Elementary Curriculum: Core Bible
Syllabus: Level 2 (ages 7-9), Treasuring the Bible
This syllabus displays the lesson title, key truth, and Bible passage taught for each quarter in Level 2. To overview the entire curriculum, please review the Core Bible Curriculum Map.
Click the bars below to view the syllabus for each quarter (A-D) of Level 2.
Quarter A: How We Got The Bible
Lesson Number and Description
Bible Passage
1: Discover God's Treasure!
2 Chronicles 34
The Bible is God's wondrous map to guide people through life.
2: The Bible Came from God
Joshua 1:1-9
The Bible tells about God and reveals His plan for people.
3: God Showed His Heart
Deuteronomy 10
Children are God's most precious gifts to parents.
4: Authors Wrote God's Words
Luke 1:1-4; Deut. 33:1-4
God led human authors to write down His inspired words.
5: Scribes Made Exact Copies
Ezra 7:6-10; Deut. 17:18-19
Trained scribes made exact copies of God's Word.
6: God Inspired 66 Books
Deut. 31:9-26; 2 Peter 1:16-21
God's Spirit guided people to collect the sixty-six inspired books into one book.
7: Scholars Translate the Bible
Genesis 11:1-9
Bible scholars translate the Bible so more people can learn about God.
8: Scholars Made English Translations
Deuteronomy 11:1-21
Bible scholars have translated God's Word into many English versions.
9: God's Word Is Perfect
Psalm 19
Since the Bible came from God who knows everything, it has no mistakes.
10: God's Word Is True
2 Kings 18-19
God's Word is true, and He is true to His Word.
11: God's Word Is Alive
Jeremiah 36
God speaks through the Bible and makes it alive to people everywhere.
12: God's Word Is Eternal
Isaiah 6:1-13, 40:6-8
God protects the Bible so that what it says will stay the same forever.
13: Review "How We Got the Bible"
Review the quarter's key skills and events while playing "Treasure Island."
Quarter B: Why We Got The Bible
Lesson Number and Description
Bible Passage
1: The Bible Enters My Mind
1 Kings 3:2-15
God develops my mind when I read the Bible
2: The Bible Molds My Heart
Exodus 35:4-29, 36:3-7
God shapes my heart when I respond to the Bible.
3: The Bible Changes my Life
Philemon
God transforms my life when I believe and obey what the Bible says.
4: The Bible Guides My Future
Psalm 119:105-136
God equips me to serve Him when I choose His way.
5: The Bible Reaches My Friends
2 Chronicles 17:1-10
God touches my friends when I share the Good news about Jesus' love and forgiveness.
6: The Bible Calls to Everyone
Genesis 12:1-3, 15
God's message extends around the world when Christians show Jesus' love.
7: The Bible Reaches Asia
Psalm 78:1-8
God transforms people from generation to generation and from continent to continent.
8: The Bible Reaches Europe
2 Kings 6:8-23
God empowers people He has called to serve Him.
9: The Bible Reaches Africa
Genesis 26
God reaches new people through the dedication and deeds of His disciples.
10: The Bible Reaches North America
Genesis 41:33-57
God provides for people's needs through the skills and talents of His disciples.
11: The Bible Reaches South America
Exodus 2-3
God uses people who are willing to follow Him no matter what the cost.
12: The Bible Reaches Australia
1 Kings 7:13-51
God prepares people so they can discover His great love.
13: Review "Why We Got the Bible"
Review the quarter's key skills and events while playing "Treasure Island."
Quarter C: The Bible Tells Me So
Lesson Number and Description
Bible Passage
1: Listen to God's Law
Exodus 19-20:21; James 1:25
The Ten Commandments help people know what God is like.
2: #1-Follow the Lord Only
1 Kings 18:1-39
The Lord God commands His people to trust Him-period!
3: #2-Worship the Lord God
Exodus 32
The Lord God commands His people to worship Him-period!
4: #3-Revere God's Name
Exodus 34; Leviticus 22:31-33
The Lord God commands His people to honor His name.
5: #4-Rest One Day
Exodus 23:12; Mark 2:23-3:6
The Lord God commands His people to set apart one day each week as special for Him.
6: #5-Honor Your Parents
Genesis 47-48
The Lord God commands His people to treat parents with great respect.
7: #6-Do Not Murder
Exodus 21:12-15; Matthew 5:21-22
The Lord God commands His people to value the lives of innocent people.
8: #7-Keep Marriage Holy
Hosea 1-3
The Lord God commands husbands and wives to remain faithful to their marriage vows.
9: #8-Do Not Steal
Genesis 27
The Lord God commands His people not to take things that don't belong to them.
10: #9-Do Not Lie
Genesis 12:10-20
The Lord God commands His people to always tell the truth.
11: #10-Be Happy Now
Joshua 6:15-7:26
The Lord God commands His people to be content with what they already have.
12: Live to Honor God
Mark 12:28-34
The Ten Commandments help God's people live to honor Him.
13: Review "The Bible Tells Me So"
Review the quarter's key skills and events while playing "Treasure Island."
Quarter D: The Bible Guides My Life
Lesson Number and Description
Bible Passage
1: The Barrier
1 John 1
The sin barrier separates all people from friendship with God.
2: God's Bridge
1 John 2:1-14
Jesus built a bridge across the sin barrier and calls His children to walk in the light.
3: God's Test
1 John 2:15-29
God teaches His children to love Him rather than the world and its pleasures.
4: God's Children
1 John 3
God calls His children to walk with Him all their lives.
5: God's Spirit
1 John 4
God sends His Spirit who lives in, guides, and empowers His children.
6: God's Gift
1 John 5
God gives everyone who believes in Jesus the gift of eternal life.
7: Faith and Trials
James 1
True faith enables God's children to endure trials joyfully.
8: Faith and Deeds
James 2
True faith leads God's children to perform good deeds.
9: Faith and Words
James 3
True faith directs God's children to speak words that bless God and others.
10: Faith and Desires
James 4
True faith helps God's children live selflessly and overcome pride.
11: Faith and Judgment
James 5
True faith entitles God's children to receive eternal rewards.
12: Love and Truth
2 John, 3 John
God guides His children to walk in love and truth.
13: Review "The Bible Guides My Life"
Review the quarter's key skills and events while playing "Treasure Island."

