Syllabus

Lesson Number and Description

Bible Passage

1: Happy Birthday!: Jesus is Born

Luke 2:1-7

Jesus is the most important person ever born.

2: Bless You!: Simeon and Anna Praise God

Luke 2:21-38

God's people praise His special SonóJesus.

3: Escape to Egypt: The Family Flees

Matthew 2:13-18

God and parents protect children from harm.

4: Home Grown: Jesus Grows Up

Matthew 2:19-23;Luke 2:39-40

God helps children grow tall, strong, and wise.

5: Lost Child: Jesus Learns in the Temple

Luke 2:41-52

God's children seek to honor God and their parents.

6: Water Worker: John Prepares the Way

Matthew 3:1-12

God's people prepare their hearts for Jesus.

7: The Dove: John Baptizes Jesus

Matthew 3:13-17;John 1:29-34

God loves Jesus and is pleased with Him.

8: The Wilderness: Satan Tempts Jesus

Matthew 4:1-11

Knowing the Bible helps people say 'no' to sin.

9: God's House: Jesus Clears the Temple

John 2:13-17

Church is a special place to pray and worship God.

10: Born Again: Jesus Teaches Nicodemus

John 3:1-21

People belong to God's family when they believe in Jesus.

11: Living Water: Jesus Welcomes Everyone

John 4:1-42

Jesus cares about each person and wants to give everyone new life.

12: Faithful Father: Jesus Heals a Sick Boy

John 4:46-54

Faith in Jesus leads to obedience.

13: Review: Jesus Comes to Us

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Lesson Number and Description

Bible Passage

1: Rejected: Jesus Leaves Nazareth

Luke 4:14-30

Jesus welcomes everyone who believes in Him.

2: Great Catch: Jesus Helps the Fishermen

Luke 5:1-11

Because Jesus is God, people should obey Him.

3: Follow Me: Jesus Calls Four Friends

Mark 1:16-20

Following Jesus is more important than anything else.

4: Body and Soul: Jesus Heals in Two Ways

Luke 5:17-26

Jesus has power to heal and forgive sins.

5: Great Feast: Jesus Calls a Tax Collector

Luke 5:27-32

Jesus' followers invite their friends to meet Jesus.

6: Rise and Walk: Jesus Cures Crippled Legs

John 5:1-15

Jesus has power to heal people who cannot walk.

7: Twelve Disciples: Jesus Chooses Helpers

Luke 6:12-16

Jesus invites people to be His best friends.

8: Blessed: Jesus Talks About Happiness

Matthew 5:1-16

People who make God happy are happy.

9: Our Father: Jesus Shows How to Pray

Matthew 6:5-15

God listens to prayer that honors Him.

10: God Cares: Jesus Talks About Worry

Matthew 6:25-34

People who trust God in prayer do not have to worry.

11: Golden Rule: Jesus Explains the God's Way

Matthew 7:1-12

Treat other people the same way they themselves want to be treated.

12: Solid Rock: Jesus Calls for Action

Matthew 7:24-27

People who listen to and obey Jesus are wise and grow strong.

13: Review: Jesus Call to Us

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Lesson Number and Description

Bible Passage

1: Great Faith: Jesus Heals a Sick Servant

Matthew 8:5-13

Jesus rewards people who show faith in Him.

2: Good Soil: Jesus Talks about Growing

Mark 4:1-20

People respond in different ways to Jesus' message.

3: Be Still!: Jesus Stops a Storm

Mark 4:35-41

Since Jesus is in charge of the weather, God's children do not have to be afraid.

4: Trust Me: Jesus Raises Jairus' Daughter

Mark 5:21-43

Only Jesus has power over life and death.

5: Let's Eat!: Jesus Feeds 5000 People

John 6:1-14

Jesus cares about the needs of His followers.

6: No Ghost: Jesus Walks on Water

Matthew 14:22-33

Jesus' followers can always trust Him, even though they can't see Him.

7: The Christ: Jesus is God's Son

Matthew 16:13-20

Jesus is special because He is God's only Son.

8: White as Light: Jesus Shows His Glory

Matthew 17:1-13

God told the disciples to listen to and obey Jesus.

9: First and Last: Jesus Talks about Greatness

Mark 9:33-37

People who obey Jesus and help or serve others are great.

