A Christ-centered exploration of Scripture for Grade 4 students, deepening theological understanding through the core spine narratives while expanding into Minor Prophets, Gospel studies, and early church history. Students will discover how Jesus fulfills all of God's promises and learn to apply biblical truth to daily life.
Understand that Jesus is the fulfillment of all God's promises throughout Scripture
Develop skills in navigating the Bible, cross-referencing passages, and using basic study tools
Memorize 20+ Scripture verses and apply biblical principles to real-life situations
Explore how faith, works, and God's covenant promises connect throughout the Bible
Build confidence in sharing faith and recognizing God's story from Creation to Christ's return
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“For by him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things have been created through him and for him.”
— Colossians 1:16Comparing Genesis 1 and Genesis 2 to see different perspectives on God's creative work and humanity's special role.
Genesis 1:1-2:3comparison chartDiscovering that everything God made points back to His glory and invites us into relationship with Him.
Psalm 19:1-6discussionUnderstanding humanity's role as both caretakers (priests) and rulers (kings) over God's creation.
Genesis 1:26-28role-playExploring how the Garden of Eden was designed as a place where God and humans walked together.
Genesis 2:8-17visual mappingConnecting creation's purpose to Jesus, through whom and for whom all things were made.
Colossians 1:15-20memory verse practice“You are worthy, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for you created all things, and by your will they were created and have their being.”
— Revelation 4:11Examining how Satan twisted God's words to make Eve doubt God's goodness.
Genesis 3:1-5discussionUnderstanding the consequences of Adam and Eve's choice and how sin affects everything.
Genesis 3:6-13cause-and-effect chartLearning about the specific consequences God pronounced on the serpent, woman, man, and ground.
Genesis 3:14-19guided readingDiscovering Genesis 3:15—God's immediate promise of a Savior who would crush Satan's head.
Genesis 3:15prophecy connectionComparing God's 'very good' creation with the broken world we experience today.
Romans 8:18-25comparison activity“Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness.”
— Romans 4:3Exploring how Abraham's faith in God's promise was counted as righteousness, not his works.
Genesis 15:1-6scripture studyUnderstanding that we are saved by faith alone, not by our good deeds, using Abraham as the example.
Romans 4:1-8discussionMeeting the priest-king Melchizedek and discovering how he points forward to Jesus.
Genesis 14:17-20character studyLearning how Hebrews connects Melchizedek's eternal priesthood to Jesus our High Priest.
Hebrews 7:1-17typology explorationSeeing Abraham listed among the great heroes of faith in Hebrews 11.
Hebrews 11:8-12memory verse practice“But in fact the ministry Jesus has received is as superior to theirs as the covenant of which he is mediator is superior to the old one, since the new covenant is established on better promises.”
— Hebrews 8:6Discovering how Moses interceded between holy God and sinful Israel, pleading for mercy.
Exodus 32:7-14story analysisUnderstanding the covenant God made with Israel and what it required of them.
Exodus 24:1-8covenant studyLearning about the priesthood God established and how priests helped people approach God.
Exodus 28:1-5, 29-30visual studyRecognizing that sinful humans cannot approach holy God without someone to stand between.
1 Timothy 2:5-6discussionCelebrating that Jesus is the ultimate mediator of a better covenant than Moses brought.
Hebrews 8:6-13comparison chart“This is the genealogy of Jesus the Messiah the son of David, the son of Abraham.”
— Matthew 1:1Comparing the life and reign of King David with Jesus, the true King.
2 Samuel 7:8-16comparison activitySeeing how David's psalm of suffering was perfectly fulfilled in Jesus' crucifixion.
Psalm 22:1-18prophecy fulfillmentMatching specific details from Psalm 22 to what happened when Jesus died on the cross.
Matthew 27:35-46scripture matchingUnderstanding that Jesus is David's descendant and the fulfillment of God's promise to David.
Acts 2:29-36genealogy studyCelebrating that Jesus is the perfect King who never fails like David did.
Luke 1:30-33memory verse practice“Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be used to his own advantage; rather, he made himself nothing by taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness.”
— Philippians 2:6-7Exploring the amazing truth that God Himself became a human being in Jesus.
John 1:1-14scripture studyUnderstanding kenosis—how Jesus gave up heaven's glory to become human and save us.
Philippians 2:5-11discussionComparing the first Adam who brought sin with Jesus, the second Adam who brings life.
Romans 5:12-19comparison chartLearning that Jesus is 100% God and 100% human—both natures in one person.
Colossians 2:9, Hebrews 2:14-17theology studyDiscovering why only a God-man could save us—divine enough to be perfect, human enough to die.
