Materials & Resources
Bible Lessons
Old Testament
Beginings
Five lessons that lay the foundation to understanding the rest of the Bible:
1. God created
2. Sin comes into the world
3. The first children (Cain and Abel)
4. Walking with God (Enoch)
5. God will punish sin (Noah)
God's Sovereignty: The Life Of Joseph
This six-lesson series on the life of Joseph will help you guide the children to trust God, even in hard situations. The lessons include a history of Jacob’s family and God’s promise to send the Redeemer through this family; Joseph life—from favored son, to slave, to prisoner, to a ruler of Egypt—and God’s control over it all; and a “Royal Celebration” review lesson. Throughout these lessons, children will be pointed to Jesus, the Savior who came from Jacob’s family. They will also learn to trust God because He has control of their life and He will work things together for their good.
Moses: Chosen Deliverer
This six-lesson series encourages boys and girls to trust God to care for them and enable them to do what He asks. Lessons include Moses’ birth, call and appeals to Pharoah; the plagues; the Red Sea crossing and the complaining of the people. Children will learn to trust God’s sovereignty and be content with what God gives them.
Elijah: Prophet Of The Living God
Throughout Elijah’s life God miraculously provided for his every need, just as He provides for every child’s need. The six-lesson series covers God’s provision for Elijah, the contest on Mount Carmel, Elijah’s discouragement, Naboth’s vineyard, the passing of Elijah’s ministry to Elisha and the Transfiguration. Children learn to trust God, put Him first in everything, be content with what He provides and follow His plan.
God: The One Who Knows My Heart
Six-lesson series about the life and times of King David teaches kids what it means to be a person after God's heart. Includes stories of David's annointing, his interaction with Goliath, Jonathan, sparing of Saul's life, Mephibosheth, plus a glimpse into the second half of David's life, as well as Solomon building the Temple.
God Rules: Be Strong
The courage of Daniel and his three friends will help children stand for God and always put Him first in their lives. The young men are challenged by an ungodly king’s tests, mysterious dreams and insanity; a fiery furnace; handwriting on a wall and a den of hungry lions. Through each of these experiences God is faithful to strengthen His children and enable them to stand for Him. Children are encouraged to avoid sin, ask God for wisdom, give God the credit He deserves and be steadfast and faithful to Him.
God: The Creator King
Children will learn about God the Creator through these 5 lessons with an additional review lesson: Meet the King, Creation (Days 1-3), Creation (Days 4-7), Sin Enters the World, Noah’s Special Job, Review Party.
The Patriarchs: God's Plan Unfolds
Teach children about some of the attributes of God through the dramatic stories of His servants Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. Children will learn to put their faith in God alone. This six-lesson series includes five accounts of the Patriarchs that will inspire the children to trust God in everything.
Moses : Lawgiver
Give children a role model they can look up to as they continue on their journey with Moses. Lessons include the giving of God’s law on Mount Sinai, the people’s idolatry, the spies’ exploration of Canaan, Moses’ sin, the brazen serpent and the Transfiguration of Christ. Use this dynamic six-lesson series to challenge kids to worship and obey God.
Judges
Six lessons in which children learn about God's dealings with His people:
1. Israel’s Broken Promise
2. Deborah and Barak deliver Israel
3. Gideon learns to be bold for God
4. Gideon and the 300 against the Midianites
5. God chooses Samson
6. Samson and Delilah
Esther
An inspiring five-lesson series on the life of Esther helps children understand God’s providential care for His people: Esther Becomes Queen, Mordecai Stands True, A Call for Help, Proud Haman Is Humbled, Esther Pleads for Her People.
God's Faithfulness: Return to Canaan
This six-lesson series teaches children that even in the midst of Israel’s unfaithfulness God was faithful and merciful. Includes entering Canaan (spies, desert wandering and crossing Jordan), Rahab, Judges (Shamgar, Deborah and Samson), Gideon, Naomi and Ruth.s and be steadfast and faithful to Him.
