RBP Curriculum Overview

Curriculum Overview from Regular Baptist Press

RBP’s Sunday School curriculum is designed to lead children, teenagers, and adults to Christ and guide them in growing to be like Him. The result is lives built by the Book through the development of godly character and obedience towww.RegularBaptistPress.org God’s Word.

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Lil’ Sprouts Club has everything you need to run a nursery ministry . . . except diapers— you’ll probably need those too! When it comes to nursery ministry, your nursery workers will enjoy using the simple lessons and activities to teach basic Bible truths to children under 2. The Director’s Guide contains an entire unit on understanding and teaching nursery children that will help you communicate effectively.

Lil’ Sprouts Kit

The complete nursery resource—perfect for nursery ministries of all sizes!

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INCLUDES:

Director’s Guide with CD Teacher’s Guide Bib Poster Iron-on Birthday Card & Envelope Nametags Music CD Teaching Pictures (12) Devotional Book Bag Tag

Lil’ Sprouts Director’s Guide with CD

This guide gives crucial insight into nursery personnel, health and safety, nursery equipment, parent relationships, and child care. It also provides a plan for outreach.

Reproducible CD.

Lil’ Sprouts Music CD

Music can be an effective way to help babies adjust to their time in the nursery.

Use the 25 songs on the Lil’ Sprouts Song CD as background music in your Lil’ Sprouts Club.

The music will help develop a baby’s language centers, enhance a baby’s mood, and, most importantly, convey Biblical truth. Each song has two tracks­—vocal and instrumental.

Lil’ Sprouts Tote Bag

Lil’ Sprouts Teacher’s Guide

This black-and-tan heavy-weight canvas tote bag measures 14" x 12" x 3" and features an adjustable shoulder strap, zipper top, front pocket, mesh pen holder, and large main compartment to carry all of your nursery materials.

Lil’ Sprouts Birthday Card and Envelope

Twelve months of teaching ideas for babies and toddlers.

Lil’ Sprouts Bib

Soft, hypoallergenic terry cloth with rear tie closure.

Use these custom cards to celebrate birthdays.

Lil’ Sprouts Poster

Cute and colorful poster for decorating, identifying, and promoting your nursery program.

Lil’ Sprouts Nametags

Convenient, self-adhesive, and easily removed. Large enough to print names on a printer or copier. Eight nametags per 8½" x 11" sheet.

Lil’ Sprouts Teaching Pictures

Twelve colorful teaching pictures to catch the attention of your lil’ ones.

Lil’ Sprouts Iron-on

Adorable transfers for any fabric.

Parenting: Ready or Not!

Lil’ Sprouts Bag Tag

Keep track of what belongs to who with these sweet lil’ tags.

Daria Greening & Andrea Gower.

Scripture and tips on topics such as adapting to demands, adjusting priorities, introducing your child to God, and organizing your household.

Designed to encourage new parents.

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2s & 3s Sunday School Curriculum

A two-year curriculum cycle for ages 2 and 3.

Planting seeds of Biblical truth concerning God, God’s Son, God’s Word, and God’s world.

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2s & 3s Cycle Overview Quarter Title

Bible Truths

Bible Passages

Course Description

Fall 2012 Friends Jesus’ Miracles Thanksgiving

Friends (Jesus’ friends); Jesus’ Miracles (healing miracles); Thanksgiving (Jesus)

Matthew—John

Twos and threes will learn that Jesus is a friend, that Jesus did miracles, and that we should thank God. They will be encouraged to be friendly and thankful.

Winter 2012–13 God Sends His Son David Pleases God

God Sends His Son (birth of Jesus); 1 Samuel; Luke David Pleases God (from shepherd boy to king)

The units on Jesus and David will help children realize that Jesus is God’s Son and that obeying and helping please God. Twos and threes will enjoy Christmas activities and will have opportunities to obey and to help.

Spring 2013 God’s Care Jesus’ Love Moses

God’s Care (God’s care for Bible people); Jesus’ Love (Easter); Moses (Moses’ early life)

God’s care is a major emphasis this quarter, along with the four lessons on Jesus’ love (Easter). Twos and threes will experience thanking God for His care and for Jesus.

