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1

The Story and the Song

Psalm 19; Hebrews 1

Introduction

Psalm 19:1

The heavens tell about the glory of God.

2

The beginning: a perfect home

Genesis 1-2

Creation

Genesis 1:1

In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.

3

The terrible lie

Genesis 3

Adam & Eve + The Fall

Genesis 3:23

So the Lord God drove the man out of the Garden of Eden.

4

A new beginning

Genesis 6-9

Noah’s Ark

Genesis 6:5

The Lord saw how bad the sins of man had become on the earth.

5

A giant staircase to heaven

Genesis 11

Tower of Babel

Genesis 11:9

The Lord mixed up the language of the whole world there. That’s why the city was named Babel.

6

Son of laughter

Genesis 12-21

God Promises Abraham a Son

Genesis 21:6

Sarah said, “God has given laughter to me.”

7

The present

Genesis 22

Abraham Offers Isaac as a Sacrifice

Genesis 22:18

All nations on earth will be blessed because of your children.

8

The girl no one wanted

Genesis 29-30

Jacob, Rachel & Leah

Genesis 29:18

I’ll work for you for seven years to get your younger daughter Rachel.

9

The forgiving prince

Genesis 37-50

Joseph & His Brothers

Genesis 50:20

You planned to harm me. But God planned it for good.

10

God to the rescue!

Exodus 3-13

Moses Leads Israelites Out of Egypt

Exodus 3:11

Who am I that I should go to Pharaoh and bring the Israelites out of Egypt?

11

God makes a way

Exodus 14-15

Moses Parts the Red Sea

Exodus 14:13-14

Don’t be afraid. Stand firm. You will see how the Lord will save you today.

12

Ten ways to be perfect

Exodus 16-17,19-40

Ten Commandments

Exodus 19:5

Keep my covenant. If you do, then out of all of the nations you will be my special treasure.

13

The warrior leader

Joshua 3 & 6

Joshua + Battle of Jericho

Joshua 6:20

The priests blew the trumpets. As soon as the fighting men heard the sound, they gave a loud shout. Then the wall fell down.

14

The teeny, weenie . . . true king

1 Samuel 16

Samuel Anoints David

1 Samuel 16:7b

Man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.

15

The young hero and the horrible giant

1 Samuel 17

David & Goliath

1 Samuel 17:50

So David won the fight against Goliath with a sling and a stone.

16

The Good Shepherd

2 Samuel 7; Psalm 51; Psalm 23

David the Shepherd King

Psalm 23:1

The Lord is my shepherd. He gives me everything I need.

17

A little servant girl and the proud general

2 Kings 5

The Little Slave Girl & Naaman

2 Kings 5:10

Go. Wash yourself in the Jordan River seven times. Then your skin will be healed.

18

Operation “No More Tears!”

Isaiah 9, 11, 40, 50, 53, 55 & 60

Isaiah Prophecies About the Rescuer

Isaiah 53:5

He was crushed for our sins. He was punished to make us whole again. His wounds have healed us.

19

Daniel and the scary sleepover

Daniel 6

Daniel & the Lions’ Den

Daniel 6:22

My God sent His angel, and His angel shut the mouths of the lions. They haven’t hurt me at all.

20

God’s messenger

Jonah 1–4; Hebrews 1:1–2

Jonah and the Big Fish

Jonah 1:17

The Lord sent a huge fish to swallow Jonah, and Jonah was inside the fish for three days.

21

Get ready!

Nehemiah 8–10; Malachi 1, 3, 4; Ezra 7

Israelites Return From Babylonian Captivity

Malachi 1:11

My name will be great among the nations, from where the sun rises to where it sets.

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22

He’s here!

Luke 1-2

The Nativity: Jesus Is Born

Luke 2:7

Mary gave birth to her first baby, a boy. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger.

23

The Light of the whole world

Luke 2

Story of the Shepherds

Luke 2:11

Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you. He is Christ the Lord.

24

The King of all Kings

Matthew 2

Story of the Wise Men

Matthew 2:11

Then the Wise Men opened their treasures. They gave him gold, incense and myrrh.

25

Heaven Breaks Through

Matthew 3; Luke 1, 3; John 1

John the Baptist

Matthew 3:16

After his baptism, as Jesus came out of the water, the heavens opened, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove.

26

Let’s go!

Matthew 4; Mark 1; Luke 4–6

Jesus Is Tempted in the Desert; Jesus Chooses the Apostles

Matthew 4:19

Jesus said, “Come, follow me, and I will show you how to fish for people!”

27

A little girl and a poor frail lady

Luke 8

Jesus Heals Jairus’ Daughter

Luke 8:50

Jesus said to Jairus, “Do not be afraid. Just believe, and she will be healed.”

28

How to pray

Matthew 6

The Lord’s Prayer; Jesus Teaches How to Pray

Matthew 6:8

Your Father knows exactly what you need even before you ask him!

