Unit 4: Out of Egypt
Key Passage - God is not a man, that he might lie, or a son of man, that he might change his mind. Does he speak and not act, or promise and not fulfill? — Numbers 23:19
Unit Worship Song:
Unit Description: Many years had passed since God used Joseph to rescue His people from a famine by bringing them into Egypt. Now, however, God’s people were in bondage and needed to be rescued. God raised up a new rescuer, Moses, to deliver His people out of Egypt and lead them back to the promised land.
Big Picture Question: Does God keep His promises? Yes, God always keeps His promises because He is faithful.
Sunday, Jan. 1
UNIT 4 - SESSION 1
(WEEK 1 TEAM)
Topic: God Called Moses
Bible Passage: Exodus 1–4
Christ Connection: God saved Moses’ life and called him to rescue God’s people from slavery. The calling of Moses points to a greater calling and rescue—the call of Jesus to come to earth to save God’s people. Jesus gave up His life to save us from slavery to sin.
Bible Passage: Exodus 1–4
Christ Connection: God saved Moses’ life and called him to rescue God’s people from slavery. The calling of Moses points to a greater calling and rescue—the call of Jesus to come to earth to save God’s people. Jesus gave up His life to save us from slavery to sin.
Sunday, Jan. 8
UNIT 4 - SESSION 2
(WEEK 2 TEAM)
Topic: God Delivered His People
Bible Passage: Exodus 5–12
Christ Connection: By His grace, God spared the Israelites from judgment by requiring the blood of a lamb. Jesus is the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world. His death was the ultimate sacrifice, and those who trust in Jesus are under His saving blood and will be passed over in the final judgment.
Bible Passage: Exodus 5–12
Christ Connection: By His grace, God spared the Israelites from judgment by requiring the blood of a lamb. Jesus is the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world. His death was the ultimate sacrifice, and those who trust in Jesus are under His saving blood and will be passed over in the final judgment.
Sunday, Jan. 15th
UNIT 4 - SESSION 3
(WEEK 3 TEAM)
Topic: God Parted the Red Sea
Bible Passage: Exodus 13–15
Christ Connection: Moses led the Israelites out of Egypt, and God provided a way for them to escape through the Red Sea. The Bible says that Jesus is greater than Moses. (Hebrews 3:3) People who trust in Jesus escape the penalty of sin and have eternal life.
Bible Passage: Exodus 13–15
Christ Connection: Moses led the Israelites out of Egypt, and God provided a way for them to escape through the Red Sea. The Bible says that Jesus is greater than Moses. (Hebrews 3:3) People who trust in Jesus escape the penalty of sin and have eternal life.
Sunday, Jan. 22nd
UNIT 4 - SESSION 4
(WEEK 4 TEAM)
Topic: God Keeps His Promises
Bible Passage: Isaiah 9
Christ Connection: God keeps His promises. He remembered His promise to send a Rescuer and sent His Son, Jesus, into the world as a baby. Jesus grew up and provided salvation for sinners by dying on the cross and rising from the dead.
Bible Passage: Isaiah 9
Christ Connection: God keeps His promises. He remembered His promise to send a Rescuer and sent His Son, Jesus, into the world as a baby. Jesus grew up and provided salvation for sinners by dying on the cross and rising from the dead.
Unit 5: Into the Wilderness
Key Passage - Come, let’s worship and bow down; let’s kneel before the LORD our Maker. For he is our God, and we are the people of his pasture, the sheep under his care. — Psalm 95:6-7
Unit Worship Song:
Unit Description: Through a series of miracles, God had delivered His people from bondage in Egypt. The Israelites headed into the wilderness on their way to the land of promise. Their journey, however, was not just to move them from one place to another; it was also to be a time when their hearts were to be moved in worship for their God, their true Rescuer.
Big Picture Question: What is worship? Worship is celebrating the greatness of God.
Sunday, Jan. 29th
UNIT 5 - SESSION 1
(WEEK 5 TEAM)
Topic: God Provided Manna
Bible Passage: Exodus 16–17
Christ Connection: God provided water and manna for His people’s physical hunger. Later, He provided His Son, Jesus, for our spiritual hunger. Jesus said, “I am the bread of life” (John 6:35). The Israelites needed bread to live for a little while, but whoever has Jesus will live forever.