Summer 2013 Peter Loves Jesus Paul Loves Jesus

Peter Loves Jesus (Peter in the book Acts; 1, 2 Peter; of Acts); Paul Loves Jesus (Paul in 2 Timothy the book of Acts)

Peter and Paul loved and followed Jesus. Twos and threes will be challenged to love Jesus as they learn of events in Peter’s and Paul’s lives.

Fall 2013 Obedience God’s Gifts Thanksgiving

Obedience (Noah and the ark); God’s Gifts (God’s provision for the Israelites); Thanksgiving (the Feast of Tabernacles; thanking God)

Genesis; Exodus; Leviticus; Deuteron­omy; Nehemiah; 1 Chro­ni­cles; Job; Psalms; Matthew; Acts; 1 Peter

These three units will help twos and threes know that obedience pleases God, that God provides for us, and that we should thank God. The children will be encouraged to obey and to give thanks.

Winter 2013–14 Jesus Is Born Jesus Grows Up Jesus Helps People

Jesus Is Born; Jesus Grows Up (wise men; in the temple at age 12); Jesus Helps People (various miracles)

Matthew—John

Twos and threes will learn about the birth of Jesus, God’s Son, His growth from a baby to a man, and His miracles. Children will be encouraged to love the wonderful Son of God.

Spring 2014 God’s House Jesus, Our Savior Helping in God’s House

God’s House (David and Solomon); Jesus, Our Savior (Easter); Helping in God’s House (Samuel)

2 Chronicles; 1 Samuel; 1, 2 Kings; Matthew—John

The children will learn about Jesus’ death and resurrection and that church is a special place to hear God’s Word, sing, pray, and help others. They will have opportunities to practice praising God and helping others at church.

Summer 2014 God’s World Begins People in God’s World

God’s World Begins (creation and seasons); People in God’s World (Adam and Eve)

Genesis; Job; Psalms; Song of Solomon

These two units will help twos and threes learn that God made the world and everything in it.

The children will be encouraged to thank God for making the world—and them!

Exodus; 2 Kings; Matthew—John; Acts

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2s & 3s Sunday School products Planting Faith for 2s and 3s teaches Biblical truths concerning God, God’s Son, God’s Word, and God’s creation. Students learn that God is their creator and that He loves and helps them. They begin to understand what sin is and that Jesus came to earth as a baby and then grew up and died for them. This two-year curriculum prepares 2s and 3s to understand the gospel.

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teaching pictures Die-cut flannelgraph figures Resource CD featuring song- sheets, patterns, rhymes, and more Laminated doll figures with colorful vinyl stick-ons Planting Faith Songs, a music CD with vocal and instrumental tracks

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13 two-hour teaching sessions (Sunday School and Extended Session) Interactive teaching options Teaching tips Activities for guided playtime Bulletin board ideas

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8½" x 11" charts to help students record weekly attendance 13 colorful stickers to use on each chart Charts and sticker sheets conveniently packaged together by fives

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Provides an engaging activity sheet for each lesson Reinforces the lesson by providing suggestions for parental involvement at home Includes two pages of colorful stickers

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13 bright 4" x 5" picture cards The week’s Bible story, review questions, and memory verse on each week’s card Two cards per quarter provide information for parents

Extend Sunday’s teaching into the home

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pre-primary Sunday School Curriculum

A two-year curriculum cycle for ages 4 and 5 and 6 in kindergarten. Reinforcing foundational Biblical truths while planting seeds of truth concerning God’s love and care.

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pre-primary Cycle Overview Quarter Title

Bible Truths

Bible Passages

Love and Kindness (Rebekah, Isaac, Ruth, Abraham); Bravery (Daniel); Giving (to the church and to the poor)

Genesis; Exodus; Ruth; 2 Samuel; 1 Kings; Psalms; Proverbs; Daniel; Mark; Luke; 2 Corin­thians; Hebrews; 3 John

Children will learn about Bible characters who were loving, kind, brave, and giving. They will have opportunities to practice being kind and be encouraged to ask God for His help to be brave and live for Him.

