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TRU QUARTERLY CYCLEFall 2019–Summer 2025

The following chart shows the recommended quarterly rotation for Tru curriculum.

Blessings(3-year-olds)

Wonder(Preschool/Kindergarten)

Story(Elementary)

Fall

2019 Year 1 Year 1 Year 1

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Fall


Fall


Fall


Fall


TruBlessings has a 1-year scope & sequence.TruWonder and TruStory have 3-year scope & sequences.TruIdentity is a modular curriculum.

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SCOPE & SEQUENCETruBlessings

The Scope and Sequence may need to be adjusted to accommodate the fluctuating Christmas (Winter Quarter) and Easter holidays (Spring Quarter). We invite you to change the order of the lessons to meet the needs of your ministry. Remember to customize the At Home Weeklies for the same lessons and send them home as well.

Fall Winter

Foundational Truth: God Made MeLesson 1: Ponder Point: God Made Our World (Creation)Bible Passage: Genesis 1:1—2:3

Lesson 2: Ponder Point: God Made Our World (Creation)Bible Passage: Genesis 1:1—2:3

Lesson 3: Ponder Point: God Made People (Adam and Eve)Bible Passage: Genesis 1:26–31; 2:4–25

Lesson 4: Ponder Point: God Made People (Adam and Eve)Bible Passage: Genesis 1:26–31; 2:4–25

Lesson 5: Ponder Point: God Is Mighty (Moses)Bible Passage: Exodus 14:13—15:21

Lesson 6: Ponder Point: God Is Mighty (Moses)Bible Passage: Exodus 14:13—15:21

Lesson 7: Ponder Point: God Cares for Me (Manna)Bible Passage: Exodus 16; Numbers 11:7–9

Lesson 8: Ponder Point: God Cares for Me (Manna)Bible Passage: Exodus 16; Numbers 11:7–9

Lesson 9: Ponder Point: God Speaks (Calling of Samuel)Bible Passage: 1 Samuel 3

Lesson 10: Ponder Point: God Speaks (Calling of Samuel)Bible Passage: 1 Samuel 3

Lesson 11: Ponder Point: God Is Worshipped (Psalms)Bible Passage: Psalms 27:6; 30:11; 95:2; 98:4; 108:1; 149:3

Lesson 12: Ponder Point: God Is Worshipped (Psalms)Bible Passage: Psalms 27:6; 30:11; 95:2; 98:4; 108:1; 149:3

Lesson 13: Remember & Celebrate Weekend

Foundational Truth: God Loves MeLesson 1: Ponder Point: God Keeps His Promise (Mary and Joseph)Bible Passage: Luke 1:26–56; Matthew 1:18–25

Lesson 2: Ponder Point: God Keeps His Promise (Mary and Joseph)Bible Passage: Luke 1:26–56; Matthew 1:18–25

Lesson 3: Ponder Point: Jesus Is Born (Christmas)Bible Passage: Luke 2:8–20

Lesson 4: Ponder Point: Jesus Is Born (Christmas)Bible Passage: Luke 2:8–20

Lesson 5: Ponder Point: Jesus Chooses Us to Follow Him (Calling of the Apostles)Bible Passage: Luke 5:1–11

Lesson 6: Ponder Point: Jesus Chooses Us to Follow Him (Calling of the Apostles)Bible Passage: Luke 5:1–11

Lesson 7: Ponder Point: Jesus Is God (Calming the Storm)Bible Passage: Matthew 8:23–27; Mark 4:35–41

Lesson 8: Ponder Point: Jesus Is God (Calming the Storm)Bible Passage: Matthew 8:23–27; Mark 4:35–41

Lesson 9: Ponder Point: Jesus Cares (Feeding the 5,000)Bible Passage: Matthew 14:13–21; Mark 6:30–44; Luke 9:10–17; John 6:1–15

Lesson 10: Ponder Point: Jesus Cares (Feeding the 5,000)Bible Passage: Matthew 14:13–21; Mark 6:30–44; Luke 9:10–17; John 6:1–15

Lesson 11: Ponder Point: Jesus Is Powerful (Healing of the Blind Man)Bible Passage: John 9:1–12

Lesson 12: Ponder Point: Jesus Is Powerful (Healing of the Blind Man)Bible Passage: John 9:1–12




SCOPE & SEQUENCETruBlessings

Spring Summer

Foundational Truth: God Is with MeLesson 1: Ponder Point: God Is with Me (Walking on Water)Bible Passage: Mark 6:45–51; Matthew 14:22–33

Lesson 2: Ponder Point: God Is with Me (Walking on Water)Bible Passage: Mark 6:45–51; Matthew 14:22–33

Lesson 3: Ponder Point: Jesus Is King (Triumphal Entry)Bible Passage: Matthew 21:1–11; Mark 11:1–11; Luke 19:28–38

Lesson 4: Ponder Point: Jesus Is King (Triumphal Entry)Bible Passage: Matthew 21:1–11; Mark 11:1–11; Luke 19:28–38

Lesson 5: Ponder Point: Jesus Is Alive (Easter)Bible Passage: John 19:1—20:31

Lesson 6: Ponder Point: Jesus Is Alive (Easter)Bible Passage: John 19:1—20:31

Lesson 7: Ponder Point: Jesus Is the Good News (The Great Commission)Bible Passage: Matthew 28:16–20

Lesson 8: Ponder Point: Jesus Is the Good News (The Great Commission)Bible Passage: Matthew 28:16–20

Lesson 9: Ponder Point: God Is Love (The Church in Antioch)Bible Passage: Acts 11:19–30

Lesson 10: Ponder Point: God Is Love (The Church in Antioch)Bible Passage: Acts 11:19–30

Lesson 11: Ponder Point: God Listens to Our Prayers (Peter Freed from Prison)Bible Passage: Acts 12:1–19

Lesson 12: Ponder Point: God Listens to Our Prayers (Peter Freed from Prison)Bible Passage: Acts 12:1–19


Bonus Lesson: Jesus Wants Us to Remember His Love (The Last Supper)

Lesson 1: Ponder Point: God Is Powerful (David and Goliath)Bible Passage: 1 Samuel 16—17Foundational Truth: God Made Me

Lesson 2: Ponder Point: God Is Powerful (David and Goliath)Bible Passage: 1 Samuel 16—17Foundational Truth: God Made Me

Lesson 3: Ponder Point: God Takes Care of Me (Elijah and the Ravens)Bible Passage: 1 Kings 17:1–6Foundational Truth: God Loves Me

Lesson 4: Ponder Point: God Takes Care of Me (Elijah and the Ravens)Bible Passage: 1 Kings 17:1–6Foundational Truth: God Loves Me

Lesson 5: Ponder Point: God Is with Me (Elijah on the Mountain)Bible Passage: 1 Kings 19:9–18Foundational Truth: God Is with Me

Lesson 6: Ponder Point: God Is with Me (Elijah on the Mountain)Bible Passage: 1 Kings 19:9–18Foundational Truth: God Is with Me

Lesson 7: Ponder Point: Our God Saves (Jonah)Bible Passage: JonahFoundational Truth: God Made Me

Lesson 8: Ponder Point: Our God Saves (Jonah)Bible Passage: JonahFoundational Truth: God Made Me

Lesson 9: Ponder Point: God’s Word Has Power (Josiah)Bible Passage: 2 Kings 22:1—23:23Foundational Truth: God Loves Me

Lesson 10: Ponder Point: God’s Word Has Power (Josiah)Bible Passage: 2 Kings 22:1—23:23Foundational Truth: God Loves Me

Lesson 11: Ponder Point: God Is the Living God (Daniel in the Lions’ Den)Bible Passage: Daniel 6Foundational Truth: God Is with Me

Lesson 12: Ponder Point: God Is the Living God (Daniel in the Lions’ Den)Bible Passage: Daniel 6Foundational Truth: God Is with Me

Lesson 13: Remember & Celebrate WeekendFoundational Truth: God Made Me, God Loves Me, and God Is with Me



SCOPE & SEQUENCETruWonder

The Scope and Sequence may need to be adjusted to accommodate the fluctuating Christmas (Winter Quarters) and Easter holidays (Spring Quarters). We invite you to change the order of the lessons to accommodate the needs of your ministry. Remember to customize the At Home Weeklies for the same lessons and send them home as well.

