An analytical journey through Scripture for fifth graders, building deep biblical literacy, theological understanding, and personal faith through systematic study of God's redemptive plan from Genesis to Revelation. Students will explore the protoevangelium, covenant theology, typology, and the New Testament fulfillment of Old Testament promises.
Understand the Bible as one unified story of redemption culminating in Jesus Christ
Analyze key theological concepts including creation ex nihilo, covenant structure, substitutionary atonement, and the already/not yet kingdom
Memorize and apply 25+ Scripture passages, understanding their context and theological significance
Develop skills in biblical interpretation, cross-referencing, and defending core Christian beliefs
Recognize how all of Scripture points to Jesus as the fulfillment of God's promises
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“By faith we understand that the universe was formed at God's command, so that what is seen was not made out of what was visible.”
— Hebrews 11:3Exploring the doctrine of creation ex nihilo (out of nothing) and what it reveals about God's nature and power.
Genesis 1:1-2, John 1:1-3, Colossians 1:16discussionUnderstanding Jesus as the agent of creation and the power of God's spoken word to create reality.
John 1:1-14, Hebrews 1:1-3hands-onExamining God's purposes in creation—His glory, our relationship with Him, and the display of His attributes.
Revelation 4:11, Isaiah 43:7, Psalm 19:1-6discussionContrasting God's 'very good' creation with the fallen world we see today and understanding the problem of evil.
Genesis 1:31, Romans 8:20-22worksheetApplying Hebrews 11:3 to trust God's Word about creation and developing faith in what we cannot see.
Hebrews 11:1-3, 2 Corinthians 4:18project“And I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your offspring and hers; he will crush your head, and you will strike his heel.”
— Genesis 3:15Analyzing Satan's temptation strategy in the garden and how he still uses the same tactics today.
Genesis 3:1-7, 2 Corinthians 11:3discussionUnderstanding the immediate consequences of sin—shame, fear, hiding—and how sin always separates us from God.
Genesis 3:8-13, Psalm 139:7-12worksheetDiscovering the first gospel promise in Genesis 3:15 and how it points forward to Christ's victory over Satan.
Genesis 3:14-15, Romans 16:20, Revelation 12:9hands-onTracing the promised 'seed' through Scripture from Genesis to Jesus, the ultimate offspring who crushes Satan.
Genesis 3:15, Galatians 3:16, Luke 1:31-35discussionUnderstanding that God's plan to save humanity was in place from the very beginning, before we even asked.
Genesis 3:15, Ephesians 1:4-5, 1 Peter 1:18-20project“And through your offspring all nations on earth will be blessed, because you have obeyed me.”
— Genesis 22:18Understanding what a covenant is, how Ancient Near Eastern covenants worked, and why God uses this structure.
Genesis 15:1-21, Hebrews 6:13-18discussionIdentifying the three parts of God's covenant with Abraham: land, descendants, and blessing to all nations.
Genesis 12:1-3, Genesis 15:5-7, Genesis 17:1-8hands-onExploring why God gave circumcision as the covenant sign and what it represented for Abraham's family.
Genesis 17:9-14, Romans 4:11, Colossians 2:11-12worksheetUnderstanding Israel's mission to be a light to the nations and how this is fulfilled in Jesus.
Genesis 22:18, Isaiah 49:6, Galatians 3:8, Acts 3:25-26discussionDiscovering how believers today are spiritual children of Abraham through faith in Christ.
Galatians 3:26-29, Romans 9:6-8project“If you belong to Christ, then you are Abraham's seed, and heirs according to the promise.”
— Galatians 3:29Analyzing the dramatic covenant ceremony in Genesis 15 and what it reveals about God's commitment.
Genesis 15:7-21, Jeremiah 34:18-19hands-onUnderstanding the significance of God alone passing through the pieces—a one-sided, unconditional covenant.
Genesis 15:17-18, Hebrews 6:13-18discussionExploring what it means that God chose Abraham and his descendants, and how believers are chosen in Christ.
Deuteronomy 7:6-8, Ephesians 1:4-6, 1 Peter 2:9worksheetExamining Abraham's faith journey and what it means to trust God's promises even when we can't see the outcome.
Genesis 15:6, Romans 4:18-22, Hebrews 11:8-12discussionApplying the Abrahamic covenant to our lives as believers who inherit God's promises through Christ.