Bible Passage: Exodus 16–17
Christ Connection: God provided water and manna for His people’s physical hunger. Later, He provided His Son, Jesus, for our spiritual hunger. Jesus said, “I am the bread of life” (John 6:35). The Israelites needed bread to live for a little while, but whoever has Jesus will live forever.
Sunday, Feb. 5th
UNIT 5 - SESSION 2
(WEEK 1 TEAM)
Topic: God Gave the Ten Commandments
Bible Passage: Exodus 19–20
Christ Connection: God’s law shows us what He requires. Our sin separates us from a holy God, but Jesus came to bring us back to God. When we trust in Jesus, He takes away our sin and gives us His perfect righteousness.
Bible Passage: Exodus 19–20
Christ Connection: God’s law shows us what He requires. Our sin separates us from a holy God, but Jesus came to bring us back to God. When we trust in Jesus, He takes away our sin and gives us His perfect righteousness.
Sunday, Feb. 12th
UNIT 5 - SESSION 3
(WEEK 2 TEAM)
Topic: The People Worshiped a Golden Calf
Bible Passage: Exodus 32–34
Christ Connection: Moses acted as the people’s mediator, standing for them before God. Moses could not do anything to make up for their sin, but we have a better Mediator—Jesus. Jesus paid for our sin on the cross and stands for us before God. When we trust in Jesus, our sins are forgiven.
Bible Passage: Exodus 32–34
Christ Connection: Moses acted as the people’s mediator, standing for them before God. Moses could not do anything to make up for their sin, but we have a better Mediator—Jesus. Jesus paid for our sin on the cross and stands for us before God. When we trust in Jesus, our sins are forgiven.
Sunday, Feb. 19th
UNIT 5 - SESSION 4
(WEEK 3 TEAM)
Topic: The People Built the Tabernacle
Bible Passage: Exodus 35–40
Christ Connection: God told the Israelites to build a tabernacle where He would dwell with them. God wants to be with His people. As part of His plan to save sinners, God sent Jesus to dwell on earth with people.
Bible Passage: Exodus 35–40
Christ Connection: God told the Israelites to build a tabernacle where He would dwell with them. God wants to be with His people. As part of His plan to save sinners, God sent Jesus to dwell on earth with people.
Sunday, Feb. 26th
UNIT 5 - SESSION 5
(WEEK 4 TEAM)
Topic: God Deserves Our Worship
Bible Passage: Leviticus 1–4
Christ Connection: God deserves our worship. He created us to be in a relationship with Him, and He has provided salvation from sin through His Son, Jesus. We can worship God by loving and obeying Him as we live to give Him glory.
Bible Passage: Leviticus 1–4
Christ Connection: God deserves our worship. He created us to be in a relationship with Him, and He has provided salvation from sin through His Son, Jesus. We can worship God by loving and obeying Him as we live to give Him glory.
Unit 6: Away from the Land
Key Passage - LORD, who is like you among the gods? Who is like you, glorious in holiness, revered with praises, performing wonders? — Exodus 15:11
Unit Worship Song:
Unit Description:
When God’s people arrived at the border of the promised land, they did the unthinkable: they disbelieved God’s faithfulness and disobeyed His command by refusing to enter. As a result, God forced His people away from the land to wander in the wilderness where they continued in their disbelief and sin against a good, loving, and holy God.
Big Picture Question:
What is God like? God is holy, good, and loving.
Sunday, Mar. 5th
UNIT 6 - SESSION 1
(WEEK 1 TEAM)
Topic: The People Didn’t Go Into the Land
Bible Passage: Numbers 13–14
Christ Connection: The Israelites did not trust God. They rebelled against Him. Jesus trusted God perfectly. He came into the world to take the punishment we deserve for our own rebellion against God. When we trust in Jesus, God forgives our sin and invites us into His kingdom forever.
Bible Passage: Numbers 13–14
Christ Connection: The Israelites did not trust God. They rebelled against Him. Jesus trusted God perfectly. He came into the world to take the punishment we deserve for our own rebellion against God. When we trust in Jesus, God forgives our sin and invites us into His kingdom forever.
