David C Cook’s most widely used curriculum, Bible-in-Life, focuses on four basic goals: connect with God’s

Word, study God’s Word, interact with God’s Word, and apply God’s Word to life. No matter where students

are in their walk with Jesus, Bible-in-Life communicates the gospel with life-changing clarity and motivates

them toward life application.

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POWER FOR LIVING September 2, 2012

P A T C H E S O F G R A C E

S tew bubbled on the stove. Cookies baked in the oven. Jello salad hardened in the refrigera-tor. � e microwave dinged.I balanced a pot on my hip, grabbed a wooden spoon, and called over my shoulder. “Hey, can someone check the sauce?”My husband stuck his head through the kitchen doorway. “Smells good in here.”

I blew out a breath. “It’ll taste good too, if I can get it all ready in time. See if the sauce is hot.” I nodded toward the microwave then jabbed my spoon in the direction of the dining room. “Is the table set?”“Sure is.” Bryan strode to the micro-wave and opened the door. “Sauce looks perfect. It’s steaming.”“Great. Go ahead and take it to the table.” I glanced at the clock. In

ten minutes, our guests would arrive. Ten minutes to stir and mix, taste and cook, prepare and place. � en, all I wanted to do was sit and feast, and enjoy getting to know the new family from church.I stuck the wooden spoon into the stew and gave it a twist as Bryan lifted the sauce bowl out of the microwave and moved to the next room. I turned back to the stew. Bubbles popped to the surface. It did smell good. I leaned over and took a deep breath.

A sni� e sounded behind me, fol-lowed by a tug on my pantleg.I looked down.Jayden glared up at me. His two-year-old lip quivered.

“What’s wrong, honey?”He pointed toward the living room. “Sister mean.”

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Perfect for All Ages

Scope & Sequence

Format

With Bible-in-Life, you can select curriculum by a specific age level or customize it to provide one solution for all.

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Preschool (3 years-Pre-Kindergarten)

Early Elementary (Kindergarten-1st Grade)

Elementary (2nd-3rd Grade)

Upper Elementary (4th-5th Grade)

Toddler through Early Elementary – 2 Year Cycle

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Adult Comprehensive Bible Study – 6 Year Cycle

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Family-friendly

Classroom model

Printed curriculum

Additional online resources available

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(book-by-book study)

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Four Step Lesson Path

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LESSON 1

God’s Plan in CreationBible Basis: Genesis 1:1-31; Psalm 111:2, 7

Lesson Focus: God’s plan in Creation can be trusted.

Memory Verse: Do you not know? Have you not heard? The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. Isaiah 40:28

Understanding the BibleReconciling the details of Creation is sometimes a difficult issue in Christian circles. There are many different interpretations of the first two chapters of Genesis. This is partly because Genesis does not give ultra-detailed scientific explanations about the how of Creation. But the Bible leaves no doubt about the who of Creation: God Himself. And Scripture tells us that His creative work was done in a purposeful, orderly manner.

At the beginning, the universe was completely dark. The light on the first day was from a source known only to God. We might wonder how God created light without our present light sources, yet that is just what He did. God did not need the light for Himself, but it was necessary for making God’s creative works visible. The word light used in this passage is also used by Paul to illustrate God’s work in sin-darkened hearts to become a new creation.

On the fourth day, God made the sun, moon, and stars to function as light-bearers in a specific fashion. He gave them orderly movements so that they would govern our days and nights, seasons and years. God established a cycle of light and darkness perfectly suited for the creatures He later created.

Bible ResponseChildren will apply the story from Genesis 1:1-31 by planning ways they can trust God in their daily lives.

- Bible Discoveries, p. 4, pencils, Friends, Lesson 1 and Parent Link

Bible Activity ChoicesChildren will explore ways to understand that God’s plan in Creation can be trusted.

▫▫ Creation Collage: Paper; pencils; crayons; markers; pictures of sun, moon, and stars from magazines (if not using “Picture This” Early Bird Option)▫▫ Spider Web: Yarn, pictures of spider webs - Creation Match Game: Bible Discoveries, pp.