Galatians 3:7-9, 26-29, Romans 8:17project“If you belong to Christ, then you are Abraham's seed, and heirs according to the promise.”
— Galatians 3:29Understanding the test God gave Abraham to sacrifice Isaac and why this was the ultimate test of faith.
Genesis 22:1-2, Hebrews 11:17-19discussionExploring Abraham's statement 'God will provide' and how Mount Moriah points forward to Jesus.
Genesis 22:3-8, John 8:56hands-onComparing Isaac's near-sacrifice with Jesus' actual sacrifice and discovering the typology.
Genesis 22:9-14, John 3:16, Romans 8:32worksheetUnderstanding substitutionary sacrifice through the ram that died in Isaac's place, pointing to Christ.
Genesis 22:13-14, Isaiah 53:6-7, 1 Peter 1:18-19discussionExamining how trials test and strengthen our faith, and how God always provides a way.
Genesis 22:15-19, James 1:2-4, 1 Corinthians 10:13project“The LORD your God will raise up for you a prophet like me from among you, from your fellow Israelites. You must listen to him.”
— Deuteronomy 18:15Drawing parallels between Israel's slavery in Egypt and humanity's slavery to sin.
Exodus 1:8-14, Romans 6:16-18, John 8:34discussionComparing Pharaoh's tyranny over Israel with Satan's tyranny over sinners before salvation.
Exodus 5:1-9, Ephesians 2:1-3, Colossians 1:13hands-onUnderstanding Moses as a mediator between God and Israel, pointing forward to Christ our ultimate mediator.
Exodus 3:10-12, Acts 7:35-37, 1 Timothy 2:5worksheetExploring Moses' prophecy about a future prophet and how Jesus fulfills this in greater ways.
Deuteronomy 18:15-19, Acts 3:22-23, Hebrews 3:1-6discussionMapping the entire Exodus narrative onto the Christian salvation experience.
1 Corinthians 10:1-4, Colossians 1:13-14project“This is the Moses who told the Israelites, 'God will raise up for you a prophet like me from your own people.'”
— Acts 7:37Understanding the first Passover—why a lamb had to die and what the blood on the doorposts meant.
Exodus 12:1-13, Hebrews 11:28discussionExamining the requirements for the Passover lamb and how Jesus perfectly fulfills them.
Exodus 12:5, 1 Peter 1:18-19, Hebrews 9:14hands-onDiscovering how Paul explicitly connects Jesus to the Passover lamb and what this means for us.
1 Corinthians 5:7, John 1:29, Revelation 5:6-12worksheetTracing the connection between the Passover meal and the Last Supper Jesus shared with His disciples.
Exodus 12:14-20, Luke 22:7-20, 1 Corinthians 11:23-26discussionApplying the Passover imagery to understand how Christ's blood protects us from God's judgment.
Exodus 12:13, Romans 3:25, 1 John 1:7project“This is the Moses who told the Israelites, 'God will raise up for you a prophet like me from your own people.'”
— Acts 7:37Experiencing the awesome, fearful encounter with God at Mount Sinai and what it reveals about His holiness.
Exodus 19:16-25, Hebrews 12:18-21discussionUnderstanding the Ten Commandments as God's loving boundaries for His people, not burdensome rules.
Exodus 20:1-17, Deuteronomy 10:12-13hands-onExamining the blood ceremony that sealed the covenant and how it points to Christ's blood.
Exodus 24:3-8, Hebrews 9:18-22worksheetComparing the Mosaic covenant with the New Covenant in Christ and understanding how Jesus fulfills the Law.
Jeremiah 31:31-34, 2 Corinthians 3:4-11, Hebrews 8:6-13discussionCelebrating the New Covenant promise that God's law is now written internally by the Spirit.
Ezekiel 36:26-27, Romans 8:3-4, 2 Corinthians 3:3project“He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give him the throne of his father David, and he will reign over Jacob's descendants forever; his kingdom will never end.”
— Luke 1:32-33Exploring David's background as a shepherd and how this prepared him to shepherd God's people.
1 Samuel 16:11-13, 2 Samuel 7:8, Psalm 78:70-72discussionUnderstanding the Davidic covenant—God's promise that David's throne would last forever.
2 Samuel 7:8-16, Psalm 89:3-4hands-onDiscovering why David couldn't build the temple but how God promised to build David's house instead.
2 Samuel 7:1-7, 11-13, 1 Chronicles 17:1-14worksheetTracing how 'Son of David' became a messianic title and how Jesus fulfills David's dynasty.
