scope & sequence -...

Permission to print this page or to download it from the Group Publishing Site granted for local church use. Copyright © Group Publishing.

SCOPE & SEQUENCE

Title Supporting Scriptures Point1. An Angel Announces Jesus’ Birth

(Luke 1:26-38; Matthew 1:18-25) “ For nothing is impossible with God” (Luke 1:37). God does the impossible.

2. Jesus, the Light of the World, Is Born (Luke 2:1-20)

“ Glory to God in highest heaven, and peace on earth to those with whom God is pleased” (Luke 2:14).

Jesus is the light of the world.

3. Simeon and Anna See Jesus (Luke 2:21-40)

“ He is a light to reveal God to the nations, and he is the glory of your people Israel!” (Luke 2:32).

Jesus is God’s gift.

4. Wise Men Worship King Jesus (Matthew 2:1-18)

“ Where is the newborn king of the Jews? We saw his star as it rose, and we have come to worship him” (Matthew 2:2).

Jesus is the king.

5. Jesus Speaks With the Religious Teachers (Luke 2:41-52)

“ Jesus grew in wisdom and in stature and in favor with God and all the people” (Luke 2:52).

Jesus is wise.

6. John Baptizes Jesus (Matthew 3; Luke 3:21-22)

“ And a voice from heaven said, ‘This is my dearly loved Son, who brings me great joy’ ” (Matthew 3:17).

Jesus is God’s Son.

7. Satan Tempts Jesus (Matthew 4:1-11; Mark 1:12-13; Luke 4:1-13)

“ Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take” (Proverbs 3:6).

Jesus shows us the right way.

8. Jesus Calls Disciples (Mark 1:16-20; John 1:35-51)

“ This means that anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person. The old life is gone; a new life has begun!” (2 Corinthians 5:17).

Jesus can change our lives.

QTR. 1


SCOPE & SEQUENCE

Title Supporting Scriptures Point9. Jesus Performs His First Miracle

(John 2:1-12)“ This miraculous sign at Cana in Galilee was the

first time Jesus revealed his glory. And his disciples believed in him” (John 2:11).

Jesus has God’s power.

10. Nicodemus Visits Jesus at Night (John 3:1-21)

“ For this is how God loved the world: He gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life” (John 3:16).

Jesus gives us eternal life.

11. Jesus Is Rejected (Luke 4:16-30)

“ When Jesus heard this, he told them, ‘Healthy people don’t need a doctor—sick people do. I have come to call not those who think they are righteous, but those who know they are sinners” (Mark 2:17).

Jesus loves everyone.

12. Jesus Heals People (Luke 4:38-40; 5:12-16)

“ No matter what their diseases were, the touch of his hand healed every one” (Luke 4:40).

Jesus heals us.

13. Jesus Forgives a Paralyzed Man (Luke 5:17-26)

“ Seeing their faith, Jesus said to the man, ‘Young man, your sins are forgiven’ ” (Luke 5:20).

Jesus forgives us.

Bns: Christmas Bonus Lesson (Luke 2:1-7)

“ And while they were there, the time came for her baby to be born” (Luke 2:6).

Jesus is the best gift ever.

Bns: Easter Bonus Lesson (Luke 23:26–24:12)

“ He isn’t here! He is risen from the dead!” (Luke 24:6).

Jesus is our Savior.

QTR. 1


SCOPE & SEQUENCE

Title Supporting Scriptures Point1. A Miraculous Catch of Fish

(Luke 5:1-11) “ Many will see what he has done and be amazed.

They will put their trust in the Lord” (Psalm 40:3).

Jesus is amazing.

2. Wise and Foolish Builder (Matthew 7:24-27)

“ For the word of the Lord holds true, and we can trust everything he does” (Psalm 33:4).

Jesus is trustworthy.

3. Jesus Eats With Sinners at Matthew’s House (Matthew 9:9-13)

“ When Jesus heard this, he said, ‘Healthy people don’t need a doctor—sick people do’ ” (Matthew 9:12).

Jesus came for everyone.

4. Jesus Heals a Lame Man by a Pool (John 5:1-18)

“ But Jesus replied, ‘My Father is always working, and so am I’ ” (John 5:17).

Jesus is God.

5. A Roman Officer Demonstrates Faith (Matthew 8:5-13; Luke 7:1-10)

“ Just say the word from where you are, and my servant will be healed” (Luke 7:7).