Sunday, Mar. 12th
UNIT 6 - SESSION 2
(WEEK 2 TEAM)
Topic: Moses Disobeyed God
Bible Passage: Numbers 20
Christ Connection: Moses disobeyed God and did not enter the promised land. We all have disobeyed God by sinning. But God gave us His Son, Jesus. Jesus always obeyed God. When we trust in Him, Jesus brings us into God’s kingdom forever.
Bible Passage: Numbers 20
Christ Connection: Moses disobeyed God and did not enter the promised land. We all have disobeyed God by sinning. But God gave us His Son, Jesus. Jesus always obeyed God. When we trust in Him, Jesus brings us into God’s kingdom forever.
Sunday, Mar. 19th
UNIT 6 - SESSION 3
(WEEK 3 TEAM)
Topic: God Healed the People
Bible Passage: Numbers 21
Christ Connection: God sent snakes to punish the people, but anyone who was bitten could look at the snake on the pole and live. We deserve to die because of our sin, but anyone who looks to Jesus on the cross and trusts in Him will live forever with God.
Bible Passage: Numbers 21
Christ Connection: God sent snakes to punish the people, but anyone who was bitten could look at the snake on the pole and live. We deserve to die because of our sin, but anyone who looks to Jesus on the cross and trusts in Him will live forever with God.
Sunday, Mar. 26th
UNIT 6 - SESSION 4
(WEEK 4 TEAM)
Topic: No One Is Like God
Bible Passage: 1 Peter 1:13-25
Christ Connection: No one is like God. God is holy, good, and loving. Jesus shows us what God is like and gives us hope. God can make us more like Jesus. We can trust Him and live joyfully for Him.
Bible Passage: 1 Peter 1:13-25
Christ Connection: No one is like God. God is holy, good, and loving. Jesus shows us what God is like and gives us hope. God can make us more like Jesus. We can trust Him and live joyfully for Him.
Unit 7: Back to the Land
Key Passage - Your word is a lamp for my feet and a light on my path — Psalm 119:105
Unit Worship Song:
Unit Description: When the next generation of God's people, led by Joshua, returned back to the land of Canaan, God reminded them of His promises and that all of His words are true. Joshua and the Israelites would need to remember God's Word, trust it, and live in obedience to it if they were to conquer the land.
Big Picture Question: What is the Bible? The Bible is God's Word that tells us what is true about God and ourselves.
Sunday, Apr. 2
UNIT 7 - SESSION 1
(WEEK 1 TEAM)
Topic: GOD ENCOURAGED JOSHUA
Bible Passage: Joshua 1
Christ Connection: God encouraged Joshua and promised to be with him as he led the Israelites into the promised land, where they would be victorious and find rest. We have victory over sin and rest for our souls in Jesus, who is with us always and leads us into the promised land of God's kingdom.
Bible Passage: Joshua 1
Christ Connection: God encouraged Joshua and promised to be with him as he led the Israelites into the promised land, where they would be victorious and find rest. We have victory over sin and rest for our souls in Jesus, who is with us always and leads us into the promised land of God's kingdom.
Sunday, Apr. 9
UNIT 7 - SESSION 2
(WEEK 3 TEAM)
Topic:GOD STOPPED THE JORDAN RIVER
Bible Passage: Joshua 3-4
Christ Connection: God encouraged Joshua and promised to be with him as he led the Israelites into the promised land, where they would be victorious and find rest. We have victory over sin and rest for our souls in Jesus, who is with us always and leads us into the promised land of God's kingdom.
Bible Passage: Joshua 3-4
Christ Connection: God encouraged Joshua and promised to be with him as he led the Israelites into the promised land, where they would be victorious and find rest. We have victory over sin and rest for our souls in Jesus, who is with us always and leads us into the promised land of God's kingdom.
Sunday, Apr. 16th
UNIT 7 - SESSION 3
(WEEK 3 TEAM)
Topic: THE BIBLE HELPS US LIVE FOR GOD
Bible Passage: 2 Timothy 3
Christ Connection: Paul wrote to teach Timothy how to live for God. The Bible tells us about God's plan for people to have forgiveness through His Son, Jesus. Jesus obeyed God's Word perfectly. We can follow Jesus' example to read, believe, and obey the Bible as we live for God's glory.