1–2, scissors, glue

Bible Study:Genesis 1:1-31; Psalm 111:2, 7Using the Bible and Bible Discoveries, children will study Genesis 1:1-31: God created with a plan.

▫▫ Bible Story: Bible Discoveries, pp. 1–2, Teaching AIds 2, 3, Bibles, pencils

- Bible Review: No materials needed - Memory Verse Practice: No materials needed

Bible ReadinessTo connect children’s life experiences with the Bible story of Creation, they will have an activity and discussion about mixed-up things.

- Bible Discoveries, p. 3, pencils

LESSON 1

Bible Basis: Genesis 1:1-31; Psalm 111:2, 79

Teacher DevotionalWhen Teaching the Bible to Elementary Students . . .Joining a new class can be di� cult for elementary children. Help them ease into the quarter by memorizing and using their names and telling them yours. Learning about God’s creation is a perfect way to launch a new class; kids are fascinated with nature. Use that fascination to help children get acquainted with your class and each other.

• Dedicate time for using the Discovery Pack name tags. Tie in the creation theme by stimulating conversation about the star shapes. Examples: Who’s seen a shooting star? How many stars do you think God made? What does a starry night make you think of?• Reinforce that we can trust God’s plan in Creation by reminding kids that God planned for them to be in your class this year. A� rm children by including a prayer of thanksgiving to God for their presence.• Help children gain trust in God’s plan of Creation by being trustworthy yourself. You’re a live example of God that they can relate to.

G od’s Plan in Creation

Early Bird OptionsFree yourself to greet children as they arrive by letting early arrivers use these independent activities.

Name Tags—To help the kids get to know each other, set out the name tags from Discovery Pack, Project A. The kids can punch out the name tags, � ll them out, and talk about them.

Unit Song—Set the scene by playing the PraisePac CD as background music while students arrive.

Attendance Chart—Use Teaching Aid 1 throughout the quarter to help your students appreciate the beauty of God’s creation. As your

students arrive, have them � ll in their names on the poster.Picture This—Set out magazines and scissors. Have children cut out

pictures of the sun, moon, and stars for use later in class.

Name Tags

Attendance Chart

Elementary/Upper Elementary

For Bonus PDF materials access the ReadMe.txt file on your PC or Mac for directions. All songs produced by Music Precedent, Ltd. Copyrighted material; all

rights reserved. Permission is hereby granted to reproduce this CD for local church use

or for use by the children participating in the Sunday school program

only. Publisher-owned photo by Gaylon Wampler.

Manufactured in China.

Includes downloadable

PDFs of lyrics, song sheets, and cards.

1. Unit 1 - God Created It All stereo2. Unit 1 - God Created It All instrumental3. Unit 2 - You Know My Heart stereo4. Unit 2 - You Know My Heart instrumental5. Unit 3 - I Have Confidence stereo6. Unit 3 - I Have Confidence instrumental

Reformed Essential 1: The one true God is the triune God of grace—Father, Son and Holy Spirit—whom alone we must worship and serve.

It all begins with God, no matter what “it” is. The belief in His pre-existence, creative initiative and sustaining in� uence throughout history is a primary mark of Judeo-Christian belief. In the � nal argument, it takes far more faith to believe that the intricacies of the universe sprang forth by accident than to believe in a pre-existent, all-powerful, all-creative, personal God whom alone is worthy of our adoration and praise.

Golden Thread:“But God made the earth by His power; He founded the world by His wisdom and stretched out the heavens by His understanding” (Jer. 10:12).

Stray Thread:Many students have been taught to disregard the biblical accounts of creation and, instead, believe the theory of evolution. Allowing high school students the intellectual freedom to seek the truth is essential. Do not be afraid to give them all the evidence, because God promises to lead them into all truth.

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LeSSon FoCuS: God’s plan in Creation can be trusted.

