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Hymn: “I Am His, and He Is Mine”Unit 1 A Christian’s Salvation

2 Unit 1 • A Christian’s Salvation Overview

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Unit 1aGod Rules Creation

Genesis 1:1

God is the all-powerful Creator.

1 4 1 The Beginning of All Things Genesis 1:1–13

2 6 2 A69–70 It is Perfect! Genesis 1:14–31

3 8 3 A71 Rest and Praise God! Genesis 2:1–3

4 9 4 Sin, Death, and God’s Love Application Story

Unit 1bGod Rules Nature

Genesis 6:8, 22

God’s favor on us should lead us to complete obedience.

5 11 5–6 A72 Safe in the Ark with God Genesis 6:1–22

6 13 7 Atop Mount Ararat Genesis 7:1–9:17

7 15 8 God Blesses Trust Application Story

8 16 9–10 A73 Noah’s Faith—God’s Promise Genesis 6–8

Unit 1cGod Rules Families

Deuteronomy 6:5

God wants each person to love Him with his whole heart.

9 18 11 The Tower of Babel Fails Genesis 11:1–9

10 20 12 God Chooses Abram Genesis 12:1–13:18

11 21 13–14 A74 Trust Obeys and Waits Application Story

12 2315–16,

238Hero of the Faith: John Bunyan Biography

Unit 1dGod Rules Me

Genesis 15:6

God gives us righteousness by faith.

13 26 17 God Gives Abraham a Son Genesis 17:1–19; 21:1–8

14 28 18 Abraham Gives to God Genesis 22

15 29 19–20 Worthy of Praise Application Story

16 31 21–22 A75, A55 Taste and See Psalm 119:103

Hymn: “I Am His, and He Is Mine”Unit 1 A Christian’s Salvation


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Unit 1aGod’s Miraculous Creation

Genesis 1:28

Humans are to manage the earth for God’s glory.

1 4 1–2 God’s Perfect Creation Genesis 1:1–28

2 7 3–4 God Talks with Adam and Eve Genesis 1:28–30; 2:8–23

3 9 5–6Fearfully and Wonderfully Made

Application Story

4 11 7–8 A47 God’s Special Creation 1 Corinthians 6:19–20

Unit 1b Man’s Sinful Nature

1 Corinthians 15:3–4

Christ died for our sins, was buried, rose again, and was seen by many.

5 13 9–10 The Man and Woman Sin Genesis 2:8–3:24

6 16 11 The First Brothers Genesis 4:1–16

7 18 12 Fixing What’s Inside Application Story

8 19 13–14 The Lion Inside Application Story

Unit 1c God’s Mercy

John 1:12–13

God provided a way for us to become His children.

9 22 15–16 Seth’s Many Descendants Genesis 4:25–5:29

10 24 17 God Chooses Abram Genesis 12–17; 21:1–7

11 26 18, 273Hero of the Faith: Augustine

Biography

12 28 19–20 Chosen by God Genesis 12:1–9

Unit 1dGod’s Judgment

Proverbs 6:16–17

God hates sin.

13 30 21–22God Judges the Cities of the Plain

Genesis 13:1–13; 18:20–19:14

14 32 23–24 Lot’s Family Escapes the Fire Genesis 19:15–30

15 34 25 God’s Truth Application Story

16 35 26–28 A31–32 Abraham and Lot Genesis 12, 13, 19

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Hymn: “May the Mind of Christ, My Savior”Unit 2 A Christian’s Mind Hymn: “May the Mind of Christ, My Savior”Unit 2 A Christian’s Mind


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Unit 2aA Fool’s Mind

Psalm 37:1–2

Trust God instead of fearing others.

17 42 29–30 Do Right Application Story

18 44 31–32 Korah’s Rebellion Numbers 16:1–22

19 46 33–34 Korah’s Judgment Numbers 16:23–40

20 48 35–36 God’s Word and Fear Picture the Point

Unit 2b A Doubter’s Mind

Psalm 37:3–4

Trust in the Lord, and He will supply your needs.

21 51 37–38 The Doubters Murmur Exodus 16:1– 36

22 53 39 Delighting in God Application Story

23 55 40–42 Provision and Judgment Numbers 11:4–34

24 57 43–44 Doubt Versus Trust Picture the Point

Unit 2c A Rebel’s Mind

Psalm 37:5–6

Trust the Lord to guide you.

25 60 45–46 A48 Rebellion and Judgment Leviticus 9:1–10:6

26 62 47 Is It Full? Picture the Point

27 64 48 Obedience Application Story

28 65 49–50 Rebellion Is Punished Numbers 12:1–16

Unit 2dA Believer’s Mind

Psalm 37:7–8

Don’t worry; trust God.