Matthew 1:1, Matthew 9:27, Matthew 21:9, Luke 1:32-33discussionUnderstanding how Jesus' kingdom is already here but not yet fully realized—the 'already/not yet' concept.
Luke 17:20-21, Matthew 6:10, Revelation 11:15project“I, Jesus, have sent my angel to give you this testimony for the churches. I am the Root and the Offspring of David, and the bright Morning Star.”
— Revelation 22:16Studying Psalm 2 as a royal psalm that prophesies the Messiah's reign and the nations' rebellion.
Psalm 2, Acts 4:25-28, Hebrews 1:5discussionDiscovering the amazing details in Psalm 22 that predict Jesus' crucifixion hundreds of years early.
Psalm 22, Matthew 27:35-46, John 19:23-24hands-onExploring how Psalm 110 presents the Messiah as both eternal king and priest in the order of Melchizedek.
Psalm 110, Matthew 22:41-46, Hebrews 7:17-21worksheetTracking how the apostles used royal psalms to prove Jesus is the promised Messiah-King.
Acts 2:25-36, Acts 13:32-37, Hebrews 1:5-13discussionComparing David and Jesus to see how Jesus fulfills and surpasses everything David represented.
2 Samuel 7:12-16, Luke 1:32-33, Revelation 5:5, 22:16project“We all, like sheep, have gone astray, each of us has turned to our own way; and the LORD has laid on him the iniquity of us all.”
— Isaiah 53:6Introducing the four Servant Songs in Isaiah and their focus on the Messiah's mission.
Isaiah 42:1-9, Isaiah 49:1-7, Isaiah 50:4-11discussionStudying Isaiah 53 verse by verse and seeing the precise predictions of Jesus' suffering and death.
Isaiah 52:13-53:12, 1 Peter 2:21-25hands-onUnderstanding substitutionary atonement through Isaiah's prophecy that the Servant would bear our sins.
Isaiah 53:4-6, 2 Corinthians 5:21, 1 Peter 3:18worksheetConnecting Isaiah's image of the silent suffering servant with Jesus before His accusers.
Isaiah 53:7, Matthew 26:63, Matthew 27:12-14, Acts 8:32-35discussionCreating a comprehensive chart showing how Jesus fulfilled Isaiah's servant prophecies.
Isaiah 42:1, Isaiah 53:5-12, Matthew 12:17-21, Romans 4:25project“Here is my servant, whom I uphold, my chosen one in whom I delight; I will put my Spirit on him, and he will bring justice to the nations.”
— Isaiah 42:1Examining Micah's prophecy about the Messiah's birthplace and its fulfillment in Jesus.
Micah 5:2, Matthew 2:1-6, Luke 2:4-7discussionUnderstanding Isaiah's prophecy about Immanuel and why the virgin birth matters theologically.
Isaiah 7:14, Matthew 1:18-23, Luke 1:26-35hands-onDiscovering Zechariah's specific prophecies about the Messiah's betrayal and how Judas fulfilled them.
Zechariah 11:12-13, Matthew 26:14-16, Matthew 27:3-10worksheetExploring Zechariah's prophecy of the king riding on a donkey and Jesus' deliberate fulfillment.
Zechariah 9:9, Matthew 21:1-11, John 12:12-16discussionStudents present research on various messianic prophecies and their fulfillment in Jesus.
Various prophecy passagesproject“But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, though you are small among the clans of Judah, out of you will come for me one who will be ruler over Israel, whose origins are from of old, from ancient times.”
— Micah 5:2Understanding the doctrine of the incarnation—that God the Son took on human nature.
John 1:1, 14, Philippians 2:6-7, Hebrews 2:14-17discussionExploring the mystery of Jesus' two natures—completely divine and completely human at the same time.
Colossians 2:9, 1 Timothy 2:5, Hebrews 4:15hands-onStudying Philippians 2 to understand what Jesus gave up to become human and save us.
Philippians 2:5-11, 2 Corinthians 8:9worksheetDiscovering why Jesus had to become human—to be our representative, to die in our place, to be our high priest.
Hebrews 2:14-18, Romans 5:12-19, Hebrews 4:14-16discussionCelebrating the name Immanuel and what it means that God came near to dwell with His people.
Matthew 1:23, John 1:14, Revelation 21:3project“But when the set time had fully come, God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under the law, to redeem those under the law, that we might receive adoption to sonship.”
