What We Teach

Bible

Memory Verse & Bible Truth
Memory Verse

“All Scripture is God-breathed & is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting & training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.”
–2 Timothy 3:16,17

Bible Truth

The Bible is God’s written word for all people.

1.1 "The Bible is our Authority"
Big Idea

The Bible is our authority because God gave it to us through inspiration.

References

1 Corinthians 2:13, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, 2 Peter 1:20-21, Revelation 22:18-19

1.2 "The Character of the Bible–Authority"
Big Idea

We are to obey what the Bible teaches, because God gave us everything in the Bible to help us learn what He wants us to know & understand.

References

Deuteronomy 8:3, Matthew 4:4, 2 Timothy 3:14-15

1.3 "We Need the Bible Because it is Our Authority"
Big Idea

Because the Bible is our authority, reading & memorizing it helps us learn to love & obey God.

References

Psalm 19:7-11, Psalm 119:9-11, Hebrews 4:12

God

Memory Verse & Bible Truth
Memory Verse

“You alone are the Lord. You made the heavens, even the highest heavens, & all their starry host, the earth & all that is on it, the seas & all that is in them. You give life to everything, & the multitudes of heaven worship you.”
–Nehemiah 9:6

Bible Truth

God created everything, especially us, & he is in charge of all things.

1.1 "God is Creator (Trinity)"
Big Idea

God the Father, God the Son, & God the Holy Spirit created all things.

References

Genesis 1:1-2, 26, Psalm 24:1-2, Psalm 33:6-9, John 10:30, Revelation 4:11

1.2 "God is Sustainer"
Big Idea

God makes Himself known to us through His creation and He cares for all that He has created.

References

Psalm 19:1, Isaiah 37:16, Matthew 6:26, Matthew 7:11, Matthew 10:29

1.3 "God is Omnipotent (Almighty)"
Big Idea

God is so powerful that He can do anything that He chooses and he keeps all His promises.

References

Numbers 23:19, Deuteronomy 3:24, Joshua 23:14, Job 42:2, Psalm 92:4-5, 8, Psalm 115:2,3, Hebrews 13:8, 8, Ephesians 3:20, James 1:17

Sin

Memory Verse & Bible Truth
Memory Verse

Therefore, just as sin entered the world through one man, & death through sin, & in this way death came to all people, because all sinned.
–Romans 5:12

Bible Truth

Sin is when I choose my way over God’s way.

1.1 "Defining Sin"
Big Idea

Sin is living to please myself instead of living to please God. Sin is a choice to disobey God.

References

Romans 2:8, Romans 3:9-10, Romans 5:12-21

1.2 "God Addresses Sin"
Big Idea

By ignoring God’s command and believing Satan’s lies, Adam & Eve’s choice (action) brought sin into the perfect world God had created. Adam and Eve were separated from God.

References

Genesis 3

1.3 "Guarding Ourselves from Sin"
Big Idea

Just as Satan tempted Adam & Eve to choose self over God, Satan tempts me to choose my way over God’s way.

References

Romans 6:16, 1 Peter 5:8-9

Jesus

Memory Verse & Bible Truth
Memory Verse

“For in him all things were created: things in heaven & on earth, visible & invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things have been created through him & for him. He is before all things, & in him all things hold together.”
–Colossians 1:16-17

Bible Truth

Jesus is God’s only Son & there is no one like him.

1.1 "Jesus is God's Son"
Big Idea

God the Son is creator & was conceived of the Holy Spirit & born of a virgin.

References

Isaiah 7:14, Matthew 1:18-25, Luke 1:26-38, Colossians 1:16-17

1.2 "What Jesus Accomplished"
Big Idea

As God’s Son, Jesus has the authority to forgive our sins.

References

Micah 7:18, Colossians 2:13-15, 1 John 1:9

1.3 "What Jesus Taught"
Big Idea

Jesus taught that He is the Way, the Truth, & the Life.

References

Matthew 9:12-13, Matthew 11:28,29, John 14:6, 1 John 4:14

Salvation

Memory Verse & Bible Truth
Memory Verse

“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!”
–2 Corinthians 5:17

Bible Truth

Jesus will make us new if we trust in Him.

1.1 "Why I Need Salvation"
Big Idea

All people have a sinful nature and choose to sin.

References

Isaiah 59:1,2, Romans 3:10, Romans 5:12-19, Romans 8:7-8, 13

1.2 "Jesus’ Death, Burial, and Resurrection"
Big Idea

Because of Jesus, I can have new life.

References

Romans 6:23, James 1:18

1.3 "Gospel Presentation – (I must act)"
Big Idea

Jesus showed us what it means to be obedient to God.

References

John 10:28-29, Romans 8:16, Romans 10:9-10, 13, 1 Corinthians 15:1-4, 2 Corinthians 6:2, I Thessalonians 5:9, 2 Timothy 3:15, Titus 3:4-5, 1 John 5:13

Christian Life

Memory Verse & Bible Truth
Memory Verse

“…Put off your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires; to be made new in the attitude of your minds; & to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness & holiness.”
–Ephesians 4:22b–24

Bible Truth

With our new life in Jesus, we will love and serve Him.

1.1 "What it Means to Be a Christian"
Big Idea

Being a Christian means that I am a child of God & can live a transformed life. I learn how to live a transformed life through reading His Word.

References

Psalm 19:7, John 20:31, Romans 15:4, 2 Timothy 1:13, 2 Timothy 3:16

1.2 "Growing to Be Like Jesus–Being Different From the Crowd"
Big Idea

Jesus showed us what it means to be obedient to God.

References

Psalm 1:1, Luke 22:42, Romans 12:1-2, Philippians 1:27, Philippians 2:8, Hebrews 5:9

1.3 "Living It Out!–Baptism"
Big Idea

Baptism is a way of telling others that we want to live for Jesus.

References

Matthew 28:18-20, Luke 10:2, Acts 1:8, Romans 6:4, 2 Philemon 1:4-6