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Link to Last Week

As your children arrive this morning, visit with them about friendships they may have from home, church, and school. Encourage them to get acquainted with each other. Share your excitement for all you will do together this coming year.

To connect children’s life experiences with the Bible story of Creation, they will have an activity and discussion about mixed-up things.

Materials:

- Bible Discoveries, p. 5 - Pencils

Begin with this activity and discussion to help the children begin thinking about how God’s plan in Creation can be trusted.

Before the children arrive in your classroom set up your room in a “mixed-up” fashion. As they arrive and notice that things seem to be out of place or mixed-up, give them a chance to talk with each other about why the room is this way. Ask the following question to begin the step.

.. Why do you think our room is mixed up? What seems out of place? Kids may respond with various ideas. Have them tell you specifically what they think is out of order.

Now give out pencils and Bible Discoveries for Lesson 1, and have the children turn to page 3. Let the kids work with a partner or small group to complete the page. Ask them to find and circle some funny things in the picture.

.. What things are mixed up in this picture? It’s day and night at the same time; green leaves are growing on a fall tree; the thermometer shows it’s too hot for snow; a tree is rainbow-striped; the boy is going swimming even though there is snow on the ground; the green bush has flowers; etc.

Allow enough time for all the children to have a chance to share. Then point out the box on the bottom of the page, and ask the children to write down something they named.

.. Do things like these mixed-up pictures really happen in nature? Why not? Let the children offer ideas. They may offer a variety of suggestions. Some children may say that it is because God made our world this way. Accept their answers.

It’s funny to see things so mixed up in nature. But it’s not so funny when we see things get mixed up in our lives. We all have things we worry about. There are things that happen that make us feel frustrated or things we’re afraid might go wrong.

.. How does it make you feel when some person or animal acts in a mixed-up way? Why? Some children will probably say that they are embarrassed by unusual behavior or curious as to why such a thing would happen. They may indicate that they don’t understand why someone would do something that seems to be mixed-up. Kids are usually quite aware of such different behavior.

.. What are some things that you worry about or feel mixed up about? To make it easier for the children to talk about this question, you might keep the kids in pairs or small groups for a sharing time. If the kids need help getting started sharing, ask them how things are going at school, at home, or with other activities. It’s typical for kids this age to openly talk about personal family matters. If a child tells sensitive information, remember to treat it with privacy outside your classroom. Give the children sufficient time to discuss their feelings and what they have observed.

Tie to the BibleWe know that sometimes things do get mixed up. But when we look around us and see all the living things it should help us to understand that these things didn’t just happen or they would be quite mixed up. Today we will be studying the plan God used in Creation and how it helps us trust Him.

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Bible Basis: Genesis 1:1-31; Psalm 111:2, 711

Bible Study:Genesis 1:1-31; Psalm 111:2, 7

With the children seated at a table, hand out Bibles, Bible Discoveries for Lesson 1, copies of the Bible Code Victors Reproducible (made before class), and pencils.

Work through the Bible Code Victors Reproducible to find John 3:16. Then use the information to find Genesis 1:27. When they have found the reference for Genesis 1:27, have them bookmark it for later use. Point out, using the Bible Overview Chart, that Genesis is the first book in the Old Testament. (Have the Bible Code Victors reproducible available throughout the quarter for students to use when finding a Bible verse.)

Today’s Bible story takes place at the very beginning of time—it’s the beginning

of the story.Ask the kids to turn to pages 1 and 2

in Bible Discoveries. Ask good readers to read the paragraphs aloud. Or, have all the children follow along as you read loud. When you get to the Bible symbol in Day 6, have the children find their bookmarked verse, Genesis 1:27, and read the verse aloud together. After talking about it, have children write the answer to the question on the blank. (For your convenience, the answer is shown below.) Continue reading to the end of the story, including reading the memory verse together. (The cutting and gluing activity will be done in Step 3 of the lesson.)

Using the Bible and Bible Discoveries, children will study Genesis 1:1-31: God created with a plan.

