A foundational year exploring God's faithfulness through key Bible stories, focusing on stewardship, faith journeys, obedience to God's commands, friendship, and Jesus' life. Students will learn that God always keeps His promises and can be trusted in every situation.
Understand that God is faithful and always keeps His promises throughout history
Learn key Bible stories from Creation through Jesus' resurrection with application to daily life
Memorize 19 Scripture verses that teach about God's character and our response to Him
Develop skills in listening to Bible stories, retelling them, and connecting them to personal experiences
Recognize that the Bible is one big story about God's love and plan for His people
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“The Lord God took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden to work it and take care of it.”
— Genesis 2:15God gave Adam the important job of caring for the Garden of Eden. Work is good because God created it!
Genesis 2:15hands-onAdam named all the animals, showing how God gave humans the special responsibility to care for creation.
Genesis 2:19-20gameJust like Adam tended the garden, we can help take care of God's world by being good stewards.
Genesis 2:15hands-onLearning that God owns everything and asks us to be faithful caretakers of His creation.
Psalm 24:1discussionIdentifying ways first graders can work for God by helping at home, school, and church.
Genesis 2:15project“The earth is the Lord's, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it.”
— Psalm 24:1The serpent tempted Eve to disobey God's clear command about the tree.
Genesis 3:1-6storytellingAdam and Eve chose to disobey God, and sin entered the world with serious consequences.
Genesis 3:6-7discussionAfter sinning, Adam and Eve hid from God because they felt ashamed and afraid.
Genesis 3:8-10gameGod explained how sin changed everything—work became hard, and they had to leave the garden.
Genesis 3:16-19discussionEven though Adam and Eve sinned, God still loved them and promised to fix what was broken.
Genesis 3:15, 21craft“The earth is the Lord's, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it.”
— Psalm 24:1God gave us responsibility to care for His world—the plants, animals, water, and air.
Genesis 1:28discussionPractical ways to care for God's creation by reducing waste and reusing materials.
Genesis 2:15hands-onPlanting seeds teaches us about growth and our role in helping things grow in God's world.
Genesis 2:15hands-onAnimals are part of God's creation, and we should treat them with kindness and care.
Proverbs 12:10discussionMaking personal commitments to care for God's world in our daily lives.
Psalm 24:1project“Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God.”
— 1 John 4:7Introduction to Adam and Eve's sons and their different jobs as farmer and shepherd.
Genesis 4:1-2storytellingCain and Abel both brought offerings to God, but their hearts were different.
Genesis 4:3-5discussionGod warned Cain that sin was crouching at his door, waiting to control him.
Genesis 4:6-7discussionCain let anger win and hurt his brother instead of doing what was right.
Genesis 4:8storytellingLearning to give God our best in everything—our time, attitudes, and actions.
Genesis 4:7craft“By faith Abraham, when called to go to a place he would later receive as his inheritance, obeyed and went.”
— Hebrews 11:8God asked Abraham to offer Isaac, the son he loved and waited for so long.
Genesis 22:1-2storytellingAbraham obeyed God even when it was the hardest thing he'd ever been asked to do.
Genesis 22:3-8discussionAt the last moment, God provided a ram to sacrifice instead of Isaac.
Genesis 22:9-14storytellingAbraham's story teaches us to trust God even when we don't understand His plans.
Genesis 22:1-14discussionLearning that God sees our needs and provides for us in His perfect timing.
Genesis 22:14craft“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.”
— Proverbs 3:5-6Abraham sent his servant on a long journey to find the right wife for Isaac.
Genesis 24:1-9storytellingThe servant prayed for God to show him the right woman through a sign at the well.
Genesis 24:10-14discussionRebekah showed kindness by giving water to the servant and all his camels.
Genesis 24:15-20hands-onThe servant praised God for answering his prayer and leading him to Rebekah.
Genesis 24:26-27discussionRebekah trusted God's plan and traveled to marry Isaac, whom she had never met.
Genesis 24:58-67craft“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.”
— Proverbs 3:5-6Rebekah had twins—Esau and Jacob—and God had special plans for both.
Genesis 25:21-26storytellingEsau came home very hungry and made a foolish trade with his brother Jacob.
