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Creation Through Noah (12 Lessons)
God Created the World (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 | Rest and reflection |
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 (12 Lessons)
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 (11 Lessons)
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 (11 Lessons)
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 & the Book of Ruth (11 Lessons)
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, Solomon (11 Lessons)
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 and Prophets (12 Lessons)
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 |
Kingdom Ends, Captivity & Return, Prophets (11 Lessons)
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 blessings 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- Early Ministry (12 Lessons)
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. |
Young Jesus Visits the Temple | Growing up in a Godly way |
John the Baptist Prepares the Way | Having a soft and repentant heart |
Baptism of Jesus | Obedience- Making right choices |
Jesus Tempted in the Wilderness | Temptation and Satan |
Jesus Chooses 12 Apostles | Following Jesus |
A Wedding at Cana | Miracles of Jesus |
Jesus Teaches Nicodemus | Love God deeply and show him respect. |
Man Lowered Through the Roof | Good friends help us follow God |
Life of Christ-Middle Ministry (12 Lessons)
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-Late Ministry (13 Lessons)
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 |
Jesus and the Moneychangers | Love God deeply and show him respect. |
Jesus Washes Disciples’ Feet | Love people and serve them (like Jesus did). |
The Last Supper | The Old Testament helps us understand Jesus. |
Night of Betrayal and Prayer | Even when friends disappoint us, we can talk to God. |
The Trial of Jesus | Doing the right thing even if you are treated unfairly. |
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 (11 Lessons)
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- Gospel to the Jews (11 Lessons)
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 |
Helpers in the Church | Leaders and helpers at my church |
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- Gospel to the Gentiles (3 Lessons)
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-Paul to Asia and Greece (9 Lessons)
An Angry Crowd in Lystra-Paul’s 1st Journey | Dangers of following the crowd |
Macedonian Vision-Paul’s 2nd Journey | 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 and Dark Powers at Ephesus-3rd Journey | God is stronger than sorcery |
Eutychus Falls from a Window | Listening during church assembly |
Book of Acts-Paul from Jerusalem to Rome (5 Lessons)
Paul Goes to Jerusalem | Having the courage to do the right thing |
Paul’s Nephew Uncovers a Plot | Young people can serve God |
Paul on Trial | Telling others about Jesus |
Paul Survives a Shipwreck | God will protect and give strength |
Paul’s Last Days and Letters | Telling about Jesus through literature |
Lessons from the Epistles (5 Lessons)
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 |
These are awesome lessons. I can use these for our church after school program. Thank you so much!