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Bible Story - Bible Discoveries, pp.

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Do you not know? Have you not heard? The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth.

Memory Verse PracticeIn our memory verse, Isaiah talks about God always existing. That’s what the word everlasting means.

Divide the class in half and have them stand facing each other. The two groups alternate calling out phrases to each other in unison:

• Group 1: Do you not know?• Group 2: Have you not heard?• Group 1: The Lord is the everlasting God,• Group 2: The Creator of the ends of the earth.• Both: Isaiah 40:28

Isaiah 40:28

Bible Review Questions.. According to our memory

verse and the Bible story, who is the Creator and what did He create? (God alone is the Creator and He made the earth and everything on it.)

.. Why do you think God separated the water from the land before He put plants, animals, and people on the earth? (So the living things wouldn’t drown.)

.. How did God plan to give us light in the daytime and the nighttime? (He gave us the sun to give light in the daytime, and He gave us the moon for night. He also made the stars.)

.. Why do you think God created plants before He created animals? (So the animals would have food.)

.. Why do you think God created people last? (So everything would be in place for people to live safely; He made people to be special.)

.. Why doesn’t nature get mixed up—like the things we talked about earlier? (Because God created with an order and a plan. We can trust things in nature not to get mixed up because God created with a plan that can be trusted.)

Bible Review ActivityRead through each day of Creation again. After each day, ask the children to do a full-body motion that describes what God created on that day. For example, to represent what existed before Creation, the kids might pretend to float in weightless, empty space. For the creation of light on the first day, the kids might curl into a little ball (that’s “dark” inside) and then jump up to “explode” into light. To show the creation of water on the second day, the kids might pretend to be swimming. Encourage the kids to use their creativity to develop meaningful actions.

After the children make their suggestions, have the class choose one motion that best represents each day. Try to encourage the kids to choose motions that different children have created. Then when you get to that particular day, the child who created the motion is the leader to show everyone what to do. The leaders can stand in a line facing the rest of the class in order of the days of Creation. If you have a small class, each child could be responsible for leading the motions for two days. Then do all the motions in sequence as a class.

Bible Basis: Genesis 1:1-31; Psalm 111:2, 713

Bible Activity Choices

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Creation Match GameCreation Collage Spider Webs

- Glue - Bible Discoveries, pp. 1–2 - Scissors

Let the kids practice the days of Creation again by giving them a chance to put them in order.

Have the kids cut out the six pictures on page 3 of Bible Discoveries and figure out the correct order. Then let the kids glue the pictures on the numbered squares on pages 1 and 2.

- Paper - Pencils - Crayons - Markers▫▫ Pictures of sun, moon, and stars

from magazines

Let children create a collage showing God’s creative plan. Encourage them to write the memory verse, Isaiah 40:28, on the paper and add in pictures of the sun moon and stars. What other words would they add to the collage to tell what they are learning about God as Creator?

Children will be making collages throughout the unit. Create a display of them throughout the four weeks of the unit.

- Ball of yarn▫▫ Pictures of spider webs

This activity helps kids see the orderliness in God’s creation by examining the intricate pattern of a spider web.

While standing in a circle, the kids toss a ball of yarn back and forth. They should let it unroll as they toss it. Each time they catch the ball, they pass it around their back before tossing it on to the next person. The yarn strings crisscrossing the circle will resemble a spider web.

Have the kids gently step out of their web, leaving it on the floor. Have them compare it to the symmetry of real spider webs in pictures.

Children will explore ways to understand that God’s plan in Creation can be trusted.

To help the children explore the Bible story and what it shows us about God, choose the activity or activities that best fit your class, time, and space. The Spider Web needs a large open area for the children to play in.

Bible Response

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5 Friends, Lesson 1 and Parent Link

5 Bible Discoveries, Lesson 1

5 Discovery Pack name tags from Early Bird Options

Use this time to help the kids plan ways they can trust God during the coming week.