Genesis 25:27-28discussionEsau traded his birthright (his special position as firstborn) for a bowl of stew.
Genesis 25:29-34storytellingEsau only thought about right now, but we should think about what matters most.
Genesis 25:32-34discussionLearning to value what God values instead of trading important things for temporary pleasures.
Matthew 6:33game“You shall have no other gods before me.”
— Exodus 20:3God chose Moses to lead His people out of slavery in Egypt to freedom.
Exodus 3:10storytellingGod led His people with a cloud during the day and fire at night so they knew where to go.
Exodus 13:21-22hands-onMoses stretched out his staff and God made a path through the Red Sea.
Exodus 14:21-22gameAfter crossing safely, Moses and the people sang praises to God for saving them.
Exodus 15:1-2musicGod chooses leaders to help His people, and we should follow godly leaders.
Hebrews 13:17discussion“Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength.”
— Deuteronomy 6:5God called Moses up Mount Sinai to give him special rules for His people.
Exodus 19:20storytellingThe first four commandments teach us how to love and honor God above everything.
Exodus 20:1-11discussionThe last six commandments teach us how to love and respect other people.
Exodus 20:12-17discussionGod's rules aren't to make us sad—they're to keep us safe and show us how to live well.
Deuteronomy 10:12-13discussionPracticing how to obey God's commands in our daily lives at home and school.
Exodus 20:1-17game“You shall have no other gods before me.”
— Exodus 20:3While Moses was on the mountain, the people got tired of waiting and made a bad choice.
Exodus 32:1storytellingThe people made a golden calf and worshiped it instead of waiting for God.
Exodus 32:2-6storytellingWhen Moses saw what happened, he was so upset he broke the stone tablets.
Exodus 32:19discussionEven though the people sinned, Moses prayed and asked God to forgive them.
Exodus 32:30-32discussionLearning that only God should be worshiped—not toys, games, or anything else.
Exodus 20:3-5craft“You shall have no other gods before me.”
— Exodus 20:3God gave Moses detailed instructions for building the tabernacle, a special place to worship.
Exodus 25:8-9storytellingThe Ark of the Covenant held the Ten Commandments and showed God's presence.
Exodus 25:10-22hands-onThe tabernacle was made with beautiful materials to honor God's holiness and glory.
Exodus 26:1-6craftThe tabernacle was where God's presence lived among His people in the wilderness.
Exodus 40:34-38discussionToday, God's Spirit lives in people who believe in Jesus—we are His temple!
1 Corinthians 6:19discussion“Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength.”
— Deuteronomy 6:5Even after God saved them, the Israelites complained about food and water.
Exodus 16:2-3storytellingGod sent manna every morning to feed His people in the desert.
Exodus 16:14-15discussionWhen people complained about thirst, God told Moses to strike a rock and water poured out.
Exodus 17:5-6storytellingComplaining shows we don't trust God to take care of us.
Numbers 11:1discussionPracticing being thankful instead of complaining about what we don't have.
1 Thessalonians 5:18game“Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength.”
— Deuteronomy 6:5Moses sent twelve spies to check out the Promised Land God was giving them.
Numbers 13:1-3gameThe spies found a land with amazing fruit but also very tall, strong people.
Numbers 13:23-28storytellingTen spies said it was impossible, but Joshua and Caleb said God would help them win.
Numbers 13:30-33discussionThe Israelites believed the fearful report and refused to trust God's promise.
Numbers 14:1-4storytellingLike Joshua and Caleb, we can trust God even when things look scary or impossible.
Numbers 14:9craft“A friend loves at all times.”
— Proverbs 17:17David and Jonathan became best friends even though Jonathan was a prince.
1 Samuel 18:1-4storytellingJonathan gave David his robe and armor, showing he valued their friendship more than being king.
1 Samuel 18:3-4discussionJonathan risked his own safety to warn David that King Saul wanted to hurt him.
1 Samuel 20:1-4storytellingJonathan used arrows as a secret signal to tell David he needed to run away.
1 Samuel 20:35-42gameLearning the qualities of true friendship: loyalty, sacrifice, and loving at all times.
Proverbs 17:17craft“The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he restores my soul.”
