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Creation Through Noah (12 Lessons)
How to Teach Creation Days as Part of a Creation Unit or Theme
| 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 & Seas | 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 First Passover Meal | 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)
Overview of the Book of Judges
| 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 Becomes a 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)
| Background Information for the Divided Kingdom | |
| 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 | Making things better |
| Jeremiah Learns 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 | Please God by choosing to obey Him. |
| 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 a Man by a Pool | Jesus cares when we are sad. |
| The Sermon on the Mount and the Golden Rule | 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)
| Teaching the Parables | |
| 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- Good News in Jerusalem (7 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 what is right |
Book of Acts- Beyond Jerusalem(7 Lessons)
| 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 |
| 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-Mission Journeys (9 Lessons)
| An Angry Crowd in Lystra | Dangers of following the crowd |
| 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, whatever our job |
| Paul and Dark Powers at Ephesus-3rd Journey | God is stronger than sorcery |
| Eutychus Falls from a Window | Paying attention when God’s Word is preached |
Book of Acts-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 |
I love using this resource! I cannot find anything on the Widow’s Offering here (maybe I’m missing it?) so I’m including a link to what I have https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jibmoGcDd0GjtEAp7K9W_B81wq2YEiXH/view. I hope it will work. I think it’s important to tell her story. If you have anything else, let me know. Thank you so much for this most important source of material!!
Thank you, Cindy. I don’t cover the story of the widow’s offering on this website but you are right, it is a wonderful story. Thank you for sharing this material.
Have a blessed day, Mary.
I did make up a craft for the story. The link is here: https://missionbibleclass.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/widows-mite-coin-fridge-magnet.pdf
Dear Mary and Gina,
I’ve been using your Website as resources for our Sunday school here in Germany. I am so grateful to find your site and truly blessed. And the blessings are further go for the children and even the other teachers who serve in our children ministry.
I do have a question, would it be any new materials after the Lessons from the Epistles?
Thank you thank you and thank you. May God bless you, your family, and your ministry.
Hello Wulan,
Thank you for the encouragement and blessing. I’m so glad you are using these resources in Germany. We have a number of projects going at this time. I’m sorry but we do not have plans to add to the Epistle lessons in the near future. It is something I hope to do someday.
Thank you,
Mary
I was wondering where I could find your timelines to print.
This is a wonderful site that you have worked hard to graciously share.
I appreciate your time!
Thank you
Hello
Thank you for your kind words. Each Bible lesson has a set of “printables” to go along with it. The first page of each printable set it large enough to fit on one page and is referred to as the timeline picture. Some teachers print these out and post them on the wall in their classrooms. You sill find the link to a particular printable set within the Bible lessons themselves. Once you are on a lesson page then scroll down to the Activities and Crafts section. Otherwise, if you would like to look at the entire list then you can follow the links from this page: https://missionbibleclass.org/teaching-ideas/printables/
We are actually re-working those printables to give them a fresher look. The clipart is getting a subtle colour update and the timeline pictures will have a nicer border. Keep watching for those over the next few months.
Have a blessed day, Mary
Hi again. Just letting you know that the new printables are now available. You should be able to find the timeline picture you are after. Mary
https://missionbibleclass.org/teaching-ideas/printables/