Syllabus

Quarter A: God Made Us

Lesson Number and Description

Bible Passage

1: The Word: God Speaks to Everyone

Psalm 19

God wants people to know Him.

2: The Beginning: God Creates the Earth

Genesis 1:1-19

God made a beautiful place for people.

3: The Zoo: God Creates the Animals

Genesis 1:20-25

Everything God made is 'good.'

4: The Garden: God Creates People

Genesis 1:26-31; 2:4-25

God made people, His best creation of all, to be like Him.

5: The Holiday: God Rests from His Work

Genesis 2:1-3

God made the seventh day a special day of rest.

6: The Serpent: Adam and Eve Sin

Genesis 3

God punished Adam, Eve, and the Serpent for disobeying Him.

7: The Family: God Makes Families Grow

Genesis 4:1-5:32

God made families to love and care for each other.

8: The Ark: Noah Pleases the LORD

Genesis 6:5-7:16

Noah and his family obeyed God and built an ark.

9: The Rainbow: God Keeps Noah Safe

Genesis 7:17-9:19

Rainbows are reminders of God's promise to never again send a big flood.

10: The Tower: God Changes the Language

Genesis 11:1-9

People speak many different languages today because they disobeyed God.

11: The Promise: Abraham Leaves His Home

Genesis 11:27-12:9

Abraham trusted God to guide him and to bless him.

12: The Land: Abraham Shares with Lot

Genesis 13

God blessed Abraham because he trusted God to take care of him.

13: Review: God Made Us

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Quarter B: God Knows Us

Lesson Number and Description

Bible Passage

1: The Baby: Isaac is Born

Genesis 18:1-15; 21:1-7

God gave Abraham and Sarah a special baby named Isaac.

2: The Bride: Isaac Marries Rebekah

Genesis 24

God planned for Isaac and Rebekah to be married.

3: The Twins: Esau Trades his Birthright

Genesis 25:19-34

Esau thought that his food was more important than his future inheritance.

4: The Liar: Jacob Takes Esau's Blessing

Genesis 27:1-40

Jacob's dishonesty ruined his family relationships.

5: The Ladder: Jacob Meets the LORD

Genesis 27:41—28:22

Jacob decided to serve the LORD God.

6: The Worker: God Blesses Jacob

Genesis 29-31

Jacob worked hard and God blessed him.

7: The Brothers: Esau Forgives Jacob

Genesis 32-33

Jacob asked Esau to forgive him for tricking him.

8: The Coat: Joseph's Brothers Become Jealous

Genesis 37

Joseph's jealous brothers sold him into slavery.

9: The Slave: Joseph Helps Potiphar

Genesis 39:1-6

Joseph was successful in everything he did because God helped him.

10: The Dream: Joseph Becomes Egypt's Leader

Genesis 40-41

God helped Joseph understand Pharaoh's dream.

11: The Reunion: Joseph Welcomes his Brothers

Genesis 42-45

Joseph was happy that God reunited him with his brothers.

12: The Blessing: Jacob's Family Grows

Genesis 45:21—49:33

Jacob's family grew larger and enjoyed God's blessing while living in Egypt.

13: Review: God Knows Us

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Quarter C: God Leads Us

Lesson Number and Description

Bible Passage

1: The Basket: The Princess Finds Moses

Exodus 1:8—2:10

Moses' family kept baby Moses alive by hiding him in a basket.

2: The Burning Bush: God Calls to Moses

Exodus 3

Moses listened to God speak in a burning bush and obeyed Him.

3: The Plagues: Pharaoh Says 'No'

Exodus 5-10

God showed His great power to Pharaoh and the Egyptians through Moses.

4: The Passover: Pharaoh Says 'Go'

Exodus 11-12

God passed over His people and freed them from slavery in Egypt.

5: The Red Sea: God Rescues His People

Exodus 14

God rescued His people from the Egyptians by miraculously opening the Red Sea.

6: The Manna: God Feeds His People

Exodus 16:1—17:7

God gave His people food and water while they were in the desert.

7: The Hands: Moses Needs Help

Exodus 17:8-16

Moses held up his hands to help God's people win the battle.