— Psalm 23:1-3King Saul was jealous of David and chased him, forcing David to hide in caves.
1 Samuel 21:10-15storytellingDavid and his men lived in wilderness caves while running from Saul's army.
1 Samuel 22:1-2hands-onWhile hiding, David wrote psalms (songs) to God about his fears and trust.
Psalm 57:1discussionDavid remembered being a shepherd and trusted God to care for him like he cared for sheep.
Psalm 23:1-3discussionWhen we're scared or in trouble, we can talk to God and trust Him to help us.
Psalm 56:3craft“The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he restores my soul.”
— Psalm 23:1-3King Saul came into the very cave where David was hiding, but didn't know it!
1 Samuel 24:1-3storytellingDavid's men said to hurt Saul, but David chose to only cut off a piece of Saul's robe.
1 Samuel 24:4-7discussionDavid showed Saul the robe piece, proving he could have hurt him but chose mercy instead.
1 Samuel 24:8-11storytellingDavid respected Saul as God's chosen king and trusted God to handle the situation.
1 Samuel 24:12-15discussionLearning to be kind to people who are mean to us, trusting God to make things right.
Romans 12:19game“The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he restores my soul.”
— Psalm 23:1-3David wrote many psalms—songs to praise God, ask for help, and say thank you.
Psalm 95:1-2musicDavid wrote psalms of praise when he was thankful and joyful about God's goodness.
Psalm 100:1-5musicDavid also wrote psalms when he was sad or scared, bringing his honest feelings to God.
Psalm 13:1-6discussionPsalm 23 is David's most famous song about God being like a good shepherd.
Psalm 23:1-6discussionLike David, we can worship God through songs, prayers, and bringing our feelings to Him.
Psalm 95:1-2music“But as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord.”
— Joshua 24:15Joshua sent two spies to check out Jericho, and they stayed at Rahab's house.
Joshua 2:1storytellingWhen soldiers came looking, Rahab hid the Israelite spies on her roof and protected them.
Joshua 2:2-7gameRahab told the spies she believed their God was the true God and asked them to save her family.
Joshua 2:8-13discussionThe spies told Rahab to hang a red cord in her window so she would be saved.
Joshua 2:17-21hands-onRahab wasn't an Israelite, but God saved her because of her faith—He welcomes everyone!
Joshua 6:22-25discussion“But as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord.”
— Joshua 24:15After forty years in the wilderness, God's people were finally ready to enter the Promised Land.
Joshua 1:1-9storytellingThe Jordan River was too deep and wide to cross, but God had a plan.
Joshua 3:14-15discussionWhen the priests' feet touched the water, God made the river stop flowing!
Joshua 3:15-17storytellingJoshua told them to take twelve stones from the river to remember what God did.
Joshua 4:1-9hands-onThe stones helped people remember and tell their children about God's power.
Joshua 4:20-24craft“But as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord.”
— Joshua 24:15Jericho had huge, strong walls that seemed impossible to knock down.
Joshua 6:1storytellingGod told Joshua to march around the city once a day for six days—no fighting!
Joshua 6:2-5discussionThe people obeyed God's unusual instructions and marched quietly around the walls.
Joshua 6:10-14gameOn day seven, they marched seven times, shouted, and the walls fell flat!
Joshua 6:15-20hands-onGod's ways don't always make sense to us, but obeying Him always works out best.
Joshua 6:2discussion“But as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord.”
— Joshua 24:15After Jericho, Israel tried to conquer the small city of Ai but were defeated.
Joshua 7:1-5storytellingJoshua was confused and sad, asking God why they lost the battle.
Joshua 7:6-9discussionGod revealed that someone had taken forbidden treasure from Jericho and hidden it.
Joshua 7:10-13storytellingAchan confessed he had taken gold, silver, and a robe and buried them in his tent.
Joshua 7:19-21discussionAchan's sin hurt the whole community, teaching us that our choices affect others.
Joshua 7:1discussion“But as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord.”
— Joshua 24:15When Joshua was old, he gathered everyone to remind them of God's faithfulness.
Joshua 24:1-13storytellingJoshua reviewed all the amazing things God had done—from Abraham to the Promised Land.
