Bible Set Lesson Outlines
Unit B1: The Old Testament, Part 1
B1.1: A Most Dangerous Book
Subject: The Bible
Bible Reference: Table of Contents
Themes: What the Bible is and what the Bible isn't.
What the Bible's main message is, and why it can be trusted.
B1.2: Let There Be Light and Stuff
Subject: The Creation (incl. Adam & Eve)
Bible Reference: Genesis 1, 2
Themes: God created all things (including 7th and 8th graders).
God continues to create (including 7th and 8th graders).
B1.3: Falling Up
Subject: Adam, Eve, and the Fall
Bible Reference: Genesis 3
Themes: Making the wrong choice and its consequences.
God is gracious and faithful even when angry.
B1.4: All Wet
Subject: Noah and the Flood
Bible Reference: Genesis 6-9
Themes: God uses water to drown, put to death, and bring to an end.
God uses water to save, raise up, and start again.
B1.5: A Promising God Finds an Unpromising Couple
Subject: The Promise (Abraham & Sarah)
Bible Reference: Genesis 12, 15-18, 21
Themes: God desires to be in relationship with us and bless us.
God chooses unlikely people to be the receivers of blessing.
B1.6: What Goes Around, Comes Around
Subject: The Story of Joseph
Bible Reference: Genesis 37, 50
Themes: What humans mean for evil, God can use for good.
Forgiveness of sins starts with God.