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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. •1
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RBP CURRICULUM Nursery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 2s & 3s—ages 2 & 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Pre-Primary—age 4–kindergarten . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Primary—grades 1 & 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Middler—grades 3 & 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Junior—grades 5 & 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 It’s Grow Time—Junior Church . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 My Faith—Junior High . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Real Faith—Senior High . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Truth for Living—Adult . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Life Design—Adult . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 www.RegularBaptistPress.org • 3
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Nursery Resource?
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 Teaching Pictures 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.
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
Fall 2016 Friends (Jesus’ friends); Jesus’ Friends Miracles (healing miracles); Jesus’ Miracles Thanksgiving (Jesus) Thanksgiving
BIBLE PASSAGES
COURSE DESCRIPTION
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 2016–17 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 2017 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 2017 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 2017 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 2017–18 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 2018 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 2018 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.
Teacher’s Guide • • • • •
Teaching Resources • • • • •
16 vibrant 10" x 13" 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
Attendance Charts and Stickers • • •
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
Student Handwork Book • • •
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
Take-home Cards • • •
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
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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
Fall 2016 Love and Kindness (Rebekah, Living for God Isaac, Ruth, Abraham); Bravery (Daniel); Giving (to the church and to the poor)
BIBLE PASSAGES
COURSE DESCRIPTION
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 2016–17 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 2017 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 2017 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 2017 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 2017–18 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 2018 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 2018 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.
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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.
Teacher’s Guide • • • • • • •
Teaching Resources • • • • •
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
Student Handwork Books • • • •
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 • • •
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
Attendance Charts and Stickers • 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
TITLE
Fall 2016 Trusting God Courageously
THEMES
LESSON TEXTS
• Knowing That God Is Trustworthy • Trusting God (Gideon; David; Esther) • Showing Courage (Daniel)
Joshua; Judges; 1 Samuel; 1 Kings; Esther; Daniel; Matthew; Mark
Winter 2016–17
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 2017
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 2017
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 2017
Learning about God
• Our Awesome God (God’s absolute attributes) • God and Us (God’s relational attributes)
Genesis; selected passages throughout Scripture
Winter 2017–18
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 2018
Learning to Believe
• Meeting Jesus (Easter) • Believing in Jesus (Jesus teaches about salvation)
Luke—Acts
Summer 2018
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 35) 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 begin to grow as new believers.
Teacher’s Guide • Interactive teaching options • Student activities • Bulletin board ideas
Teaching Resources • • • • • •
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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
God’s Explorers Take-home Paper • 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
Promotion Certificates available at RBPstore.org/promotion
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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
TITLE
Discovering the Fall 2016 Beginning
THEMES
LESSON TEXTS
• Introduction to the Old Testament • Events in Genesis from creation through Joseph
Genesis
Winter 2016–17
Obeying God’s Rules
• Life of Moses • God’s provision for His people • The law • The tabernacle • Wilderness wanderings
Exodus—Deuteronomy
Spring 2017
Learning to Follow God
• Israel’s entrance into the Promised Land • Conquest of Canaan • The judges • Ruth
Joshua; Judges; Ruth
Summer 2017
Making Right Choices
• Samuel • Saul, Israel’s first king • Kings David and Solomon
1, 2 Samuel; 1 Kings; Proverbs
Fall 2017
Staying True to God
• The end of Solomon’s reign to the exile and return
1, 2 Kings; 1, 2 Chronicles; Prophets
Winter 2017–18
Knowing the Savior
• Jesus the teacher, the friend, the Savior
Matthew—John
Spring 2018
Spreading God’s Word
• The start and expansion of the church
Acts
Summer 2018
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.
