What We Teach
Bible
Memory Verse
“All Scripture is God-breathed & is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting & training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.”
–2 Timothy 3:16,17
Bible Truth
The Bible is God’s written word for all people.
Big Idea
The Bible is our authority because God gave it to us through inspiration.
References
1 Corinthians 2:13, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, 2 Peter 1:20-21, Revelation 22:18-19
Big Idea
We are to obey what the Bible teaches, because God gave us everything in the Bible to help us learn what He wants us to know & understand.
References
Big Idea
Because the Bible is our authority, reading & memorizing it helps us learn to love & obey God.
References
God
Memory Verse
“You alone are the Lord. You made the heavens, even the highest heavens, & all their starry host, the earth & all that is on it, the seas & all that is in them. You give life to everything, & the multitudes of heaven worship you.”
–Nehemiah 9:6
Bible Truth
God created everything, especially us, & he is in charge of all things.
Big Idea
God the Father, God the Son, & God the Holy Spirit created all things.
References
Genesis 1:1-2, 26, Psalm 24:1-2, Psalm 33:6-9, John 10:30, Revelation 4:11
Big Idea
God makes Himself known to us through His creation and He cares for all that He has created.
References
Psalm 19:1, Isaiah 37:16, Matthew 6:26, Matthew 7:11, Matthew 10:29
Big Idea
God is so powerful that He can do anything that He chooses and he keeps all His promises.
References
Numbers 23:19, Deuteronomy 3:24, Joshua 23:14, Job 42:2, Psalm 92:4-5, 8, Psalm 115:2,3, Hebrews 13:8, 8, Ephesians 3:20, James 1:17
Sin
Memory Verse
Therefore, just as sin entered the world through one man, & death through sin, & in this way death came to all people, because all sinned.
–Romans 5:12
Bible Truth
Sin is when I choose my way over God’s way.
Big Idea
Sin is living to please myself instead of living to please God. Sin is a choice to disobey God.
References
Big Idea
By ignoring God’s command and believing Satan’s lies, Adam & Eve’s choice (action) brought sin into the perfect world God had created. Adam and Eve were separated from God.
References
Big Idea
Just as Satan tempted Adam & Eve to choose self over God, Satan tempts me to choose my way over God’s way.
References
Jesus
Memory Verse
“For in him all things were created: things in heaven & on earth, visible & invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things have been created through him & for him. He is before all things, & in him all things hold together.”
–Colossians 1:16-17
Bible Truth
Jesus is God’s only Son & there is no one like him.
Big Idea
God the Son is creator & was conceived of the Holy Spirit & born of a virgin.
References
Isaiah 7:14, Matthew 1:18-25, Luke 1:26-38, Colossians 1:16-17
Big Idea
As God’s Son, Jesus has the authority to forgive our sins.
References
Big Idea
Jesus taught that He is the Way, the Truth, & the Life.
References
Salvation
Memory Verse
“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!”
–2 Corinthians 5:17
Bible Truth
Jesus will make us new if we trust in Him.
Big Idea
All people have a sinful nature and choose to sin.
References
Isaiah 59:1,2, Romans 3:10, Romans 5:12-19, Romans 8:7-8, 13
Big Idea
Jesus showed us what it means to be obedient to God.
References
John 10:28-29, Romans 8:16, Romans 10:9-10, 13, 1 Corinthians 15:1-4, 2 Corinthians 6:2, I Thessalonians 5:9, 2 Timothy 3:15, Titus 3:4-5, 1 John 5:13
Christian Life
Memory Verse
“…Put off your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires; to be made new in the attitude of your minds; & to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness & holiness.”
–Ephesians 4:22b–24
Bible Truth
With our new life in Jesus, we will love and serve Him.
Big Idea
Being a Christian means that I am a child of God & can live a transformed life. I learn how to live a transformed life through reading His Word.
References
Psalm 19:7, John 20:31, Romans 15:4, 2 Timothy 1:13, 2 Timothy 3:16
Big Idea
Jesus showed us what it means to be obedient to God.
References
Psalm 1:1, Luke 22:42, Romans 12:1-2, Philippians 1:27, Philippians 2:8, Hebrews 5:9
Big Idea
Baptism is a way of telling others that we want to live for Jesus.
References
Matthew 28:18-20, Luke 10:2, Acts 1:8, Romans 6:4, 2 Philemon 1:4-6