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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 Widow’s Mite | (craft only, not a full lesson) |
| 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 |
Bendiciones amada hermana Mary,es un gusto poder descubrir este material de apoyo para nuestras lecciones Bíblicas, voy a estar usando algunas para el desarrollo de mis clases en video en este tiempo de pandenmia saludos desde el Salvador te envio abrazos.
Dear Ms Mary,
I’m from India and have recently started volunteering as a Sunday school teacher.
The resources are indeed so helpful since I’m fresher.
God bless you in everything. Much love.
How wonderful to hear that you have started teaching Sunday School. I’m glad you are finding these resources useful. May God bless you and the children you teach. Mary