10: Mean Servant: Jesus Talks about Forgiveness

Matthew 18:21-35

Jesus taught His followers to forgive other people as God has forgiven them.

11: Now I See!: Jesus Heals a Man Born Blind

John 9:1-41

Jesus has power to help blind people see.

12: My Sheep: Jesus is the Good Shepherd

John 10:1-18

Jesus loves and protects people who follow Him.

13: Review: Jesus Amazes Us

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Lesson Number and Description

Bible Passage

1: My Neighbor: Jesus Talks about Caring

Luke 10:25-37

People who love God also show love to their neighbors.

2: Two Sisters: Jesus Visits Mary and Martha

Luke 10:38-42

Listening to Jesus is more important than anything.

3: Greedy Guy: Jesus Talks about Sharing

Luke 12:13-21

People are not greedy when they share with others.

4: Lost and Found: Jesus Looks for Lost People

Luke 15:1-7

Every person is very important to God.

5: Welcome Home!: Jesus Explains God's Love

Luke 15:11-32

God loves His children even when they disobey Him.

6: Alive Again: Jesus Gives Life to Lazarus

John 11:1-45

Jesus has power to bring dead people back to life.

7: Thank You!: Jesus Heals Ten Lepers

Luke 17:11-19

People should remember to say 'thank you' to God and others.

8: Two Prayers: Jesus Talks about Being Sorry

Luke 18:9-14

God is happy when people are sorry for their sins.

9: Like a Child: Jesus Welcomes Children

Mark 10:13-16

Jesus likes to be with children.

10: Help Me!: Jesus Heals a Blind Bartimaeus

Mark 10:46-52

Jesus takes care of people who ask Him for help.

11: A New Way: Jesus Changes Zacchaeus

Luke 19:1-10

Jesus changes selfish people into loving and kind people.

12: Well Done!: Jesus Talks about Rewards

Luke 19:11-27

God rewards people who serve Him well.

13: Review: Jesus Teaches Us

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Lesson Number and Description

Bible Passage

1: Our King: Jesus Rides into Jerusalem

Matthew 21:1-11

People recognized Jesus as King when He rode into Jerusalem.

2: Two Coins: Jesus Watches People Give

Mark 12:41-44

Faithful people give sacrificially to God's work.

3: Sheep and Goats: Jesus Tells about Heaven

Matthew 25:31-46

People who serve others are serving Jesus.

4: Sweet Scent: Mary Shows Love to Jesus

Matthew 26:6-13; John 12:1-8

Mary displayed her love for Jesus in a big way.

5: Humble Servant: Jesus Washes Filthy Feet

John 13:1-17

By doing a dirty job, Jesus showed His followers how to serve others.

6: Last Supper: Jesus Eats with His Friends

Matt 26:26-29; 1 Cor 11:23-29

Jesus loved His followers and shared a special meal with them.

7: Stay Awake: Jesus Prays in the Garden

Matthew 26:36-46

Jesus' followers need His strength to do God's will.

8: Dark Night: Soldiers Arrest Jesus

Matthew 26:14-16, 47-56

Judas loved money more than being Jesus' friend.

9: The Rooster: Peter Denies Jesus

Luke 22:54-62

After Jesus was arrested, His friends ran away and denied Him.

10: The Cross: Jesus Dies and is Buried

Matthew 27:31ó28:10

Jesus came back to life again after He died on the crossójust as He said!

11: Secret Visitor: Jesus Surprises His Friends

Luke 24:13-35

Jesus' sad friends became happy when they knew that Jesus was alive again!

12: The Breakfast: Jesus Gives Peter a Job

John 21:1-17

Jesus forgave Peter and told him to teach other people about Jesus, too.

13: Review: Jesus Triumphs for Us

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Lesson Number and Description

Bible Passage

1: Goodbye!: Jesus Goes to Heaven

Acts 1:3-11

Jesus went to heaven and will come back again someday.

2: Hello!: The Holy Spirit Comes

Acts 2:1-47

The Holy Spirit gives Jesus' friends power to speak boldly about Jesus.

3: Stand Up!: Peter Heals a Man's Legs

Acts 3:1-11

God gives Christians power to help people in need.

