God's Word Quarter A
Lesson Number and Description
Bible Passage
Trail 1: HOLY BOOK
1.1: God's Word is Alive
2 Kings 23:1-25
God speaks through the Bible and makes it alive to people everywhere.
1.2: God's Word is Eternal
Jeremiah 36
God protects the Bible so what it says will stay the same forever.
1.3: God's Word is Powerful
Philemon
God transforms people who obey what the Bible says.
1.4: God's Word is Universal
Revelation 7:9-17; Romans 10:9-15
God reaches people around the world who hear the Bible’s message.
Trail 2: VALUES OF THE HEART
2.1: Values and Choices
1 John 2:15-17; Genesis 25:19-34
People who value what God values make upright choices.
2.2: Thankful vs. Ungrateful
1 Samuel 1:1—2:10
God enjoys hearing people express sincere thankfulness.
2.3: Compassionate vs. Heartless
2 Samuel 9:1-13
God enjoys seeing people show genuine compassion.
2.4: Value Review
Matthew 6:19-34; Luke 7:36-50; Matthew 15:21-28
God helps people choose to become thankful and compassionate.
Trail 3: HOW TO USE YOUR BIBLE
3.1: God's Living Book
Psalm 119:9-16
The Bible is God’s inspired gift to all people.
3.2: Bible Addresses
Psalm 119:17-24
The Bible is simple to navigate and fun to explore.
3.3: Bible Tools
119:33-40
The Bible holds abundant riches for believers who dig deeply.
3.4: Bible S-P-A-C-E
Psalm 119:41-48
The Bible offers God’s wisdom for living each day.
God's Word Quarter B
Lesson Number and Description
Bible Passage
Trail 4: BIBLE TIMES
4.1: Family Life
Ruth 4
People in Bible-times families were united through daily activities and faith in God.
4.2: Village Life
Jeremiah 18:1-11
People in Bible-times villages became skilled in different trades—such as making pottery.
4.3: City Life
1 Kings 10:14-29
People in Bible-times cities bought, sold, and traded many products.
4.4: Worship Life
2 Chronicles 5-7
People in Bible-times worshiped God by praising, sacrificing, and giving their best.
Trail 5: FRIENDSHIP VALUES
5.1: Friendly vs. Hostile
Joshua 2
God encourages people to seek to befriend others.
5.2: Faithful vs. Disloyal
Ruth 1:1-18
God rewards people who remain faithful and loyal.
5.3: Forgiving vs. Resentful
Genesis 32-33
God expects people to forgive others without holding grudges.
5.4: Value Review
Acts 9:26-31; Matthew 26:57-75, 18:21-35
God helps people become friendly, faithful, and forgiving.
Trail 6: HOW TO NAVIGATE THE NEW TESTAMENT
6.1: 5 History Books
Acts 2:22-36
Five New Testament History books tell of Jesus and His followers.
6.2: 9 Letters to Churches
1 Thessalonians 1:1-10
The Apostle Paul wrote nine letters to encourage churches.
6.3: 12 Letters to Believers
2 Peter 1:1-11
Godly men wrote twelve letters to help Christians grow.
6.4: 1 Prophecy Book
Revelation 7:9-17
The Apostle John wrote the Book of Revelation that tells what God will do in the future.
God's Word Quarter C
Lesson Number and Description
Bible Passage
Trail 7: BIBLE ARCHAEOLOGY
7.1: Decoding Ancient Messages
Ezra 1:1-11
Archaeological discoveries help show that the Bible is historically accurate.
7.2: Palestine Discoveries
Joshua 6; Luke 4:31-41
Archaeological discoveries help identify many locations where Bible-times events took place.
7.3: Jerusalem Discoveries
Matthew 26:1-5, 57-68; 27:20-26
Archaeological discoveries in Jerusalem help explain the activities of people who lived long ago.
7.4: Dead Sea Discoveries
Ezra 7:1-10
Archaeological discoveries of hidden scrolls help confirm that the Bible has not changed for 2,000 years.
Trail 8: SOCIAL VALUES
8.1: Gracious vs. Rude
1 Samuel 25
People who are gracious to others enjoy God’s favor.
8.2: Gentle vs. Rough
Numbers 22
People who are gentle to others receive God’s compassion.
8.3: Generous vs. Greedy
Genesis 13
People who are generous to others reap God’s blessings.
8.4: Value Review
Acts 16:11-15; John 10:7-18; Acts 4:32–5:11
God helps people become gracious, gentle, and generous.
Trail 9: HOW TO NAVIGATE THE OLD TESTAMENT
9.1: 5 History: Law Books
Deuteronomy 8:1-18
Five Old Testament History books are standards for living as God’s children.
9.2: 12 History: Adventure Books
Joshua 23
Twelve Old Testament Adventure books are stories that record ancient events and activities of God’s people.
9.3: 5 Poetry Books
Psalm 91
Five Old Testament Poetry books are songs that express the relationship between God and His people.
9.4: 17 Prophecy Books
Jeremiah 1
Seventeen Old Testament Prophecy books are sermons that reveal God’s plan for the future.
God's Word Quarter D
Lesson Number and Description
Bible Passage
Trail 10: BIBLE PROPHECY
10.1: Prophecies about the Nations
Daniel 5
God accurately predicts international events before they actually take place.
10.2: Prophecies about Israel
Isaiah 44-45
God foretold national events concerning the Jews long before they actually occurred.
10.3: Prophecies about the Messiah
Psalm 22
Jesus fulfilled many Bible prophecies about the promised Messiah—showing that He truly is God’s Son.
10.4: Prophecies about End Times
Daniel 7, 10-12
God knows the future, so He explains in the Bible what will take place in the last days.
Trail 11: PERSONAL VALUES
11.1: Patient vs. Restless
1 Samuel 13:1-14
God empowers believers to patiently trust His timing.
11.2: Kind vs. Cruel
Ruth 2
God enables believers to treat other people as they want others to treat them.
11.3: Peaceful vs. Angry
Genesis 26:12-33
God blesses believers who seek to make peace with others.
11.4: Value Review
Luke 2:25-38; Acts 9:36-42; Matthew 5:9-12
God helps believers become patient, kind, and peaceful.
Trail 12: HOW TO MEMORIZE GOD'S WORD
12.1: Your Amazing Mind
Various Topical Verses
The human brain is one of God’s most amazing creations.
12.2: Scripture Memory Formula
Various Topical Verses
Memorizing a Bible verse puts it permanently in the brain.
12.3: Scripture Memory Motivators
Various Topical Verses
God blesses people who memorize Scripture verses by heart.
12.4: Scripture Memory Habits
Various Topical Verses
Scripture memory becomes easier when it is a habit.