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12/29 RESOURCES
Mary and Joseph Flee to Egypt
Key Verse: Phil. 2:10-11
Big Idea: Jesus fulfills the prophecies of the Old Testament, so we can trust that He is LORD.
Bible Basis: Matthew 2
Big Idea: Jesus fulfills the prophecies of the Old Testament, so we can trust that He is LORD.
Bible Basis: Matthew 2
12/15 RESOURCES
An Angel Visits Mary and Joseph
Key Verse: John 12:46
Big Idea: Nothing is impossible with God, so I can believe whatever He tells me.
Bible Basis: Luke 1:26-56; Matthew 1:18-25
Big Idea: Nothing is impossible with God, so I can believe whatever He tells me.
Bible Basis: Luke 1:26-56; Matthew 1:18-25
12/8 RESOURCES
The Prophets Foretell of the Coming King
Key Verse: Psalm 18:30
Big Idea: God’s way is perfect, so I can find peace in Him.
Bible Basis: Judges 3-21
Big Idea: God’s way is perfect, so I can find peace in Him.
Bible Basis: Judges 3-21
12/1 RESOURCES
Israel Demands a King
Key Verse: James 1:5
Big Idea: God is all-knowing, so I can go to Him for wisdom.
Bible Basis: 1 Samuel 8-10
Big Idea: God is all-knowing, so I can go to Him for wisdom.
Bible Basis: 1 Samuel 8-10
11/24 RESOURCES
God Calls Samuel
Key Verse: John 10:27
Big Idea: God knows us by name and calls to us, so we can listen for His voice.
Bible Basis: 1 Samuel 2-3
Big Idea: God knows us by name and calls to us, so we can listen for His voice.
Bible Basis: 1 Samuel 2-3
11/17 RESOURCES
The Judges
Key Verse: Psalm 18:30
Big Idea: God’s way is perfect, so I can find peace in Him.
Bible Basis: Judges 3-21
Big Idea: God’s way is perfect, so I can find peace in Him.
Bible Basis: Judges 3-21
11/10 RESOURCES
Joshua and the Walls of Jericho
Key Verse: Joshua 1:7
Big Idea: God’s instructions for us are good, so I can follow them right away.
Bible Basis: Joshua 1, 6
Big Idea: God’s instructions for us are good, so I can follow them right away.
Bible Basis: Joshua 1, 6
11/3 RESOURCES
The Tabernacle
Key Verse: 1 Cor. 3:16
Big Idea: God lives within us, so we can talk to Him anytime we want.
Bible Basis: Exodus 25-31, 35-40
Big Idea: God lives within us, so we can talk to Him anytime we want.
Bible Basis: Exodus 25-31, 35-40
10/20 RESOURCES
Moses: Passover
Key Verse: Romans 6:23
Big Idea: God is our rescuer, so I can choose to follow Him.
Bible Basis: Exodus 11-13
Big Idea: God is our rescuer, so I can choose to follow Him.
Bible Basis: Exodus 11-13
10/13 RESOURCES
Moses: The Plagues
Key Verse: Jeremiah 32:17
Big Idea: God is all-powerful, so I can go to Him for help.
Bible Basis: Exodus 7:14-10:20
Big Idea: God is all-powerful, so I can go to Him for help.
Bible Basis: Exodus 7:14-10:20
10/6 RESOURCES
Moses: The Burning Bush
Key Verse: Joshua 1:9
Big Idea: God is always with me, so I can have the courage to do what He asks.
Bible Basis: Exodus 3:1-7:13
Big Idea: God is always with me, so I can have the courage to do what He asks.
Bible Basis: Exodus 3:1-7:13
9/29 RESOURCES
Moses: The Early Years
Key Verse: Isaiah 41:13
Big Idea: God is our protector, so I don't need to be afraid.
Bible Basis: Exodus 1-2
Big Idea: God is our protector, so I don't need to be afraid.
Bible Basis: Exodus 1-2
9/22 RESOURCES
Joseph and His Brothers
Key Verse: Ephesians 4:32
Big Idea: God is forgiving, so we can forgive others.
Bible Basis: Genesis 41:1-47:12
Big Idea: God is forgiving, so we can forgive others.
Bible Basis: Genesis 41:1-47:12
9/15 RESOURCES
Jacob and Esau
Key Verse: Jeremiah 29:11
Big Idea: God has a plan for my life, so I can trust Him even when something unfair happens.
Bible Basis: Genesis 25:19-34; 27:1-35
Big Idea: God has a plan for my life, so I can trust Him even when something unfair happens.
Bible Basis: Genesis 25:19-34; 27:1-35
9/8 RESOURCES
God Provides a Sacrifice: Isaac
Key Verse: Provers 3:5-6
Big Idea: God is trustworthy, so I can follow Him anywhere.
Bible Basis: Genesis 22
Big Idea: God is trustworthy, so I can follow Him anywhere.
Bible Basis: Genesis 22
8/25 RESOURCES
God Starts Over: Noah's Ark
Key Verse: John 14:15
Big Idea: God is good, so I can obey Him even when it’s hard.
Bible Basis: Genesis 6:5-9:17
Big Idea: God is good, so I can obey Him even when it’s hard.
Bible Basis: Genesis 6:5-9:17
8/18 RESOURCES
From Bad to Worse: Cain and Abel
Key Verse: Genesis 4:7
Big Idea: God is holy and wants us to turn toward Him and away from sin.
Bible Basis: Genesis 4:1-16
Big Idea: God is holy and wants us to turn toward Him and away from sin.
Bible Basis: Genesis 4:1-16
8/11 RESOURCES
The Fall: Adam and Eve
Key Verse: Psalm 107:1
Big Idea: Although our relationship with God was broken, He still loves us.