Hebrews 2:14-18problem-solution analysis“God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.”
— 2 Corinthians 5:21Understanding how Jesus took our sin and gave us His righteousness in return.
2 Corinthians 5:21object lessonLearning that Jesus took the punishment we deserved so we could go free.
Isaiah 53:4-6scripture studyExploring the multiple things Jesus achieved through His death: forgiveness, reconciliation, victory.
Colossians 2:13-15list and discussDiscovering that Jesus' perfect obedience is credited to believers as if we lived it.
Romans 5:18-19discussionUnderstanding that without Jesus rising from the dead, our faith would be worthless.
1 Corinthians 15:12-20logical reasoning“He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.”
— Micah 6:8Learning about God's unusual command for Hosea to marry an unfaithful wife as a living illustration.
Hosea 1:1-3story introductionUnderstanding how Israel broke their covenant with God by worshiping idols.
Hosea 2:1-13discussionDiscovering how God kept loving and pursuing Israel even when they rejected Him.
Hosea 2:14-23scripture studySeeing how Hosea redeemed his wife, picturing how God redeems His people.
Hosea 3:1-5redemption illustrationCelebrating that God's faithful love pursues us even when we wander away.
Hosea 11:1-11application discussion“But let justice roll on like a river, righteousness like a never-failing stream!”
— Amos 5:24Learning about Joel's vision of a devastating locust plague representing God's judgment.
Joel 1:1-12visual studyUnderstanding Joel's prophecy about a coming day when God will judge sin and restore His people.
Joel 2:1-11, 28-32prophecy studyMeeting Amos, a simple shepherd whom God called to speak truth to powerful people.
Amos 1:1, 7:10-15character studyExploring Amos' message that God cares deeply about how we treat the poor and vulnerable.
Amos 5:11-15, 21-24discussionApplying Amos' call for justice to how we treat others in our daily lives.
Micah 6:8application project“But the righteous person will live by his faithfulness.”
— Habakkuk 2:4Learning about God's judgment on Edom for their pride and mistreatment of Israel.
Obadiah 1:1-15scripture studyDiscovering Micah's amazing prophecy that the Messiah would be born in little Bethlehem.
Micah 5:2-5prophecy connectionSeeing how Habakkuk brought his doubts and questions directly to God.
Habakkuk 1:1-11discussionUnderstanding Habakkuk's key verse about living by faith, quoted multiple times in the New Testament.
Habakkuk 2:2-4, Romans 1:17cross-reference studyLearning about the coming day of judgment and restoration that Zephaniah prophesied.
Zephaniah 1:14-18, 3:14-17prophecy study“The glory of this present house will be greater than the glory of the former house, says the LORD Almighty.”
— Haggai 2:9Learning how Haggai challenged the returned exiles to prioritize rebuilding God's temple.
Haggai 1:1-15story studyUnderstanding God's promise that the new temple would be even more glorious than Solomon's.
Haggai 2:1-9prophecy discussionExploring some of Zechariah's symbolic visions about God's plans for His people.
Zechariah 1:7-17, 4:1-14visual interpretationDiscovering Zechariah's prophecy about Jesus riding into Jerusalem on a donkey.
Zechariah 9:9-10, Matthew 21:1-11prophecy fulfillmentLearning about Malachi's prophecy of a messenger who would prepare the way for the Lord.
Malachi 3:1-4, 4:5-6connection to John the Baptist“The LORD gave and the LORD has taken away; may the name of the LORD be praised.”
— Job 1:21Meeting Job, a righteous man who loved God and lived with integrity.
Job 1:1-5character introductionLearning about the terrible losses Job experienced in a single day.
Job 1:6-22story studySeeing how Job's friends wrongly assumed his suffering meant he had sinned.
Job 4:1-9, 8:1-7discussionExploring God's powerful response to Job's questions about suffering.
Job 38:1-18, 40:1-5scripture studyDiscovering how God restored Job and what Job learned about trusting God in hard times.
Job 42:1-6, 10-17application discussion“For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”
— Mark 10:45Discovering how Mark's Gospel moves quickly from one event to another, emphasizing action.
Mark 1:1-15overview studyLearning how Jesus called ordinary fishermen to follow Him and fish for people.
Mark 1:16-20story studySeeing Jesus demonstrate His divine power through healings and exorcisms.
Mark 1:21-34, 5:1-20miracle studyExploring the story of Jesus showing His power over nature itself.
Mark 4:35-41discussionUnderstanding the moment when Jesus' divine glory was revealed to three disciples.
Mark 9:2-13scripture study“The time has come. The kingdom of God has come near. Repent and believe the good news!”