Year 1, Fall Year 1, Winter

Revealing the True Wonder of Who God IsLesson 1: Ponder Point: God Is Creator (Creation)Bible Passage: Genesis 1:1—2:14Remember Verse: Revelation 4:11a

Lesson 2: Ponder Point: God Created Me (Adam and Eve)Bible Passage: Genesis 1:26–31; 2:4–25Remember Verse: Revelation 4:11a

Lesson 3: Ponder Point: God Is Redeemer (The Fall and Restoration)Bible Passage: Genesis 2—3Remember Verse: Revelation 4:11a

Lesson 4: Ponder Point: God Is a Covenant Keeper, Part 1 (The Flood)Bible Passage: Genesis 6—9Remember Verse: Revelation 4:11a

Lesson 5*: Ponder Point: God Is a Covenant Keeper, Part 2 (Abram)Bible Passage: Genesis 12; 15; 17Remember Verse: Revelation 4:11a

Lesson 6: Remember & Celebrate WeekendFeast: Passover

Lesson 7: Ponder Point: God Is I AM (Burning Bush)Bible Passage: Exodus 3:1—4:17Remember Verse: Jeremiah 10:6

Lesson 8: Ponder Point: God Is Mighty (Red Sea Crossing)Bible Passage: Exodus 14:13—15:21Remember Verse: Jeremiah 10:6

Lesson 9*: Ponder Point: God Is with Me (Pillars of Fire and Cloud) Bible Passage: Exodus 13:21–22; 14:19–24; 33:9–10; Numbers 14:14Remember Verse: Jeremiah 10:6

Lesson 10: Ponder Point: God Meets with His People (Tabernacle) Bible Passage: Exodus 40:1–38Remember Verse: Psalm 75:1

Lesson 11: Ponder Point: God Always Keeps His Promises (Joshua and Jericho)Bible Passage: Numbers 13; 14:26–33; Joshua 5:13—6:27Remember Verse: Psalm 75:1

Lesson 12: Ponder Point: God Is Merciful (Deborah)Bible Passage: Judges 4—5Remember Verse: Psalm 75:1

Lesson 13: Remember & Celebrate WeekendFeast: Unleavened Bread

Revealing the True Wonder of Who God IsLesson 1: Ponder Point: God Blesses (Ruth)Bible Passage: Ruth 1—4Remember Verse: Luke 1:68

Lesson 2: Ponder Point: God Gave the Promise, Part 1 (Mary)Bible Passage: Luke 1:1–56Remember Verse: Luke 1:68

Lesson 3: Ponder Point: God Gave the Promise, Part 2 (Joseph)Bible Passage: Matthew 1:18–25Remember Verse: Luke 1:68

Lesson 4*: Ponder Point: Jesus Is the Promised Savior (Christ’s birth)Bible Passage: Luke 2:8–20Remember Verse: Luke 1:68

Lesson 5: Ponder Point: God Leads (Magi)Bible Passage: Matthew 2:1–12Remember Verse: Luke 1:68

Lesson 6: Remember & CelebrateFestival: First Fruits

Lesson 7: Ponder Point: God Speaks (Samuel)Bible Passage: 1 Samuel 3Remember Verse: Isaiah 30:21

Lesson 8*: Ponder Point: God Is Help (Ebenezer)Bible Passage: 1 Samuel 7:3–13Remember Verse: Isaiah 30:21

Lesson 9: Ponder Point: God Is Worthy of Worship, Part 1 (Psalms) Bible Passage: Psalms 27:6; 30:11; 95:2; 98:4; 108:1; 149:3Remember Verse: Isaiah 30:21

Lesson 10*: Ponder Point: God Is Worthy of Worship, Part 2 (Solomon) Bible Passage: 1 Chronicles 28Remember Verse: Psalm 143:10

Lesson 11: Ponder Point: God Is Our Safe Place (Elijah)Bible Passage: 1 Kings 19:1–18Remember Verse: Psalm 143:10

Lesson 12: Ponder Point: God’s Word Has Power (Josiah)Bible Passage: 2 Kings 22:1—23:30Remember Verse: Psalm 143:10

Lesson 13*: Remember & Celebrate WeekendFeast: HarvestBonus Lesson: Birthday Party for Jesus (Christmas Celebration)

*A storytelling video is available for this lesson.




Year 1, Spring Year 1, Summer

Revealing the True Wonder of Who God IsLesson 1: Ponder Point: God Protects (Fiery Furnace)Bible Passage: Daniel 3:1–30Remember Verse: Zephaniah 3:17a

Lesson 2: Ponder Point: God Is the Living God (Daniel)Bible Passage: Daniel 6Remember Verse: Zephaniah 3:17a

Lesson 3*: Ponder Point: God Saves, Part 1 (Jonah)Bible Passage: Jonah 1—4Remember Verse: Zephaniah 3:17a

Lesson 4: Ponder Point: God Saves, Part 2 (Esther)Bible Passage: Esther 1—10Remember Verse: Zephaniah 3:17a

Lesson 5: Remember & Celebrate WeekendFestival: Trumpets

Lesson 6: Ponder Point: Jesus Is King (Triumphal Entry, Palm Sunday)Bible Passage: Matthew 21:1–11; Mark 11:1–11; Luke 19:28–38; John 12:12–19Remember Verse: Zephaniah 3:17a

Lesson 7: Ponder Point: The Big God Story (Easter)Bible Passage: Genesis—Revelation Remember Verse: John 5:24a

Lesson 8: Ponder Point: The Father Has Big Plans for Jesus (Jesus’ Ministry)Bible Passage: Mark 1; Luke 4Remember Verse: John 5:24a

Lesson 9: Ponder Point: Jesus Calls His Disciples (Disciples) Bible Passage: Luke 5:1–11Remember Verse: John 5:24a

Lesson 10*: Ponder Point: Jesus Is God (Calming of the Storm) Bible Passage: Matthew 8:23–27; Mark 4:35–41Remember Verse: Psalm 147:5

Lesson 11: Ponder Point: God Is Provider (Feeding the 5,000)Bible Passage: Matthew 14:13–21; Mark 6:30–44; Luke 9:10–17; John 6:1–15Remember Verse: Psalm 147:5

Lesson 12*: Ponder Point: God Is Powerful (Healing the Blind Man)Bible Passage: John 9:1–12Remember Verse: Psalm 147:5

Lesson 13: Remember & Celebrate WeekendFestival: Day of Atonement

Bonus Lesson: Good Friday (The Last Supper)

Revealing the True Wonder of Who God IsLesson 1: Ponder Point: God Is Near (Walking on Water)Bible Passage: Matthew 14:22–33; Mark 6:45–51Remember Verse: Matthew 6:8b

Lesson 2: Ponder Point: God Listens (Prayer)Bible Passage: Matthew 6:5–13; Luke 11:1–13Remember Verse: Matthew 6:8b

Lesson 3: Ponder Point: God Is Generous (Giving as Worship)Bible Passage: Luke 21:1–4; Matthew 6:19–21; 2 Corinthians 9:7Remember Verse: Matthew 6:8b

Lesson 4*: Ponder Point: God Wants Everyone to Be Part of His Family, Part 1 (Lost Sheep, Coin, and Son)

Bible Passage: Matthew 18:10–14; Luke 15:1–7Remember Verse: Matthew 6:8b

Lesson 5: Ponder Point: God Wants Everyone to Be Part of His Family, Part 2 (Zacchaeus)Bible Passage: Luke 19:1–10Remember Verse: Matthew 6:8b

Lesson 6: Remember & Celebrate WeekendFeast: Tabernacles

Lesson 7: Ponder Point: Jesus Is Alive (Death and Resurrection)Bible Passage: Matthew 28; Mark 16; Luke 24; John 20—21Remember Verse: Philippians 3:10a

