This syllabus displays the lesson title, key truth, and Bible passage taught for each quarter in Preschool New Testament. To overview the entire curriculum, please review the Preschool Curriculum Map.
Use the tabs above to navigate through each quarter (A-H) of New Testament.
In this quarter children will learn about Jesus' arrival. They will overview Luke 1-4 and corresponding passages from the other Gospels.
Quarter A: Jesus Comes to Us
Lesson
Title & 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 Bless Jesus
Luke 2:21-38
God's people praise His special Son—Jesus.
3
Escape to Egypt: Jesus Flees from Herod
Matthew 2:13-18
God and parents protect children from harm.
4
Home in Nazareth: 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
My Beloved Son: John Baptizes Jesus
Matthew 3:13-17;
John 1:29-34
God loves Jesus and is pleased with Him.
8
It is Written: The Devil 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: Nicodemus Visits Jesus
John 3:1-21
People belong to God's family when they believe in Jesus.
11
Living Water: Jesus Welcomes a Samaritan
John 4:1-42
Jesus cares about each person and wants to give everyone new life.
12
Your Son Lives: Jesus Heals a Sick Boy
John 4:46-54
Faith in Jesus leads to obedience.
13
Review: 'Jesus Comes to Us'
Review favorite stories and activities during a special 'festival.'
In this quarter children will learn about Jesus' call. They will overview Luke 5-7 and corresponding passages from the other Gospels.
Quarter B: Jesus Calls Us
Lesson
Title & 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
Forgiven: Jesus Heals a Paralyzed Man
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 Heals a Man's 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 Being Happy
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
God's Way: Jesus Explains the Golden Rule
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'
Review favorite stories and activities during a special 'festival.'
In this quarter children will learn about Jesus' miracles. They will overview Luke 8-10 and corresponding passages from the other Gospels.
Quarter C: Jesus Amazes Us
Lesson
Title & 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
She's Alive!: Jesus Brings a Girl Back to Life
Mark 5:21-43
Only Jesus has power over life and death.
5
Let's Eat!: Jesus Feeds 5000 Hungry People
John 6:1-14
Jesus cares about the needs of His followers.
6
A 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
The Greatest: Jesus Talks about Greatness
Mark 9:33-37
People who obey Jesus and help or serve others are great.
10
Forgive?: 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'
Review favorite stories and activities during a special 'festival.'
In this quarter children will learn about Jesus' messages. They will overview Luke 11-19 and corresponding passages from the other Gospels.
Quarter D: Jesus Teaches Us
Lesson
Title & 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 Finds 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 Brings Lazarus Back to Life
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 the Children
Mark 10:13-16
Jesus likes to be with children.
10
Help Me!: Jesus Heals a Blind Man
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'
Review favorite stories and activities during a special 'festival.'
In this quarter children will learn about Jesus' victory. They will overview Luke 20-24 and corresponding passages from the other Gospels.
Quarter E: Jesus Triumphs for Us
Lesson
Title & Description
Bible Passage
1
The 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 His Friends' 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
One Dark Night: Jesus Is Arrested
Matthew 26:14-16, 47-56
Judas loved money more than being Jesus' friend.
9
The Rooster Crows: Peter Denies Jesus
Luke 22:54-62
After Jesus was arrested, His friends ran away and denied Him.
10
Alive Again: Jesus Comes Back to Life
Matthew 27:31—28:10
Jesus came back to life again after He died on the cross—just as He said!
11
Surprise Visitor: Jesus Walks with His Friends
Luke 24:13-35
Jesus' sad friends became happy when they knew that Jesus was alive again!
12
Breakfast Blessing: 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'
Review favorite stories and activities during a special 'festival.'
In this quarter children will learn about Jesus' presence. They will overview Acts 1-12.
Quarter F: Jesus Lives In Us
Lesson
Title & 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
Walk!—Peter Heals a Crippled Man
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 to God
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 Forgives Others
Acts 6:8—7:60
God helps Christians do what is right and forgive others.
8
Good News!—An African Listens to Philip
Acts 8:26-40
God wants people to listen to what the Bible says about Jesus.
9
New Sight—Ananias Helps Saul See
Acts 9:1-19a
Jesus shows people what He wants them to do.
10
New Friends—Barnabas Becomes Saul's Friend
Acts 9:19-31
Christians look for opportunities to make new friends.
11
Special Gifts—Tabitha Helps Others
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'
Review favorite stories and activities during a special 'festival.'
In this quarter children will learn about Jesus' commission. They will overview Acts 13-28.
Quarter G: Jesus Sends Us
Lesson
Title & Description
Bible Passage
1
Missionaries: Paul and Barnabas Go Tell Others
Acts 13:1—14:13
God wants Christians to go and tell others about Jesus.
2
Dream Team: Missionaries Work Together
Acts 15:40—16:10
God leads Christians to places where people need Him.
3
Open House: Lydia Welcomes the Missionaries
Acts 16:11-15
Christians find ways to help missionaries do their work.
4
Earthquake!: A Jailer Hears About Jesus
Acts 16:16-40
When God answers the prayers of Christians, He turns big problems into big victories.
5
The Living God: Missionaries Tell About God
Acts 17:16-34
God wants people to know what He is like.
6
Pass It On: Priscilla and Aquila Teach Apollos
Acts 18:1-3, 18-28
People can tell others what they learn about Jesus.
7
Turn Around: Believers Burn Their Books
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
Powerful People: Paul Testifies while on Trial
Acts 24—26 (esp. 25:23—26:32)
God provides opportunities for Christians to tell important people about Jesus.
10
Shipwreck!: Paul Survives a Storm
Acts 27
God guards His children from dangers when they travel.
11
No Problem: Paul Survives a Snakebite
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'
Review favorite stories and activities during a special 'festival.'
In this quarter children will learn about Jesus' power. They will overview Romans—Revelation.
Quarter H: Jesus Empowers Us
Lesson
Title & Description
Bible Passage
1
Together for Good: Christians Trust God
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
The Greatest Gift: 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 8—9
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 21:1—22:21
All of Jesus' followers will someday join Him in heaven.
13
Review: 'Jesus Empowers Us'
Review favorite stories and activities during a special 'festival.'
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