Unit 12: King Soloman
Key Passage - The LORD, the LORD, the compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness, maintaining love to thousands, and forgiving wickedness, rebellion and sin. Yet he does not leave the guilty unpunished." Exodus 34:6-7
Unit Description:
Although King Solomon was given exceeding wisdom by God and he built the temple for the Lord, like Saul and David before him, his grievous sin proved that God's people needed more than what any human king could provide. While Solomon's sin should have resulted in the entire kingdom being taken away, God was merciful and allowed it to remain.
Big Picture Question:
What is mercy? Mercy is when God does not give us the punishment that we deserve.
Sunday, September 3rd
UNIT 12 - SESSION 1
(WEEK 1 TEAM)
Topic: God Gave Solomon Wisdom
Bible Passage: 1 Kings 2-3
Christ Connection: Solomon was a wise king who wanted to do God's plan. Solomon wasn't perfect, but God had a plan to give His people a greater and wiser king-His Son, Jesus. Jesus completely trusted God. Jesus surrendered His own life to die on the cross for our sin.
Bible Passage: 1 Kings 2-3
Christ Connection: Solomon was a wise king who wanted to do God's plan. Solomon wasn't perfect, but God had a plan to give His people a greater and wiser king-His Son, Jesus. Jesus completely trusted God. Jesus surrendered His own life to die on the cross for our sin.
Sunday, September 10th
UNIT 12 - SESSION 2
(WEEK 2 TEAM)
Topic: Solomon Built the Temple
Bible Passage: 1 Kings 6-9
Christ Connection: The temple was a place where God met with His people. The people could go there to make sacrifices and worship God. Today, when we trust in Jesus, He is with us wherever we go. We can look to Him for forgiveness and help.
Bible Passage: 1 Kings 6-9
Christ Connection: The temple was a place where God met with His people. The people could go there to make sacrifices and worship God. Today, when we trust in Jesus, He is with us wherever we go. We can look to Him for forgiveness and help.
Sunday, September 17th
UNIT 12 - SESSION 3
(WEEK 3 TEAM)
Topic: Solomon's Sin Divided the Kingdom
Bible Passage: 1 Kings 10-12
Christ Connection: King Solomon's sin led to the division of the kingdom. God's people needed a better king. Through David's family, God would send His own Son, Jesus, to be a perfect King over God's people forever. Jesus is greater than Solomon. Jesus brings His people together and leads them back to God.
Bible Passage: 1 Kings 10-12
Christ Connection: King Solomon's sin led to the division of the kingdom. God's people needed a better king. Through David's family, God would send His own Son, Jesus, to be a perfect King over God's people forever. Jesus is greater than Solomon. Jesus brings His people together and leads them back to God.
Sunday, September 24
UNIT 12 - SESSION 4
(WEEK 4 TEAM)
Topic: God is Good to Give Mercy
Bible Passage: Luke 18
Christ Connection: The tax collector knew he needed God to forgive him, and he cried out to God. Everyone is a sinner who needs God's mercy and forgiveness. Jesus took the punishment for our sin by dying on the cross. We can cry out to God like the tax collector and because of Jesus, God will have mercy on us.
Bible Passage: Luke 18
Christ Connection: The tax collector knew he needed God to forgive him, and he cried out to God. Everyone is a sinner who needs God's mercy and forgiveness. Jesus took the punishment for our sin by dying on the cross. We can cry out to God like the tax collector and because of Jesus, God will have mercy on us.
Unit 13: The People Disobey
"Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might." Deuteronomy 6:4-5.
Unit Description:
Solomon's sin of idolatry had led to the kingdom splitting in two. Just as the people were divided against each other, so were they divided against God as they continued to try to worship the one true God along with the false gods around them. As a result, God raised up prophets to speak on His behalf and warn the people to worship Him alone
Big Picture Question:
What is idolatry? Idolatry is a sin of the heart in which we love and value something else above God.
Sunday, October 1st
UNIT 13 - SESSION 1
(WEEK 1 TEAM)
Topic: Jeroboam Disobeyed God
Bible Passage: 1 Kings 12-13
Christ Connection: Sin always leads us away from God. Jesus came to bring us back to God. Jesus is the true King who gave His life as a sacrifice so we can be forgiven of our sins. Jesus' kingdom will last forever.
Bible Passage: 1 Kings 12-13
Christ Connection: Sin always leads us away from God. Jesus came to bring us back to God. Jesus is the true King who gave His life as a sacrifice so we can be forgiven of our sins. Jesus' kingdom will last forever.
