2nd Grade Bible Curriculum

Breakdown of Lessons:

1. Building on the Kingdom of God:
   • Lesson 1: Recap of 1st Grade Highlights
   • Lesson 2: God’s Promises Fulfilled
2. Old Testament Heroes and Heroines:
   • Lesson 3: Ruth’s Loyalty
   • Lesson 4: Samuel Hears God’s Voice
   • Lesson 5: Elijah and the Ravens
   • Lesson 6: Elisha and the Widow’s Oil
   • Lesson 7: Esther Saves Her People
   • Lesson 8: Jonah and the Big Fish
   • Lesson 9: Daniel in the Lion’s Den
   • Lesson 10: Nehemiah Rebuilds the Wall
3. Jesus’ Life and Miracles:
   • Lesson 11: Jesus’ Early Years
   • Lesson 12: Jesus’ Baptism
   • Lesson 13: Jesus Turns Water into Wine
   • Lesson 14: Jesus Heals a Paralytic
   • Lesson 15: Jesus Calms the Storm
   • Lesson 16: Jesus Heals Jairus’ Daughter
   • Lesson 17: Jesus and the Little Children
   • Lesson 18: The Good Shepherd
   • Lesson 19: The Rich Young Ruler
   • Lesson 20: Zacchaeus Meets Jesus
4. Jesus’ Parables:
   • Lesson 21: The Sower and the Seeds
   • Lesson 22: The Mustard Seed
   • Lesson 23: The Lost Sheep
   • Lesson 24: The Lost Coin
   • Lesson 25: The Persistent Widow
   • Lesson 26: The Wise and Foolish Builders
5. The Early Church and Paul’s Journeys:
   • Lesson 27: The Church Begins
   • Lesson 28: Ananias and Sapphira
   • Lesson 29: Stephen’s Bold Faith
   • Lesson 30: Peter’s Miraculous Escape
   • Lesson 31: Paul’s Missionary Journeys
   • Lesson 32: Paul and the Philippian Jailer
6. Living in God’s Kingdom:
   • Lesson 33: The Greatest Commandment Revisited
   • Lesson 34: The Holy Spirit’s Gifts
   • Lesson 35: Practicing Forgiveness
   • Lesson 36: Showing Kindness
   • Lesson 37: Being a Peacemaker
7. Review and Reflection:
   • Lesson 38: Review of Old Testament Lessons
   • Lesson 39: Review of New Testament Lessons
   • Lesson 40: Celebration and Commissioning

This curriculum builds on the foundation laid in the 1st grade, diving deeper into biblical stories and principles, focusing on both Old Testament and New Testament narratives, the life and teachings of Jesus, and practical applications for living in God’s Kingdom.