Bible Passage: 2 Timothy 3
Christ Connection: Paul wrote to teach Timothy how to live for God. The Bible tells us about God's plan for people to have forgiveness through His Son, Jesus. Jesus obeyed God's Word perfectly. We can follow Jesus' example to read, believe, and obey the Bible as we live for God's glory.
Unit 8: Into the Land
Key Passage - You are the God who works wonders; you revealed your strength among the peoples - Psalm 77:14
Unit Worship Song:
Unit Description: Joshua and the Israelites saw God do what the previous generation had doubted: God went before them into the land and conquered their enemies through His wondrous works. At the end of his days, Joshua challenged the people to remember who God is and what He had done and worship only Him forevermore.
Big Picture Question: What is a miracle? A miracle is something God does that usually cannot be done so that we can know He is all-powerful.
Sunday, Apr. 23rd
UNIT 8 - SESSION 1
(WEEK 4 TEAM)
Topic: GOD DEFEATED JERICHO
Bible Passage: Joshua 2 - 6
Christ Connection: By faith, Rahab believed God would win the battle. When the Israelites attacked Jericho, Rahab and her family received mercy and became part of God's people. Jesus has won against sin and death. Everyone who trusts in Jesus receives mercy and becomes part of God's family forever.
Bible Passage: Joshua 2 - 6
Christ Connection: By faith, Rahab believed God would win the battle. When the Israelites attacked Jericho, Rahab and her family received mercy and became part of God's people. Jesus has won against sin and death. Everyone who trusts in Jesus receives mercy and becomes part of God's family forever.
Sunday, Apr. 30
UNIT 8 - SESSION 2
(WEEK 5 TEAM)
Topic: GOD GAVE THE PEOPLE THE LAND
Bible Passage: Joshua 7 - 11
Christ Connection: Joshua's name means "The LORD is salvation." God fought for Joshua and the Israelites, saving them and giving them victory over their enemies. Sinners can look to God for victory over sin and death.
Bible Passage: Joshua 7 - 11
Christ Connection: Joshua's name means "The LORD is salvation." God fought for Joshua and the Israelites, saving them and giving them victory over their enemies. Sinners can look to God for victory over sin and death.
Sunday, May 7th
UNIT 8 - SESSION 3
(WEEK 1 TEAM)
Topic: JOSHUA CHALLENGED THE PEOPLE
Bible Passage: Joshua 23 - 24
Christ Connection: As Joshua prepared for his own death, he left behind a legacy of obedience to God. After Jesus' death and resurrection, He appeared to the disciples and left them with a legacy: to obey Him by making disciples of all nations.
Bible Passage: Joshua 23 - 24
Christ Connection: As Joshua prepared for his own death, he left behind a legacy of obedience to God. After Jesus' death and resurrection, He appeared to the disciples and left them with a legacy: to obey Him by making disciples of all nations.
Sunday, May 14th
UNIT 5 - SESSION 4
(WEEK 3 TEAM)
Topic: GOD'S MIRACLES PROVE WHO HE IS
Bible Passage: Mark 16
Christ Connection: Jesus died on the cross for our sins, but He didn't stay dead. God was pleased with Jesus' sacrifice and miraculously raised Jesus from the dead to prove He is the Son of God and salvation is found in Him.
Bible Passage: Mark 16
Christ Connection: Jesus died on the cross for our sins, but He didn't stay dead. God was pleased with Jesus' sacrifice and miraculously raised Jesus from the dead to prove He is the Son of God and salvation is found in Him.
Unit 9: A Pattern of Disobedience
Key Passage - For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord - Romans 6:23
Unit Worship Song:
Unit Description:
God's people were in the promised land, but not all was well. Generation after generation continued a pattern of disobedience-a cycle of sin with troubling consequences. Because God is just and holy, He would never allow His people's sin to go unchecked. But because He is also loving and gracious, He would always provide forgiveness of sin through repentance.
Big Picture Question:
What is the fair payment for sin? The fair payment for sin is death.