Winter 2012–13 Jesus Esther

Jesus, God’s Son (His birth, baptism, various miracles); Esther (from becoming queen to saving her people)

Esther; Psalms; Matthew—John, Philippians; Hebrews

Pre-primary children will know that Jesus is God’s Son and that Esther was obedient and helpful. They will be encouraged to show love for God by obeying and helping.

Spring 2013 God’s World Jesus’ Love Jesus’ Friends

Creation; Jesus’ Love (Easter); Jesus’ Friends (Peter, John, Philip, Dorcas)

Genesis; Psalms; Isaiah; Matthew; Luke— 1 Corinthians; 1 Peter; Revelation

These three units will help pre-primary children know what God made on each day of creation, that Jesus loves us and died for us, and that Jesus had friends. The children will thank God for His care, accept Him as Savior (if ready), and name ways they can love and serve Jesus.

Summer 2013 God’s Helpers

Family (mothers, fathers, sisters, aunts, grandparents); Obedience (Samuel, David, servants); Helping Others (Aquila, Priscilla, Barnabas, Luke, Onesimus)

1 Samuel; 2 Kings; Mark; John; Acts; Galatians; Ephesians; Colossians; Philemon; Hebrews; 1 John; 3 John

Pre-primary children will learn that God has given us our families. They will have opportunities to show love to family members and friends and will be encouraged to thank God for family and friends.

Fall 2013 Kindness Helpfulness Prayer

Kindness (stories about David); Helpfulness (stories about Elisha); Prayer

Genesis; 1, 2 Samuel; 2 Kings; Nehemiah; Psalms; Proverbs; Matthew; Luke; Galatians; Ephesians

Pre-primary children will learn about Bible people who were kind and helpful and who prayed. They will have opportunities to practice kindness and helpfulness and will be encouraged to talk to God in prayer.

Winter 2013–14 God’s Promised Son

Jesus’ Birth; Jesus’ Boyhood (wise men; Egypt; in the temple at age 12); Jesus’ Life (various miracles)

Jeremiah; Matthew— Acts; 1 John

These three units will help children know that Jesus is God’s Son, that Jesus grew and became a man, that Jesus can do miracles, and that Jesus loves us. Pre-primaries will enjoy doing Christmas activities because they will be celebrating Jesus’ birth.

Spring 2014 Salvation Jesus Church

Salvation; Jesus (Easter); Church (the first church; prayer; deacons; missionaries)

Psalms; Jeremiah; Matthew; John— 1 Cor­inthians; James; 1 John

Pre-primary children will learn that Jesus is our Savior and that church is an important part of God’s plan. They will be able to identify what sin is, why we need a Savior, and why church is important.

Summer 2014 Joseph David Jonah

Joseph (from new coat to prince of Egypt); David (from shepherd boy to king); Jonah

Genesis; 1, 2 Samuel; 1 Chronicles; Psalms; Jonah

Learning about Joseph, David, and Jonah will help pre-primary children know how to obey God. They will be encouraged to show love for God by obeying.

Fall 2012 Living for God

Course Description

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pre-primary Sunday School products Planting Faith for Pre-Primaries reinforces foundational Biblical truths concerning creation, Jesus, salvation, and living for God. This two-year curriculum recognizes that Pre-Primaries are starting to understand the need for personal salvation and provides opportunities for students to trust in Christ as their Savior and then begin to live for Him.

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10" x 13" teaching picture book 10" x 13" Michael and Emily storybook Resource CD featuring songsheets, patterns, rhymes, and more 11" x 17" verse visual patterns Planting Faith Songs, a music CD with vocal and instrumental song tracks

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13 weekly two-hour teaching sessions (Sunday School and Church Time) Interactive teaching options Teaching tips and informative articles Instruction on leading pre-primaries to Christ Fun student activities Exciting application stories Bulletin board ideas

Includes stickers and chart for bible memory

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Book 1 for prekindergarten students Book 2 for kindergarten students Provides an activity sheet for each lesson Enhances learning and reinforces the lesson Includes two pages of colorful stickers for workbook pages and Bible memory chart

Planting Faith at Home Take-home Paper

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13 full-color four-page leaflets Weekly Bible story, an application

story, and at-home activities to reinforce the lesson Suggestions for parent-child interaction

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Charts to help students record weekly attendance 13 colorful stickers to use on each chart Charts and stickers conveniently packaged together by fives

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primary Sunday School Curriculum

A two-year curriculum cycle for children in grades 1 and 2. Encouraging children to obey Biblical truths and to love and follow the Savior.

