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Get Started An introduction to Explore the Bible for Preschool, Kids, Students, and Adults.

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“But be doers of the word and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves.”

JAMES 1:22

STUDY PHILOSOPHY Every age level follows a book-by-book study plan at their own age-appropriate depth and pace. Each plan is carefully crafted to provide regular study of all types of biblical literature. For families that wish to explore together, a family discussion piece is provided for each session. You will find detailed study plans by age level in their respective sections ahead.

OUR PROMISE Explore the Bible is committed to helping your kids, students, and adults: Study all Scripture: Every book is the inspired Word of God. And not just the easy ones. Song of Songs is inspired. Obadiah is inspired. Revelation is inspired.

Because every book matters, Explore the Bible digs into every book.

Understand the text in its context: Every passage of Scripture has a context that illuminates its original intent. In order to have the most complete understanding of Scripture, we must understand the historical and cultural factors that influenced Scripture as it was written, as well as how it fits into Scripture as a whole.

Develop a deeper knowledge of Scripture: In a culture grasping for any truth, it is more important we know God’s Truth than ever before. Explore the Bible is committed to helping Christians of all ages develop a deeper knowledge of the Bible, what it tells us about God, and what He is asking us to do.

Discover the world of the Bible: Essential to our knowledge of Scripture is the reality that it actually happened. Explore the Bible presents archaeological evidence to illuminate the very real people, places, and events in the Bible.

Apply scriptural truths every day: The Bible isn’t just something that happened, it is a living text that still speaks, inspires, and compels us today. That’s why Explore the Bible is committed to helping us both know and live the Word of God.

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Fall 2017

Fall 2018

Fall 2019

Winter 2018-19

Winter 2019-20

Preschool & Kids: Genesis, Acts, 1 Samuel Students & Adults: Exodus, Leviticus

Winter 2017-18

Preschool & Kids: Matthew, 1 Peter, 2 Peter, Jude, Joshua Students & Adults: Acts 13 - 18

Spring 2018

Preschool & Kids: Matthew, Judges, Ruth, Psalms Students & Adults: 1-2 Corinthians

Summer 2018

Preschool & Kids: Exodus, Leviticus, Acts, 1 Corinthians, 2 Corinthians Students & Adults: 2 Samuel, 1 Chronicles

PRESCHOOL & KIDS learn from every book every 3 years!

Preschool & Kids: 2 Samuel, 1 Chronicles, Genesis, Galatians, James Students & Adults: Galatians, James Preschool & Kids: Mark, 1 Timothy, 2 Timothy, Titus, Amos, Hosea, Jonah, Nahum, Joel Students & Adults: Genesis 25-50

Spring 2019

Preschool & Kids: Romans, Proverbs, Song of Songs, Luke, Ephesians, Numbers Students & Adults: Mark

Summer 2019

Preschool & Kids: Deuteronomy, Job, Ecclesiastes, Mark, Isaiah, Micah Students & Adults: 1-2 Timothy, Titus

Preschool & Kids: John, 1 Thessalonians, 2 Thessalonians, 1 Kings, 2 Kings, 2 Chronicles Students & Adults: Ephesians Preschool & Kids: Luke, Philippians, Colossians, Philemon, Obadiah, Ezekiel, Daniel Students & Adults: Numbers, Deuteronomy

Spring 2020

Preschool & Kids: Jeremiah, Lamentations, John, Hebrews, Esther Students & Adults: Romans

Summer 2020

Preschool & Kids: Ezra, Nehemiah, Habakkuk, Zephaniah, Haggai, Zechariah, Malachi, 1 John, 2 John, 3 John, Revelation Students & Adults: Proverbs, Song of Songs

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If we can help you, your group, or your church in any way, or even simply pray for you, email us at explorethebible@lifeway.com

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• One Babies & Toddlers Tool Kit for each babies and toddlers room • Additional Babies & Toddlers Leader Guides for additional leaders (One Guide per leader) • One set of Diaper Bag Cards for each baby or toddler • One Preschool Tool Kit

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• One Younger Kids Tool Kit with Worship for each younger kids large group worship room • Additional Younger Kids Leader Guides for additional leaders (One Guide per leader) • One Younger Kids Explorer Guide for each younger kid • One Older Kids Tool Kit with Worship for each older kids large group worship room • Additional Older Kids Leader Guides for additional leaders (One Guide per leader) • One Older Kids Explorer Guide for each older kid • One set of Family Cards for each kid (younger and older) • Above items Explorer Guide and Family Cards are available in a convenient bundle.

