JESUS STORYBOOK BIBLE CURRICULUM - SCOPE & SEQUENCE

Lesson
Number

Lesson Title

Lesson Subtitle

Scripture
References
Psalm 19;
Hebrews 1

The Story and

the Song

Introduction

The Beginning: A
Perfect Home

The Song of Creation

The Terrible Lie

Genesis 3

A New Beginning

Adam and Eve Lose

Everything
Noahs Ark

Genesis 69

A Giant Staircase
to Heaven

The Tower of Babel

Genesis 11

Gods Special Promise

to Abraham

Genesis 1221

Son of Laughter

Genesis 12

Lesson Aim

To understand that
the whole Bible is
about Jesus.

To understand that
God created
everything, and it was
good.
To understand that
our sin spoiled Gods
perfect creation.

To understand that God

rescued Noah and his
family, and promised
never to destroy the
world with a flood again.
To understand that people
cannot get to heaven by
themselves.
To introduce the promise
God made to Abraham
regarding his family and
to understand that God
keeps his promises.

Memory Verse

Genesis 1:1 In the

beginning God
created the heavens
and the earth.
Genesis 1:1 In the
beginning God
created the heavens
and the earth.
Genesis 6:5 The
LORD saw that the
human heart was only
evil.
Genesis 6:5 The
LORD saw that the
human heart was only
evil.
Genesis 6:5 The
LORD saw that the
human heart was only
evil.
Genesis 15:6
Abraham believed
the LORD.

Lesson
Number

Lesson Title

The Present

Lesson Subtitle

The Story of Abraham

and Isaac

Scripture
References
Genesis 22

Lesson Aim

To understand that
Abraham was willing to
sacrifice his only son.

Memory Verse

Genesis 15:6
Abraham believed
the LORD.

Lesson
Number

9
10

Lesson Title

Lesson Subtitle

The Girl No One

Wanted

The Story of Jacob,

Rachel, and Leah

God to the
Rescue!

The Forgiving
Prince

Scripture
References
Genesis 2930
Genesis 3750

To understand that God is

in control of everything.

Moses and the Great

Escape from Egypt

Exodus 313

To understand that Gods

people were rescued by a
lamb dying in their place.

To understand that God

has done amazing
miracles to rescue his
people and that we can
trust him.
To become familiar with
the Ten Commandments
and to understand their
purpose.
To understand that
Joshua and the people
obeyed God and that God
won the battle for them.
To understand that Jesus
is the true King.

God Makes a
Way

Moses and the Red Sea

Exodus 1415

12

Ten Ways to be
Perfect

Moses and the Ten

Commandments

Exodus 1617, 19
40

The Teeny,
Weenie . . . True
King

Samuel Anoints David

1 Samuel 16

14

The Warrior
Leader

To understand that God

chooses those whom
others may not choose.

Joseph and His

Brothers

11

13

Lesson Aim

Joshua and the Battle of

Jericho

Joshua 3, 6

Memory Verse
Genesis 50:20
You intended to
harm me, but God
intended it for good.
Genesis 50:20
You intended to
harm me, but God
intended it for good.
Exodus 6:7 God
said, I will take you
as my own people,
and I will be your
God.
Exodus 6:7 God
said, I will take you
as my own people,
and I will be your
God.
Exodus 20:3 You
shall have no other
gods before me.
Exodus 20:3 You
shall have no other
gods before me.
Psalm 16:8 I keep
my eyes always on
the LORD. I will not be
shaken.

Lesson
Number
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
* Review
Lesson 1

Lesson Title

The Young Hero

and the Horrible
Giant

David and Goliath

Scripture
References
1 Samuel 17

A Little Servant
Girl and the
Proud General
Operation No
More Tears!

David the Shepherd

King

Psalm 51; 2 Samuel

7; Psalm 23

The Little Slave Girl and 2 Kings 5

Naaman
The Rescuer Will Come:
Prophecies from Isaiah

Isaiah 9, 11, 40, 50,

53, 55, 60

Jonah and the Big Fish

Jonah 14; Hebrews

1:12

The Good
Shepherd

Daniel and the

Scary Sleepover

Gods Messenger
Get Ready!