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primary Cycle Overview

Quarter

Fall 2012

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lesson texts

Trusting God Courageously

• Knowing That God Is Trustworthy • Trusting God (Gideon; David; Esther) • Showing Courage (Daniel)

Joshua; Judges; 1 Samuel; 1 Kings; Esther; Daniel; Matthew; Mark

Winter 2012–13

Learning about Jesus

• God Provides Jesus (Jesus’ birth to baptism) • Jesus Cares for People (healing and serving) • Jesus Offers Salvation (Jesus’ death and resurrection)

Isaiah; Matthew—John

Spring 2013

Learning to Love

• David Loves (David with Saul and Solomon) • Christ Loves (Easter) • We Love (people in need)

1, 2 Samuel; 1 Chronicles; Matthew—Acts; 1 Peter

Summer 2013

Learning to Obey

• Obeying at Home (Abraham; Miriam; Joseph) • Obeying God (Moses and the Israelites) • Obeying Authorities (Moses and the Israelites)

Genesis; Exodus; Numbers

Fall 2013

Learning about God

• Our Awesome God (God’s absolute attributes) • God and Us (God’s relational attributes)

Genesis; selected passages throughout Scripture

Winter 2013–14

Learning to Worship and Pray

• People Who Worshiped (Christmas; Solomon; Hezekiah) • People Who Prayed

2 Kings; 1, 2 Chronicles; Nehemiah; Psalms; Matthew; Luke—Acts

Spring 2014

Learning to Believe

• Meeting Jesus (Easter) • Believing in Jesus (Jesus teaches about salvation)

Luke—Acts

Summer 2014

Learning to Serve

• Preparing to Serve (the early church begins) • People Who Served (Paul’s journeys) • Serving Well

Acts

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primary Sunday School products God’s Explorers for Primaries is a two-year curriculum that spends a quarter on each of the seven BuildUP aims (see page 31) with a special emphasis in the eighth quarter on worship and prayer. Primary students are introduced to the basics of maturity in Christ on an age-appropriate level. The Primary curriculum provides an excellent opportunity for students to trust in Christ as their Savior and then to begin to grow as new believers.

Teacher’s Guide • Interactive teaching options • Student activities • Bulletin board ideas

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10" x 13" teaching pictures in book format CD featuring patterns, clip art, teaching picture art, and more Growing Faith Songs, a music CD with vocal and instrumental tracks Die-cut flannelgraph figures 11" x 17" verse visuals Full-color posters

Student Books • • • •

Exciting art Student-friendly activities Book 1 for first-grade students Book 2 for second-grade students

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Fun design Application stories Bible stories At-home activities and lesson reinforcement Puzzles, crafts, and activities Parent tips and emphasis on parent-child interaction

Attendance/Bible Verse Charts and Stickers • Fun art for charts and stickers • 26 bright stickers to use on each chart • Charts and stickers are conveniently packaged together by fives

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Middler Sunday School Curriculum

A two-year curriculum cycle for children in grades 3 and 4 that surveys the entire Bible.

Emphasizing an understanding of the overview of the Bible and personal application of God’s Word.