Bible Basis: Genesis 3-4
Big Idea: Although our relationship with God was broken, He still loves us.
Bible Basis: Genesis 3-4
8/4 RESOURCES
In The Beginning: Creation
Key Verse: Psalm 139:14
Big Idea: God created us in a special way and wants us to have a special relationship with Him.
Bible Basis: Genesis 1-2
Big Idea: God created us in a special way and wants us to have a special relationship with Him.
Bible Basis: Genesis 1-2
7/28 RESOURCES
Making Peace With Others
Key Verse: Psalm 34:14
Big Idea: Jesus is the Good Shepherd who makes peace with us, so I can make peace with others.
Bible Basis: Matthew 18:10-20
Big Idea: Jesus is the Good Shepherd who makes peace with us, so I can make peace with others.
Bible Basis: Matthew 18:10-20
7/21 RESOURCES
King Ahab’s Anger
BIG IDEA: God desires peace, so we can turn away from anger.
BIBLE BASIS: 1 Kings 21
KEY VERSE: “Turn away from anger and don’t give into wrath. Don’t be
upset, because that only leads to evil.” Psalm 37:8 (NIrV)
BIBLE BASIS: 1 Kings 21
KEY VERSE: “Turn away from anger and don’t give into wrath. Don’t be
upset, because that only leads to evil.” Psalm 37:8 (NIrV)
7/14 RESOURCES
Ezra Brings Joy Back To Israel
Key Verse: Psalm 119:111
Big Idea: God’s Word brings joy to everyone who understands it.
Bible Basis: Nehemiah 8
Big Idea: God’s Word brings joy to everyone who understands it.
Bible Basis: Nehemiah 8
7/7 RESOURCES
Elisha's Servant Is Afraid
Key Verse: Psalm 34:4
Big Idea: God is with us when we’re afraid, so we can pray that He’ll open our eyes.
Bible Basis: 2 Kings 6:8-22
Big Idea: God is with us when we’re afraid, so we can pray that He’ll open our eyes.
Bible Basis: 2 Kings 6:8-22
6/23 RESOURCES
The Armor Of God
Key Verse: Ephesians 6:11
Big Idea: God gives us His armor so that we can stand up to the devil’s temptation.
Bible Basis: Ephesians 6:10-18
Big Idea: God gives us His armor so that we can stand up to the devil’s temptation.
Bible Basis: Ephesians 6:10-18
6/16 RESOURCES
Love Is
Key Verse: 1 Corinthians 13:13
Big Idea: God wants us to be good at the greatest thing, so we should show love to God
and others.
Bible Basis: 1 Corinthians 13
Big Idea: God wants us to be good at the greatest thing, so we should show love to God
and others.
Bible Basis: 1 Corinthians 13
6/9 RESOURCES
Spiritual Gifts
Key Verse: 1 Peter 4:10b
Big Idea: The Holy Spirit gives us a spiritual gift, so we can help others grow close to God.
Bible Basis: 1 Corinthians 12
Big Idea: The Holy Spirit gives us a spiritual gift, so we can help others grow close to God.
Bible Basis: 1 Corinthians 12
6/2 RESOURCES
God's Story In Our Life
Key Verse: Galatians 3:26
Big Idea: God's story of love and redemption continues today through the lives of His children.
Bible Basis: Galations 3:23-29
Big Idea: God's story of love and redemption continues today through the lives of His children.
Bible Basis: Galations 3:23-29
5/26 RESOURCES
Paul Is Shipwrecked
Key Verse: 2 Corinthians 12:9
Big Idea: God's power is strong when I am weak.
Bible Basis: Acts 27
Big Idea: God's power is strong when I am weak.
Bible Basis: Acts 27
5/19 RESOURCES
Timothy is Chosen
BIG IDEA: God can do BIG things through you even though you’re young.
BIBLE BASIS: Acts 16:1-3; 1 Timothy 4:11-12
KEY VERSE: “Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity.” 1 Timothy 4:12 (NIV)
BIBLE BASIS: Acts 16:1-3; 1 Timothy 4:11-12
KEY VERSE: “Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity.” 1 Timothy 4:12 (NIV)
5/12 RESOURCES
The Stoning Of Stephen
Key Verse: Psalm 119:11
Big Idea: God's Word helps us choose the right path.
Bible Basis: Acts 6:8-8:1
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5/5 RESOURCES
PETER ESCAPES PRISON
BIG IDEA: God hears us when we pray to Him, so we can pray big and bold prayers.
BIBLE BASIS: Acts 12:1-19
KEY VERSE: “Here is what we can be sure of when we come to God in prayer. If we ask anything in keeping with what he wants, he hears us.” 1 John 5:14 (NIrV)
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4/28 RESOURCES
BARNABAS THE ENCOURAGER
BIG IDEA: God wants us to build His church by encouraging others.
BIBLE BASIS: Acts 4:32–37; 9:20–31; 11:19–26
KEY VERSE: “Therefore encourage one another and build each other up.” 1 Thessalonians 5:11a
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BIBLE BASIS: Acts 4:32–37; 9:20–31; 11:19–26
KEY VERSE: “Therefore encourage one another and build each other up.” 1 Thessalonians 5:11a
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04/21 RESOURCES
THE PENTACOST
BIG IDEA: God gives us the Holy Spirit to help us follow Jesus.
BIBLE BASIS: Acts 2:1–41
KEY VERSE: “But the Father will send the Friend in my name to help you. The Friend is the Holy Spirit.”
John 14:26
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BIBLE BASIS: Acts 2:1–41
KEY VERSE: “But the Father will send the Friend in my name to help you. The Friend is the Holy Spirit.”
John 14:26
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