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• One Babies & Toddlers Tool Kit for each babies and toddlers room • Additional Babies & Toddlers Leader Guides for additional leaders (One Guide per leader) • One set of Diaper Bag Cards for each baby or toddler • One Preschool Tool Kit for each preschool room • Additional Preschool Leader Guides for additional leaders (One Guide per leader) • One set of Preschool Activity Pages for each preschooler • One Younger Kids Tool Kit for each younger kids room • Additional Younger Kids Leader Guides for additional leaders (One Guide per leader) • One Younger Kids Explorer Guide for each younger kid • One Older Kids Tool Kit for each older kids room • Additional Older Kids Leader Guides for additional leaders (One Guide per leader) • One Older Kids Explorer Guide for each older kid

PRESCHOOL AND KIDS PRINT RESOURCES WITHOUT WORSHIP

• One Babies & Toddlers Tool Kit for each babies and toddlers room • Additional Babies & Toddlers Leader Guides for additional leaders (One Guide per leader) • One set of Diaper Bag Cards for each baby or toddler • One Preschool Tool Kit with Worship for each preschool room or preschool large group • Additional Preschool Leader Guides for additional leaders (One Guide per leader) • One Preschool Activity Pages for each preschooler • One set of Preschool Family Cards for each preschooler • One Younger Kids Tool Kit with Worship for each younger kids large group worship room • Additional Younger Kids Leader Guides for additional leaders (One Guide per leader) • One Younger Kids Explorer Guide for each younger kid • One Older Kids Tool Kit with Worship for each older kids large group worship room • Additional Older Kids Leader Guides for additional leaders (One Guide per leader) • One Older Kids Explorer Pack for each older kid • One set of Family Cards for each kid (younger and older) • Above items Explorer Guide and Family Cards are available in a convenient bundle. Order one bundle per child.

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• One Preschool Bundle based on preschool ministry size • One Babies & Toddlers Leader Pack for each babies and toddlers room • One Preschool Leader Pack for each preschool room • One Preschool Music and Print Extras for each room

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• One Preschool with Worship Digital Bundle based on preschool ministry size • One Babies & Toddlers Leader Pack for each babies and toddlers room • One Preschool Leader Pack for each preschool room • One Preschool Music and Print Extras for each room

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• One Preschool Tool Kit for each preschool room • Additional Preschool Leader Guides for additional leaders (One Guide per leader) • One Preschool Activity Pages for each preschooler • One set of Preschool Family Cards for each preschooler

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• One Kids Digital Bundle based on kids ministry size • One Younger Kids Poster Pack per younger kids class • One Older Kids Poster Pack per older kids class • One Kids Music and Print Extras per class • One Kids Digital Video Bundle per class

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• Books of the Bible Posters • Books of the Bible Cards • Explore the Bible: Kids App • Explore the Bible: Kids Poster Pack

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• One Kids & Preschool Digital Bundle based on preschool and kids ministry size • One Babies & Toddlers Leader Pack for each babies and toddler room • One Preschool Leader Pack for each preschool room • One Preschool Music and Print Extras for each preschool room • One Younger Kids Poster Pack for each younger kids room • One Older Kids Poster Pack for each older kids room • One Kids Music and Print Extras per kids class • One Kids Digital Video Bundle per kids class

PRESCHOOL AND KIDS DIGITAL RESOURCES WITHOUT WORSHIP

• One Kids & Preschool Digital Bundle with Worship based on preschool and kids ministry size • One Babies & Toddlers Leader Pack for each babies and toddler room • One Preschool Leader Pack for each preschool room • One Preschool Music and Print Extras for each room • One Younger Kids Poster Pack for each younger kids room • One Older Kids Poster Pack • One Kids Music and Print Extras per kids class • One Kids Digital Video Bundle per kids class

PRESCHOOL AND KIDS DIGITAL RESOURCES WITH WORSHIP

• One Older Kids Explorer Guide for each older kid • One set of Family Cards for each kid (younger and older) • Above items Explorer Guide and Family Cards are available in a convenient bundle. Order one bundle per child.

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