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middler Cycle Overview

Quarter

Fall 2012

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lesson texts

Discovering the Beginning

• Introduction to the Old Testament • Events in Genesis from creation through Joseph

Genesis

Winter 2012–13

Obeying God’s Rules

• Life of Moses • God’s provision for His people • The law • The tabernacle • Wilderness wanderings

Exodus—Deuteronomy

Spring 2013

Learning to Follow God

• Israel’s entrance into the Promised Land • Conquest of Canaan • The judges • Ruth

Joshua; Judges; Ruth

Summer 2013

Making Right Choices

• Samuel • Saul, Israel’s first king • Kings David and Solomon

1, 2 Samuel; 1 Kings; Proverbs

Fall 2013

Staying True to God

• The end of Solomon’s reign to the exile and return

1, 2 Kings; 1, 2 Chronicles; Prophets

Winter 2013–14

Knowing the Savior

• Jesus the teacher, the friend, the Savior

Matthew—John

Spring 2014

Spreading God’s Word

• The start and expansion of the church

Acts

Summer 2014

Preparing for God’s Future

• Letters to the early churches • God’s plans for the future

Epistles; Revelation

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Middler Sunday School products Truth Travelers for Middlers is a two-year through-the-Bible curriculum. Middler students travel through God’s Word, starting with the account of creation in the first quarter and ending with God’s plan for the future in the eighth quarter. The Middler curriculum puts the Biblical pieces together for the students and helps them understand God’s overall plan for redemption. As students move through the curriculum, they develop a deeper trust in God and have the opportunity to respond to Him in personal, practical ways.

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Easy-to-follow layout Interactive teaching options Student activities Lessons designed for middler students

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Engaging teaching picture art CD featuring patterns, teaching picture art, flannelgraph art, posters, and more Die-cut flannelgraph figures Verse visuals Full-color posters, including a Bible timeline and maps

Student Books • • •

Colorful art Student-friendly activities Attendance/verse charts included in student books

Stickers • Recognition stickers • Packaged in sheets of five

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Application stories Puzzles, crafts, and activities Parent tips and emphasis on parent-child interaction Daily devotions for at-home reinforcement of the lesson

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Junior Sunday School Curriculum

A two-year curriculum cycle for students in grades 5 and 6. Challenging growth in eight essential areas of the Christian life.

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Junior Cycle Overview

Quarter

Fall 2012

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lesson texts

Believing and Sharing the Gospel

• Understanding the Gospel • Believing the Gospel • Sharing the Gospel

Isaiah; Matthew—Romans; Ephesians

Winter 2012–13

Obeying God

• Living Morally with God • Living Morally with Others • Following Examples of Moral Living

Genesis; Exodus; 1 Samuel; Proverbs; Daniel; Matthew; John; Acts; James

Spring 2013

Becoming like Christ

• Knowing Christ • Living with Christlike Character

Matthew—Acts; 2 Corinthians; Ephesians; Philippians

Summer 2013

Knowing God and His Word

• Seeking God in His Word (revelation; inspiration) • Understanding God (attributes of God) • Relating to God (relational attributes of God)

Genesis; Exodus; Deuteronomy; Psalms; Isaiah; Jeremiah; Daniel; Matthew; Romans; Hebrews

Fall 2013

Worshiping and Praying to God

• Understanding Worship • Worshiping God • Praying to God

Leviticus; 2 Kings; 1 Chronicles; Daniel; Matthew; Acts— 1 Corinthians; Ephesians— Colossians; 2 Timothy; Revelation

Winter 2013–14

Preparing for Life

• Facing Hardships • Managing Life • Building Relationships

Genesis; 1 Samuel—1 Kings; Job—Proverbs; Isaiah; Daniel; Matthew—Luke; Ephesians; Colossians; 1, 2 Peter; Revelation

Spring 2014

Helping Others

• Realizing the Source of Kindness • Increasing Awareness of Needs

Genesis; Judges; 2 Kings; Matthew— Acts; 1 Timothy; 1 John

Summer 2014

Serving God

• The Servant’s Preparation • The Servant’s Heart

Ecclesiastes; Matthew; John— 2 Corinthians; Ephesians; Hebrews; 1 Peter

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Junior Sunday School products Faith Detectives for Juniors is a two-year curriculum that spends a quarter on each of Jesus’ seven BuildUP aims (see page 31) with an additional quarter reinforcing truths about worship and prayer. The Junior curriculum is an age-appropriate discipleship course that encourages students to live out their faith. Students learn to study and respond to God’s Word as they complete weekly devotionals called Bible Investigation Files. Faith Detectives forms a valuable opportunity for students to learn to live like Christ.

