Book Four Curriculum Outline

What do I need to know about my family — now and in the future?

My family should put the Lord first in everything it does.
Memory verses: Revelation 4:11; 1 Corinthians 10:31; Joshua 24:15b

Family members should enjoy one another.
Memory verses: Deuteronomy 5:16; Psalm 127:3; Colossians 3:17

Family members should talk to one another.
Memory verses: Proverbs 1:8; Proverbs 4:2-4

I need to earn my parent’s trust.
Memory verses: Proverbs 27:11; Ephesians 6:1-2

Family members have responsibilities.
Memory verses: Ephesians 6:1-2, 4

I need to be a kid.
Memory verses: 2 Peter 1:5-8

I need to keep myself pure.
Memory verses: 1 Corinthians 6:19-20

I need to pray about God’s plan for my future.
Memory verses: Jeremiah 29:11; Philippians 4:12-13

How can I grow spiritually?

I can grow spiritually by learning more about the Bible.
Memory verses: Hebrews 5:13-14

I can grow spiritually by listening to my pastor.
Memory verses: Romans 10:17; 2 Timothy 1:13-14

I can grow spiritually by memorizing God’s Word.
Memory verse: Colossians 3:16

I can grow spiritually by being baptized — a picture of my relationship with Christ.
Memory verses: Romans 6:4-6

I can grow spiritually by reading my Bible every day.
Memory verses: Joshua 1:8-9

I can grow spiritually by using the gifts God has given me.
Memory verses: 1 Corinthians 12:12; Ephesians 4:16

I can grow spiritually by talking to God every day.
Memory verses: Colossians 4:2; James 4:14-15

I can grow spiritually by working together with other Christians at my church.
Memory verses: 1 Corinthians 12:25; Psalm 133:1

What is a good friend?

A good friend shows respect to others.
Memory verses: Romans 12:10; 1 Peter 2:17; Matthew 7:12

A good friend shows loyalty to others.
Memory verses: Proverbs 19:4; Proverbs 19:6; Proverbs 20:6

A good friend is honest with others.
Memory verses: Proverbs 12:19; Proverbs 12:22; Proverbs 19:22

A good friend shares and is not selfish.
Memory verses: 1 Peter 1:22; Acts 20:35

A good friend forgives others.
Memory verses: 1 Peter 3:8-9

A good friend prays for others.
Memory verses: 2 Thessalonians 1:11-12

A good friend encourages others.
Memory verses: Ephesians 4:29; Romans 15:2

A good friend tells unsaved friends about Christ.
Memory verses: 1 Peter 3:15b; Romans 1:16

What does God want me to know about the future?

Hell is a place of eternal punishment.
Memory verses: Revelation 20:15; 2 Thessalonians 1:8-9

Heaven is a place of eternal reward.
Memory verses: Philippians 3:20; 1 John 5:12-13

Heaven is a perfect and joyful home.
Memory verses: Revelation 7:16-17

Our bodies will be different in heaven.
Memory verses: 1 Corinthians 15:51-52

God will judge unbelievers at the Great White Throne of Judgment.
Memory verses: Revelation 20:11-12

Believers will be rewarded for their faithful service for Christ.
Memory verse: 1 Corinthians 9:25

God knows the future.
Memory verses: Acts 15:18; Proverbs 3:5-6

God has a plan for my future.
Memory verses: 2 Timothy 3:15