— Galatians 4:4-5Understanding what Galatians 4:4 means—how God's timing was perfect for Jesus' arrival.
Galatians 4:4-5, Daniel 9:24-27, Mark 1:15discussionExploring the political situation of first-century Israel under Roman occupation and Herod's rule.
Luke 2:1-3, Matthew 2:1-3, 16-18hands-onUnderstanding the Jewish religious groups (Pharisees, Sadducees, Zealots) and expectations for the Messiah.
Matthew 3:7, Matthew 22:23, Luke 6:15, John 6:15worksheetExamining the period between the Old and New Testaments and how it set the stage for Jesus.
Malachi 4:5-6, Luke 1:17, Acts 3:24discussionRecognizing how language, roads, and circumstances were perfectly prepared for the gospel to spread.
Galatians 4:4-5, Acts 17:26-27project“I will bless those who bless you, and whoever curses you I will curse; and all peoples on earth will be blessed through you.”
— Genesis 12:3Comparing Genesis 1 and Genesis 2 to understand their different perspectives and purposes.
Genesis 1:1-2:3, Genesis 2:4-25discussionAnalyzing the literary structure of the flood account and what it reveals about God's character.
Genesis 6-9hands-onUnderstanding the Tower of Babel as the backdrop for God's call to Abraham to bless all nations.
Genesis 11:1-9, Acts 2:1-11worksheetIdentifying patterns in the stories of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob—God's faithfulness despite human failure.
Genesis 12-50 overviewdiscussionStudying Joseph's story as a picture of God's sovereignty turning evil into good—pointing to Jesus.
Genesis 50:20, Romans 8:28project“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 9:15Studying Saul's dramatic conversion on the Damascus road and what it teaches about God's transforming power.
Acts 9:1-19, 1 Timothy 1:12-16discussionUnderstanding Paul's unique calling to be the apostle to the Gentiles and bring the gospel to the nations.
Acts 9:15-16, Acts 22:21, Romans 11:13, Galatians 2:7-9hands-onFollowing Paul and Barnabas as they bring the gospel to Cyprus and Asia Minor despite opposition.
Acts 13-14worksheetUnderstanding the crucial decision about Gentile believers and salvation by grace alone through faith alone.
Acts 15:1-35, Galatians 2:1-10discussionExamining Paul's passion for sharing the gospel and his willingness to suffer for Christ.
Acts 20:24, Romans 9:1-3, 2 Corinthians 11:23-28project“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 20:24Following Paul's second journey as he responds to the Macedonian call and plants churches in Greece.
Acts 16:6-10, Acts 16:11-40, Acts 17:1-15discussionStudying Paul's Mars Hill sermon and learning how to share the gospel in a pluralistic culture.
Acts 17:16-34hands-onTracing Paul's return visits to strengthen churches and his emotional farewell to the Ephesian elders.
Acts 18:23-21:16worksheetFollowing Paul's arrest in Jerusalem and his bold testimony before governors and kings.
Acts 21:27-26:32discussionExperiencing Paul's harrowing sea voyage, shipwreck, and arrival in Rome to preach the gospel.
Acts 27:1-28:31project“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 thesis statement in Romans and why he's not ashamed of the gospel.
Romans 1:16-17discussionExamining Paul's argument that both Gentiles and Jews are under sin and accountable to God.
Romans 1:18-32, Romans 2:1-29, Romans 3:9-20hands-onUnderstanding the doctrine of justification—declared righteous through faith in Christ, not works.
Romans 3:21-31, Romans 4:1-8worksheetStudying how Paul uses Abraham as the example of justification by faith for both Jews and Gentiles.
Romans 4:9-25discussionCelebrating the results of justification—peace, access, hope, and God's love poured into our hearts.
Romans 5:1-11project“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 how Adam's sin affected all humanity and how Christ's obedience saves all who believe.
Romans 5:12-21, 1 Corinthians 15:21-22discussionExploring what it means to be united with Christ in His death and resurrection.
Romans 6:1-14hands-onUnderstanding the transformation from slavery to sin to slavery to righteousness.
Romans 6:15-23worksheetRelating to Paul's honest description of the Christian's ongoing battle with sin.
Romans 7:14-25discussionCelebrating the Spirit's power to help us live for God and the security of being God's children.
Romans 8:1-17project“Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, by God's mercies, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship. Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.”