4: Partners: God's People Share

Acts 4:32-37

People in the church share everything with each other.

5: Double Trouble: Ananias & Sapphira Lie

Acts 5:1-11

God knows when people lie and when they tell the truth.

6: Seven Servants: Leaders Serve the Church

Acts 6:1-7

People in the church lead and serve others.

7: Angel Face: Stephen Joins Jesus in Heaven

Acts 6:8ó7:60

God helps Christians do what is right and forgive others.

8: Good News!: Philip tells an African Leader

Acts 8:26-40

God wants people to listen to what the Bible says about Jesus.

9: Blind Faith: Ananias Helps Paul See

Acts 9:1-19a

Jesus shows people what He wants them to do.

10: New Friends: Barnabas Encourages Becomes Paul

Acts 9:19-31

Christians look for opportunities to make new friends.

11: The Seamstress: Peter Prays for Tabitha

Acts 9:36-42

Christians use their God-given gifts and abilities to help others.

12: Great Escape: An Angel Rescues Peter

Acts 12:1-17

God answers the prayers of Christians.

13: Review: Jesus Lives in Us

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Lesson Number and Description

Bible Passage

1: The Messengers: Paul and Barnabas Go Out

Acts 13:1ó14:13

God wants Christians to go and tell others about Jesus.

2: Dream Team: God's Messengers Work  Together

Acts 15:40ó16:10

God leads Christians to places where people need Him.

3: Open House: Lydia Welcomes the Messengers

Acts 16:11-15

Christians find ways to help missionaries do their work.

4: Earthquake!: A Jailer Believes in Jesus

Acts 16:16-40

When God answers the prayers of Christians, He turns big problems into big victories.

5: The Living God: Paul Discovers a Statue

Acts 17:16-34

God wants people to know what He is like.

6: Pass It On: Apollos Teaches the Truth

Acts 18:1-3, 18-28

People can tell others what they learn about Jesus.

7: Bad Books: Believers Decide to Change

Acts 19:17-20

The truth about Jesus changes the way people live.

8: Brave Boy: Paul's Nephew Shows Courage

Acts 21:27-36; 23:11-24

People who trust God can boldly face difficult tasks.

9: The Testimony: Paul Tells His Story

Acts 24ó26 (esp. 25:23ó26:32)

God provides opportunities for Christians to tell important people about Jesus.

10: The Shipwreck!: Paul Survives a Big Storm

Acts 27

God guards His children from dangers when they travel.

11: The Snakebite: God Protects Paul from Poison

Acts 28:1-11

God cares for His children and supplies everything they need to survive.

12: Home in Rome: Paul Spreads the Good News

Acts 28:11-31; Acts 1:8

God empowers Christians to tell people everywhere the Good News about Jesus.

13: Review: Jesus Sends Us

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Lesson Number and Description

Bible Passage

1: God's Plan: Christians Trust the Lord

Romans 8:28-39

God lovingly works all things together for His good purposes.

2: Special Gifts: Christians Serve Each Other

1 Corinthians 12:4-27

God gives each Christian special abilities to help other people.

3: God's Way: Christians Love Each Other

1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Love is the most powerful force on earth.

4: Money Matters: Christians Give to Each Other

2 Corinthians 8ó9

People who give generously to God help the church to grow.

5: God's Armor: Christians Receive Power

Ephesians 6:10-18

Christians can trust God to empower them to stand against evil.

6: Heart Work: Christians Pray for Each Other

Philippians 1:1-20

God wants His children to pray for each other.

7: God's Book: Christians Read the Bible

2 Timothy

The Bible is God's special Book.

8: Brothers: Christians Forgive Each Other

Philemon

Because Jesus has forgiven Christians, they can forgive others.

9: Basic Training: Christians Obey God

Hebrews 12:1-11

By loving and obeying their parents, children honor God.

10: No Favorites: Christians Show Fairness

James 2:1-9

God wants Christians to treat all people with love and respect.

11: Worthy: Christians Praise God

Revelation 5:6-14; 7:9-17

Only God is worthy to be praised.

12: Home!: Christians Live in Heaven

Revelation 21:1ó22:21

All of Jesus' followers will someday join Him in heaven.

13: Review: Jesus Empowers Us

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