Sunday, October 8th
UNIT 13 - SESSION 2
(WEEK 2 TEAM)
Topic: Elijah Served as a Prophet
Bible Passage: 1 Kings 16-18
Christ Connection: The one true God is not like the false gods. We do not have to work hard to show God we love Him. Instead, He showed His love for us by sending His Son, Jesus. Jesus died to rescue us from sin, and He hears us when we cry out to Him.
Bible Passage: 1 Kings 16-18
Christ Connection: The one true God is not like the false gods. We do not have to work hard to show God we love Him. Instead, He showed His love for us by sending His Son, Jesus. Jesus died to rescue us from sin, and He hears us when we cry out to Him.
Sunday, October 15th
UNIT 13 - SESSION 3
(WEEK 3 TEAM)
Topic: Elishas Served as a Prophet
Bible Passage: 2 Kings 2
Christ Connection: God gave Elisha the same spirit that was in Elijah so Elisha could carry out his mission as a prophet. Years later, Jesus told His followers to wait for the Holy Spirit. God gives bellevers the Holy Spirit so they can share the gospel with the world.
Bible Passage: 2 Kings 2
Christ Connection: God gave Elisha the same spirit that was in Elijah so Elisha could carry out his mission as a prophet. Years later, Jesus told His followers to wait for the Holy Spirit. God gives bellevers the Holy Spirit so they can share the gospel with the world.
Sunday, October 22nd
UNIT 13 - SESSION 4
(WEEK 4 TEAM)
Topic: Elisha Performed Miracles
Bible Passage: 2 Kings 4-6
Christ Connection: Elisha's miracles showed that he was a prophet of the one true God and that God's words were true. In a greater way, Jesus' miracles show that He is the true Son of God.
Bible Passage: 2 Kings 4-6
Christ Connection: Elisha's miracles showed that he was a prophet of the one true God and that God's words were true. In a greater way, Jesus' miracles show that He is the true Son of God.
Sunday, October 27th
UNIT 13 - SESSION 5
(WEEK 4 TEAM)
Topic: Elisha Performed Miracles
Bible Passage: Isaiah 44
Christ Connection: God alone is worthy of our worship. He sent His Son, Jesus, to die on the cross and save us from our sins. We can turn from our idolatry and evil ways to rejoice in the God who saves.
Bible Passage: Isaiah 44
Christ Connection: God alone is worthy of our worship. He sent His Son, Jesus, to die on the cross and save us from our sins. We can turn from our idolatry and evil ways to rejoice in the God who saves.
Unit 14: Warnings to the People
"Repent therefore, and turn back, that your sins may be blotted out.” Acts 3:19
Unit Description:
As God's people continued to rebel against Him, He continued to pursue them. God sent warnings to the people through a series of prophets who pleaded with them to turn from idolatry and turn back to God. God was ready to accept their repentance. But should they continue in their sin, God was ready to judge their rebellion.
Big Picture Question:
What is repentance? Repentance is turning away from sin and turning to Jesus.
Sunday, November 5th
UNIT 14 - SESSION 1
(WEEK 1 TEAM)
Topic: Joash Wanted to Obey God
Bible Passage: 2 Kings 12; 2 Chronicles 24
Christ Connection: Joash wanted to obey God. He honored God at first, but in time, his actions showed that there was still sin in his heart. Jesus wants to change our hearts. When we trust in Jesus as Lord and Savior, He gives us new hearts that want to live for His glory.
Bible Passage: 2 Kings 12; 2 Chronicles 24
Christ Connection: Joash wanted to obey God. He honored God at first, but in time, his actions showed that there was still sin in his heart. Jesus wants to change our hearts. When we trust in Jesus as Lord and Savior, He gives us new hearts that want to live for His glory.
Sunday, November 12th
UNIT 14 - SESSION 2
(WEEK 2 TEAM)
Topic: Isaiah Warned of God's Judgment
Bible Passage: Isaiah 22; 48
Christ Connection: God sent Isaiah to warn of His coming judgment. A greater day of judgment is coming when God will judge sin for a final time. Jesus came to die on the cross and rise again. Everyone who repents of sin and trusts in Jesus will be safe from God's judgment and have eternal life.
