Introduction
Jeremiah 35:5-10, 16 – God is having Jeremiah set up a lesson. The Rechabites carried out the legacy of their father. They still followed his commands some 300 years later. How can we leave a legacy like this?Overview
Objective-based programWhat should the children have learned by the time they leave the program?Two-tiered curriculum structureUp to fifth grade: study through the Bible every three years.Sixth grade and up: focus on New Testament and Old Testament wisdom, with topical studiesClasses do not change age/grade rangeClass overview
Class 1 (0-2 years)Become comfortable being in Bible classHear Bible words, stories, and songsClass 2 (2-3 years)Learn basic Bible class conductLearn Bible words, short stories, big ideasClass 3 (grades -1 to K)Refine Bible class conductLearn Bible storie3s and basic lessonsClass 4 (grades 1-2)Learn Bible story details and basic applicationClass 5 (grades 3-4)Longer term recallClass 6 (grade 5-6)Begin self-guiding to answersClass 7 (grades 7-8)Become independent Bible studentsBuild independent faithClass 8 (high school and up)Prepare for independent livesPrepare for adult responsibilitiesCurriculum update notes
Grades 7-8Two-year cycleSundays: New Testament narrativeFive quarters in the gospelsTwo quarters in ActsOne quarter TBDWednesdays: Bible study skills, daily livingHigh schoolFour-year cycleSundaysOld Testament poetry and wisdom literatureChapter a week: Acts – RevelationWednesdays: Four general topic areas, rotating quartersQ1: The churchQ2: Daily livingQ3: EvidenceQ4: Split classesClasses through sixth gradeBible a wide, firm foundation of knowledge of the scripturesWhat can I do as a teacher?
Younger gradesII Timothy 3:15 – Don’t shy away from memorization and recitation.Middle gradesLuke 10:25-28 – Engage the students in the learning process.Older gradesLuke 9:2 – Engage students in the teaching process.Make the most of class time.Ephesians 5:16 – Be deliberateI Corinthians 14:26 – Do all things for edificationAdjust the curriculum as you feel appropriate for the age/groupDon’t teach the book. Teach THE BOOK.Use workbooks as a topical guide.What can I do as a parent?
Take responsibility for your child’s spiritual developmentDeuteronomy 6:7; 11:19Have your children prepared for class.Mark 2:27Study and discuss other scriptures and topics instead of the lesson, if that is the need of the moment.Give feedback to teachers, class deacon, eldersBe patient, think long termStudent, teachers, and topics changeReminders and notes
Teach!Only man teachers for boys once boys hit 13 years old.Teachers may open the high school class to other students at their discretion.Two-quarter special opportunityLast two quarters of 2024/2025, topic is teacher’s choice.What is a teacher’s goal?
Interest – Acts 13:15-18, 38-44Comprehension – Matthew 13:13, 16Application – Matthew 7:24Retention – Numbers 15:40Encourage – Philippians 1:6-10Matthew 10:25
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