9th Grade Bible Curriculum

Breakdown of Lessons:

1. Introduction to Biblical Interpretation:
   • Lesson 1: Overview of the Bible
   • Lesson 2: Methods of Biblical Interpretation
2. Genesis and Early History:
   • Lesson 3: The Creation Narratives
   • Lesson 4: The Fall and Original Sin
   • Lesson 5: Cain and Abel
   • Lesson 6: The Flood and Noah’s Ark
   • Lesson 7: The Tower of Babel
3. Patriarchal History:
   • Lesson 8: The Call of Abraham
   • Lesson 9: The Covenant with Abraham
   • Lesson 10: Isaac and Rebekah
   • Lesson 11: Jacob and Esau
   • Lesson 12: Jacob’s Ladder
   • Lesson 13: Joseph and His Brothers
4. Exodus and Covenant:
   • Lesson 14: The Birth and Call of Moses
   • Lesson 15: The Plagues and Passover
   • Lesson 16: The Exodus and Red Sea
   • Lesson 17: The Ten Commandments
   • Lesson 18: The Tabernacle
5. Conquest and Judges:
   • Lesson 19: Joshua and the Conquest of Canaan
   • Lesson 20: The Judges of Israel
   • Lesson 21: Deborah and Barak
   • Lesson 22: Gideon’s Leadership
   • Lesson 23: Samson’s Strength
6. United Kingdom:
   • Lesson 24: Samuel and Saul
   • Lesson 25: David’s Rise to Power
   • Lesson 26: David’s Reign
   • Lesson 27: Solomon’s Wisdom and Temple
7. Divided Kingdom and Prophets:
   • Lesson 28: The Divided Kingdom
   • Lesson 29: Elijah and Elisha
   • Lesson 30: The Prophecies of Isaiah
   • Lesson 31: The Warnings of Jeremiah
   • Lesson 32: Ezekiel’s Visions
   • Lesson 33: Daniel’s Faith
8. Life and Ministry of Jesus:
   • Lesson 34: The Birth and Early Life of Jesus
   • Lesson 35: Jesus’ Baptism and Temptation
   • Lesson 36: The Teachings and Parables of Jesus
   • Lesson 37: The Miracles and Ministry of Jesus
   • Lesson 38: The Passion Week
   • Lesson 39: The Crucifixion and Resurrection
9. Early Church and Christian Living:
   • Lesson 40: The Great Commission and Ascension
   • Lesson 41: Pentecost and the Early Church
   • Lesson 42: Paul’s Conversion and Missionary Journeys
   • Lesson 43: The Letters of Paul
   • Lesson 44: The Role of the Church

This curriculum is designed to provide a deeper understanding of the Bible and its major themes, encouraging 9th-grade students to engage with the text critically and thoughtfully. It also aims to help them apply biblical principles in their lives, understanding the broader narrative of God’s work throughout history.