— Mark 1:15Following Jesus as He enters Jerusalem as the promised King, fulfilling Zechariah's prophecy.
Mark 11:1-11prophecy connectionUnderstanding why Jesus drove out the money changers from His Father's house.
Mark 11:15-19discussionLearning about Jesus' final meal with His disciples and the new covenant He established.
Mark 14:12-26scripture studyWalking through the events of Jesus' arrest, trial, and death on the cross.
Mark 14:43-50, 15:1-41passion narrative studyCelebrating the resurrection morning when Jesus conquered death.
Mark 16:1-8resurrection study“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.”
— John 1:1Exploring John's profound opening that identifies Jesus as the eternal Word of God.
John 1:1-18theological studyUnderstanding the first of Jesus' 'I AM' statements and what it means.
John 8:12, 9:1-7I AM studyLearning how Jesus described Himself as the shepherd who lays down His life for the sheep.
John 10:1-18metaphor studyDiscovering Jesus' exclusive claim that He is the only way to the Father.
John 14:1-14discussionUnderstanding what it means to abide in Jesus and bear fruit.
John 15:1-17application study“Jesus answered, 'I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.'”
— John 14:6Learning about Jesus' nighttime conversation with Nicodemus about being born again.
John 3:1-21dialogue studyDiscovering how Jesus offered living water to a Samaritan woman with a broken past.
John 4:1-42story studyExploring Jesus' greatest miracle before His own resurrection—bringing Lazarus back to life.
John 11:1-44miracle studyUnderstanding Jesus' example of humble service on the night before He died.
John 13:1-17servant leadership discussionListening to Jesus' prayer for His followers—including us—before going to the cross.
John 17:1-26prayer study“Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved.”
— Acts 4:12Learning about Jesus' final words and His return to heaven after the resurrection.
Acts 1:1-11scripture studyDiscovering how the Holy Spirit came in power on the day of Pentecost.
Acts 2:1-13event studyExploring Peter's bold proclamation of the gospel and 3,000 people believing.
Acts 2:14-41sermon analysisLearning how the first Christians lived, worshiped, and shared with one another.
Acts 2:42-47, 4:32-37community studySeeing how Peter and John continued preaching even when threatened.
Acts 4:1-22courage discussion“They devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer.”
— Acts 2:42Learning about Stephen's faithful witness and his death for following Jesus.
Acts 6:8-15, 7:54-60character studyDiscovering how Philip explained Isaiah 53 to an Ethiopian official and baptized him.
Acts 8:26-40evangelism storyExploring the dramatic conversion of Saul, the church's greatest persecutor.
Acts 9:1-19conversion studyUnderstanding how God showed Peter that the gospel is for all people, not just Jews.
Acts 10:1-48barrier-breaking studyLearning about the vibrant, diverse church at Antioch that sent out the first missionaries.
Acts 11:19-30, 13:1-3mission study“All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.”
— 2 Timothy 3:16-17Creating a timeline of major events from Creation through the birth of the church.
Varioustimeline creationConnecting Old Testament prophecies and types to their fulfillment in Jesus.
Variousconnection activityPracticing all the memory verses learned so far through games and activities.
Various memory versesgameIdentifying and discussing the faith qualities demonstrated by people we've studied.
Variouscharacter analysisDiscussing how the biblical truths we've studied apply to our lives today.
Variousapplication discussion“But the Lord said to Ananias, 'Go! This man is my chosen instrument to proclaim my name to the Gentiles and their kings and to the people of Israel.'”
— Acts 9:15Reviewing Saul's dramatic transformation from enemy of Christians to apostle of Christ.
Acts 9:1-31transformation studyLearning about Paul's time of preparation and learning after his conversion.
Galatians 1:11-24timeline studyDiscovering how Barnabas befriended Paul and helped him minister.
Acts 9:26-27, 11:22-26character studyFollowing Paul and Barnabas as they set out to spread the gospel to new regions.
Acts 13:1-12journey mappingStudying Paul's sermon that traces God's plan from Abraham to Jesus.
Acts 13:13-52sermon study“However, I consider my life worth nothing to me; my only aim is to finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me—the task of testifying to the good news of God's grace.”
— Acts 20:24Understanding the important decision that Gentiles don't need to become Jews to follow Jesus.
Acts 15:1-35council studyFollowing Paul as he crosses into Europe for the first time, bringing the gospel to new continents.
Acts 16:6-15map studyLearning how Paul and Silas sang hymns in prison and the jailer's family was saved.
Acts 16:16-40story studyExploring Paul's brilliant sermon to Greek philosophers about the one true God.