— Romans 12:1-2Finding assurance in God's love and the promise that nothing can separate us from Christ.
Romans 8:28-39discussionUnderstanding Paul's explanation of how God is still faithful to His promises to Israel.
Romans 9:1-11:36hands-onApplying the gospel to everyday life—presenting ourselves fully to God in worship.
Romans 12:1-2worksheetExploring practical instructions for living out the gospel in relationships and community.
Romans 12:3-21, Romans 13:8-10discussionSynthesizing the major themes of Romans and creating personal application goals.
Romans 1-16 reviewproject“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 passionate defense of salvation by grace through faith, not by works of the law.
Galatians 1:6-9, Galatians 2:16, Galatians 5:1discussionExploring the mystery of the church—Jews and Gentiles united as one body in Christ.
Ephesians 2:8-10, Ephesians 2:11-22, Ephesians 4:1-16hands-onDiscovering how Paul could rejoice even in prison and call believers to have Christ's humble attitude.
Philippians 1:12-26, Philippians 2:1-11, Philippians 4:4-13worksheetStudying Paul's teaching that Christ is supreme over all creation and sufficient for all our needs.
Colossians 1:15-20, Colossians 2:6-15discussionUnderstanding Paul's teaching about Jesus' second coming and how to live while we wait.
1 Thessalonians 4:13-5:11, 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12project“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 2:8-9Learning Paul's instructions to Timothy about leadership, sound doctrine, and church order.
1 Timothy 3:1-13, 1 Timothy 4:12-16, 1 Timothy 6:11-16discussionHearing Paul's final words to Timothy about faithfulness, suffering, and guarding the gospel.
2 Timothy 1:8-14, 2 Timothy 2:1-13, 2 Timothy 3:14-17hands-onUnderstanding that genuine faith always produces good works—faith and works go together.
James 1:22-27, James 2:14-26worksheetFinding encouragement in Peter's letter to believers facing persecution and trials.
1 Peter 1:3-9, 1 Peter 2:9-12, 1 Peter 4:12-19discussionExploring John's teaching about assurance of salvation and walking in love and truth.
1 John 1:5-10, 1 John 3:1-3, 1 John 4:7-21project“I can do all this through him who gives me strength.”
— Philippians 4:13Understanding how the book of Hebrews shows Jesus is superior to angels, Moses, and the old covenant.
Hebrews 1:1-14, Hebrews 3:1-6discussionExploring how Jesus serves as our perfect high priest who sympathizes with our weaknesses.
Hebrews 4:14-16, Hebrews 7:23-28hands-onComparing the old covenant with the new covenant established through Jesus' blood.
Hebrews 8:6-13, Hebrews 9:11-15worksheetMeeting the heroes of faith in Hebrews 11 and learning what it means to live by faith.
Hebrews 11:1-40discussionApplying Hebrews' call to fix our eyes on Jesus and run with perseverance the race marked out for us.
Hebrews 12:1-3, Hebrews 12:7-11project“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 5:21Introducing the concept of atonement—how Jesus' death reconciles us to God.
Romans 3:25-26, Hebrews 2:17, 1 John 2:2discussionUnderstanding that Jesus died in our place, taking the punishment we deserved for our sins.
Isaiah 53:5-6, 1 Peter 2:24, 1 Peter 3:18hands-onExploring how our sin was placed on Jesus and His righteousness was credited to us.
2 Corinthians 5:21, Romans 4:22-25worksheetUnderstanding the theological term propitiation—Jesus satisfied God's just anger against sin.
Romans 3:25, 1 John 4:10, Hebrews 9:5discussionCelebrating that through the cross, Jesus defeated all the powers that held us captive.
Colossians 2:13-15, Hebrews 2:14-15, 1 Corinthians 15:54-57project“God presented Christ as a sacrifice of atonement, through the shedding of his blood—to be received by faith. He did this to demonstrate his righteousness, because in his forbearance he had left the sins committed beforehand unpunished—he did it to demonstrate his righteousness at the present time, so as to be just and the one who justifies those who have faith in Jesus.”
— Romans 3:25-26Understanding how the cross displays both God's justice (sin must be punished) and His mercy (He provides the substitute).
Romans 3:25-26, Psalm 85:10discussionExploring the biblical teaching about God's holy anger against sin and why it required satisfaction.