8: The Rules: God Gives Ten Commandments

Exodus 19-20

God gave His people rules to help them follow Him.

9: The Golden Calf: God's People Worship an Idol

Exodus 32

The people disobeyed God's rule to worship Him alone.

10: The Tent: God's People Build a Tabernacle

Exodus 35-40

God's people helped to build a special worship tent.

11: The Cloud: God Leads His People

Numbers 9:15—10:36

God led His people during their years in the desert.

12: The Spies:  God's People Explore Canaan

Numbers 13-14

God's people did not believe that God would defeat their enemies in the promised land.

13: Review: God Leads Us

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Quarter D: God Helps Us

Lesson Number and Description

Bible Passage

1: The General: Joshua Leads God's People

Joshua 1

After Moses died, Joshua became the leader of God's people.

2: The Rope: Rahab Hides the Spies

Joshua 2

Rahab kept the two spies safe because she trusted God.

3: The Promised Land: God's People Cross the River

Joshua 3-4

All the people saw God's power when the Jordan River stopped flowing and they walked across.

4: The Victory: Jericho's Walls Fall Down

Joshua 6

God made the walls of Jericho fall down when His people obeyed Him.

5: The Thief: Achan Steals from God

Joshua 7

God knew that Achan had hidden the things he had stolen.

6: The Treaty: Joshua Keeps His Promise

Joshua 9

Joshua kept his promise to the Gibeonites, even though they lied to him.

7: The Long Day: The Sun Stands Still

Joshua 10

God answered Joshua's prayer to help his soldiers defeat the enemy.

8: The Judge: Deborah Delivers God's People

Judges 4-5

Deborah and Barak confidently led God's people to defeat the enemy.

9: The Wool: Gideon Becomes a Warrior

Judges 6

God called fearful Gideon to be a brave warrior.

10: The Army: Gideon Defeats the Enemy

Judges 7

Gideon followed God's plan and led a small army to defeat a huge enemy army.

11: The Strong Man: Samson Shows His Strength

Judges 13-16

God made Samson very strong so other people would believe in God.

12: The Reward: Ruth Chooses the LORD

Ruth 1-4

God blessed Ruth because she worked hard to help her family.

13: Review: God Helps Us

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Quarter E: God Loves Us

Lesson Number and Description

Bible Passage

1: The Vow: Hannah Prays for a Baby

1 Samuel

God answered Hannah's prayer and gave her a baby boy.

2: The Voice: God Calls to Samuel

1 Samuel 3

God called Samuel to speak to others for Him.

3: The Request: Samuel Anoints Saul

1 Samuel 8-11

God told Samuel to anoint Saul as the king of His people.

4: The Offering: Saul Disobeys the LORD

1 Samuel 13; 15

Because Saul didn't wait for Samuel, God rejected Saul as king.

5: The Heart: Samuel Anoints David

1 Samuel 16:1-13

Samuel anointed David to be the new king.

6: The Sheep: David Protects His Flock

1 Samuel 17:34-37

God helped David protect his sheep from danger.

7: The Harp: David Plays Songs for Saul

1 Samuel 16:14-23

David played music so King Saul would feel better.

8: The Giant: David Kills Goliath

1 Samuel 17:1-58

God helped David defeat Goliath, the giant.

9: The Friends: Jonathan Warns David

1 Samuel 18-20

David and Jonathan promised to be best friends.

10: The Plot: God Protects David

1 Samuel 23:13-29

King Saul was jealous of David's growing fame.

11: The Servant: Abigail Brings Food

1 Samuel 25

Abigail gladly brought food to thank David and his soldiers.

12: The Spear: David Respects King Saul

1 Samuel 26

David did not hurt King Saul when he had an opportunity to do so.

13: Review: God Loves Us

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Quarter F: God Prepares Us

Lesson Number and Description

Bible Passage

1: The Ruler: David Becomes King

2 Samuel 5:1-12

God's people can work together to please the LORD.

2: The Dancer: King David Celebrates

2 Samuel 6:1-19

God's children worship Him joyfully, with all their hearts.

