ONE KEY VERSE

One key verse from every book in the Bible plus links to supporting verses and resources.

WEEKLY TOPIC IDEAS

Short topic ideas that you can expand on and talk about throughout the week.

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Note to Parents/Teachers:
This page will be updated regularly, until we reach the 52-week mark. You do not need to use this in chronological order, by week. ​You can start anytime during the year, mix up the order and even reuse them ​with different teaching points of your own. Diversify your approach as your child/children get/gets older.

How to use: Click/tap the "+" to expand the content box. Start by reading the main verse and then use the points provided to help guide/spark your discussions and lessons.
GENESIS 1:1
WEEK 1:
A) Talk about the fact that there was a beginning and God was there - He always was and always will be (Ps.90:10; Is.41:4; 1 Tim.1:17; John 1:1, more verses).

B) The world did not appear from a small speck which evolved over time; talk about Evolution vs. Creationism.
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​C) Put emphasis on the truth that God created. Talk about Him as Creator (Neh.9:6; Is.66:2; Eph.3:9; Rev.4:11, more verses)
EXODUS 14:14
WEEK 2:
A) Read aloud the entire chapter of Exodus 14 and briefly explain the context, introducing the idea of war/battles and good vs. evil.

B) Talk about the enmity between God and Satan. Review this study and gather your own talking points. 

C) Address specific 'battles' that children/parents may face and how we can be prepared. Example: If children hear lies about the origins of this world, they should counter-attack with the truth of God's Word (refer to Week 1).
LEVITICUS 20:26
WEEK 3:
A) What does it mean to be holy? Start by explaining and demonstrating what holy means. Use this Word Lesson sheet as a guide.

B) Go further by talking about the holiness of God. Here is a good video from Bible Project.

C) Talk about practical ways of being set apart and practice it during the week. Example: Disconnect from worldy things, read/obey the Bible, watch what you speak, do and think.
NUMBERS 6:24-26
WEEK 4:
A) This passage mentions the vow of the Nazarite. Talk about what that was and how we can apply it today. (For teens/young adults, here is a good resource.)

B) Discuss some of the words & their meaning found in this prayer: kindness, mercy, peace.

C) Talk about the Priestly Blessing. (You may want to mention what a priest was and how we too are called priests in the NT.)
DEUTERONOMY 6:5
WEEK 5:
A) In this chapter, Moses reminds Israel of God's commandment and warning. Talk about the seriousness of obeying God when He speaks.

B) What does it mean to love God in this way (with all our heart, soul, mind and strength)? Here is a short answer to help you gather some thoughts.

C) What impact will loving God have (or should have) on the world around us? Discuss.
JOSHUA 24:15
WEEK 6:
A) In this chapter, Joshua recounts the history of God's faithfulness to Israel. Talk about the different ways God has been faithful to Israel (even when they were not) AND how He has been faithful in your life.

B) Here's a good video from Bible Project on the book of Joshua.

C) Activity time! Gather your family, young and old, and put together a mission statement, if you haven't already. Use THIS mission builder form to help get started.
JUDGES 6:14
WEEK 7:
A) You might want to start this week off by briefly explaining who Gideon was. Here is a good animated video to help.

B) Where do we get our strength? Food, sleep, exercise, these all help. But our spiritual strength comes from God. God said He was sending Gideon, that's why he was strong. Discuss this connection (God & strength) further.

C) How do we respond when God calls us? HERE is a video from Paul Tripp.
RUTH 1:16
WEEK 8:
A) Discussion idea - There are only two books of the Bible named after women: Esther and Ruth. Ruth is also one of the few women who are mentioned in the genealogy of Jesus found in the book of Matthew. And this was in a time when women weren’t ordinarily included in genealogies.

B) Here are some lessons you can share that we learn from the book of Ruth.

C) Here is an overview video of the book of Ruth, by the Bible Project.
1 SAMUEL 15:22
WEEK 9:
A) Obedience is the very best way to show that you believe. We know the song and it's important to know God's Word. Here is a sermon by John Piper, which covers this passage.

B) Talk about the danger of disobedience. Here is a short clip from Ligonier Ministries that might help.

C) Talk about what sacrifice looks like today. Here is a video called The Priority of the Altar. In the first part, I describe elements of the altar, then and now.
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