Sunday, May 21
UNIT 9 - SESSION 1
(WEEK 3 TEAM)
Topic: THE PEOPLE KEPT SINNING
Bible Passage: Judges 2
Christ Connection: The judges saved the people from the consequences of their sin, but not the cause of it. God's plan was to one day send a true Deliverer-Jesus, His own Son-to be the King of His people. Jesus saves people from sin forever.
Bible Passage: Judges 2
Christ Connection: The judges saved the people from the consequences of their sin, but not the cause of it. God's plan was to one day send a true Deliverer-Jesus, His own Son-to be the King of His people. Jesus saves people from sin forever.
Sunday, May 28th
UNIT 9 - SESSION 2
(WEEK 4 TEAM)
Topic: GOD USED SAMSON
Bible Passage: Judges 13 - 16
Christ Connection: Samson's sin led to his own death, but God used his death to save the Israelites from their enemies. Samson's story reminds us of Jesus. Jesus never sinned, but God sent Him to die on the cross and rise again to rescue people from sin and give them eternal life.
Bible Passage: Judges 13 - 16
Christ Connection: Samson's sin led to his own death, but God used his death to save the Israelites from their enemies. Samson's story reminds us of Jesus. Jesus never sinned, but God sent Him to die on the cross and rise again to rescue people from sin and give them eternal life.
Sunday, Jun. 4th
UNIT 9 - SESSION 3
(WEEK 1 TEAM)
Topic: GOD PROVIDED FOR RUTH
Bible Passage: Ruth
Christ Connection: Boaz was a family redeemer. He helped his close relatives who were in trouble. Boaz cared for Ruth and Naomi because their husbands had died. In a similar way, Jesus is our Redeemer. We need help because we sin. Jesus bought our salvation for us by taking our punishment when He died on the cross.
Bible Passage: Ruth
Christ Connection: Boaz was a family redeemer. He helped his close relatives who were in trouble. Boaz cared for Ruth and Naomi because their husbands had died. In a similar way, Jesus is our Redeemer. We need help because we sin. Jesus bought our salvation for us by taking our punishment when He died on the cross.
Sunday, Jun. 11th
UNIT 9 - SESSION 4
(WEEK 2 TEAM)
Topic: GOD PROVIDED FOR HANNAH
Bible Passage: 1 Samuel 1-3
Christ Connection: Hannah trusted God and sent Samuel away from home to serve God with his whole life. God sent Jesus from heaven to earth to be our Savior. Just as Samuel used God's words to tell people about God, Jesus-the Word who became flesh-perfectly shows us what God is like.
Bible Passage: 1 Samuel 1-3
Christ Connection: Hannah trusted God and sent Samuel away from home to serve God with his whole life. God sent Jesus from heaven to earth to be our Savior. Just as Samuel used God's words to tell people about God, Jesus-the Word who became flesh-perfectly shows us what God is like.
Sunday, Jun. 18th
UNIT 9 - SESSION 5
(WEEK 3 TEAM)
Topic: ELI'S SONS DISOBEYED GOD
Bible Passage: 1 Samuel 4-6
Christ Connection: The ark of God reminded the Israelites that God was with them. Years later, God gave His people something greater than a sign that He was with them; God gave them His Son, Jesus-God in the flesh. One of Jesus' names is Immanuel, which means "God with us."
Bible Passage: 1 Samuel 4-6
Christ Connection: The ark of God reminded the Israelites that God was with them. Years later, God gave His people something greater than a sign that He was with them; God gave them His Son, Jesus-God in the flesh. One of Jesus' names is Immanuel, which means "God with us."
Sunday, Jun. 25th
UNIT 9 - SESSION 5
(WEEK 3 TEAM)
Topic: GOD TAKES SIN SERIOUSLY
Bible Passage: Ephesians 2
Christ Connection: God takes sin seriously. People deserve to die for their sins, but God loves us and sent His Son, Jesus, to defeat death by dying on the cross for our sins and rising from the dead. Everyone who trusts in Jesus has eternal life.
Bible Passage: Ephesians 2
Christ Connection: God takes sin seriously. People deserve to die for their sins, but God loves us and sent His Son, Jesus, to defeat death by dying on the cross for our sins and rising from the dead. Everyone who trusts in Jesus has eternal life.