.. What are some ways we have seen God’s plan in Creation? (They should remember that God has created the world with a plan. Everything has a purpose and an order that can be trusted. The plants, animals, and people were all created according to God’s plan.)

.. How can knowing that God’s plan for Creation is trustworthy help you trust Him this week? (Let the kids have a few moments to think about this before responding. They may feel that God’s creation is enough reason to trust Him.)

Pass out pencils and Bible Discoveries. Ask the kids to turn to page 4 in Bible Discoveries. Then ask the kids to read the directions. They can write their own answers to the first two questions. Then read the prayer but ask them to wait before filling it in. Ask the following question first.

.. What would you like to trust God with this week? Give the kids a minute to think about their answers. Then have the kids write their thoughts to finish

the prayer at the bottom of page 4 in Bible Discoveries.

.. How do you think you can remember to trust God this week? (The kids may have ideas of their own or one from the Bible Discoveries page. If they need other ideas, begin brainstorming with some of the following: putting their Bible Discoveries page in a special spot so they will see it; when they see the person or thing they are worried about, remember that they can trust God; talk to their parents about what they are trusting God with. It can be a big step for elementary-age children to begin trusting God. You can help by encouraging them.)

Note: Save the cover wrap of Bible Discoveries. The map will be used in class during Lessons 9–10.

Prayer TimeOne way we can trust God is by talking to Him about our worries. Ask students to silently read their prayer from Bible Discoveries, page 4. Encourage them to trust God with their worry.

Finish with a class cheer, God’s plan in Creation can be trusted!

Children will apply the story from Genesis 1:1-31 by planning ways they can trust God in their daily lives.

Materials:

- Bible Discoveries, p. 4 - Pencils

Extra–Time ActivityHave children lay in a circle, pretending that they are outside looking at God’s creation. Play a game of Twenty Questions. Have one child think of something God made and give a clue, such as, “I’m looking at something God created, and it’s in the sky.” The other kids ask questions until the object is named.

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In the BeginningBible Story from Genesis 1:1-31; Psalm 111:2, 7

Read the story. Think about which pictures show what God created each day. Cut out the pictures. Glue them on the right box.

The Bible tells us that long ago there was no world. No animals. No plants. No seas. No mountains. No sky. No people. There was nothing at all—except God.

But God had a plan. He planned a great world. He created that world step by step.

First God said, “Let there be light!” And right away there was light. Then God put dark and light in different places. He called the light “day” and the dark “night.”

There was evening, and there was morning—the first day.

Next, God saw that water covered everything. God said, “Let there be sky! Let the sky keep apart the water above from the water below.” So water came together into clouds. Other water came together all over the earth.

There was evening, and there was morning—the second day.

Then God said, “Let there be dry ground!” And the water on the earth moved over so dry ground could be seen. God named the ground “land” and the water “seas.”

Next, God said, “Let there be plants!” And all kinds of plants started growing on the land. There were trees and bushes, vegetables and flowers, grass and moss.

There was evening, and there was morning—the third day.

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Do you not know? Have you not heard? The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. Isaiah 40:28

Then God said, “Let there be lights in the sky!” He put the sun in the sky for daytime. He put the moon in the sky for night. He also made the stars.

God made sure that day and night would always come. And God used the sun, moon, and stars to make the seasons—summer, fall, winter, spring.

There was evening, and there was morning—the fourth day.

Then God said, “Let there be fish and birds!” So all kinds of fish swam in the seas and rivers. All kinds of birds flew in the sky.

God told the fish and birds to keep on having more fish and birds. God wanted fish and birds to be all over the world.

There was evening, and there was morning—the fifth day.

Then God said, “Let there be animals!” God made tigers, monkeys, and snakes. He made cows, pigs, and sheep. He made dogs, cats, and rabbits. God made so many great animals!

At last the world was ready for the most special thing God had planned. Read Genesis 1:27. Now God created

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God told them to take care of the world. He put them in charge of the fish, birds, and animals. He gave them things to eat.

God was happy. He saw that everything He had made was very good. There was evening, and there was morning—the sixth day.