New Testament
Life Of Christ 1
Life of Christ 1
Six lessons teaching children about who Christ is and why He came:
1. The annunciation
2. The shepherds hear of the Saviour
3. The wise men worship the King
4. The Lord Jesus Christ as a child
5. The Lord Jesus Christ in temptation
6. The Lord Jesus calling disciples
Life Of Christ 3
Life of Christ 3
Six lessons about the all-powerful Saviour who moves nature and human heart:
1a. Jesus welcomes children
1b. Jesus feeds more than 5,000
2. Jesus walks on the water
3. The transfiguration
4. The cleansing of the leper
5. The rich young ruler
6. Zacchaeus meets Christ
Jesus: God Of Power And Glory
​Jesus is all-powerful. Through this six lesson series you will display for the children the power and glory of Jesus. Lessons cover the teachings of Jesus, Jesus calming the storm, Jesus feeding the 5,000, Jesus offering hope to a Samaritan Leper, and Jesus revealing His great plan to His disciples through the transfiguration. This series also includes an exciting Penguin review lesson. Using these lessons you will show the children how our all-powerful Savior has made a way for them to be forgiven and have a relationship with Him.
Follow Me - Peter Learns From Christ
This six lesson Bible series teaches children what it means to follow Jesus through stories about Peter’s life. Lessons include:
1. Introducing Peter!
2. Parable of the House on the Rock
3. Jesus Walks on Water with Peter
4. Parable of the Persistent Widow
5. Parable of the Talents
6. Peter’s Denial and Restoration
God's Church Expands: The Ministry Of Paul
This six-lesson series encourage children to be bold witnesses for Christ. Following Paul’s missionary journeys, these lessons look at how God’s message could not be stopped. Lessons cover Paul’s encounter with Elymas, Paul and Silas praising God even while in prison, Paul’s sermon to the people of Athens and God keeping his promise to Saul even through a shipwreck. The series also includes a topical lesson on the Armor of God and a mission themed party club.
Jesus: God Who Came To Earth
Lesson text for six lessons about the life of Jesus from birth through the beginning of His early ministry. (Replaces Life of Christ 1.)
1. The Savior Is Born!
2. Wise Men Worship the Savior King
3. Jesus Obeys His Heavenly Father
4. Jesus Is the Promised Savior
5. Jesus is the Sinless Savior
6. Happy Birthday Review Party
Life Of Christ 2
Life of Christ 2
Six lessons teaching kids how Jesus can change their lives, like those He met:
1. Miracle at a wedding
2. A new beginning to life (Nicodemus)
3. A woman in Samaria
4. The Lord heals a boy, but is rejected in His home town
5. Blind Bartimaeus is made to see
6. A woman is healed and a girl raised to life
Life Of Christ 4
Life of Christ 4
Six lessons teaching how the Lord Jesus victoriously fulfills His earthly ministry:
1. The triumphal entry
2. The upper room and the garden
3. The trial
4. The crucifixion
5. The resurrection
6. The ascension
Jesus: God Who Cares For People
This six-lesson series will help you guide children to find salvation, help and hope as they learn to follow Christ. The series begins with Jesus’ miracle at the wedding in Cana and covers the salvation of Nicodemus and the Samaritan woman, and the healing of the nobleman’s son and blind Bartimaeus. You will teach that Jesus is the almighty God who can save, loves and keeps His promises.
God: The One To Follow
This six-lessons series teach children about the life of Peter.
Lesson 1 - Peter Meets Jesus
Lesson 2 - Peter Walks on Water with Jesus
Lesson 3 - Peter's Denial and Restoration
Lesson 4 - Peter Learns the Gospel Is for Everyone
Lesson 5 - Peter and Rhoda
Lesson 6 - Under the Sea Review Party
God's Plan In Action: The Early Church
Introduce children to the exciting narratives found in the Acts of the apostles! In God’s Plan in Action: The Early Church, Children will learn about God’s protection and provision in the days following Christ’s resurrection along with basic apologetics of why we believe Jesus rose from the dead. They will learn about the Holy Spirit’s work in the lives of believers, how they can stand strong in the midst of persecution and more.
The First Christians
Six lessons teaching kids what they can learn from the lives of the first Christians:
1. The witnesses
2. God’s power for the Christian
3. God works through the Christian
4. God cannot be fooled
5. God’s message is for everyone
6. God’s children are persecuted
Discovering Jesus
Full-color flashcard visuals to teach the five lessons on Discovering Jesus:
Lesson 1 – Jesus Loves the Lost (Parable of the lost sheep)
Lesson 2 – Jesus Takes Away Sin (the story of Bartimaeus)
Lesson 3 - Only Jesus Satisfies (Jesus feeds the 5,000)
Lesson 4 - Jesus has Power over Death (Jesus raises Lazarus)
Lesson 5 - Put Your Faith in Jesus (Healing of the official's son)