Lesson 8: Ponder Point: God’s Spirit Is Powerful (Beggar Who Couldn’t Walk)Bible Passage: Acts 3Remember Verse: Philippians 3:10a

Lesson 9: Ponder Point: God Is Love, Part 1 (Paul’s Conversion) Bible Passage: Acts 9Remember Verse: Philippians 3:10a

Lesson 10*: Ponder Point: God Is Love, Part 2 (Church in Antioch) Bible Passage: Acts 11:19–30Remember Verse: 1 John 3:1a

Lesson 11: Ponder Point: God Responds (Peter Freed from Prison)Bible Passage: Acts 12:1–19Remember Verse: 1 John 3:1a

Lesson 12*: Ponder Point: Jesus Is Preparing a Place in Heaven (Heaven)Bible Passage: John 14; Revelation 21Remember Verse: 1 John 3:1a

Lesson 13: Remember & Celebrate WeekendFestival: Jubilee






Revealing the True Wonder of Who God IsLesson 1: Ponder Point: God Made a Promise (The Plan for Creation)Bible Passage: Genesis 1—3Remember Verse: Psalm 145:13b

Lesson 2: Ponder Point: God Keeps His Promises (Abraham Trusts the Covenant)Bible Passage: Genesis 12:1–9; 15; 17:1–8Remember Verse: Psalm 145:13b

Lesson 3: Ponder Point: God Is Powerful (Isaac’s Birth)Bible Passage: Genesis 17:15–22; 21:1–7Remember Verse: Psalm 145:13b

Lesson 4*: Ponder Point: God Is with Us (Joseph and His Family)Bible Passage: Genesis 37; 39—47Remember Verse: Psalm 145:13b

Lesson 5: Ponder Point: God Saves (Baby Moses Is Protected)Bible Passage: Exodus 1:1—2:10Remember Verse: Psalm 145:13b


Lesson 7: Ponder Point: God Is the One True God (Moses Leads)Bible Passage: Exodus 3—12; 13:17; 15Remember Verse: Proverbs 3:5

Lesson 8*: Ponder Point: God’s Care Is Wonderful (Manna in the Desert)Bible Passage: Exodus 16Remember Verse: Proverbs 3:5

Lesson 9*: Ponder Point: God Shows Us How to Live (The Ten Commandments) Bible Passage: Exodus 19—20Remember Verse: Proverbs 3:5

Lesson 10: Ponder Point: God Leads the Way (The People Enter the Promised Land) Bible Passage: Joshua 1; 3—4Remember Verse: Psalm 55:16

Lesson 11: Ponder Point: God Listens to Us (The Sun Stands Still)Bible Passage: Joshua 10Remember Verse: Psalm 55:16

Lesson 12: Ponder Point: God Is Our Warrior (Gideon Is Called)Bible Passage: Judges 6—7Remember Verse: Psalm 55:16


Revealing the True Wonder of Who God IsLesson 1: Ponder Point: God Is in Charge (Rise and Fall of King Saul)Bible Passage: 1 Samuel 8—10; 15Remember Verse: Zephaniah 3:17a

Lesson 2: Ponder Point: Jesus Is Immanuel (Angel Visits Mary and Joseph)Bible Passage: Isaiah 7:14; Luke 1:26–35; Matthew 1:18–25Remember Verse: Zephaniah 3:17a

Lesson 3: Ponder Point: Jesus Is Savior (Savior Is Born)Bible Passage: Luke 2:8–20Remember Verse: Zephaniah 3:17a

Lesson 4*: Ponder Point: God Points Us to Jesus (Magi)Bible Passage: Matthew 2:1–12Remember Verse: Zephaniah 3:17a

Lesson 5: Ponder Point: God Is Strong (David Is Anointed and Faces the Giant)Bible Passage: 1 Samuel 16—17Remember Verse: Zephaniah 3:17a

Lesson 6: Remember & Celebrate WeekendFestival: First Fruits

Lesson 7: Ponder Point: God Is Love (David and Jonathan’s Friendship)Bible Passage: 1 Samuel 19—20; 31:1–2; 2 Samuel 9:1–7Remember Verse: Joshua 1:9

Lesson 8: Ponder Point: God Is Our Shepherd and King (David Crowned King)Bible Passage: 2 Samuel 5; Psalm 23Remember Verse: Joshua 1:9

Lesson 9*: Ponder Point: God Blesses Us with His Presence (The Ark Brought to Jerusalem) Bible Passage: 2 Samuel 6; Psalm 132Remember Verse: Joshua 1:9

Lesson 10: Ponder Point: God Is So Good (David Plans for the Temple)Bible Passage: 2 Samuel 7; Psalm 30Remember Verse: Psalm 100:5a

Lesson 11: Ponder Point: God Gives Wisdom (Solomon Asks for Wisdom)Bible Passage: 1 Kings 2—3Remember Verse: Psalm 100:5a

Lesson 12*: Ponder Point: God Is Powerful (Elisha’s Miracles)Bible Passage: 2 Kings 4:1–7, 38–44Remember Verse: Psalm 100:5a

Lesson 13: Remember & Celebrate WeekendFeast: Harvest

Bonus Lesson: Birthday Party for Jesus (Christmas Celebration)






Revealing the True Wonder of Who God IsLesson 1: Ponder Point: God Is Mighty (Elisha and the Heavenly Army)Bible Passage: 2 Kings 6:8–23Remember Verse: Psalm 89:1

Lesson 2: Ponder Point: God Is the One True God (The Fiery Furnace)Bible Passage: Daniel 3Remember Verse: Psalm 89:1

Lesson 3*: Ponder Point: God Is Faithful (The Walls of Jerusalem Rebuilt)Bible Passage: Nehemiah 1—4; 6—9Remember Verse: Psalm 89:1

Lesson 4: Ponder Point: Jesus Is King (The Triumphal Entry)Bible Passage: Matthew 21:1–11Remember Verse: Psalm 89:1

Lesson 5: Ponder Point: Jesus Is the Promised Savior (Easter)Bible Passage: Genesis—RevelationRemember Verse: Psalm 89:1


Lesson 7: Ponder Point: God Prepares the Way for Jesus (Zechariah, the Angel, and the Birth of John)

Bible Passage: Luke 1:1–25, 57–80Remember Verse: Psalm 25:4

Lesson 8*: Ponder Point: Jesus Is the Good News (John the Baptist)Bible Passage: Luke 3:1–20; Mark 1:1–8; Matthew 3:1–11 Remember Verse: Psalm 25:4

Lesson 9: Ponder Point: Jesus Is Worth Following (Apostles Called to Serve)Bible Passage: Luke 5:1–11Remember Verse: Psalm 25:4

Lesson 10: Ponder Point: Jesus Tells Us How to Love (The Good Samaritan) Bible Passage: Luke 10:25–37Remember Verse: Ephesians 1:4

Lesson 11*: Ponder Point: God Knows What We Need (Healing of Man Lowered through Roof)

Bible Passage: Mark 2:1–12Remember Verse: Ephesians 1:4

Lesson 12: Ponder Point: Jesus Sees Faith (Faith of the Centurion)Bible Passage: Matthew 8:5–13Remember Verse: Ephesians 1:4


Bonus Lessons: Jesus Is Hope (The Last Supper) Jesus Is Alive! (Easter Celebration)

Revealing the True Wonder of Who God IsLesson 1: Ponder Point: Jesus Is Merciful (Ten Lepers)Bible Passage: Luke 17:11–19Remember Verse: John 15:9

Lesson 2: Ponder Point: Jesus Loves Me (Children Welcomed)Bible Passage: Matthew 19:13–15Remember Verse: John 15:9

Lesson 3*: Ponder Point: God Forgives (The Prodigal Son)Bible Passage: Luke 15:11–32Remember Verse: John 15:9

Lesson 4: Ponder Point: Jesus Gives Life (Lazarus)Bible Passage: John 11:1–45Remember Verse: John 15:9

Lesson 5*: Ponder Point: Jesus Is the Good News (The Great Commission)Bible Passage: Matthew 28:16–20Remember Verse: John 15:9