Joshua 24:2-13discussionJoshua challenged the people to choose: serve God or serve false gods.
Joshua 24:14-15discussionJoshua boldly declared his family would serve the Lord no matter what others chose.
Joshua 24:15discussionMaking a family commitment to serve God together in our home.
Joshua 24:15craft“In those days Israel had no king; everyone did as they saw fit.”
— Judges 21:25After Joshua died, Israel kept repeating the same mistakes over and over.
Judges 2:10-19discussionThe people would forget God and start worshiping idols instead.
Judges 2:11-13storytellingWhen they disobeyed, God allowed enemies to defeat them so they'd turn back to Him.
Judges 2:14-15discussionWhen life got hard, the people would cry out to God for rescue.
Judges 2:16-18discussionGod would send special leaders called judges to save them and point them back to Him.
Judges 2:16craft“The Lord is with you, mighty warrior.”
— Judges 6:12God chose Deborah to be a judge and leader of Israel—a woman with great wisdom.
Judges 4:4-5storytellingPeople came to Deborah under a palm tree to solve problems and hear God's wisdom.
Judges 4:5discussionGod told Deborah to send Barak to fight the enemy army with 10,000 men.
Judges 4:6-9storytellingGod helped Israel win the battle, and Deborah sang a song of praise.
Judges 4:14-16discussionGod used a woman leader to save His people—He can use anyone who trusts Him!
Judges 4:4craft“The Lord is with you, mighty warrior.”
— Judges 6:12Gideon was hiding from enemies when an angel appeared and called him a mighty warrior!
Judges 6:11-12storytellingGideon asked God for a sign using a fleece to make sure God was really calling him.
Judges 6:36-40discussionGod told Gideon his army was too big—He wanted everyone to know He won the battle!
Judges 7:2-7storytellingGod chose only 300 men who lapped water like dogs to fight thousands of enemies.
Judges 7:5-8gameGideon's tiny army used torches and trumpets, and God made the enemies run away!
Judges 7:16-22hands-on“The Lord is with you, mighty warrior.”
— Judges 6:12An angel told Samson's parents he would be special and very strong to help Israel.
Judges 13:2-5storytellingGod gave Samson amazing strength—he could tear apart lions and break ropes!
Judges 14:5-6; 15:14discussionEven though Samson was strong, he made foolish choices and didn't always obey God.
Judges 14:1-3discussionSamson told Delilah his strength came from his uncut hair, and she betrayed him.
Judges 16:15-20storytellingSamson asked God for strength one more time and defeated God's enemies.
Judges 16:28-30discussion“Where you go I will go, and where you stay I will stay. Your people will be my people and your God my God.”
— Ruth 1:16Naomi lost her husband and sons and decided to return home to Bethlehem.
Ruth 1:1-7storytellingRuth refused to leave Naomi and promised to stay with her and worship her God.
Ruth 1:16-18discussionRuth worked hard gathering leftover grain in Boaz's field to feed herself and Naomi.
Ruth 2:2-7discussionBoaz noticed Ruth's loyalty and kindness and made sure she had plenty of grain.
Ruth 2:8-16storytellingBoaz married Ruth and became her family redeemer—he took care of her and Naomi.
Ruth 4:9-13discussion“Where you go I will go, and where you stay I will stay. Your people will be my people and your God my God.”
— Ruth 1:16Ruth and Boaz had a baby named Obed who would become King David's grandfather!
Ruth 4:13-17storytellingRuth's great-grandson David became Israel's greatest king.
Ruth 4:17-22discussionRuth is listed in Jesus' family line—God included her in His big plan!
Matthew 1:5discussionRuth wasn't born an Israelite, but God welcomed her—He welcomes everyone who trusts Him!
Ruth 1:16discussionRuth's story teaches us about loyalty, kindness, and how God rewards faithfulness.
Ruth 2:12craft“Speak, Lord, for your servant is listening.”
— 1 Samuel 3:10Hannah wanted a baby very much but couldn't have one, which made her very sad.