Acts 17:16-34sermon analysisDiscovering Paul's extended ministry in Ephesus and the riot it caused.
Acts 19:1-41event study“For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain.”
— Philippians 1:21Learning about Paul's arrest in Jerusalem and his testimony before the crowd.
Acts 21:27-22:21story studySeeing how Paul wisely divided the Jewish council when on trial.
Acts 23:1-11wisdom studyUnderstanding Paul's right as a Roman citizen to appeal his case to the emperor.
Acts 25:1-12legal studyFollowing Paul's harrowing sea journey, shipwreck, and miraculous survival.
Acts 27:1-44adventure studyDiscovering how Paul continued preaching the gospel even under house arrest in Rome.
Acts 28:11-31conclusion study“For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes: first to the Jew, then to the Gentile.”
— Romans 1:16Understanding Paul's teaching that every person has sinned and falls short of God's glory.
Romans 3:9-20, 23scripture studyLearning that we are declared righteous through faith in Jesus, not by our works.
Romans 3:21-31doctrine studyDiscovering the amazing benefits of being justified: peace, access, hope, and God's love.
Romans 5:1-11benefits listUnderstanding what it means to be united with Christ in His death and resurrection.
Romans 6:1-14identity studyCelebrating that there is no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.
Romans 8:1-17assurance study“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.”
— Romans 8:28Understanding the promise that God works everything together for good for those who love Him.
Romans 8:28-39promise studyLearning about God's continued faithfulness to His chosen people Israel.
Romans 9:1-5, 11:1-2, 25-29discussionDiscovering what it means to offer our bodies as living sacrifices to God.
Romans 12:1-2application studyUnderstanding how loving others is the fulfillment of God's commandments.
Romans 13:8-10love studyLearning to accept fellow believers even when we disagree on secondary matters.
Romans 14:1-13, 15:7unity discussion“I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.”
— Galatians 2:20Understanding Paul's strong warning against any gospel that adds works to faith.
Galatians 1:6-10warning studyLearning that we are made right with God by faith in Jesus, not by following rules.
Galatians 2:15-21doctrine studyDiscovering that all who have faith are children of Abraham, not just physical descendants.
Galatians 3:6-14, 26-29identity studyUnderstanding that Christ has set us free from trying to earn salvation through law-keeping.
Galatians 5:1-15freedom discussionLearning about the character qualities the Holy Spirit produces in believers.
Galatians 5:16-26fruit study“For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—not by works, so that no one can boast.”
— Ephesians 2:8-9Exploring the incredible spiritual blessings believers have in Christ.
Ephesians 1:3-14blessing listUnderstanding the clear teaching that salvation is God's gift, not earned by works.
Ephesians 2:1-10salvation studyLearning how the church is Christ's body with each member having different gifts.
Ephesians 4:1-16unity studyDiscovering what it means to live differently because we belong to Jesus.
Ephesians 5:1-20lifestyle studyLearning about the spiritual armor God provides for our battle against evil.
Ephesians 6:10-20armor study“I can do all this through him who gives me strength.”
— Philippians 4:13Discovering how Paul maintained joy even while imprisoned for preaching the gospel.
Philippians 1:12-26perspective studyStudying the beautiful hymn about Jesus humbling Himself and being exalted by God.
Philippians 2:5-11hymn studyLearning about Paul's determination to keep pursuing Christ above all else.
Philippians 3:7-14goal discussionUnderstanding Paul's command to rejoice and not be anxious.
Philippians 4:4-7joy studyDiscovering how Paul learned to be content in every situation through Christ's strength.
Philippians 4:10-13contentment discussion“The Son is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. For in him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible.”
— Colossians 1:15-16Exploring Paul's magnificent description of Christ's supremacy over all creation.
Colossians 1:15-23worship studyDiscovering that all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge are found in Jesus.
Colossians 2:2-10treasure huntLearning to focus our thoughts on heavenly things rather than earthly concerns.
Colossians 3:1-11focus studyUnderstanding the character qualities believers should 'put on' like clothing.
Colossians 3:12-17character studyLearning to work wholeheartedly as if serving Jesus in everything we do.
Colossians 3:23-24application discussion“For the Lord himself will come down from heaven, with a loud command, with the voice of the archangel and with the trumpet call of God, and the dead in Christ will rise first. After that, we who are still alive and are left will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air.”
— 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17Learning how to live in ways that please God while waiting for Jesus' return.
1 Thessalonians 4:1-12lifestyle studyUnderstanding the comfort that believers who die will rise first when Jesus returns.