Old Testament
Review

Lesson Subtitle

Daniel and the Lions

Den
Gods People Return
from Being Slaves
Reviewing the Old
Testament Memory
Verses

Daniel 6

Nehemiah 810;
Malachi 1, 3, 4; Ezra
7

Lesson Aim

Memory Verse

To understand that God is

the one who saves us and
that is what gives us
courage.
To understand that Jesus
is the true Shepherd
King.

Psalm 16:8 I keep

my eyes always on
the LORD. I will not be
shaken.
Psalm 16:8 I keep
my eyes always on
the LORD. I will not be
shaken.
Isaiah 53:6 The
LORD has laid on him
the sin of us all.

To understand grace.

To learn about Isaiahs

prophecies and what they
mean.
To understand that Daniel
obeyed God whatever the
cost.
To understand that God
loves people and so
should we.
To understand that the
rules do not save us, God
saves us.
To practice and check
understanding of the Old
Testament memory
verses.

Isaiah 53:6 The

LORD has laid on him
the sin of us all.
Jonah 2:9
Salvation comes
from the LORD.
Jonah 2:9
Salvation comes
from the LORD.
Names of the books
of the New
Testament in order

Lesson
Number
* Review
Lesson 2

Old Testament
Review

* Review
Lesson 3

Old Testament
Review

23

22

Lesson Title

Hes Here!

Lesson Subtitle

Reviewing the Old

Testament Books and
the Creation
Reviewing the Ten
Commandments and
the Fall

Scripture
References

Lesson Aim
To learn the names of the
books of the Old
Testament; to review
what was learned about
the creation
To Learn the Ten
Commandments; to
review what was learned
about the fall
To understand how and
why Jesus was born.

The Nativity

Luke 12

The Light of the

Whole World

The Story of the

Shepherds

Luke 2

To understand how and

why God shared the news
of Jesus birth with the
shepherds.

24

The King of All

Kings

The Story of the Wise

Men

Matthew 2

To understand that the

wise men treated Jesus as
King and so should we.

25

Heaven Breaks
Through

The Story of John the

Baptist

Matthew 3; Luke 1,
3; John 1

To understand that Jesus

was baptized even though
he never sinned.

Memory Verse

Luke 2:11 Today

in the town of David a
Savior has been born
to you; he is the
Messiah, the Lord.
Luke 2:11 Today
in the town of David a
Savior has been born
to you; he is the
Messiah, the Lord.
Luke 2:11 Today
in the town of David a
Savior has been born
to you; he is the
Messiah, the Lord.
John 1:29 Look,
the Lamb of God,
who takes away the
sin of the world!

Lesson
Number
26
27
28

Lesson Title

Lets Go!

The Little Girl

and a Poor Frail
Lady
How to Pray

Lesson Subtitle

Jesus is Tempted in the

Desert and Chooses His
Helpers
The Story of Jairus
Daughter

Scripture
References
Matthew 4; Mark 1;
Luke 46

Lesson Aim
To understand that Jesus
was tempted in the desert
and chose his disciples.

Luke 8

To understand that Jesus

has power over sickness
and death.

Jesus Teaches People

about Prayer

Matthew 6

The Sermon on the

Mount

Matthew 6, 9; Luke
12

To understand more
about prayer and to
become familiar with the
Lords Prayer.
To understand that God
made us, loves us, and is
very pleased with us
because of Jesus, so we
do not need to worry.
To understand that Jesus
has power over nature.

29

The Singer

30

The Captain of
the Storm

The Storm on the Lake

Mark 4; Matthew 8

31

Filled Full!

The Feeding of the

5,000

Matthew 14; Mark

6; Luke 9

To understand that Jesus

can do things other
people cannot do because
he is God.

Memory Verse
John 1:29 Look,
the Lamb of God,
who takes away the
sin of the world!
John 1:29 Look,
the Lamb of God,
who takes away the
sin of the world!
Memorize and pray
the Lords Prayer
Memorize and pray
the Lords Prayer
Matthew 19:26
With man this is
impossible, but with
God all things are
possible.
Matthew 19:26
With man this is
impossible, but with
God all things are
possible.