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Vibrant teaching picture art Resource CD featuring patterns, clip art, teaching picture art, poster art, and more Full-color posters, including verse posters, games, and maps

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Easy-to-follow layout Interactive teaching options Student activities Lessons designed for junior students

Student Books • • • •

Colorful art Student-friendly activities Bible Investigation File daily devotionals Attendance charts

Stickers • Bright recognition stickers • Packaged in sheets of five

Faith Detectives Take-home Paper • Application stories • Puzzles, crafts, and activities • Comic strip

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It’s Grow Time uses a three-year through-the-Bible scope and sequence with large-group/small-group options to fit your church.

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It’s Grow Time Kit—Year 1

Kit contents: Teacher’s Guide with lessons for grades 1–6 Fully reproducible Resource CD with teaching materials and theme-related clip art Dual-track Song CD Animated Bible Accounts DVD 13 full-color Teaching Pictures 1 set of 18 Bible Timeline Collector Cards

Year 2 Available Fall 2013

Year 3 Available Fall 2014

Kit items below are also available individually.

Teacher’s Guide—Year 1

Conveys the Bible timeline in practical, age-appropriate ways.

Children will understand the reality of the Bible accounts and be challenged to apply them to their lives. Grades 1–6.

Song CD

Dual-track music CD with a mix of worship songs and hymns to emphasize worshiping God.

Bible Account DVD

12 Bible account videos. Students listen to the Bible account and music while watching the account being illustrated in a simple, captivating way. Each 3- to 5-minute video makes the Bible account memorable.

Bible Timeline Collector Cards

This 18-card set traces key people and events through the Bible. Vibrant, Biblically accurate pictures on the front, with timeline, key Bible facts, and trivia on the back.

The cards have the size and feel of collectible sports cards. Series 1 of 3.

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junior high Sunday School Curriculum Help junior highers act upon the Biblical knowledge they have gained and encourage them to develop their own personal walks with Christ. In the My Faith curriculum, students in grades 7–9 study Biblical characters and relevant topics that encourage them to live by their faith every day.

Learning My Faith Teacher’s Book •

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Integrated lesson plans with multiple learning activities and helpful Bible commentary Learning activities that incorporate Living My Faith devotionals Reproducible handouts Ideas for classroom decorations, games, activities Instruction on leading junior high students to Christ

Includes reproducible handouts!

Relevant topics for today ’s youth Living My Faith Devotional Book • • • •

Daily devotions to prepare students for the lesson Weekly memory verse Articles to encourage and challenge junior highers In-class worksheets

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junior high Cycle Overview Quarter & subject

course description

bible passages

Fall 2012 Understanding Spiritual Conflict

This course develops the theme of the conflict between God and Satan and how this conflict plays out in the lives of students as they make important choices.

Selected passages throughout Scripture

Winter 2012–13 Character Building

Bible characters like Rahab, Caleb, Daniel, Lydia, and Silas help teens in their own development of Christlikeness.

Selected passages throughout Scripture

Spring 2013 On the Move with Jesus: The Gospel of Mark

Students will learn valuable lessons from the life of Christ as they study the Gospel of Mark.

Mark

Summer 2013 Choose Wisely: Learning from Joseph and David

Joseph and David demonstrate what it means to choose to live for God even in difficult circumstances.

Genesis; 1, 2 Samuel

Fall 2013 My Church: How It Works, Where I Fit

Family members, family protocol, family history, and family growth are the themes in this practical study of the church, the family of God.

Selected passages throughout Scripture

Winter 2013–14 How Does God See Me?

As young teens struggle with issues of self-concept, they will learn what the Bible teaches about unconditional love, accepting change, handling rejection, dealing with failure, and other practical subjects.

Selected passages throughout Scripture

Spring 2014 Beyond the List: The Heart of the Ten Commandments

At the heart of the Ten Commandments is God's moral standard that helps students learn about relating properly to God and others.