29 68 51–52Provision—Water from the Rock

Exodus 17:1–6

30 70 53–54 For Worship—The Law Exodus 19–20

31 72 55 For Worship—The Tabernacle Exodus 25–40

32 73 56, 274 A33Hero of the Faith: D. L. Moody

Biography

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Hymn: “Dare to Be Brave, Dare to Be True”Unit 3 A Christian’s Purity

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Hymn: “Dare to Be Brave, Dare to Be True”Unit 3 A Christian’s Purity


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Unit 3aPure Trust

Proverbs 30:5

Because God’s promises are true, we can trust Him completely.

33 80 57–58 Elijah Trusts God 1 Kings 16:29–17:7

34 82 59–60 God Provides 1 Kings 17:8–16

35 84 61–62 Trust God in Difficulties Application Story

36 86 63–64 A49–50 Who Are You Trusting? Proverbs 30:5

Unit 3b Pure Actions

Proverbs 20:11

Our actions reveal our character.

37 89 65–66 Sin and Its Consequences Application Story

38 92 67–68Elijah Confronts the Prophets of Baal

1 Kings 18:17–40

39 93 69–70 God, not Baal, Sends Rain 1 Kings 18:41–46

40 95 71–72 A51 Elijah Doubts God 1 Kings 19:1–21

Unit 3c Pure Motives

Matthew 5:6–8

God rewards pure motives.

41 98 73–74 The Blessing of Hospitality 2 Kings 4:8–17

42 100 75–76 All Is Well 2 Kings 4:18–37

43 102 77 Serving Others or Serving Self? Application Story

44 104 78 Faith Saves and Serves Application Story

Unit 3dPure Speech

1 Samuel 2:3

Be pure in speech.

45 107 79 Job’s First Two Trials Job 1–2:10

46 109 80 Tell the Truth Application Story

47 111 81–82 Job’s Struggle and Reward Job 2:11–42:17

48 113 83–84 A34–35 Wayward Words Application Story

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Hymn: “O Little Town of Bethlehem”Unit 4 Christmas: The King Is Born

Lesson Plan Overview118 Unit 4 • Christmas: The King Is Born Overview

Hymn: “O Little Town of Bethlehem”Unit 4 Christmas: The King Is Born


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Unit 4aBirth of John the Baptist

Luke 1:32

Jesus Christ is the Son of God.

49 120 85–86 Special News for Zechariah Luke 1:5–25

50 123 87–88The Announcement of Christ’s Birth

Luke 1:26–56

51 125 89–90 A52 Birth of John the Baptist Luke 1:57–80

52 126 91–92 Telling the Good News Application Story

Unit 4b Birth of Jesus, King of Kings

Micah 5:2

The Messiah would come from Bethlehem.

53 129 93–94 A53 Jesus Is Born Luke 2:1–20; Matt. 2:1–12

54 132 95–96 Dedication in the Temple Luke 2:21–40

55 134 97 Giving Our Lives to Christ Application Story

56 136 98–100 A36 Prophet Focus: Micah Prophet Focus

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Hymn: “Bring Them In”Unit 5 The Master’s Work


Hymn: “Bring Them In”Unit 5 The Master’s Work


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Unit 5aThe Master’s Plan

John 10:9

Jesus is the door.

57 142 101 Christ Tells Why He Came John 10:1–11

58 143 102 A54 The Right Perspective Application Story

59 145 103–4 God’s Perfect Plan Picture the Point

60 147 105–6 Christ Foretells His Death Matthew 16:21–28

Unit 5b The Master’s Harvest Fields

Luke 10:3

Every Christian should spread the gospel.

61 150 107 The Seventy Go Evangelizing Luke 10:1–24

62 152 108, 275 A55Hero of the Faith: Wang Mingdao

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63 154 109–10 The Good Samaritan Luke 10:25–37

64 156 111–12 Just One Way Picture the Point

Unit 5c The Master’s Service

Matthew 5:16

Christians are the light of the world.

65 159 113–14 Who Is This Jesus?Matthew 16:13–20Picture the Point

66 161 115Sermon on the Mount: Who Is Blessed?

Matthew 5:1–12

67 163 116 Seeing God Picture the Point

68 164 117–20 The Lord’s Prayer—An Example Matthew 6:9–13

Unit 5dThe Master’s Return

Matthew 25:13

Be ready: Christ is coming.