Lesson 7: Ponder Point: Jesus Knows Me (Breakfast for Peter)Bible Passage: John 21Remember Verse: Psalm 145:18

Lesson 8: Ponder Point: Jesus Is the Way, Part 1 (The Ascension and Peter Proclaims the Gospel)

Bible Passage: Acts 1—2Remember Verse: Psalm 145:18

Lesson 9: Ponder Point: Jesus Is the Way, Part 2 (Philip and the Ethiopian Man) Bible Passage: Acts 8Remember Verse: Psalm 145:18

Lesson 10*: Ponder Point: Jesus Redeems (Paul’s Conversion) Bible Passage: Acts 9; 26Remember Verse: Psalm 145:18

Lesson 11: Ponder Point: Jesus Changes Lives (Paul and Silas in Prison)Bible Passage: Acts 16:16–40Remember Verse: Psalm 119:30

Lesson 12: Ponder Point: Jesus Is the King of Kings (Jesus Returns)Bible Passage: John 14:1–3; Acts 1:9–11; 1 Thessalonians 4:15–16; Revelation 22:1–5Remember Verse: Psalm 119:30


Bonus: The Big God Story Musical






Revealing the True Wonder of Who God IsLesson 1: Ponder Point: God Is Creator (Creation)Bible Passage: Genesis 1:1—2:3Remember Verse: Psalm 33:11

Lesson 2: Ponder Point: God Is Holy (The Fall)Bible Passage: Genesis 2—3Remember Verse: Psalm 33:11

Lesson 3*: Ponder Point: God Is Promise Keeper (Noah and the Flood)Bible Passage: Genesis 6:1—9:17Remember Verse: Psalm 33:11

Lesson 4: Ponder Point: God Loves Faith (Abraham)Bible Passage: Genesis 12:1–7; 15; 17:1–8; Hebrews 11:8–10Remember Verse: Psalm 33:11

Lesson 5: Ponder Point: God Is Bigger, Part 1 (Joseph and His Family)Bible Passage: Genesis 37; 49—50Remember Verse: Psalm 33:11


Lesson 7: Ponder Point: God Is Bigger, Part 2 (Exodus)Bible Passage: Exodus 3:1—4:17; 14:19—15:21Remember Verse: Luke 1:49

Lesson 8: Ponder Point: God Leads (Pillars of Cloud and Fire)Bible Passage: Exodus 13:21—22; 14:19–24; Numbers 9:15–23Remember Verse: Luke 1:49

Lesson 9*: Ponder Point: God Is Provider (Manna Provided) Bible Passage: Exodus 16; Numbers 11:7–9; Psalm 78:23–24Remember Verse: Luke 1:49

Lesson 10: Ponder Point: God Is the Famous One (Rahab and the Spies) Bible Passage: Joshua 2; 5:13—6:27Remember Verse: Psalm 52:9

Lesson 11: Ponder Point: God Blesses (Ruth)Bible Passage: Ruth 1—4Remember Verse: Psalm 52:9

Lesson 12*: Ponder Point: God Is with Us (Call of Samuel)Bible Passage: 1 Samuel 3Remember Verse: Psalm 52:9


Revealing the True Wonder of Who God IsLesson 1: Ponder Point: God Is a Promise Keeper (Mary and the Angel)Bible Passage: Luke 1:26–38, 46–55Remember Verse: Isaiah 25:1

Lesson 2: Ponder Point: God Is Love (Mary and Joseph)Bible Passage: Matthew 1:18–25; Luke 2:1–5Remember Verse: Isaiah 25:1

Lesson 3: Ponder Point: Jesus Is the Promise (The Birth of Jesus)Bible Passage: Luke 2:8–20Remember Verse: Isaiah 25:1

Lesson 4: Ponder Point: God Is Our King (Crowning of Saul)Bible Passage: 1 Samuel 10:17–25Remember Verse: Isaiah 25:1

Lesson 5*: Ponder Point: God Is Provider (Samuel Anoints David)Bible Passage: 1 Samuel 16:1–13Remember Verse: Isaiah 25:1


Lesson 7: Ponder Point: God Cares (Food for Elijah)Bible Passage: 1 Kings 17Remember Verse: 1 Chronicles 16:11–12

Lesson 8*: Ponder Point: God Is Victorious (Jehoshaphat)Bible Passage: 2 Chronicles 17—20Remember Verse: 1 Chronicles 16:11–12

Lesson 9: Ponder Point: God Heals (Naaman Healed) Bible Passage: 2 Kings 5:1–19Remember Verse: 1 Chronicles 16:11–12

Lesson 10: Ponder Point: God Is Gracious (Jonah Flees)Bible Passage: Jonah 1—4Remember Verse: Psalm 55:16

Lesson 11*: Ponder Point: God Is Righteous (Josiah)Bible Passage: 2 Chronicles 34; 2 Kings 22Remember Verse: Psalm 55:16

Lesson 12: Ponder Point: God Is Trustworthy (Esther, Part 1)Bible Passage: Esther 1—4Remember Verse: Psalm 55:16


Bonus Lesson: Birthday Party for Jesus (Christmas Celebration)






Revealing the True Wonder of Who God IsLesson 1: Ponder Point: God Is Mighty (Esther, Part 2)Bible Passage: Esther 5—10Remember Verse: Isaiah 48:17

Lesson 2: Ponder Point: God Is Faithful (Return to Jerusalem and Rebuilding of the Temple)

Bible Passage: Ezra 1—8Remember Verse: Isaiah 48:17

Lesson 3: Ponder Point: Jesus Is the Messiah (Palm Sunday)Bible Passage: Matthew 21:1–11; Mark 11:1–11; Luke 19:28–38; John 12:12–19Remember Verse: Isaiah 48:17

Lesson 4: Ponder Point: Jesus Is Alive! (The Big God Story and Resurrection)Bible Passage: Matthew 28; Mark 16; Luke 24; John 20—21Remember Verse: Isaiah 48:17

Lesson 5: Ponder Point: God Is with Us (Baptism and Wilderness Temptation)Bible Passage: Matthew 3:13–17; 4:1–17; Mark 1:9–15; Luke 3:21–23; 4:1–14; John

1:29–36Remember Verse: Isaiah 48:17


Lesson 7*: Ponder Point: Jesus Invites Us to Follow Him (Call of the Twelve)Bible Passage: John 1:35–51Remember Verse: Psalm 119:76

Lesson 8: Ponder Point: Jesus Is Awesome (Royal Official’s Son)Bible Passage: John 4:43–54 Remember Verse: Psalm 119:76

Lesson 9: Ponder Point: Jesus Is God, Part 1 (Faith of a Centurion)Bible Passage: Matthew 8:5–13Remember Verse: Psalm 119:76

Lesson 10: Ponder Point: Jesus Is God, Part 2 (Calming the Storm) Bible Passage: Matthew 8:23–27; Mark 4:35–41Remember Verse: Psalm 57:10

Lesson 11*: Ponder Point: God Is Worthy of Worship (Ten Lepers) Bible Passage: Luke 17:11–19Remember Verse: Psalm 57:1

Lesson 12: Ponder Point: God Is Love (Parables of the Lost Sheep, Coin, and Son)Bible Passage: Luke 15Remember Verse: Psalm 57:1


Bonus Lesson: Jesus Is Hope (The Last Supper)

Revealing the True Wonder of Who God IsLesson 1: Ponder Point: Jesus Is the Good Shepherd (Shepherd and His Flock)Bible Passage: John 10:1–18Remember Verse: Acts 2:28

Lesson 2: Ponder Point: Jesus Is Worthy (Mary Worships)Bible Passage: John 12:1–8Remember Verse: Acts 2:28

Lesson 3*: Ponder Point: Jesus Is the Good News (Death/Resurrection—Great Commission)

Bible Passage: Matthew 27:28—28:20Remember Verse: Acts 2:28

Lesson 4: Ponder Point: God Is with Us (Pentecost)Bible Passage: Acts 1—2Remember Verse: Acts 2:28