3: The Kingdom: God Promises to Bless David

2 Samuel 7

God's people are the LORD's very special family.

4: The Injury: David Helps Mephibosheth

2 Samuel 9

Sometimes disabled people need special kindness.

5: The Prayer: Solomon Asks for Wisdom

1 Kings 3:1-15

God is pleased when His people are unselfish.

6: The Temple: Solomon Builds God's House

1 Kings 5-8

God blesses His people with special places to worship Him.

7: The Visitor: The Queen Praises Solomon

1 Kings 10:1-13

People should receive praise when they do well.

8: The Ravens: God Cares for Elijah

1 Kings 17:1-6

God enjoys taking care of His children.

9: The Bread: A Widow Shares with Elijah

1 Kings 17:7-16

God knows when His children share with others.

10: The Miracle: Elijah Saves the Widow's Son

1 Kings 17:17-24

God answers the prayers of His children.

11: The Contest: Elijah Defeats the Evil Prophets

1 Kings 18

The LORD is the real God who is very powerful.

12: The Whisper: God Speaks to Elijah

1 Kings 19:1-18

God helps His people when they are sad or alone.

13: Review: God Prepares Us

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Quarter G: God Uses Us

Lesson Number and Description

Bible Passage

1: The Chariot: Elijah Rides to Heaven

2 Kings 2:1-18

God rewards people who serve Him faithfully.

2: The Oil: Elisha Helps a Poor Woman

2 Kings 4:1-7

God sends help to people who are in need.

3: The Leper: God Heals Naaman

2 Kings 5:1-19

God blesses people who do what He says.

4: The Trap: Elisha Tricks the Soldiers

2 Kings 6:8-23

God has power to keep His people safe from danger.

5: The Priest: Jehoiada Teaches King Joash

2 Kings 11:1—12:16

Good leaders help God's people know what to do.

6: The Rescue: Hezekiah Trusts the LORD

2 Kings 18—19

God rescues His people when they pray for help.

7: The Book: Josiah Finds the Bible

2 Kings 22:1—23:3

God's people respect what the Bible says.

8: The Sad Day: Nebuchadnezzar Burns Jerusalem

2 Kings 23:31—25:21

God's people face consequences when they disobey Him.

9: The Happy Day: God's People Come Home

Ezra 1—6

God has a wonderful plan for His people.

10: The Wall: Nehemiah Rebuilds Jerusalem

Nehemiah 1—6

God helps His people work together to do big jobs.

11: The Teacher: Ezra Reads God's Word

Nehemiah 8—10

God's people listen to what the Bible says.

12: The Queen: Esther Saves God's People

Esther 1—10

God helps His people bravely do what is right.

13: Review: God Uses Us

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Quarter H: God Speaks to Us

Lesson Number and Description

Bible Passage

1: The Test: Job Trusts the LORD

Job 1-2, 42

God's people can trust that He is always good.

2: The Shepherd: God Cares for His People

Psalm 23

God provides for every one of His children.

3: The Song: God's People Worship

Psalm 96

Because the Lord is so great, God's people praise and worship Him.

4: The Masterpiece: God Makes Everyone Special

Psalm 139

God makes each person to be unique and special.

5: The Scroll: Jeremiah Writes God's Words

Jeremiah 36

God gave the Bible so people will listen to Him and live His way.

6: The Vegetables: Daniel Eats Good Food

Daniel 1

God blesses people who decide to do what's right.

7: The Statue: Daniel Tells the King's Dream

Daniel 2

Only God knows everything.

8: The Furnace: Daniel's Friends Obey God

Daniel 3

God's people boldly do the right thing.

9: The Mystery: Daniel Explains God's Message

Daniel 5

God is the great King who is in charge of everything.

10: The Lions: Daniel Keeps Praying

Daniel 6

God answers the prayers of His children.

11: The Great Fish: Jonah Runs from God

Jonah 1-2

God guides His children so they will obey Him.

12: The Great City: Jonah Preaches in Nineveh

Jonah 3-4

All people need to hear that God loves them and wants to forgive them.

13: Review: God Speaks to Us

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