesus is stronger than Satan
Jesus Raises Jairus’ Daughter	No problem is too big for Jesus
Feeding of the Five Thousand	Jesus’ power to care for us
Jesus Walks on Water	Faith
The Transfiguration	God wants us to listen to Jesus
Mary and Martha	Listening to Jesus-attending church

Life of Christ (3)

(late ministry through resurrection)

Jesus Heals Ten Lepers	Thankfulness
Jesus Blesses the Children	Caring for little children
Zacchaeus Meets Jesus	Changing to be good
Jesus Raises Lazarus	Jesus’ care when we are sad
The Triumphal Entry	Praise
The Last Supper	God’s care through the ages
Night of Betrayal and Prayer	Praying for courage
The Trial of Jesus	Being blamed for things you do not do
Jesus is Crucified	Jesus was innocent but he was killed
Burial and the Resurrection	God makes bad things good
Breakfast on the Shore	Forgiveness

Parables and Teachings of Jesus

Parable of the Wise & Foolish Builders	Obedience-God’s word
Parable of a Sower and the Seeds	Having a good heart
Parable of a Good Samaritan	Helping those in need
Parable of a Mustard Seed	Doing our small part
Parables of a Treasure & a Pearl	The value of God
Parable of Ten Bridesmaids	Jesus will return & take us to heaven
Parable of a Lost Sheep	Each individual is important to God
Parable of an Unforgiving Servant	Forgiveness
Parable of a Prodigal Son	Repentance
Parable of a Pharisee & Tax Collector	Humility
Jesus Teaches about Salt and Light	Do not be ashamed of our faith

Book of Acts (1)

(the Gospel spreads to the Jews)

Great Commission & Ascension of Jesus	Tell others about Jesus
Sermon at Pentecost	How the church began
The First Church	The church is people and not a building
Peter & John Heal a Man Who Could Not Walk	Helping the physically challenged
Ananias and Sapphira	Lying
The First Deacons	Church leaders
The Stoning of Stephen	Standing up for right
Simon the Sorcerer	Miracles
Philip Teaches the Man from Ethiopia	How leaders help us understand God
Saul (Paul) Becomes a Christian	Admitting wrong & changing your life
Dorcas is Raised from the Dead	Helping those in need

Book of Acts (2)

(the Gospel spreads to the Gentiles)

Cornelius Becomes a Christian	God wants all to become Christians
The Antioch Church	Encouragement
Peter’s Miraculous Escape from Prison	The church prays together

Book of Acts (3)

(Paul Spreads the Gospel and Plants Churches in Asia and Greece)

Paul’s 1st Journey- Lystra	Dangers of following the crowd
Paul’s 2nd Journey-Macedonian Vision	Missionaries
Lydia Becomes a Christian	Baptism
A Jailer Becomes a Christian	Rejoicing despite our circumstances
The Noble Bereans	Studying the Scriptures
Paul Preaches in Athens-Mars Hill	Idols
Priscilla and Aquila	Teaching about Jesus no matter our job
Paul 3rd Missionary Journey- Ephesus	God is stronger than sorcery
Eutychus Falls from a Window	Listening during church assembly

Book of Acts (4)

(Paul Spreads the Gospel from Jerusalem to Rome while he is a prisoner)

Paul Goes to Jerusalem	Courage to do what’s right
Paul’s Nephew Uncovers a Plot	Young people can serve God
Paul on Trial	Telling others about Jesus
Paul’s Shipwreck	God will protect and give strength
Paul Writes Letters from Prison	Telling about Jesus through literature

Selected Lessons from the Epistles

Timothy	Learn about God from a young age
The Christian Armour	God helps us fight Satan
Meaning of the Lord’s Supper	Remembering Jesus
The Chapter of Love	Showing love
Fruit of the Spirit	The Holy Spirit helps us obey God