Lesson 5: Ponder Point: God Is Provider (Beggar at the Gate)Bible Passage: Acts 3Remember Verse: Acts 2:28


Lesson 7: Ponder Point: God Is Strength (Peter and John before Sanhedrin)Bible Passage: Acts 4Remember Verse: Romans 10:13

Lesson 8: Ponder Point: God Gives New Life (Paul’s Conversion)Bible Passage: Acts 9; 22Remember Verse: Romans 10:13

Lesson 9*: Ponder Point: God Leads His Church (The Early Church) Bible Passage: Acts 11Remember Verse: Romans 10:13

Lesson 10: Ponder Point: God Is Trustworthy (Peter in Prison) Bible Passage: Acts 12:1–17Remember Verse: Romans 15:13

Lesson 11*: Ponder Point: God Saves (Paul and Silas in Prison)Bible Passage: Acts 16:16–40Remember Verse: Romans 15:13

Lesson 12: Ponder Point: Jesus Is the King of Kings (The Return of Christ)Bible Passage: John 14:1–3; Acts 1:9–11; 1 Thessalonians 4:15–16; Revelation 22:1–5Remember Verse: Romans 15:13





SCOPE & SEQUENCETruStory

The Scope and Sequence may need to be adjusted to accommodate the fluctuating Christmas (Winter Quarters) and Easter holidays (Spring Quarters). We invite you to change the order of the lessons to accommodate the needs of your ministry. Remember to customize the At Home Weeklies for the same lessons and send them home as well.


Covenants and God’s Chosen PeopleLesson 1: Ponder Point: God Is Eternal (Creation/Fall of Man)Bible Passage: Genesis 1—3Remember Verse: Psalm 90:2

Lesson 2*: Ponder Point: God Is a Covenant Keeper, Part 1 (Noah)Bible Passage: Genesis 6—9Remember Verse: Psalm 90:2

Lesson 3: Ponder Point: God Is a Covenant Keeper, Part 2 (Abram)Bible Passage: Genesis 12; 15—16Remember Verse: Psalm 90:2

Lesson 4: Ponder Point: God Is Provider (Abraham and Isaac)Bible Passage: Genesis 18; 21—22Remember Verse: Psalm 90:2

Lesson 5: Ponder Point: God Is Lord (Jacob and Esau)Bible Passage: Genesis 25:19–34; 27Remember Verse: Psalm 90:2


Lesson 7*: Ponder Point: God Is Faithful (Jacob)Bible Passage: Genesis 27:41—28:17; 32—33Remember Verse: Philippians 1:6

Lesson 8: Ponder Point: God Redeems (Joseph, Part 1)Bible Passage: Genesis 37; 39—41Remember Verse: Philippians 1:6

Lesson 9: Ponder Point: God Saves (Joseph, Part 2)Bible Passage: Genesis 42—47; 50Remember Verse: Philippians 1:6

Lesson 10*: Ponder Point: God Is I AM (Moses)Bible Passage: Exodus 1—4Remember Verse: Exodus 14:14

Lesson 11: Ponder Point: God Is Warrior (The Exodus, Part 1)Bible Passage: Exodus 5—12Remember Verse: Exodus 14:14

Lesson 12: Ponder Point: God Is Victorious (The Exodus, Part 2)Bible Passage: Exodus 12—15Remember Verse: Exodus 14:14


Covenants and God’s Chosen PeopleLesson 1: Ponder Point: God Claims His People (Mosaic Covenant)Bible Passage: Exodus 19—21; 24Remember Verse: Isaiah 9:6

Lesson 2*: Ponder Point: Jesus Is Immanuel (Mary)Bible Passage: Isaiah 7:14; 9:1–7; Luke 1:1–4, 26–56Remember Verse: Isaiah 9:6

Lesson 3: Ponder Point: God Is Hope (Joseph)Bible Passage: 2 Samuel 7; Isaiah 7:1–14; Matthew 1Remember Verse: Isaiah 9:6

Lesson 4: Ponder Point: Jesus Is the Promised Savior (Birth of Jesus)Bible Passage: Isaiah 9:1–2, 6–7; Luke 2Remember Verse: Isaiah 9:6

Lesson 5: Ponder Point: Jesus Is King (Magi)Bible Passage: Micah 5:2; Jeremiah 31:15; Hosea 11:1; Matthew 2Remember Verse: Isaiah 9:6

Lesson 6: Remember & CelebrateFestival: First Fruits

Lesson 7*: Ponder Point: God Is Strength (Entering the Promised Land)Bible Passage: Joshua 1; 3—4Remember Verse: Isaiah 40:29

Lesson 8: Ponder Point: God Is Powerful (Taking the Promised Land)Bible Passage: Joshua 6—10Remember Verse: Isaiah 40:29

Lesson 9*: Ponder Point: God Is Victorious (David and Goliath)Bible Passage: 1 Samuel 16—17Remember Verse: Isaiah 40:29

Lesson 10: Ponder Point: God Is Sovereign (King David)Bible Passage: 2 Samuel 2; 5—7Remember Verse: Psalm 31:19

Lesson 11: Ponder Point: God Blesses (Solomon, Part 1)Bible Passage: 1 Kings 1—6Remember Verse: Psalm 31:19

Lesson 12: Ponder Point: God Is Trustworthy (Solomon, Part 2)Bible Passage: 1 Kings 7—11Remember Verse: Psalm 31:19


Bonus Lesson: The Christmas Advent and Nativity (Advent)Bible Passage: Matthew 1:21–23; Luke 2:9–11






Covenants and God’s Chosen PeopleLesson 1: Ponder Point: God Is Faithful (John the Baptist)Bible Passage: Isaiah 40:3; Matthew 3Remember Verse: Hebrews 4:16

Lesson 2*: Ponder Point: God Leads (Temptation in the Wilderness)Bible Passage: Matthew 3:13–17; 4:1–11Remember Verse: Hebrews 4:16

Lesson 3: Ponder Point: God Forgives (Healing of the Paralyzed Man)Bible Passage: Mark 2:1–12Remember Verse: Hebrews 4:16

Lesson 4: Ponder Point: God Is Help (Healing of the Leper, Jairus’s Daughter, Sick Woman)Bible Passage: Matthew 8:1–4; 9:18–26; Mark 5:21–43Remember Verse: Hebrews 4:16

Lesson 5: Remember & Celebrate WeekendFeast: Trumpets

Lesson 6: Ponder Point: Jesus Is King (Palm Sunday)Bible Passage: Matthew 21:1–11; John 12:12–19Remember Verse: Psalm 145:8

Lesson 7: Ponder Point: The Big God Story (Easter)Bible Passage: Genesis—RevelationRemember Verse: Psalm 145:8

Lesson 8: Ponder Point: God Is Love (Nicodemus’s Question)Bible Passage: John 2:23—3:21Remember Verse: Psalm 145:8

Lesson 9*: Ponder Point: Jesus Is Compassionate (Feeding of the 5,000)Bible Passage: Matthew 14:13–21; John 6:1–15Remember Verse: Psalm 145:8

Lesson 10: Ponder Point: God Is Near (Walking on Water)Bible Passage: Matthew 14:22–36; John 6:16–21Remember Verse: John 11:25–26a

Lesson 11*: Ponder Point: Jesus Restores (Healing of the Blind Man)Bible Passage: John 9Remember Verse: John 11:25–26a

Lesson 12: Ponder Point: Jesus Is Life (Lazarus)Bible Passage: John 11Remember Verse: John 11:25–26a


Bonus Lesson: Jesus Loves You and Me (Good Friday)Bible Passage: John 18—19; Luke 22:39—23:56

Covenants and God’s Chosen PeopleLesson 1: Ponder Point: God’s Love Compels (Jesus’ Anointing, Last Supper, Betrayal)Bible Passage: Matthew 26:1–56; Luke 22:1–53Remember Verse: Psalm 111:9

Lesson 2: Ponder Point: God Restores Relationship (Trial, Crucifixion, Resurrection)Bible Passage: Luke 22:63—24:8Remember Verse: Psalm 111:9