Teacher’s Guide • • • •
Easy-to-follow layout Interactive teaching options Student activities Lessons designed for middler students
Teaching Resources • • • • •
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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
Truth Travelers Take-home Paper • • • •
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
TITLE
Fall 2016 Believing and Sharing the Gospel
THEMES
LESSON TEXTS
• Understanding the Gospel • Believing the Gospel • Sharing the Gospel
Isaiah; Matthew—Romans; Ephesians
Winter 2016–17
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 2017
Becoming like Christ
• Knowing Christ • Living with Christlike Character
Matthew—Acts; 2 Corinthians; Ephesians; Philippians
Summer 2017
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 2017
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 2017–18
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 2018
Helping Others
• Realizing the Source of Kindness • Increasing Awareness of Needs
Genesis; Judges; 2 Kings; Matthew— Acts; 1 Timothy; 1 John
Summer 2018
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 35) 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.
Teacher’s Guide • • • •
Teaching Resources • • •
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 younger, older, and combined- group options to fit your church.
It’s Grow Time Kit
Kit contents: Teacher’s Guide with lessons for grades 1–6 Fully reproducible Resource CD with teaching materials and theme-related clip art Two Song CDs Animated Bible Accounts DVD 13 colorful Teaching Pictures 1 set of Bible Timeline Collector Cards Year 1—2066 (978-1-60776-631-5) Genesis–Deuteronomy Year 2—2069 (978-1-60776-674-2) Joshua–Malachi Year 3—2076 (978-1-60776-841-8) New Testament $109.99 (Can $131.99)
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Teacher’s Guide
Conveys the Bible timeline in practical, age-appropriate ways. Children will be challenged to apply Bible accounts to their lives. Resource CD not included. Year 1—2064 (978-1-60776-507-3) Year 2—2070 (978-1-60776-675-9) Year 3—2077 (978-1-60776-842-5) $44.99 (Can $53.99)
Bible Timeline Collector Cards
Vibrant pictures of key people and events through the Bible on the front, with timeline, key Bible facts, and trivia on the back.
Jr. Chur works b ch e grades st for 1–6!
Pkg. of 18 (Year 1 includes one BONUS card!) Year 1—2065 (978-1-60776-619-3) Year 2—2073 (978-1-60776-678-0) Year 3—2080 (978-1-60776-845-6) $8.99 (Can $10.79)
Bible Accounts DVD
Twelve 3- to 5-minute Bible account videos. Students listen to the Bible account and music while watching the account being illustrated. Year 1—2067 (978-1-60776-632-2) Year 2—2071 (978-1-60776-676-6) Year 3—2078 (978-1-60776-843-2) $19.99 (Can $23.99)
Song CDs
Two music CDs (one vocal, one instrumental) with both worship songs and hymns to emphasize worshiping God. 30 songs. Year 1—2068 (978-1-60776-633-9) Year 2—2072 (978-1-60776-677-3) Year 3—2079 (978-1-60776-844-9) $19.99 (Can $23.99)
Teaching Pictures Thirteen colorful, Biblically accurate teaching pictures that help convey key Bible accounts.
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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 • 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 2016 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 2016–17 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 2017 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 2017 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 2017 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 2017–18 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 2018 God’s Special Forces
The examples of the judges of Israel and of Ruth help students know that God blesses obedience and those who trust Him.
Judges; Ruth
Summer 2018 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
Fall 2018 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 2018–19 Character Building
Bible characters like Rahab, Caleb, Daniel, Lydia, and Silas help teens in their own development of Christlikeness.
Selected passages throughout Scripture
Spring 2019 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 2019 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
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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.
Real Faith Lessons Teacher’s Book • • • • •
Relevant Bible study and life application eatures in 13 lessons learning active Integrated learning activities and Bible methods commentary for ease of teaching Engaging Bible study methods for senior high students Instruction on leading senior high students to Christ Includes a FREE promotional poster for your class
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In-class worksheets included!
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
Teacher’s Resource CD • • • • • •
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 2016 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 2016–17 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 2017 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 2017 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 2017 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 2017–18 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 2018 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 2018 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 2018 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 2018–19 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 2019 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 2019 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 2019 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 2019–20 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 2020 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 2020 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
In addition to the current quarter, these senior high courses are available as electives at rbpStudentMinistries.org. www.RegularBaptistPress.org • 31
TRUTH FOR LIVING A comprehensive, trustworthy curriculum that presents the truth of God’s Word without compromise. The curriculum plan includes through-the-Bible courses as well as in-depth doctrinal and timely topical courses. Perfect for adults who want a guide in using all of God’s Word as God intended.