1 Thessalonians 4:13-18hope studyLearning that Jesus will return unexpectedly like a thief in the night.
1 Thessalonians 5:1-11readiness discussionDiscovering Paul's encouragement to remain faithful despite persecution.
2 Thessalonians 2:13-17perseverance studyUnderstanding how to live productively and not idly while waiting for Christ's return.
2 Thessalonians 3:6-13application study“I am the Alpha and the Omega, says the Lord God, who is, and who was, and who is to come, the Almighty.”
— Revelation 1:8Exploring John's magnificent vision of the risen, glorified Jesus.
Revelation 1:9-20vision studyLearning what Jesus said to the seven churches and what it means for us.
Revelation 2:1-7, 3:14-22church studyDiscovering John's vision of God's throne room and the worship happening there.
Revelation 4:1-11worship studySeeing Jesus portrayed as the Lamb who is worthy to open the scroll.
Revelation 5:1-14symbolism studyUnderstanding that Jesus ultimately defeats all evil and establishes His kingdom.
Revelation 19:11-16, 20:7-10victory study“He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.”
— Revelation 21:4Exploring God's promise to make all things new—a new heaven and new earth.
Revelation 21:1-8hope studyDiscovering the beautiful description of the holy city coming down from heaven.
Revelation 21:9-27city studyLearning about the river of life and the tree of life in the new creation.
Revelation 22:1-5paradise studyCelebrating that the curse from Genesis 3 will finally be completely removed.
Revelation 22:3, Genesis 3:17-19restoration studyUnderstanding the Bible's final invitation and prayer for Jesus to return soon.
Revelation 22:12-21anticipation discussion“He who testifies to these things says, 'Yes, I am coming soon.' Amen. Come, Lord Jesus.”
— Revelation 22:20Tracing God's story from perfect creation through the fall to the first gospel promise.
Genesis 1-3story arcFollowing God's covenant with Abraham through David's kingdom to Israel's exile.
Genesis 12, 2 Samuel 7, 2 Kings 25timeline studySeeing how Jesus fulfills every promise God made throughout the Old Testament.
Luke 24:25-27, 44-47fulfillment studyUnderstanding how the church continues Jesus' mission of spreading the gospel.
Acts 1:8, Matthew 28:18-20mission studyCelebrating that God's story ends with complete restoration and eternal life.
Revelation 21-22conclusion study“For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.”
— Hebrews 4:12Understanding how the Old Testament law reveals our need for a Savior.
Galatians 3:19-25purpose studySeeing how the prophets repeatedly pointed forward to the coming Messiah.
Isaiah 53, Micah 5:2, Zechariah 9:9prophecy studyLearning how the four Gospels show us different perspectives on Jesus' life and ministry.
Matthew 1:1, Mark 1:1, Luke 1:1-4, John 20:30-31Gospel comparisonUnderstanding how the New Testament letters teach us what Jesus accomplished.
Romans 3:21-26, Ephesians 2:8-9doctrine studySeeing how Revelation brings the Bible's story full circle from Genesis to new creation.
Genesis 1-3, Revelation 21-22bookend study“Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.”
— Psalm 119:105Learning about the Bible's inspiration, preservation, and reliability.
2 Timothy 3:16-17, 2 Peter 1:20-21apologetics studyPracticing basic Bible study skills like observation, interpretation, and application.
Psalm 1:1-3skill practiceLearning to use cross-references to find related passages and deepen understanding.
Varioustool practiceUnderstanding why Scripture memory matters and practicing effective memorization techniques.
Psalm 119:11memory practiceCreating a personal plan for regular Bible reading and devotions.
Joshua 1:8planning“Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.”
— James 1:22Understanding that knowing the Bible isn't enough—we must obey what it says.
James 1:22-25obedience studyLearning how to tell others about Jesus using what we've learned from the Bible.
1 Peter 3:15evangelism practicePutting into practice Jesus' command to love God and love our neighbors.
Matthew 22:37-40love applicationFinding practical ways to serve others as Jesus served.
John 13:12-17service planningCreating a personal growth plan for becoming more like Jesus.
2 Peter 1:3-11growth planning“One generation commends your works to another; they tell of your mighty acts.”
— Psalm 145:4Reviewing the major events and themes from Creation through Jesus' life.
Variousreview gameReviewing Jesus' death and resurrection through the promise of new creation.
Variousreview gameReciting and celebrating all the memory verses learned throughout the year.
Various memory versesrecitation celebrationPreparing and sharing testimonies about what God has taught us this year.
Psalm 78:1-7testimony sharingCommitting to continue learning and sharing God's story with others.
Deuteronomy 6:4-9commitment celebrationStart with Day 1 and work through at your own pace. Each lesson builds on the last!