Exodus and selected passages throughout Scripture

Summer 2014 My Life, My World, God’s Answers

Problems in “My Life” (such as bad habits and worry) and problems in “My World” (such as pain, prejudice, and pollution) are the focus of this course.

Selected passages throughout Scripture

Fall 2014 Guided by God: Lessons from Elijah and Elisha

The lives of Elijah and Elisha, prophets in the Divided Kingdom, teach us how to follow and serve God.

1, 2 Samuel; 1, 2 Kings

Winter 2014–15 Essential Bible Truths

This course is a survey of basic Bible doctrines, including Bible, God, mankind, sin, Satan, angels, salvation, the church, and end times.

Selected passages throughout Scripture

Spring 2015 God’s Special Forces

The examples of the judges of Israel and Ruth helps students know that God blesses obedience and those who trust Him.

Judges; Ruth

Summer 2015 Growing Spiritually

Basic steps, next steps, and growing steps provide the framework for studying fundamental areas of spiritual growth, such as Bible study, church attendance, understanding God’s will, and overcoming temptation.

Selected passages throughout Scripture

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senior high Sunday School Curriculum Help senior high students develop a Christ-honoring lifestyle and demonstrate Real Faith using Bible book, character, and topical studies.

This four-year curriculum cycle is for students in grades (9), 10, 11, 12.

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Relevant Bible study and life application

eatures in 13 lessons learning Integrated learning activities and Bible active

methods commentary for ease of teaching Engaging Bible study methods for senior

high students Instruction on leading senior high students to Christ Includes FREE promotional poster for your class

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Real Faith in Life Student Devotional Book

• Daily devotions to help each student dig into God’s Word • In-class worksheets to reinforce Biblical truths • Helpful life-application articles • Easy-to-use 6"x 9" format

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Reproducible worksheets Case studies and other teaching aids Promotional poster PowerPoint slides Theme-related memory verse card template Suggestions for classroom decorations and class activities

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Real Faith Verses Card Pack • Promotes Scripture memory • Corresponds to Real Faith curriculum • Convenient size with carry-along case

senior high Cycle Overview Quarter & subject

course description

bible passages

Fall 2012 In the Beginning: The Book of Genesis

God’s sovereignty and mankind’s accountability are presented through the major events and characters of Genesis: creation, the Fall, the Flood, Babel, Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph.

Genesis

Winter 2012–13 Baptist Identity: A Biblical Study of Baptist Distinctives

Eternal security, baptism, Communion, church polity, and the priesthood of believers are some of the foundational Baptist beliefs students will learn in this practical study of Baptist distinctives.

Selected passages throughout Scripture

Spring 2013 Jesus in the Gospel of John

Evidence from John's Gospel that Jesus is the Son of God. Students learn to trust Jesus and enjoy the life He offers through His death and resurrection.

John

Summer 2013 From Bondage to Worship: A Study of the Book of Exodus

Covering events from Israel’s slavery in Egypt to worship in the tabernacle, this course deals with events and topics that have significance for today’s teens.

Exodus

Fall 2013 Are You Ready? Instructions from 1, 2 Timothy and Titus

The letters Paul wrote to Timothy and Titus provide instruction for teens today in the areas of Christian living, Christian service, and godly lifestyles.

1, 2 Timothy; Titus

Winter 2013–14 Hot Topics: Biblical Truth about Future Events

This study of “last things” gives an overview of Biblical prophecy and then looks in detail at events from the rapture of the church to the Great White Throne Judgment.

Selected passages throughout Scripture

Spring 2014 Living Large: A Study of the Book of Philippians

Paul’s letter helps believers realize that joy, an inward quality produced by the Holy Spirit, is expressed in a number of ways, including fellowship, the gospel, harmony, and contentment.

Philippians

Summer 2014 Acts: The Spreading of the Church

This study on the book of Acts emphasizes evangelism and missions in the early church and challenges today’s teens to reach their world for Christ.

Acts

Fall 2014 Reality Check: The Book of James

The book of James presents steps of spiritual growth; for example, correctly responding to trials and temptations; controlling the tongue; avoiding partiality.