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ADULT BIBLE STUDY CURRICULUM QUARTER
Fall 2016
BIBLE PASSAGES
QUARTER
Fall 2017
Acts
BIBLE PASSAGES United Kingdom of Israel
Winter 2016–17 Option A
Judges, Ruth
Winter 2017–18 Option A
1 Corinthians
Winter 2016–17 Option B
Apologetics
Winter 2017–18 Option B
Bible Study/Hermeneutics
Spring 2017
Romans
Spring 2018
Divided Kingdom of Israel
Summer 2017
Pneumatology
Summer 2018
Baptist/Church History
Truth for Living is a 12-year series. View the entire scope & sequence at www.rbpAdultMinistries.org.
Leader’s Guide • · · · ·
Includes lesson starters to connect learners to lesson themes Provides leaders with teaching methods that engage learners in impactful conversations Guides leaders in explaining Scripture passages through thought-provoking commentary Correlates with the learner’s Bible Study Book Includes a FREE promotional poster
Bible Study Book • · · · ·
Fosters understanding of Scripture through well-designed questions Challenges learners to honestly consider their lives in light of Bible truth Designed for individual, small group, or classroom use Convenient 6" x 9" size User-friendly format
Horizons Take-home Paper Leader’s Resource CD • · · · ·
Features ready-to-use PowerPoint presentations for each lesson Highlights key points in the course with Prezi presentations Contains flexible-use case studies Offers memory verse helps Provides visuals including maps and charts
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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
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LIFE DESIGN 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. Leader’s Guide • • • •
Uses a three-step lesson plan in a classroom setting Provides commentary and engages learners through interactive teaching methods Correlates with questions in the Adult Bible Study Book Includes FREE promotional poster for your class
Bible Study Book • • • •
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
Leader’s Resource CD • • • •
Features ready-to-use or customizable PowerPoint slides for each lesson Includes transparency art Contains flexible-use case studies Offers supplemental visuals and adaptable verse cards
Horizons Take-home Paper • • • •
Transparency Packet • • •
16 full-color transparencies Allows the leader to visualize key concepts and truths Provides opportunities for learner participation and interaction
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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
ELECTIVE BIBLE STUDY CURRICULUM* Old Testament Courses
New Testament Courses
1, 2 Kings; 2 Chronicles • Glory and Captivity: Israel—Divided Kingdom Ezra and Esther • In Sovereign Hands Nehemiah • Broken and Building: Becoming a Spiritual Leader Job • Big Lessons on Life: Learning to Trust God Psalms • Lyrics for Life: Selected Psalms Proverbs • Walking Wisely in a Foolish World Ecclesiastes and Song of Solomon • Under the Sun Isaiah • Messiah, the World’s Only Hope: Christ in Isaiah Jeremiah and Lamentations • Tears for Shattered Lives Ezekiel • Visions of Glory Daniel • Our God Reigns Minor Prophets, Part 1 • Responding to God’s Faithful Intervention Minor Prophets, Part 2 • Responding to God’s Faithful Intervention The True Story of the Old Testament
The Sermon on the Mount • Everlasting Truths for Everyday Living 2 Corinthians • Abounding Grace Galatians • Let Freedom Ring Ephesians • Living for Christ in a Fallen World Philippians • Rejoice! Colossians • Equipped for Life 1, 2 Thessalonians • Staying on Course 1 Timothy • Where Is Your Church Going?: Essentials of a Quality Church 2 Timothy, Titus, Philemon • From Forgiven to Faithfulness Hebrews • A Better Way—Learning to Endure James • Genuine Faith 1 Peter • Living in Hostile Territory 1 John • Assurance: Launch Pad for Righteous Living 2 Peter, 2 and 3 John, Jude • Zealous for the Truth Revelation • Worship, Watch, and Warn: The Revelation of Jesus Christ The True Story of the New Testament
*Courses are available only until they are replaced by the Truth for Living courses (p. 32).
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