Book Three Curriculum Outline

How do we know the Bible is true?

We know the Bible is true because the Bible is God’s Word.
Memory verses: Jeremiah 10:10a; John 17:17b; Psalm 119:42b; Psalm 119:74b

We know the Bible is true because God says His Word is pure.
Memory verses: Proverbs 30:5-6

We know the Bible is true because people witnessed the events of the Bible.
Memory verses: 2 Peter 1:16; 1 John 1:1

We know the Bible is true because the Bible is historically correct.
Memory verses: 1 John 1:1-2

We know the Bible is true because God used at least 40 men to write the Bible — and yet it all fits together.
Memory verses: Luke 1:1-2, 4

We know the Bible is true because the Bible was written over a period of 1,500 years and yet it all fits together.
Memory verses: Romans 16:26; 2 Peter 1:21

We know the Bible is true because events that were prophesied really happened.
Memory verses: Jeremiah 28:9; Deuteronomy 18:22

We know the Bible is true because the Bible changes people’s lives.
Memory verses: Acts 16:29-31

What do I need to know about God?

God offers me the ultimate gift.
Memory verses: Ephesians 2:8-10

I need to know that God wants me to honor Him.
Memory verses: Exodus 20:3-5a; 7a-8 said in two parts

I need to know that God wants me to honor my family and my neighbors.
Memory verses: Exodus 20:12-17 said in two parts

I need to know that God is merciful.
Memory verses: Romans 3:20; Titus 3:5; Romans 3:28

I need to know that God is faithful.
Memory verses: 1 Corinthians 1:9; 1 Corinthians 10:13

I need to know that God loves the world.
Memory verse: John 5:24

I need to know that God is my authority.
Memory verses: Matthew 28:18; Philippians 2:9-10

I need to know that God cares about me.
Memory verses: Luke 12:6-7; 1 Peter 5:7; Hebrews 13:5

What do I need to know about the Lord Jesus Christ?

I need to know that Christ became a man so He could do what God had planned.
Memory verses: Matthew 1:21; Philippians 2:7

I need to know that because of the Lord Jesus Christ, I am loved.
Memory verses: Romans 5:8; Romans 8:38-39

I need to know that because of the Lord Jesus Christ, I can have salvation.
Memory verses: Romans 4:5; Titus 2:11-12

I need to know that because of the Lord Jesus Christ, I am forgiven.
Memory verses: Ephesians 1:7; Hebrews 9:22; 1 John 1:9

I need to know that because of the Lord Jesus Christ, I am justified.
Memory verses: Titus 3:7; Romans 3:24; Romans 5:1

I need to know that I have been redeemed by the Lord Jesus Christ.
Memory verses: Galatians 3:13; 1 Peter 1:18-19

I need to know that I have peace through the Lord Jesus Christ.
Memory verses: Colossians 1:20; Colossians 3:15; Philippians 4:7

I need to know that the Lord Jesus Christ is my example.
Memory verses: 1 Peter 2:21; Philippians 2:5

What do I need to know about the Holy Spirit?

I need to know that I am baptized by the Holy Spirit.
Memory verses: 1 Corinthians 12:13a; Colossians 2:12

I need to know what it means to be filled with the Spirit.
Memory verses: Galatians 5:16; 1 Peter 2:2

I need to know that the Holy Spirit helps me pray.
Memory verses: Romans 8:26; 1 John 5:14

I need to know that I am sealed by the Holy Spirit.
Memory verses: Ephesians 1:13; Ephesians 4:30

I need to know that the Holy Spirit is the earnest of my salvation.
Memory verses: 2 Corinthians 5:5; Ephesians 1:14

I need to know the fruit of the Spirit: love, joy, peace.
Memory verses: Galatians 5:22-23

I need to know the fruit of the Spirit: longsuffering [patience], gentleness [kindness], goodness.
Memory verses: Ephesians 4:1-3; Ephesians 5:9

I need to know the fruit of the Spirit: faith [faithfulness], meekness [gentleness], temperance [self-control].
Memory verses: 2 Peter 1:5-8