Romans 1:18, Romans 2:5-8, John 3:36, Ephesians 5:6hands-onUnderstanding that on the cross, Jesus experienced the full fury of God's wrath that we deserved.
Isaiah 53:10, Romans 3:25, 1 Thessalonians 1:10worksheetCelebrating that because Jesus took our punishment, believers face no condemnation.
Romans 8:1, Romans 5:9, John 5:24discussionMarveling at the incredible love of God demonstrated by sending Jesus to die for sinners.
Romans 5:6-8, 1 John 4:9-10, John 15:13project“But Christ has indeed been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep.”
— 1 Corinthians 15:20Examining the Gospel accounts of Jesus' resurrection and the discovery of the empty tomb.
Matthew 28:1-10, Mark 16:1-8, Luke 24:1-12, John 20:1-18discussionStudying the historical evidences that Jesus really rose from the dead—eyewitnesses, changed lives, empty tomb.
1 Corinthians 15:3-8, Acts 1:3hands-onUnderstanding Paul's argument that the resurrection is essential—without it, our faith is worthless.
1 Corinthians 15:12-19worksheetExploring what it means that Jesus is the 'firstfruits'—His resurrection guarantees ours.
1 Corinthians 15:20-28, 1 Corinthians 15:42-49discussionCelebrating the victory over death that Jesus won and that we will experience at His return.
1 Corinthians 15:50-58, Revelation 21:4project“I am the Alpha and the Omega, says the Lord God, who is, and who was, and who is to come, the Almighty.”
— Revelation 1:8Encountering John's vision of the risen, glorified Jesus and His message to the seven churches.
Revelation 1:9-20discussionReading Jesus' messages to the churches and applying His commendations and corrections to our lives.
Revelation 2-3 (selected churches)hands-onExperiencing John's vision of God's throne, the worship of heaven, and the Lamb who is worthy.
Revelation 4:1-5:14worksheetUnderstanding that only Jesus, the slain Lamb, is worthy to open the scroll and accomplish God's plan.
Revelation 5:1-14discussionLearning how to approach Revelation's apocalyptic imagery with wisdom and focus on its main message.
Revelation 1:1-3, selected symbolic passagesproject“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 21:4Understanding Revelation's message that Jesus will return, judge evil, and make all things new.
Revelation 19:11-21, Revelation 20:11-15discussionExploring John's vision of the renewed creation where God dwells with His people forever.
Revelation 21:1-8, Isaiah 65:17-25hands-onDiscovering the beauty and perfection of the eternal city where believers will live with God.
Revelation 21:9-27worksheetSeeing how Revelation completes the Bible's story—from Eden's tree of life to the new creation.
Revelation 22:1-5, Genesis 2:8-10discussionUnderstanding the Bible's final invitation and promise—Jesus is coming soon!
Revelation 22:6-21project“He who testifies to these things says, 'Yes, I am coming soon.' Amen. Come, Lord Jesus.”
— Revelation 22:20Understanding how Jesus' kingdom is already here in one sense but not yet fully realized.
Luke 17:20-21, Matthew 6:10, Revelation 11:15discussionExploring how the hope of Christ's return and eternity should affect how we live today.
1 John 3:2-3, 2 Peter 3:11-14, Titus 2:11-14hands-onUnderstanding Jesus' teaching about eternal perspective and investing in what lasts forever.
Matthew 6:19-21, Luke 12:32-34, 1 Timothy 6:17-19worksheetRecognizing that believers are citizens of heaven living as aliens and strangers on earth.
Philippians 3:20-21, 1 Peter 2:11, Hebrews 11:13-16discussionCommitting to faithful service, holy living, and gospel proclamation until Jesus returns.
1 Corinthians 11:26, 2 Timothy 4:1-8project“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 3:16-17Understanding the Bible's overarching narrative structure from Genesis to Revelation.
Genesis 1-3, Revelation 21-22, selected passagesdiscussionTracing the promise of a Savior from Genesis 3:15 through the entire Bible to Jesus.
Genesis 3:15, selected messianic prophecies, Gospelshands-onReviewing how God's covenants build on each other, all pointing to the New Covenant in Christ.
Genesis 12, Exodus 19-20, 2 Samuel 7, Jeremiah 31, Luke 22worksheetDiscovering how the entire Bible—Old Testament and New—points to and centers on Jesus Christ.
Luke 24:25-27, John 5:39, Colossians 1:15-20discussionCreating a visual presentation of the Bible's unified story of redemption.