1 Samuel 1:1-8storytellingHannah went to the temple and poured out her heart to God in prayer.
1 Samuel 1:9-11discussionHannah promised if God gave her a son, she would give him back to serve God.
1 Samuel 1:11discussionGod heard Hannah's prayer and gave her a son named Samuel.
1 Samuel 1:19-20storytellingWhen Samuel was old enough, Hannah kept her promise and brought him to serve at the temple.
1 Samuel 1:24-28discussion“Speak, Lord, for your servant is listening.”
— 1 Samuel 3:10Young Samuel lived at the temple with Eli the priest and helped with God's work.
1 Samuel 2:18-19storytellingOne night, Samuel heard someone calling his name while he was sleeping.
1 Samuel 3:1-5storytellingSamuel thought Eli was calling him and ran to him three times, but it wasn't Eli!
1 Samuel 3:5-8gameEli realized God was calling Samuel and told him how to answer.
1 Samuel 3:8-9discussionSamuel said the special words and listened to God's message for him.
1 Samuel 3:10-14discussion“Speak, Lord, for your servant is listening.”
— 1 Samuel 3:10The people asked Samuel for a king so they could be like other nations.
1 Samuel 8:4-9storytellingGod warned that a king would take their sons, daughters, and possessions.
1 Samuel 8:10-18discussionSaul was searching for his father's lost donkeys when he met Samuel.
1 Samuel 9:1-10storytellingGod told Samuel that Saul would be Israel's first king, and Samuel anointed him.
1 Samuel 10:1discussionEven though Israel got a human king, God remained their true King who loved them most.
1 Samuel 12:12-14discussion“These are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God.”
— John 20:31At a wedding, Jesus turned water into wine—His first miracle showing His power.
John 2:1-11storytellingJesus' miracles showed people He was God's Son and helped them believe in Him.
John 20:30-31discussionJesus fed over 5,000 people with just five loaves of bread and two fish!
John 6:1-14storytellingJesus walked on top of the water during a storm, showing His power over nature.
Matthew 14:22-33discussionJesus' miracles prove He has power over everything—water, food, storms, and more!
Matthew 28:18craft“These are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God.”
— John 20:31Jesus healed people who couldn't see, giving them the gift of sight.
Mark 10:46-52storytellingJesus touched a man's ears and he could hear for the first time!
Mark 7:31-37discussionJesus told a paralyzed man to get up and walk, and he did!
Mark 2:1-12storytellingJesus healed all kinds of sicknesses because He cared about people's suffering.
Matthew 4:23-24discussionJesus' healing miracles show He cares when we're sick or hurting.
Matthew 14:14craft“These are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God.”
— John 20:31Mary and Martha sent word that their brother Lazarus was very sick.
John 11:1-6storytellingBy the time Jesus arrived, Lazarus had already died and been buried for four days.
John 11:17-27discussionJesus saw Mary and Martha crying and He cried too—He felt their sadness.
John 11:32-35discussionJesus called Lazarus to come out of the tomb, and he came back to life!
John 11:38-44storytellingJesus' greatest miracle showed He has power even over death itself!
John 11:25-26discussion“A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another.”
— John 13:34People waved palm branches and shouted praises as Jesus rode into the city on a donkey.
Matthew 21:1-11storytellingAt the Last Supper, Jesus washed His disciples' feet to show them how to serve.
John 13:1-17discussionJesus shared bread and wine with His friends, explaining He would die for them.
Matthew 26:26-30storytellingJesus prayed in the Garden of Gethsemane, asking God to give Him strength.
Matthew 26:36-46discussionJesus showed us how to love by serving others, even when it's hard.
John 13:34-35craft“Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.”
— 1 Peter 5:7Peter promised he would never leave Jesus, even if everyone else did.
Matthew 26:33-35storytellingWhen Jesus was arrested, Peter said three times he didn't know Jesus.
Matthew 26:69-75discussionWhen the rooster crowed, Peter remembered Jesus' words and cried because he failed.
Matthew 26:74-75storytellingAfter Jesus rose from the dead, He cooked breakfast for Peter and the disciples.
John 21:1-14discussionJesus asked Peter three times if he loved Him, forgiving him and giving him a new job.
John 21:15-19discussionStart with Day 1 and work through at your own pace. Each lesson builds on the last!