69 166 121–22A Woman, a Well, and the Water of Life

John 4:1–42

70 169 123–24 Watch Application Story

71 171 125–26 Parable of the Ten VirginsMatthew 25:1–13 Picture the Point

72 172 127–28 A37 Be Watchful Picture the Point

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Hymn: “Come, Christians, Join to Sing”Unit 6 The Master’s Exaltation

Lesson Plan Overview176 Unit 6 • The Master’s Exaltation Overview


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Genesis 1:1







Genesis 6:8, 22







Deuteronomy 6:5





12 2315–16,


Unit 1dGod Rules Me

Genesis 15:6






Hymn: “Come, Christians, Join to Sing”Unit 6 The Master’s Exaltation


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Unit 6aJesus Is the Good Shepherd

John 10:11, 14

Jesus is the Good Shepherd.

73 178 129–30 Parable of the Lost SheepMatthew 18:11–14; Luke 15:3–7

74 180 131–32 Little Children Come to Jesus Mark 10:13–16

75 182 133 Jesus Is Good All the Time Application Story

76 183 134 A56 The Shepherd and His Sheep Picture the Point

Unit 6b Jesus Is the Bread of Life

John 6:35

Jesus is the Bread of Life.

77 186 135–36 Feeding Thousands Matthew 14:14–22; Mark 6:34–44; John 6:1–15

78 189 137 A56From Swimming to Salvation (Part 1)

Application Story

79 190 138From Swimming to Salvation (Part 2)

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80 191 139–40 Miracle at the Wedding Feast John 2:1–11

Unit 6c Jesus Is the Way, the Truth, and the Life

John 14:6

Jesus is the Way, the Truth, and the Life.

81 194 141, 276 Hero of the Faith: William Tyndale

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82 196 142 A New Birth Needed John 3:1–21

83 198 143–44 A57 The Key to Salvation Picture the Point

84 199 145–46 The Rich Young RulerMatthew 19:16–30; Mark 10:17–31 Picture the Point

Unit 6dJesus Is the Resurrection

John 11:25

Jesus is the Resurrection.

85 203 147–48 Lazarus Is Alive! John 11:1–45

86 205 149–50 A57 Christ’s Power over Death Picture the Point

87 207 151–52 Just Like Lazarus Application Story

88 208 153–54 A38 Raising a Ruler’s Daughter Mark 5:21–43; Luke 8:40–56

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Hymn: “Take the Name of Jesus with You”Unit 7 A Christian’s Willingness


Hymn: “Take the Name of Jesus with You”Unit 7 A Christian’s Willingness


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Unit 7aWilling to Go

Acts 1:8

Christians should be witnesses for Christ everywhere.

89 216 155–56 The Apostles Heal and Preach Acts 5:12–42

90 219 157–58 Philip and the Ethiopian Acts 8:5–6, 26–40

91 221 159, 280 Serving God Away from Home Missionary Story

92 223 160, 281 Trusting God Missionary Story

Unit 7b Willing to Give

2 Corinthians 8:2

Christians give even when it’s difficult.

93 226 161–62 Believers Help One Another Acts 1:26; 2:41–47; 4:29–37

94 228 163 Christians Respond to a Crisis Acts 11:19–30

95 229 164, 282 Communication Missionary Story

96 232165–66,

283Preparing to Leave Missionary Story

Unit 7c Willing to Serve

Colossians 3:23–24

Serve God with all your heart. It is God, not people, Who will reward you.

97 236 167–68 A Dedicated Disciple—Luke Acts 16:6–15; Col. 4:14; 2 Tim. 4:11; Philemon 1:24

98 238 169–70 Simply Servants Acts 4:36–37; 9:27; 11:21–30; 12:25–16:40

99 240 171, 284 Caring for Others Missionary Story

100 242 172, 285 God Is in Control Missionary Story

Unit 7dWilling to Suffer

Philippians 1:29

Christians have been chosen to suffer for Christ.

101 244 173–74 In Prison at Philippi Acts 16:16–40

102 246 175–76Paul’s Arrest and Dangerous Journey

Acts 21:27–28:6

103 249177–78,

287Trouble and Trust Missionary Story

104 250 277, 288 A39Hero of the Faith: Hudson Taylor

Biography and Missionary Story

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Hymn: “Jesus Christ Is Risen Today”Unit 8 Easter: God’s Love Complete


Hymn: “Jesus Christ Is Risen Today”Unit 8 Easter: God’s Love Complete


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Unit 8aEvents of Passover Week

Ephesians 1:7

The blood of Jesus is necessary for salvation.