Whole Bible overviewproject“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 the doctrine of inspiration—God superintended human authors to write His Word.
2 Timothy 3:16, 2 Peter 1:20-21discussionLearning to read verses in their context—considering the surrounding passage, book, and whole Bible.
Selected passages for practicehands-onUnderstanding how to read different types of biblical literature—narrative, poetry, prophecy, epistle, etc.
Examples from various genresworksheetLearning a simple Bible study method: observe what it says, interpret what it means, apply it to life.
Practice passagediscussionExploring helpful resources for studying Scripture—concordances, commentaries, study Bibles, online tools.
Practical demonstrationproject“But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect.”
— 1 Peter 3:15Understanding what apologetics is and why Christians should be ready to defend their faith.
1 Peter 3:15, Jude 1:3, 2 Corinthians 10:5discussionExploring basic arguments for God's existence and how creation points to a Creator.
Psalm 19:1-4, Romans 1:18-20, Acts 17:24-28hands-onExamining evidence for the Bible's reliability—manuscript evidence, archaeology, fulfilled prophecy.
2 Peter 1:16, Luke 1:1-4, Isaiah 46:9-10worksheetReviewing the evidences for Jesus' resurrection and why it's the foundation of Christian faith.
1 Corinthians 15:1-8, Acts 2:32, Acts 3:15discussionPracticing how to share the gospel and defend your faith with gentleness and respect.
1 Peter 3:15-16, Colossians 4:5-6project“Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.”
— James 1:22Understanding that genuine faith always produces good works as evidence of salvation.
James 2:14-26, Ephesians 2:8-10discussionExploring Jesus' command to love others and practical ways to show love to those around us.
Matthew 22:37-40, Luke 10:25-37, 1 John 3:16-18hands-onLearning from Jesus' example of humble service and identifying ways to serve in our families and communities.
John 13:1-17, Mark 10:42-45, Philippians 2:3-8worksheetDiscovering that God has given each believer spiritual gifts to use for building up the church.
Romans 12:3-8, 1 Corinthians 12:4-11, 1 Peter 4:10-11discussionWorking together to plan and execute a practical service project to bless others.
Matthew 25:31-40, Galatians 6:9-10project“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”
— Philippians 4:6-7Understanding prayer as conversation with God—talking to Him and listening for His voice through Scripture.
Philippians 4:6, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, Psalm 5:1-3discussionLearning from Jesus' model prayer and applying its pattern to our own prayers.
Matthew 6:9-13, Luke 11:1-4hands-onDiscovering how to pray based on God's promises in Scripture and trust Him to answer.
1 John 5:14-15, Jeremiah 33:3, James 1:5-8worksheetLearning from Jesus' parables about persistence in prayer and not giving up.
Luke 18:1-8, Luke 11:5-13discussionCreating a personal prayer journal to record requests, answers, and growth in prayer life.
Various prayer passagesproject“Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”
— Matthew 28:19-20Understanding the Great Commission and Jesus' call for His followers to make disciples of all nations.
Matthew 28:18-20, Acts 1:8discussionExploring God's heart for all peoples and how the gospel has spread from Jerusalem to the ends of the earth.
Acts 1:8, Revelation 7:9-10, Romans 10:13-15hands-onDiscovering that every Christian has a part to play in fulfilling the Great Commission.
1 Peter 2:9, 2 Corinthians 5:18-20worksheetMeeting missionaries (through video, letters, or in person) and learning how they share the gospel.
Romans 10:14-15, Acts 13:1-3discussionParticipating in a missions project—praying, giving, or creating care packages for missionaries.
Philippians 4:14-19, 3 John 1:5-8project“Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.”
— Psalm 119:105Reviewing the Bible's grand narrative from Genesis to Revelation and how it all points to Jesus.
Genesis 1:1, Revelation 22:21, selected key passagesdiscussionPlaying games to review and celebrate all the Scripture memorized throughout the year.
All year's memory verseshands-onReflecting on personal spiritual growth and how God has worked through Bible study this year.
2 Peter 3:18, Philippians 1:6worksheetStudents present their favorite lessons or passages from the year and what they learned.
Student-selected passagesdiscussionSetting goals for continued Bible reading and study, and celebrating God's faithfulness throughout the year.
Joshua 1:8, Psalm 1:1-3, 2 Timothy 3:16-17projectStart with Day 1 and work through at your own pace. Each lesson builds on the last!