Jesus has authority over everything.

6. Jesus Eases John’s Doubt (Matthew 11:1-6; Luke 7:18-23)

“ Then Jesus told her, ‘I AM the Messiah’ ” (John 4:26).

Jesus is the Messiah.

7. Parable of the Farmer and the Seed (Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23; Luke 8:4-15)

“ It’s not important who does the planting, or who does the watering. What’s important is that God makes the seed grow” (1 Corinthians 3:7).

Jesus grows us.

8. Jesus Describes His True Family (Matthew 12:46-50; Mark 3:31-35; Luke 8:19-21)

“ Anyone who does the will of my Father in heaven is my brother and sister and mother!” (Matthew 12:50).

Jesus wants us in his family.

QTR. 2


SCOPE & SEQUENCE

Title Supporting Scriptures Point9. Jesus Calms the Storm (Matthew

8:23-27; Mark 4:35-41; Luke 8:22-25)“ When Jesus woke up, he rebuked the wind and

said to the waves, ‘Silence! Be still!’ Suddenly the wind stopped, and there was a great calm” (Mark 4:39).

Jesus has power to calm storms.

10. Jesus Heals a Bleeding Woman and Restores a Girl to Life (Matthew 9:18-26; Mark 5:21-43; Luke 8:40-56)

“ But Jesus overheard them and said to Jairus, ‘Don’t be afraid. Just have faith’ ” (Mark 5:36).

Jesus has power over sickness and death.

11. Jesus Walks on Water (Matthew 14:22-33; Mark 6:45-52; John 6:16-21)

“ They were terrified, but he called out to them, ‘Don’t be afraid. I am here!’ ” (John 6:19-20).

Jesus calms our fears.

12. Jesus Is Transfigured (Matthew 17:1-13; Mark 9:2-13; Luke 9:28-36)

“ Then a voice from the cloud said, ‘This is my Son, my Chosen One. Listen to him’ ” (Luke 9:35).

Jesus is God.

13. Parable of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25-37)

“ Dear children, let’s not merely say that we love each other; let us show the truth by our actions” (1 John 3:18).

Jesus-followers care for others.

QTR. 2


SCOPE & SEQUENCE

Title Supporting Scriptures Point1. Jesus Feeds Five Thousand

(Matthew 14:13-21; Mark 6:30-44; Luke 9:10-17; John 6:1-15)

“ Then Jesus took the loaves, gave thanks to God, and distributed them to the people. Afterward he did the same with the fish. And they all ate as much as they wanted” (John 6:11).

Jesus does the unexpected.

2. Disciples Argue About Who Will Be the Greatest (Matthew 18:1-6; Mark 9:33-37; Luke 9:46-48)

“ So anyone who becomes as humble as this little child is the greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven” (Matthew 18:4).

Jesus shows us what it means to be great.

3. Jesus Forgives a Woman Caught in Adultery (John 7:53–8:11)

“ But if we confess our sins to him, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all wickedness” (1 John 1:9).

Jesus forgives.

4. Jesus Visits Mary and Martha (Luke 10:38-42)

“ There is only one thing worth being concerned about. Mary has discovered it, and it will not be taken away from her” (Luke 10:42).

Jesus wants to be our friend.

5. Jesus Heals a Crippled Woman (Luke 13:10-17)

“ Remember, it is sin to know what you ought to do and then not do it” (James 4:17).

Jesus does what’s right— no matter what.

6. Jesus Heals a Blind Man (John 9:1-41)

“ Then Jesus told him, ‘I entered this world to render judgment—to give sight to the blind and to show those who think they see that they are blind’ ” (John 9:39).

Jesus has the power to heal.

7. Jesus Claims to Be God’s Son (John 10:22-42)

“ The Father and I are one” (John 10:30). Jesus is God.

QTR. 3


SCOPE & SEQUENCE

Title Supporting Scriptures Point8. Parables of the Lost Sheep and

Lost Coin (Luke 15:1-10)“ I have wandered away like a lost sheep; come

and find me, for I have not forgotten your commands” (Psalm 119:176).

Jesus looks for us.

9. Parable of the Prodigal Son (Luke 15:11-32)

“ We love each other because he loved us first” (1 John 4:19).

Jesus loves us no matter what.