All these things are funny to see in nature! But it’s not so funny when we feel mixed-up. Sometimes we feel worried or afraid.

What are some things you worry about?

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But do things like this picture ever really happen?

Can you build a snowman when it’s really hot out? Can it be day and night at the same time? Can new leaves grow on a tree in the fall? Why not?

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q Talk to my parents or teacher.

q Say my memory verse as a hint not to worry.

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From the rising of the sun With its warm daylight, To the rising of the moon In the cool, dark night, You can see many wonders God created in the sky. There’s an orderly plan That they all move by.

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What I learned about God this week: God’s plan in creation can be trusted.

Eric put his nose up to the window.

“I like the stars and the moon,” he

said.

“I like the sound of crickets, too.”

The boys lay back in their bunks.

Eric said, “I guess it’s nice to have

night.

It’s nice to have a big brother, too.”

Talk-a-Bit � Talk about why God made night. � Then finish this sentence: The thing I like best about night is ___________________________ .

Joey lay in bed listening to night

sounds.

Then he heard a different sound.

Eric was crying.

“What’s the matter?” Joey asked.

“It’s too dark in here,” said Eric.

“Why can’t the sun shine all the time?”

“God knew we needed to sleep,” Joey

said.

“Night is part of God’s special clock.”

Joey pulled back the curtains.

“Look at the stars and moon,” he said.

“After the sun sets, we can see them.”

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God said, “Let there be light.” And there was light. God liked the light He created.

God called the light “day.” He called the darkness “night.”

God created lights to shine. He made the sun for the day. He made the moon for the night. He also made stars. He made many, many stars.

God put the lights where they could light the world.

What if it were always dark? Would that be good? No! We could not see.

What if it were always light? Would that be good? No! We need a time to rest.

God created what we need. He made day and He made night. God’s creation of day night, sun, moon, and stars was good.

God Made Day and NightBible story from Genesis 1:1-31; Psalm 111:2, 7

In the beginning, God lived. But there was nothing else. No people. No animals. No sun. No world. Nothing.

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Calling Verse � Help your child practice this week’s

memory verse by calling the phrases of the verse back and forth to each other.

#1: Do you not know?#2: Have you not heard?

#1: The Lord is the everlasting God,#2: the Creator of the ends of the earth.

#1:Isaiah 40:28

Lesson Focus: God’s plan in creation

can be trusted.

A Night Under the Stars � Plan an evening to go outside after

dark. Figure out what phase the moon is in. Tell what pictures you can imagine in the stars. Talk about God’s wisdom in creating the sun, moon, and stars.

Circle 10 things wrong in the picture. Thank God that His plan is just right.

Teacher’s GuideEach of the 13 lessons contains step-by-step instructions to help you prepare and teach, with Bible background, tips for teaching second and third graders, and a variety of activities to help your students learn and apply the Bible lesson.

One per teacher recommended.

Creative Teaching AidsAn essential resource for presenting the Bible lesson, this packet contains a variety of posters, games, 3D models, and puzzles, as well as an attendance chart, a music CD, and more.

One per class recommended.

Discovery PackThis in-class student craft book is full of hands-on projects and crafts—like games, 3D booklets, pop-up cards, and mobiles—that are effective in reinforcing and applying the Bible lessons.

One per student recommended.

FriendsEquip parents with this weekly paper, which presents the Bible story, a contemporary story applying the Lesson Focus, activities, and a fun Family Faith section.

One per student recommended.

Bible DiscoveriesThis in-class student book provides second and third graders with interactive Bible stories that help develop basic Bible skills, life-application activities, and Bible review games. Plus a bonus cover-wrap includes the quarter’s Bible memory verses and a unique poster or activity.

One per student recommended.

ELEMENTARYBible-in-Life for second and third graders presents a Sunday school experience that matches their growing independence and responsibility, along with their capacity to grasp the love of God within His Word, the Bible. The emphasis moves from learning Bible stories to actual Bible study.