Lesson
Number
32

Lesson Title

Lesson Subtitle

Scripture
References
Matthew 13

Lesson Aim

Treasure Hunt!

The Story of the Hidden

Treasure

33

The Friend of
Little Children

Jesus and the Children

Matthew 18, 19;

Mark 10; Luke 18

To understand grace.

34

The Man who

Didnt Have Any
Friends (None)

The Story of Zacchaeus

Luke 19

To understand more
about grace.

To understand what the

kingdom of God is like.

Memory Verse
Matthew 19:26
With man this is
impossible, but with
God all things are
possible.
Ephesians 2:89
For it is by grace you
have been saved,
through faithand
this is not from
yourselves, it is the
gift of Godnot by
works, so that no one
can boast.
Ephesians 2:89
For it is by grace you
have been saved,
through faithand
this is not from
yourselves, it is the
gift of Godnot by
works, so that no one
can boast.

Lesson
Number
35

36
37
38
39
40

Lesson Title

Lesson Subtitle

Scripture
References
Luke 15

Lesson Aim

Running Away

The Story of the Lost

Son

Washed with
Tears

A Sinful Woman
Anoints Jesus

Mark 14; Luke 7;

John 12

To understand more
about sin.

A Dark Night in
the Garden

The Garden of
Gethsemane

Luke 22; Mark 14;

John 18

To understand how and

why Jesus died.

Gods Wonderful
Surprise

The Resurrection

Matthew 28; Mark

16; Luke 24; John
20

To understand that Jesus

was raised from the dead.

The Servant King

The Sun Stops

Shining

The Last Supper

The Crucifixion

To understand more
about grace.

Mark 14; John 13

14

To start to understand the

meaning of Jesus death.

Matthew 27; Mark

15; Luke 23; John
19

To understand the
meaning of Jesus death.

Memory Verse
Ephesians 2:89
For it is by grace you
have been saved,
through faithand
this is not from
yourselves, it is the
gift of Godnot by
works, so that no one
can boast.
Mark 8:31 The
Son of Man must be
killed and after three
days rise again.
Mark 8:31 The
Son of Man must be
killed and after three
days rise again.
Mark 8:31 The
Son of Man must be
killed and after three
days rise again.
1 Peter 3:18
Christ died for sins
once for all, to bring
you to God.
1 Peter 3:18
Christ died for sins
once for all, to bring
you to God.

Lesson
Number
41

Lesson Title

Lesson Subtitle

Scripture
References
Matthew 28; Mark
16; Luke 24; John
14

Going Home

The Ascension

42

God Sends Help

Pentecost

43

A New Way to
See

The Story of Paul

Acts 69, 1228;

Colossians 2;
Romans 8;
Ephesians 2

To understand that
Christianity is not about
rules; its about grace.

44

A Dream of
Heaven

John Sees Into the

Future

Revelation 1, 5, 21,
22

To understand that Jesus

will return one day to
make everything new.

* Review
Lesson 4

New Testament
Review

Reviewing the New

Testament Memory
Verses

Acts 15; John 15

Lesson Aim
To understand, and help
the children to obey,
Jesus command to tell
others about him.
To understand who the
Holy Spirit is and what
he does.

To practice and check

understanding of the New
Testament memory
verses.

Memory Verse
1 Peter 3:18
Christ died for sins
once for all, to bring
you to God.
John 3:16 For
God so loved the
world that he gave his
one and only Son, that
whoever believes in
him shall not perish
but have eternal life.
John 3:16 For
God so loved the
world that he gave his
one and only Son, that
whoever believes in
him shall not perish
but have eternal life.
Revelation 21:34
God will be with his
people. There will be
no more death or
mourning or crying or
pain.

Lesson
Number
* Review
Lesson 5

Lesson Title

New Testament
Review

* Review
Lesson 6

New Testament
Review

Lesson Subtitle

Reviewing the New

Testament Books and
the Redemption
Reviewing the Lords
Prayer and the
Restoration

Scripture
References

Lesson Aim
To learn the names of the
books of the New
Testament; to review
what was learned about
the redemption.
To learn the Lords
Prayer; to review what
was learned about the
restoration.

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Memory Verse