Grade Level Overviews

The preschool Love God, Love others Bible curriculum is thoughtfully crafted to introduce young learners to the foundational concepts of Christianity in a nurturing and engaging environment. At this formative stage of development, the curriculum aims to lay the groundwork for a lifelong relationship with God by fostering a sense of wonder, belonging, and trust in God’s love and care. Through age-appropriate Bible stories, songs, and activities, learners are introduced to the character of God as loving, trustworthy, and ever-present in their lives.

The young 5's Love God, Love Others Bible curriculum is designed to lay a foundational understanding of God's love, trustworthiness, and presence in the lives of young learners. Through engaging activities, age-appropriate Bible stories, and interactive experiences, children are introduced to the fundamental truths that God is knowable, and trustworthy. A key component of the curriculum involves exploring the names of God, providing learners with tangible examples of God's character and attributes.

The Love God, Love Others kindergarten Bible curriculum is designed to introduce young learners to the grand narrative of God's great and good story, emphasizing their integral role within it. Through engaging storytelling and interactive activities, learners explore key themes of creation, brokenness, redemption, and restoration, gaining a foundational understanding of God's plan for the world. The curriculum utilizes age-appropriate Bible stories that vividly point to Jesus as the central figure of redemption, highlighting His love, sacrifice, and teachings.

The first grade Love God, Love Others Bible curriculum is designed to instill in young learners a deep understanding of God's faithfulness and the significance of being made in God’s image. Throughout the curriculum, learners explore how God's promises are upheld throughout Scripture, showcasing God’s unwavering commitment to God’s people. Central to this exploration is the concept of being made in God's image, as children learn they are uniquely created to reflect God’s character and bring blessings to the world around them.

The second-grade Love God, Love Others Bible curriculum is designed to help learners understand their role in embodying the good news message in the world, shaped by God's love, presence, and training. Through a study of the Exodus narrative, children learn how God loves them and hears the cry of the oppressed. Children will grasp how God prepares a people to reflect God’s character and demonstrates to the world what God is like. In second grade, children delve into Jesus' teachings, discovering how His life and words offer guidance and inspiration for living out the good news in their own lives.ption

The third-grade Love God, Love Others Bible curriculum is centered around the theme of trusting God and responding to God’s call to be different in the world. Learners are guided to practice obedience as a natural response to their growing trust in God's faithfulness and love. Emphasizing the call to holiness, children explore what it means to live set apart for God's purposes in a world marked by sin and brokenness. Drawing inspiration from the stories of Joshua and the Judges, children examine how the Israelites navigated their identity as God's chosen people amidst the cultural challenges of their time. Through a study of Jesus's life and teachings, learners discover practical ways to live out their faith amid diverse cultural contexts.

The fourth-grade Love God, Love Others curriculum explores the theme of God’s Kingdom, providing students with a comprehensive understanding of its historical and theological significance. Through a study of the Old Testament, students explore the establishment and evolution of the United Kingdom of Israel, the subsequent division into the Northern and Southern Kingdoms and pivotal events that shaped Israel's history. Central to the curriculum is an exploration of Jesus's teachings on the Kingdom of God, particularly through the use of parables that vividly illustrate its nature, values, and implications for everyday life.

The fifth-grade Love God, Love Others Bible curriculum is designed to empower learners to make their faith their own by fostering a deep sense of discipleship and community. Centered on the theme of loving others and becoming apprentices of Jesus, learners are encouraged to explore what it means to live out their faith authentically in their everyday lives.Drawing parallels between the experiences of biblical figures and their own lives, learners reflect on what it means to be disciples of Jesus in the modern world, embracing the call to live counter-culturally and make choices that reflect their commitment to following Jesus.

In the sixth grade Love God, Love Others Bible curriculum, learners embark on a journey through the lens of context, examining both the Gospel narratives and the sequel of Acts to understand how the message of the Gospel spread throughout the ancient world. Through this exploration, students gain a deep understanding of the historical and cultural contexts in which the early Christian movement thrived, grappling with the complexities of living out the Gospel in diverse cultural settings.

In the seventh-grade Love God, Love Others Bible curriculum, learners embark on an enlightening journey, through the lenses of context, into the world of the Gospel writers Matthew and Mark. Through careful examination of these Gospel accounts, learners gain a rich understanding of the relational dynamics at play within Jesus's ministry and how they shape our interactions with one another and the world around us. Emphasizing the importance of building meaningful relationships rooted in love, compassion, and humility, students explore how Jesus's example challenges us to live out these values in our daily lives and together in community.

n the Love God, Love Others eighth grade curriculum, learners dive into the profound writings of the Apostle John, exploring his Gospel, letters, and his revelation from Jesus. Through a comprehensive study of John's works, learners gain a deep understanding of key theological concepts and truths that are foundational to our faith. Central to the curriculum is an exploration of what it means to be a light in the world, drawing inspiration from John's emphasis on Jesus as the Light of the World and the call for believers to reflect His light in their lives.