Lesson 3: Ponder Point: God’s Spirit Changes Everything (Ascension and Holy Spirit)Bible Passage: Matthew 28:16–20; Acts 1—2Remember Verse: Psalm 111:9

Lesson 4: Ponder Point: God’s Power Changes Everything (Healing of the Beggar)Bible Passage: Acts 3:1–10Remember Verse: Psalm 111:9

Lesson 5*: Ponder Point: God’s Son Changes Everything (Paul’s Conversion)Bible Passage: Acts 9:1–31Remember Verse: Psalm 111:9


Lesson 7: Ponder Point: God Wants Everyone to Know Him (Paul in Antioch)Bible Passage: Acts 11:19–30Remember Verse: John 14:6–7

Lesson 8*: Ponder Point: God Delivers (Paul and Silas in Prison)Bible Passage: Acts 16:16–35Remember Verse: John 14:6–7

Lesson 9: Ponder Point: God Is the Living God (Paul in Athens)Bible Passage: Acts 17Remember Verse: John 14:6–7

Lesson 10: Ponder Point: God Calls Us His Own (Paul in Ephesus)Bible Passage: Acts 19; Ephesians 1Remember Verse: Acts 4:12

Lesson 11*: Ponder Point: God Calls Us to Life with Him (Paul in Rome)Bible Passage: Acts 27—28Remember Verse: Acts 4:12

Lesson 12: Ponder Point: God Is the Beginning and the End (Promise of Jesus’ Return)Bible Passage: Revelation 19:11–21; 21—22Remember Verse: Acts 4:12







God’s People Respond to Him through WorshipLesson 1: Ponder Point: God Is Redeemer (Fall of Mankind)Bible Passage: Genesis 2—3Remember Verse: Isaiah 40:28

Lesson 2: Ponder Point: God Is Worthy of Worship (Tower of Babel and Abram)Bible Passage: Genesis 11—12; 15Remember Verse: Isaiah 40:28

Lesson 3*: Ponder Point: God Is the Lord, Part 1 (Moses)Bible Passage: Exodus 2—4Remember Verse: Isaiah 40:28

Lesson 4: Ponder Point: God Is the Lord, Part 2 (Ten Plagues)Bible Passage: Exodus 5—11Remember Verse: Isaiah 40:28

Lesson 5: Ponder Point: God Gives New Life (Passover and Red Sea Crossing)Bible Passage: Exodus 12—14Remember Verse: Isaiah 40:28


Lesson 7*: Ponder Point: God Is Provider (Wandering)Bible Passage: Exodus 15:22—17:7Remember Verse: Proverbs 3:5–6

Lesson 8: Ponder Point: God Is the One True God (Ten Commandments)Bible Passage: Exodus 19—20Remember Verse: Proverbs 3:5–6

Lesson 9: Ponder Point: God Initiates Relationship (Mount Sinai)Bible Passage: Exodus 24Remember Verse: Proverbs 3:5–6

Lesson 10: Ponder Point: God Dwells with His People (Building of the Tabernacle)Bible Passage: Exodus 25—40Remember Verse: Psalm 136:12

Lesson 11*: Ponder Point: God Never Fails (Joshua)Bible Passage: Joshua 1—4Remember Verse: Psalm 136:12

Lesson 12: Ponder Point: God Is Almighty (Hannah and Samuel)Bible Passage: 1 Samuel 1—3Remember Verse: Psalm 136:12


God’s People Respond to Him through WorshipLesson 1: Ponder Point: God’s Presence Inspires Worship (King David)Bible Passage: 1 Samuel 16—17; 2 Samuel 6Remember Verse: Zephaniah 3:17

Lesson 2: Ponder Point: The Lord Is Our Righteousness (Jeremiah)Bible Passage: Jeremiah 23:5–6Remember Verse: Zephaniah 3:17

Lesson 3: Ponder Point: Jesus Is God’s Gift (Zechariah and the Angel)Bible Passage: Luke 1:5–25, 57–80Remember Verse: Zephaniah 3:17

Lesson 4*: Ponder Point: God’s Son Brings Peace (Birth of Jesus)Bible Passage: Luke 2:1–20Remember Verse: Zephaniah 3:17

Lesson 5: Ponder Point: God Honors Faith (Simeon and Anna)Bible Passage: Luke 2:21–40Remember Verse: Zephaniah 3:17

Lesson 6: Remember & Celebrate WeekendFeast: First Fruits

Lesson 7: Ponder Point: God Is the One and Only (King Ahab and Elijah)Bible Passage: 1 Kings 16—18Remember Verse: Luke 4:8

Lesson 8: Ponder Point: God Awakens (King Josiah)Bible Passage: 2 Kings 22—23Remember Verse: Luke 4:8

Lesson 9*: Ponder Point: God Rescues (Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego)Bible Passage: Daniel 3Remember Verse: Luke 4:8

Lesson 10: Ponder Point: God Is Real (Daniel)Bible Passage: Daniel 6Remember Verse: Proverbs 19:21

Lesson 11*: Ponder Point: God Is in Control (Esther)Bible Passage: Esther 1—10Remember Verse: Proverbs 19:21

Lesson 12: Ponder Point: God Redeems (Nehemiah)Bible Passage: Nehemiah 1—4; 6—9Remember Verse: Proverbs 19:21


Bonus Lesson: The Christmas Advent and Nativity (Advent)






God’s People Respond to Him through WorshipLesson 1: Ponder Point: God’s Plan Is Best (Peter)Bible Passage: Luke 5:1–11Remember Verse: Psalm 139:23–24

Lesson 2: Ponder Point: God Knows Everything (Woman at the Well)Bible Passage: John 4:1–42Remember Verse: Psalm 139:23–24

Lesson 3*: Ponder Point: Jesus Seeks and Saves (Zacchaeus)Bible Passage: Luke 19:1–10Remember Verse: Psalm 139:23–24

Lesson 4: Ponder Point: Jesus Is King (Triumphal Entry)Bible Passage: Matthew 21:1–11; John 12:12–19Remember Verse: Galatians 2:20

Lesson 5: Ponder Point: Jesus Is the Way, the Truth, and the Life (Jesus Rises)Bible Passage: John 14:6; 18:1—20:18Remember Verse: Galatians 2:20


Lesson 7: Ponder Point: Jesus Is Alive (Jesus Appears to His Disciples)Bible Passage: John 20Remember Verse: Galatians 2:20

Lesson 8*: Ponder Point: Jesus Redeems (Jesus Reinstates Peter)Bible Passage: John 21Remember Verse: Galatians 2:20

Lesson 9: Ponder Point: God Is the Lord of the Sabbath (Sabbath)Bible Passage: Matthew 12:1–14Remember Verse: John 17:3

Lesson 10: Ponder Point: Jesus Is Freedom (Rich Fool)Bible Passage: Luke 12:13–31Remember Verse: John 17:3

Lesson 11: Ponder Point: The Father Is Love (Lost Son)Bible Passage: Luke 15:11–32Remember Verse: John 17:3

Lesson 12: Ponder Point: The Big God StoryBible Passage: Genesis—RevelationRemember Verse: John 17:3


Bonus Lessons: Jesus Is Deliverer (The Last Supper)* Jesus Loves You and Me (Good Friday)

God’s People Respond to Him through WorshipLesson 1*: Ponder Point: God Is Powerful (Ascension)Bible Passage: Luke 24:52–53; Acts 1—2Remember Verse: Isaiah 41:10

Lesson 2: Ponder Point: God’s Spirit Unifies, Part 1 (Philip)Bible Passage: Acts 8:1–8, 26–40Remember Verse: Isaiah 41:10

Lesson 3: Ponder Point: God’s Spirit Unifies, Part 2 (Peter and Cornelius)Bible Passage: Acts 10—11Remember Verse: Isaiah 41:10

Lesson 4: Ponder Point: God Answers Prayer (Peter Delivered from Prison)Bible Passage: Acts 12:1–19Remember Verse: Isaiah 41:10