10. Jesus Raises Lazarus From the Dead (John 11:1-44)

“ Jesus told her, ‘I am the resurrection and the life. Anyone who believes in me will live, even after dying’ ” (John 11:25).

Jesus has power over death.

11. Jesus Heals Ten Men of Leprosy (Luke 17:11-19)

“ Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus” (1 Thessalonians 5:18).

Jesus deserves our thanks.

12. Jesus Blesses the Children (Matthew 19:13-15; Mark 10:13-16; Luke 18:15-17)

“ But Jesus said, ‘Let the children come to me. Don’t stop them! For the Kingdom of Heaven belongs to those who are like these children’ ” (Matthew 19:14).

Jesus wants to be with children.

13. Jesus Heals Blind Men (Matthew 20:29-34; Mark 10:46-52; Luke 18:35-43)

“ And we are confident that he hears us whenever we ask for anything that pleases him” (John 5:14).

Jesus hears us.

QTR. 3


SCOPE & SEQUENCE

Title Supporting Scriptures Point1. Jesus Meets Zacchaeus

(Luke 19:1-10)“ For the Son of Man came to seek and save those

who are lost” (Luke 19:10).Jesus wants to be with us.

2. Jesus’ Triumphant Entry (Matthew 21:1-11; Mark 11:1-11; Luke 19:28-40; John 12:12-16)

“ For, at just the right time Christ will be revealed from heaven by the blessed and only almighty God, the King of all kings and Lord of all lords” (1 Timothy 6:15).

Jesus is the King.

3. The Poor Widow’s Offering (Mark 12:41-44; Luke 21:1-4)

“ You must each decide in your heart how much to give. And don’t give reluctantly or in response to pressure. ‘For God loves a person who gives cheerfully’ ” (2 Corinthians 9:7).

Jesus loves givers.

4. The Plot to Kill Jesus (Matthew 26:1-5, 14-16; Mark 14:1-2, 10-11; Luke 22:1-6)

“ Now Jesus was deeply troubled, and he exclaimed, ‘I tell you the truth, one of you will betray me!’ ” (John 13:21).

Jesus knows what it’s like to be hurt by a friend.

5. Jesus Washes His Disciples’ Feet (John 13:1-17)

“ I have given you an example to follow. Do as I have done to you” (John 13:15).

Jesus shows us how to serve.

6. Jesus Is Betrayed and Arrested (Matthew 26:47-56; Mark 14:43-52; Luke 22:47-53; John 18:1-11)

“ But I say, love your enemies! Pray for those who persecute you!” (Matthew 5:44).

Jesus loves even his enemies.

7. Jesus Is Put on Trial (Matthew 27:15-31; Mark 15:6-15; Luke 23:1-25; John 18:28–19:16)

“ He was despised and rejected—a man of sorrows, acquainted with deepest grief. We turned our backs on him and looked the other way. He was despised, and we did not care” (Isaiah 53:3).

Jesus understands suffering.

QTR. 4


SCOPE & SEQUENCE

Title Supporting Scriptures Point8. Jesus Is Crucified (Matthew 27:27-

56; Mark 15:16-41; Luke 23:26-49; John 19:17-37)

“ For this is how God loved the world: He gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life” (John 3:16).

Jesus loves us so much that he died for us.

9. Jesus Rises From the Dead (Matthew 28:1-7; Mark 16:1-8; Luke 24:1-12; John 20:1-9)

“ I am the living one. I died, but look—I am alive forever and ever!” (Revelation 1:18).

Jesus is alive now!

10. Jesus Appears to Mary Magdalene and Women (Matthew 28:8-10; Mark 16:9-11; John 20:10-18)

“ For in Christ lives all the fullness of God in a human body” (Colossians 2:9).

Jesus is real.

11. Jesus Appears to Disciples (Mark 16:14; Luke 24:36-43; John 20:19-31)

“ Still they stood there in disbelief, filled with joy and wonder” (Luke 24:41).

Jesus surprises us.

12. Jesus Talks With Peter (John 21:15-25)

“ God sent his Son into the world not to judge the world, but to save the world through him” (John 3:17).

Jesus believes in us.

13. The Great Commission (Matthew 28:16-20; Mark 16:15-20; Luke 24:44-53)

“ And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age” (Matthew 28:20).

Jesus is always with us.

QTR. 4

scope & sequence -...

Documents