105 258 179–80 A Worshiping Woman Matthew 26:1–16

106 261181–82,

278Hero of the Faith: John Wesley Biography

107 263 183–84 The Triumphal Entry Matthew 21:1–11

108 265 185–86 Clearing the Temple Picture the PointMatthew 21:12–17

Unit 8b Christ’s Crucifixion and Resurrection

John 20:31

Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God.

109 268 187–88The Trials and Crucifixion of Jesus

Luke 22:54–71; 23:1–46; John 18:12–40; 19:1–16

110 271 189–90 Paid with Joy Application Story

111 273 191 The Resurrection of Christ Matthew 27:57–66; 28:1–10; Mark 15:42–47; 16:1–8

112 274 192–94 A40 Christ Deserves Our Best Application Story

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Hymn: “What a Friend We Have in Jesus”Unit 9 A Christian’s Friendships

Lesson Plan Overview280 Unit 9 • A Christian’s Friendships Overview


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Genesis 1:1







Genesis 6:8, 22







Deuteronomy 6:5





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Unit 1dGod Rules Me

Genesis 15:6






Hymn: “What a Friend We Have in Jesus”Unit 9 A Christian’s Friendships


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Unit 9aWhat Is a Friend?

John 15:13–14

A good friend cares about where others spend eternity.

113 282 195–96 Bringing a Friend to Jesus John 1:43–51

114 284 197–98 Twelve Special Friends Luke 6:6–16; 22:39–62; 24:45–53; John 19:25–27

115 287 199–200 Who Christ’s Friends Are John 15:9–17

116 289 201 Delivered from Fear Application Story

Unit 9b What Kinds of Friends Do I Have?

Matthew 12:35

A person’s behavior reveals his heart.

117 292 202–3 Friends Find a Way Mark 2:1–12

118 294 204Ananias and Sapphira Lie to God

Acts 4:32–5:11

119 296 205–6 Friends Pray for Peter Acts 12:1–17

120 298 207 A58 What’s Inside Will Be Seen Picture the PointMatthew 12:35

Unit 9c What Kind of Friend Am I?

Philippians 2:4

Friends care about and help each other.

121 300 208–9 Another Ananias Helps Saul Acts 9:8–20

122 302 210 Uncle Paul Is Warned Acts 23:12–24

123 303 211 Friends Put Friends First Philippians 2:17–30

124 304 212–13 I’m So Glad to See You! Application Story

Unit 9dJesus Is Our Best Friend

Hebrews 13:5c–6

Jesus is always with believers and helps them.

125 307 214–15 The Lord Stood by Paul Acts 23:6–11

126 309 216 Friends in Christ Application Story

127 310 Jesus Is Our SecurityJohn 10:14–18, 27–29; 15:13

128 311 217 A41 What a Friend! Hymn History

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Hymn: “One Day”Unit 10 The Christian’s Guide

Lesson Plan Overview316 Unit 10 • The Christian’s Guide Overview


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Genesis 1:1







Genesis 6:8, 22







Deuteronomy 6:5





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Genesis 15:6






Hymn: “One Day!”Unit 10 The Christian’s Guide


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Unit 10aGod’s Word Is Infallible

Revelation 21:1–2

The new earth will be the believer’s eternal home.

129 318 218–19Prophecies about the Lord’s Life

Isaiah 53:1–12

130 321 220–21Prophecies About the Lord’s Death

Psalm 22:1–28

131 323 222 Prophet Focus: Daniel Prophet Focus

132 325 223 Daniel’s Vision of the Last Days Daniel 10:1–21

Unit 10b God’s Word Is the Authority

Revelation 21:5

God’s Word is true and faithful.

133 328 224–25 God’s Message to Us Application Story

134 330 226–27 The Bible Is God’s Word Revelation 1:1–6; 22:18–19

135 332 228–29 The Parable of the Sower Luke 8:5–15

136 334 230–31 A59 Planting the Seed Application Story

Unit 10c God’s Word Foretells the Last Days

Revelation 21:3

God will dwell with His people forever.

137 338 232 The Rapture 1 Thessalonians 4:13–18

138 340 233The Marriage Supper of the Lamb

Revelation 19:6–10

139 341 234–35 The Tribulation Matthew 24:29–44

140 343 236–37 God’s Judgment of the Unsaved Revelation 20:11–15

Unit 10dGod’s Word Is Complete

Revelation 21:4

The new Jerusalem will be a place of perfect joy.

141 346 238–39 John’s Vision of Christ Revelation 1:1–20

142 348 240–41 The Dead Sea Scrolls Historical Account

143 350 242–43 Is Your Name in the Book? Application Story

144 351 244–45 A42–43 The Two BeginningsGenesis 1; Revelation 21:9–22:5

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