Lesson 5: Ponder Point: God Speaks (Lydia and Philippi)Bible Passage: Acts 16:6–15Remember Verse: Isaiah 41:10


Lesson 7: Ponder Point: God’s Spirit Renews (Fruit of the Spirit and Galatia)Bible Passage: Galatians 5—6Remember Verse: 2 Corinthians 5:5

Lesson 8*: Ponder Point: God Is Contentment (Letter to the Philippians)Bible Passage: Philippians 3—4Remember Verse: 2 Corinthians 5:5

Lesson 9: Ponder Point: God Is Hope (Letters to the Thessalonians)Bible Passage: 1 Thessalonians 3—4; 2 Thessalonians 2Remember Verse: 2 Corinthians 5:5

Lesson 10: Ponder Point: God Is Love (Letter to the Corinthians)Bible Passage: 1 Corinthians 12—13Remember Verse: 1 Thessalonians 5:23

Lesson 11: Ponder Point: God Is Wisdom (Letter from James)Bible Passage: James 3Remember Verse: 1 Thessalonians 5:23

Lesson 12*: Ponder Point: Jesus Is Invincible (Return of Christ)Bible Passage: Revelation 19; 21—22Remember Verse: 1 Thessalonians 5:23


Bonus: The Big God Story Musical






Redemption throughout the Big God StoryLesson 1: Ponder Point: God Redeems (Need for a Redeemer)Bible Passage: Genesis 1—3Remember Verse: Deuteronomy 7:9

Lesson 2*: Ponder Point: God Keeps His Word (The Flood)Bible Passage: Genesis 6:5—9:17Remember Verse: Deuteronomy 7:9

Lesson 3: Ponder Point: God Is Lord of All (The Promise)Bible Passage: Genesis 12:1–9; 15—16; 21:1–7Remember Verse: Deuteronomy 7:9

Lesson 4: Ponder Point: God Blesses (Jacob)Bible Passage: Genesis 25:19–34; 27:1–41; 32:1—33:11Remember Verse: Deuteronomy 7:9

Lesson 5: Ponder Point: God Is Good (Joseph)Bible Passage: Genesis 37; 39—50Remember Verse: Deuteronomy 7:9


Lesson 7*: Ponder Point: God Is Enough (The Golden Calf)Bible Passage: Exodus 12:1—15:21; 19—30; 32—34Remember Verse: Jeremiah 9:24

Lesson 8: Ponder Point: God Is in Control (Wandering in the Wilderness)Bible Passage: Numbers 9—20Remember Verse: Jeremiah 9:24

Lesson 9: Ponder Point: God Is Faithful (Jericho)Bible Passage: Joshua 1—6Remember Verse: Jeremiah 9:24

Lesson 10: Ponder Point: God Delivers (Ehud)Bible Passage: Judges 3—4Remember Verse: Deuteronomy 31:6

Lesson 11: Ponder Point: God Is with Us (Deborah)Bible Passage: Judges 4—5Remember Verse: Deuteronomy 31:6

Lesson 12*: Ponder Point: God Is Worthy (Gideon)Bible Passage: Judges 6—8Remember Verse: Deuteronomy 31:6


Redemption throughout the Big God StoryLesson 1: Ponder Point: God Prepares the Way (Mini Big God Story from Judges to Jesus)Bible Passage: Judges 1:1—Luke 1:25Remember Verse: Luke 1:68

Lesson 2: Ponder Point: The Lord Will Provide (Mary)Bible Passage: Luke 1:26–55Remember Verse: Luke 1:68

Lesson 3*: Ponder Point: Jesus Is the Promise (The Birth of Jesus)Bible Passage: Matthew 1:1–16; Luke 2:1–20Remember Verse: Luke 1:68

Lesson 4: Ponder Point: God Is Rescuer (Flight to Egypt)Bible Passage: Matthew 2:13–23Remember Verse: Luke 1:68

Lesson 5: Ponder Point: God Is Redeemer (Ruth and Naomi)Bible Passage: Ruth 1—4Remember Verse: Luke 1:68


Lesson 7: Ponder Point: God Looks at the Heart (Samuel and David)Bible Passage: 1 Samuel 16:1–13Remember Verse: Proverbs 16:9

Lesson 8*: Ponder Point: God Protects (David and Jonathan)Bible Passage: 1 Samuel 18—20Remember Verse: Proverbs 16:9

Lesson 9: Ponder Point: Yahweh: the Most High God (Elijah on Mount Carmel)Bible Passage: 1 Kings 18—19Remember Verse: Proverbs 16:9

Lesson 10: Ponder Point: God Is the Lord of Life (Elisha and Naaman)Bible Passage: 2 Kings 5Remember Verse: Psalm 83:18

Lesson 11*: Ponder Point: God Is Merciful (Jonah)Bible Passage: Jonah 1—4Remember Verse: Psalm 83:18

Lesson 12: Ponder Point: God Restores (From Exile to Jerusalem)Bible Passage: Selected passages from Jonah to NehemiahRemember Verse: Psalm 83:18


Bonus Lesson: Christmas Celebration






Redemption throughout the Big God StoryLesson 1: Ponder Point: Jesus Is God’s Son (Baptism of Jesus)Bible Passage: Luke 3:1–22Remember Verse: John 17:3

Lesson 2: Ponder Point: Jesus Is Worthy (Mary and Martha)Bible Passage: Luke 10:38–43Remember Verse: John 17:3

Lesson 3: Ponder Point: Jesus Is King of Kings (Triumphal Entry)Bible Passage: Matthew 21:1–17Remember Verse: John 17:3

Lesson 4*: Ponder Point: Jesus Is Alive! (Death/Resurrection)Bible Passage: John 20:1–18Remember Verse: John 17:3

Lesson 5*: Ponder Point: God Requires Obedience (Parable of the Wise and Foolish Builders)

Bible Passage: Matthew 7:24–27; Luke 6:46–49Remember Verse: John 17:3


Lesson 7*: Ponder Point: God Is Love (Parable of the Good Samaritan)Bible Passage: Luke 10:25–37Remember Verse: 1 John 4:9

Lesson 8: Ponder Point: Jesus Is Salvation (Parable of the Great Banquet)Bible Passage: Luke 14:12–24Remember Verse: 1 John 4:9

Lesson 9: Ponder Point: God Redeems (Parables of the Lost Sheep, Coin, and Son)Bible Passage: Luke 15:1–32Remember Verse: 1 John 4:9

Lesson 10: Ponder Point: God Forgives (Parable of the Unmerciful Servant)Bible Passage: Matthew 18:21–35Remember Verse: Isaiah 30:18

Lesson 11: Ponder Point: God Is Gracious (Parable of the Workers in the Field)Bible Passage: Matthew 20:1–16Remember Verse: Isaiah 30:18

Lesson 12: Ponder Point: Jesus Is the Good News (Great Commission)Bible Passage: Matthew 28:16–20Remember Verse: Isaiah 30:18


Bonus Lesson: Good Friday

Redemption throughout the Big God StoryLesson 1: Ponder Point: God’s Spirit Unifies (Ascension and Gift of the Holy Spirit)Bible Passage: Acts 1:1–11; 2Remember Verse: Acts 1:8

Lesson 2*: Ponder Point: God Is Truth (Peter and John before the Sanhedrin)Bible Passage: Acts 3—4Remember Verse: Acts 1:8

Lesson 3: Ponder Point: God Is the One True God (Stephen Is Martyred)Bible Passage: Acts 6:8—7:60Remember Verse: Acts 1:8

Lesson 4: Ponder Point: The Lord Who Heals (Peter and Tabitha)Bible Passage: Acts 9:36–42Remember Verse: Acts 1:8

Lesson 5*: Ponder Point: God Is the Everlasting Father (Paul and Barnabas)Bible Passage: Acts 11:19–29; 14—15Remember Verse: Acts 1:8


Lesson 7: Ponder Point: Jesus Is Master (Paul with Priscilla and Aquila)Bible Passage: Acts 18Remember Verse: John 10:27

Lesson 8: Ponder Point: God’s Spirit Gives Gifts (Book of Ephesians; Spiritual Gifts)Bible Passage: Ephesians 4:1–16Remember Verse: John 10:27

Lesson 9: Ponder Point: God Is the Holy One (Peter’s Letter to the Jewish Christians)Bible Passage: 1 Peter 1:1—2:25Remember Verse: John 10:27

Lesson 10: Ponder Point: Jesus Is the Lord of Life (Book of Romans)Bible Passage: Romans 1—10Remember Verse: John 20:31

Lesson 11: Ponder Point: God Is the Beginning and the End (Revelation: New Heaven and New Earth)

Bible Passage: Revelation 21—22Remember Verse: John 20:31

Lesson 12*: Ponder Point: The Big God StoryBible Passage: Genesis—RevelationRemember Verse: John 20:31





SCOPE & SEQUENCETruIdentity Modules

You may want to consider a chronological path. Or you could choose the following suggested path, which begins with leading students to a deeper look at God in the Old Testament, through His grand redemptive narrative, and into the New Testament, all solidifying their understanding of their true identity in Christ.