James

Winter 2014–15 Choosing God’s Way: Lessons from Proverbs

The writer of Proverbs challenges today’s students to follow the right path and to make Biblical choices in areas such as relationships, money, purity, speech, and friends.

Proverbs

Spring 2015 Run the Play: Lessons in Joshua

Students learn principles of victorious Christian living from the book of Joshua; for example, obey God’s commands, move forward by faith, remember that sin always has a price.

Joshua

Summer 2015 God Speaks on Big Issues

Students learn that God’s Word has the right answers to today’s issues, such as war, homosexuality, postmodernism, substance abuse, the media, and suicide.

Selected passages throughout Scripture

Fall 2015 My Bible: Can I Trust It?

Beginning with inspiration, this course includes Bible study fundamentals and Bible study methods that help teens study the Bible with confidence and accuracy.

Selected passages throughout Scripture

Winter 2015–16 Shattering the Deception of Cults and False Religions

Recognizing that the Bible warns against false teachings and presents Jesus Christ as the only way to God, this course helps today’s students identify Biblical truths that answer the cults and false religions in our world today.

Selected passages throughout Scripture

Spring 2016 Beyond the Road: A Study in the Book of Romans

Students will learn that Romans is much more than a trail of verses that present the gospel. They will learn that Romans teaches about God’s grace, which opens the door for them to be right with God in their thinking and living.

Romans

Summer 2016 Outfitted for Life’s Choices

Students learn about making choices by studying positive and negative examples of Bible characters. Topics include choosing to be selfless and loyal and understanding the consequences of disobedience and deception.

Selected passages throughout Scripture

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adult Sunday School Curriculum A through-the-Bible curriculum plan that is intensely Biblical and intentionally practical. Perfect for adults of all ages, Life Design helps busy adult learners understand, apply, and practice God’s Word.

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Factual, analytical, and thought-provoking inductive Bible study questions to get the learner into God’s Word Three parts to each lesson: Getting Started, Searching

the Scriptures, and Making It Personal Handy 6" x 9" size User-friendly format with adequate space for writing

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A weekly publication to help adults build their lives by the Book Biblically based features and stories Practical, affordable Christian reading 13 issues per quarter

adult Cycle Overview Quarter

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course description

Fall 2012

John

Follows John’s presentation of Jesus as God’s eternal Son Who brought the light of salvation into a dark world. Learners are challenged to put their faith in Jesus, to grow in their faith, and to share their faith with others.

Winter 2012–13

Job

Presents big life lessons about learning to trust God in the most trying circumstances. Learners will be encouraged to submit to God and to trust Him faithfully even when their lives seem upside down.

Spring 2013

Acts

Teaches that God established, designed, and continues to bless His church so it can accomplish His will for this age. Teaches learners to recognize and participate in God’s work through His church.

Summer 2013

Exodus; Leviticus; Numbers; Deuteronomy

Helps learners develop a focus on God’s holy character and His expectations for those who would approach Him.

Fall 2013

Proverbs

Covers God’s timeless wisdom for learners as they seek to live wisely in a fallen world.

Winter 2013–14

1 Corinthians

Presents the example of the Corinthian believers who experienced forgiveness, grace, and renewed fellowship with the Lord when they repented of the sin in their midst.

The course also deals with practical topics important to the local church.

Spring 2014

Old Testament survey

Helps learners know God better by tracking the Lord’s ways and works through the Old Testament.

Summer 2014

New Testament survey

Develops the account of God’s redemption through Jesus Christ and of the birth and work of His church.

In addition to the current quarter, adult elective courses are available at rbpAdultMinistries.org.

The 2s & 3s through Junior Departments are available in two versions: King James or New King James.

The Junior High through Adult Departments are available in the King James Version.

RBP curriculum is built around the BuildUP philosophy to move people toward spiritual maturity.

Find out more at RegularBaptistPress.org/philosophy.

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Build Lives by the Book with RBP Curriculum RBP seeks to glorify God by providing church educational resources that are true to God’s Word and encourage maturity in Christ.

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