The following syllabus for SUMMIT 1: God's Greatness displays the lesson title, key truth, and Bible passage taught for Quarters A, B, C, and D.
God's Greatness Quarter A
Lesson Number and Description
Bible Passage
Trail 1: SUPREME LORD
1.1: Who is God?
Various Topical Verses
God is Supreme. He is “Number 1.”
1.2: What is God Like?
Various Topical Verses
God is Perfect. He has zero flaws.
1.3: What Has God Done?
Various Topical Verses
God Defeats Death. He lived on earth, died for our sins, and came back to life.
1.4: What Can God Do?
Various Topical Verses
God Transforms Life. He rebuilds believers from the inside out.
Trail 2: VIRTUES OF THE SOUL
2.1: Virtues and Vices
Psalm 1:1-6
People build character by making choices that develop into virtues or vices.
2.2: Wise vs. Foolish
1 Kings 3:3-28
People who revere God and follow His ways become wise.
2.3: Creative vs. Unimaginative
Genesis 1:1-31; Exodus 35:30—36:13
God gives people amazing minds that generate creative ideas.
2.4: Virtue Review
Luke 19:1-10; Matthew 7:24-29; Matthew 13:10-17
God helps virtuous people become wise and creative.
Trail 3: HOW TO WORSHIP
3.1: Show God Worth
John 4:20-24; Psalm 95
God welcomes all worship that honors Him.
3.2: Worship One-on-One
Psalm 63:1-11
God meets personally with everyone who worships Him.
3.3: Worship Together
2 Chronicles 29:1—30:27
God rejoices when people worship Him in spirit and in truth.
3.4: Worship by Serving
Matthew 25:31-46
Christians who selflessly serve others are really serving God.
God's Greatness Quarter B
Lesson Number and Description
Bible Passage
Trail 4: FAITH JOURNEY
4.1: Know God Intimately
Proverbs 2:1-12
God invites every Christian to cultivate a deep friendship with Him.
4.2: Love God Passionately
John 14:15-26
God invites every Christian to adore Him above all others.
4.3: Serve God Selflessly
Matthew 20:20-28
God invites every Christian to make personal sacrifices in order to help other people.
4.4: Trust God Daily
1 Corinthians 3:1-15
God invites every Christian to follow His footsteps wherever He leads.
Trail 5: CARDINAL VIRTUES
5.1: Courageous vs. Cowardly
Joshua 1:1-9
God supplies courage to face personal weaknesses and adversity.
5.2: Self-Controlled vs. Impulsive
1 Samuel 18:5-14, 26:1-25
God gives people self-control to overcome temptations.
5.3: Just vs. Corrupt
1 Kings 18
God empowers people to be just—to stand up for what is fair and right.
5.4: Virtue Review
Matthew 14:22-33; Matthew 4:1-11; Mark 12:1-12
God helps virtuous people become courageous, self-controlled, and just.
Trail 6: HOW TO PRAY
6.1: Honor God with Praise
Matthew 6:5-13
God welcomes all worship that honors Him.
6.2: Examine Your Life
1 John 1:5-10
God meets personally with everyone who worships Him.
6.3: Ask and Request
Matthew 7:7-11; James 5:13-16
God rejoices when people worship Him in spirit and in truth.
6.4: Thank God for Blessing You
Luke 17:11-19
Christians who selflessly serve others are really serving God.
God's Greatness Quarter C
Lesson Number and Description
Bible Passage
Trail 7: FAMILY PLAN
7.1: Marriage
Genesis 2:18-24
God designed marriage as a sacred triangle of selfless love between a man, a woman, and Himself.
7.2: Husbands and Wives
Ephesians 5:21-33
Husbands and wives are responsible to love God and honor each other.
7.3: Fathers and Mothers
Deuteronomy 6:1-9
Parents are responsible to train their children to love God.
7.4: Children
1 Corinthians 13:1-13
Children are responsible to love God and obey their parents.
Trail 8: HEAVENLY VIRTUES
8.1: Trusting vs. Doubtful
Genesis 12:1-9; Romans 4:17-24
God promises to bless all people who show they trust him.
8.2: Hopeful vs. Despairing
Exodus 14:1-31
God’s people remain hopeful because God remains faithful to His promises.
8.3: Loving vs. Hateful
Jonah 1-4; 1 John 4:16-19
God empowers His people to selflessly love one another.
8.4: Virtue Review
John 20:19-31; John 11:17-44; Matthew 26; 6-16
God helps virtuous people become trusting, hopeful, and loving.
Trail 9: HOW TO LOVE GOD
9.1: Your Heart & Soul
Matthew 16:13-30
Love God with daily heartfelt decisions.
9.2: Your Mind
Various Topical Verses
Love God with daily mental effort.
9.3: Your Strength
1 Samuel 17:32-54
Love God with daily physical energy.
9.4: Your Neighbors
Luke 10:25-37
Love God by daily giving to others.
God's Greatness Quarter D
Lesson Number and Description
Bible Passage
Trail 10: CREATION SCIENCE
10.1: Wonders of the Universe
Genesis 1:1-19
The all-powerful, all-knowing God created everything out of nothing.
10.2: Wonders of Life
Genesis 1:20-25
God breathes life into all plants, fish, birds, insects, animals, and people.
10.3: Wonders of People
Genesis 1:26-31
God formed humans in His own image to enjoy friendship with Him.
10.4: Wonders of Design
Psalm 104
The earth and sky are full of signs that point to “intelligent design.”
Trail 11: PERSONAL VIRTUES
11.1: Good vs. Evil
Esther 2:21-23, 3:5-6, 5:9-7:10
God wins in the end—good will ultimately triumph over evil.
11.2: Honest vs. Deceptive
Joshua 7
God rewards honest people and punishes those who are deceptive.
11.3: Pure vs. Immoral
Genesis 39
God blesses everyone who decides to be morally pure.
11.4: Virtue Review
Matthew 13:24-30; Matthew 22: 15-22; Matthew 1:18-25
God helps virtuous people become good, honest, and pure.
Trail 12: HOW TO FOLLOW GOD'S PLAN
12.1: God's Plan for the Universe
Various Topical Verses
God’s plan is wonderful, perfect, eternal, and complete.
12.2: God's Plan for Every Christian
Various Topical Verses
Believers who walk in God’s will trust and obey Him.
12.3: God's Plan for You (Knowledge)
Various Topical Verses
God has a unique plan for every Christian.
12.4: God's Plan for You (Character & Conduct)
Various Topical Verses
God’s plan unfolds as believers grow and follow Him.