An intro video is available with each TruIdentity lesson.

Psalms: Worthy8 Weeks

Genesis8 Weeks

Exploring the book of Psalms deepens students’ faith by knowing who God is and that He alone is worthy of all our worship—even in our messiness.

Week 1: God Is WorthyBible Basis: Psalm 33Series Focus Verses: Psalm 23:1–3

Week 2: God Is Worthy of Our ThanksgivingBible Basis: Psalm 116Series Focus Verses: Psalm 23:1–3

Week 3: God Is Worthy of Our TrustBible Basis: Psalm 62Series Focus Verse: Psalm 23:4

Week 4: God Is Worthy of Our ConfessionBible Basis: Psalm 51Series Focus Verse: Psalm 23:4

Week 5: God Is Worthy of Our LamentBible Basis: Psalm 89Series Focus Verses: Psalm 23:5–6

Week 6: God Is Worthy of Our AngerBible Basis: Psalm 7Series Focus Verses: Psalm 23:5–6

Week 7: God Is Worthy of Our PraiseBible Basis: Psalm 98

Week 8: Remember & Celebrate

A closer look at the God who created, Genesis not only reveals God and His plan for our redemption but teaches how to relate to God and one another—even in our brokenness.

Week 1: God Is CreatorBible Basis: Genesis 1:1—2:3Series Focus Verses: Genesis 1:27–28

Week 2: God Is RedeemerBible Basis: Genesis 3:1–24Series Focus Verses: Genesis 1:27–28

Week 3: God Is Just, God Is MercifulBible Basis: Genesis 4:1–16Series Focus Verses: Genesis 12:1–3

Week 4: El Roi (God Who Sees Me)Bible Basis: Genesis 15:1–6; 16:1–16Series Focus Verses: Genesis 12:1–3

Week 5: Jehovah Jireh (The LORD Will Provide)Bible Basis: Genesis 22:1–18Series Focus Verses: Genesis 50:19–21

Week 6: God Is RelentlessBible Basis: Genesis 32:22–32Series Focus Verses: Genesis 50:19–21

Week 7: God Is SovereignBible Basis: Genesis 45:1–15





Judges8 Weeks

Mark: Up Close and Personal8 Weeks

Through stories of people caught in familiar cycles of sin, God raises up leaders and remains the ultimate Hero—full of mercy and grace—showing that our role is to simply obey.

Week 1: God’s Grand Redemptive NarrativeContext for the Book of JudgesSeries Focus Verse: Judges 2:18

Week 2: God Is JealousBible Basis: Judges 2:1–19Series Focus Verse: Judges 2:18

Week 3: God Is DelivererBible Basis: Judges 3:7–30Series Focus Verse: Judges 6:12

Week 4: God Is WarriorBible Basis: Judges 4:1–23Series Focus Verse: Judges 6:12

Week 5: God Is SaviorBible Basis: Judges 6:1—7:25Series Focus Verse: Judges 3:15a

Week 6: God Is KingBible Basis: Judges 9Series Focus Verse: Judges 3:15a

Week 7: God Is SovereignBible Basis: Judges 13:1—16:31


The life of Jesus is encountered in Mark through studying His character and work, and understanding how He took on human form to be both relational and personal with each of us.

Week 1: Jesus Is the MessiahBible Basis: Mark 1:1–18Series Focus Verses: Mark 1:17–18

Week 2: Jesus Is GodBible Basis: Mark 2:1–12Series Focus Verses: Mark 1:17–18

Week 3: Jesus Is __________*Bible Basis: Mark 4:35—5:43Series Focus Verse: Mark 10:45

Week 4: Jesus Is Servant KingBible Basis: Mark 10:35–45Series Focus Verse: Mark 10:45

Week 5: Jesus Is the Lamb of God, Part IBible Basis: Mark 14:32–42Series Focus Verses: Mark 12:29–31

Week 6: Jesus Is the Lamb of God, Part IIBible Basis: Mark 14:43—15:41Series Focus Verses: Mark 12:29–31

Week 7: Jesus Is AliveBible Basis: Mark 15:42—16:8





Ephesians: Upward, Inward, Outward8 Weeks

Acts8 Weeks

After looking upward to who God is, students look inward to learn solid truths about who they are in Christ and then how to respond to others in love and unity.

Week 1: God’s Grand Redemptive NarrativeAn Overview to Give Context for the Book of EphesiansSeries Focus Verses: Ephesians 2:8–10

Week 2: God Is GraciousBible Basis: Ephesians 1:3–14Series Focus Verses: Ephesians 2:8–10

Week 3: God Gives LifeBible Basis: Ephesians 2:1–10Series Focus Verses: Ephesians 4:1–3

Week 4: God Gives GiftsBible Basis: Ephesians 4:1–16Series Focus Verses: Ephesians 4:1–3

Week 5: God TransformsBible Basis: Ephesians 4:17–32Series Focus Verses: Ephesians 5:1–2

Week 6: God Is ________ in Real Life*Bible Basis: Ephesians 5:21—6:4Series Focus Verses: Ephesians 5:1–2

Week 7: God Is a WarriorBible Basis: Ephesians 6:10–20


Nurtures an understanding of God’s grand redemptive narrative—which continues to this day through the power of the Holy Spirit building, empowering, and sending His Church—and helps students find their place in it.

Week 1: His Story ContinuesContext for the Book of ActsSeries Focus Verses: Acts 1:1–2, 5

Week 2: Holy Spirit EmpowersBible Basis: Acts 2:1–24Series Focus Verses: Acts 1:1–2, 5

Week 3: God Is AwesomeBible Basis: Acts 2:42–47; 4:32–35Series Focus Verse: Acts 1:8

Week 4: God Is SovereignBible Basis: Acts 8:1–5; 8:26—9:19Series Focus Verse: Acts 1:8

Week 5: God Is SaviorBible Basis: Acts 15:1–34Series Focus Verses: Acts 4:12–13

Week 6: God Is RealBible Basis: Acts 17:16–34Series Focus Verses: Acts 4:12–13

Week 7: Jesus Is LordBible Basis: Acts 19:8–41





Advent5 Weeks

Provide students, families, and churches with meaningful experiences through the often-familiar Christmas story. Teaching the value in waiting, the series also seeks to develop deeper faith, renewed awe, and stronger virtues (Hope, Peace, Joy, Love, Remember & Celebrate) that will transform the lives of those who participate.

Week 1: HopeContext for the GospelSeries Focus Verses: Luke 1:68–75

Week 2: PeaceBible Basis: Luke 2:8–20Series Focus Verses: Luke 1:68–75

Week 3: JoyBible Basis: Luke 1:26–56Series Focus Verse: John 3:16

Week 4: LoveBible Basis: Matthew 1:18–25; John 3:16Series Focus Verse: John 3:16

Week 5: Remember & Celebrate*This week, students will construct their own God Statements—the concise phrase that

reveals a truth about God that’s highlighted specifically in the passage we’re explor-ing—based on the Holy Spirit leading them through the lesson.



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