Bible Passage: Isaiah 22; 48
Christ Connection: God sent Isaiah to warn of His coming judgment. A greater day of judgment is coming when God will judge sin for a final time. Jesus came to die on the cross and rise again. Everyone who repents of sin and trusts in Jesus will be safe from God's judgment and have eternal life.
Sunday, November 19th
UNIT 14 - SESSION 3
(WEEK 3 TEAM)
Topic: Zephaniah Warned God's People to Repent
Bible Passage: Zephaniah
Christ Connection: Zephaniah prophesied about the Day oft h e Lord--a day when God will judge the world for its sin and Jesus Christ will return. Jesus will make everything like new, and everyone who trusts in Him will be safe.
Bible Passage: Zephaniah
Christ Connection: Zephaniah prophesied about the Day oft h e Lord--a day when God will judge the world for its sin and Jesus Christ will return. Jesus will make everything like new, and everyone who trusts in Him will be safe.
Sunday, November 26th
UNIT 14- SESSION 4
(WEEK 4 TEAM)
Topic: We are to Repent of Sin
Bible Passage: Matthew 3
Christ Connection: John called people to repent. When we realize that our sin deserves God's punishment and trust in Jesus to save us, we can turn from our sins and live for Jesus. Jesus changes our hearts so we can love God and people.
Bible Passage: Matthew 3
Christ Connection: John called people to repent. When we realize that our sin deserves God's punishment and trust in Jesus to save us, we can turn from our sins and live for Jesus. Jesus changes our hearts so we can love God and people.
Unit 15: Into Captivity
For you formed my inward parts; you knitted me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; my soul knows it very well. Psalm 139:13-14
Unit Description:
Despite God's warnings, His people continued to rebel. When God warned Israel's enemies, they repented. In this we see God's heart for all people and also His justice in what He would do next: discipline His people by sending them into captivity
in a foreignland.
Big Picture Question:
What makes people special? People are special because we are made in God's image, as male and female, to know Him.
Sunday, December 3rd
UNIT 15 - SESSION 1
(WEEK 1 TEAM)
Topic: Jonah Warned of God's Judgement
Bible Passage: Jonah
Christ Connection: God called Jonah to go to his enemies and call them to turn away from their sin, but Jonah refused. Instead, he ranaway. Later, God sent Jesus to His enemies to call us to repentance. Jesus willingly obeyed. Jesus died on the cross to rescue us from sin.
Bible Passage: Jonah
Christ Connection: God called Jonah to go to his enemies and call them to turn away from their sin, but Jonah refused. Instead, he ranaway. Later, God sent Jesus to His enemies to call us to repentance. Jesus willingly obeyed. Jesus died on the cross to rescue us from sin.
Sunday, December 10th
UNIT 15 - SESSION 2
(WEEK 2 TEAM)
Topic: Nahum warned of God's Judgement
Bible Passage: Nahum
Christ Connection: Nahum brought amessage of comfort to God's people, reminding them that God loves His people and will protect them from their enemies. Jesus also brought a message of comfort, salvation, and peace to His people. All of the enemies of God and His children were defeated at the cross. One day, God will finally judge all evil.
Bible Passage: Nahum
Christ Connection: Nahum brought amessage of comfort to God's people, reminding them that God loves His people and will protect them from their enemies. Jesus also brought a message of comfort, salvation, and peace to His people. All of the enemies of God and His children were defeated at the cross. One day, God will finally judge all evil.
Sunday, December 17th
UNIT 15 - SESSION 3
(WEEK 3 TEAM)
Topic: God's People were Taken Captive
Bible Passage: 2 Chronicles 36
Christ Connection: God was right to punish His people for their sin, but He kept His promise to provide a king through David's family. Ultimately, God punished our sin through His Son, Jesus, and made Him our King forever.
Bible Passage: 2 Chronicles 36
Christ Connection: God was right to punish His people for their sin, but He kept His promise to provide a king through David's family. Ultimately, God punished our sin through His Son, Jesus, and made Him our King forever.
Sunday, December 31st
UNIT 15- SESSION 4
(WEEK 4 TEAM)
Topic: Every Person Matters
Bible Passage: Psalm 139
Christ Connection: Every person matters. God created us and cares for us. He sent His Son, Jesus, to save us from our sins. As we love and follow God, He calls us to love others and show respect to everyone.
Bible Passage: Psalm 139
Christ Connection: Every person matters. God created us and cares for us. He sent His Son, Jesus, to save us from our sins. As we love and follow God, He calls us to love others and show respect to everyone.