29

The Singer

Matthew 6 & 9; Luke 12

Sermon on the Mount

Luke 12:31

Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and He will give you everything you need.

30

The Captain of the Storm

Mark 4; Matthew 8

Jesus Calms the Storm

Mark 4:39

Jesus said to the waves, “Quiet! Be still!” Then the wind died down, and it was completely calm.

31

Filled full!

Matthew 14; Mark 6; Luke 9

Jesus Feeds 5,000 People

Mark 6:41

Jesus took five loaves and two fish. Looking up to heaven, He gave thanks and broke the loaves.

32

Treasure hunt!

Matthew 13

Story of the Hidden Treasure

Matthew 13:44

The Kingdom of Heaven is like treasure hidden in a field.

33

The friend of little children

Matthew 18 & 19; Mark 10; Luke 18

Jesus & the Children

Matthew 19:14

Let the children come to me. Don’t stop them! For the Kingdom of Heaven belongs to such as these.

34

The man who didn’t have any friends (none)

Luke 19

Story of Zacchaeus

Luke 19:4

Zacchaeus climbed a sycamore tree to see Jesus, who was coming that way.

35

Running away

Luke 15

Story of the Prodigal Son

Luke 15:23-24

Celebrate! My son was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found!

36

Washed with tears

Mark 14; Luke 7; John 12

Sinful Woman Anoints Jesus

Luke 7:50

Jesus said to the woman, “Your faith has saved you; go in peace.”

37

The Servant King

Mark 14; John 13–14

The Last Supper

Luke 22:19

This is my body given for you; do this to remember me.

38

A dark night in the garden

Luke 22; Mark 14; John 18

Jesus Prays in the Garden of Gethsemane

Mark 14:41

The time has come.The Son of Man is betrayed into the hands of sinners.

39

The sun stops shining

Matthew 27; Mark 15; Luke 23; John 19

Jesus Dies on the Cross

Luke 23:46

Jesus shouted, “Father, into your hands I give my life.” Then He took His last breath.

40

God’s wonderful surprise

Matthew 28; Mark 16; Luke 24; John 20

Jesus is Resurrected

Matthew 28:6

He is not here! He has risen, just as He said! Come see where He was lying.

41

Going home

Matthew 28; Mark 16; Luke 24; John 14

Jesus Ascends Into Heaven

Matthew 28:19

Go and make disciples of all nations. Baptize them in the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit.

42

God sends help

Acts 1–5; John 15

Day of Pentecost; God Sends the Holy Spirit

Acts 2:42

The believers were devoted to the apostles’ teaching, fellowship, eating together and praying together.

43

A new way to see

Acts 6–9, 12–28; Colossians 2; Romans 8; Ephesians 2

Story of Paul

Acts 9:15

I have chosen Saul to tell Gentiles, kings and Jews about me.

44

A dream of heaven

Revelation 1, 5, 21, 22

John Sees Into the Future

Revelation 21:4

God will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death, sadness, crying or pain.

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Angels Spoke to Mary & Joseph (The Big Picture Interactive Bible Storybook)

Luke 1:26-56; Matthew 1:18-24

Mary learns she will have a baby.

Luke 1:31

You will become pregnant and give birth to a son. You will name him Jesus.

2

Jesus Was Born (The Big Picture Interactive Bible Storybook)

Luke 2:1-20

Jesus is born, the angels announce it and the shepherds visit.

Luke 2:12

You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.

3

The Wise Men Visited Jesus (The Big Picture Interactive Bible Storybook)

Matthew 2:1-21

Magi travel great distance to see the newborn king.

Matthew 2:9

The star went ahead of the wise men and stopped over the place where the child was.

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Triumphal Entry (Gospel Story Bible)

Luke 19:28-44; John 12:12-19

Palm Sunday: Jesus enters Jerusalem riding on a donkey.

John 12:15; Zechariah 9:9

Don’t be afraid, people of Jerusalem. Look, your King is coming, riding on a donkey’s colt.

2

The Resurrection (Gospel Story Bible)

Matthew 27:62-28:16; Mark 16:1-13; Luke 24:1-12; John 20:1-18

After Jesus dies on the cross, He comes back to life on the third day.

Matthew 28:6

He is not here! He has risen, just as He said! Come see where He was lying.

3

Another Miraculous Catch (Gospel Story Bible)

John 21

After Jesus is resurrected, He visits His disciples while they are fishing.

John 21:17

Peter said, “Lord, you know everything. You know that I love you.” Jesus said, “Then feed my sheep.”

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Paul In Chains (Gospel Story Bible)

Acts 21-28

Paul suffers for the Gospel. He is shipwrecked.

Acts 27:22

I beg you to be brave. Not one of you will die. Only the ship will be destroyed.

2

The Armor of God (Gospel Story Bible)

Ephesians 6:10-20

Paul writes about being strong in the Lord and standing up against the powers of evil.

Ephesians 6:11

Put on God’s full armor. Then you can stand firm against the devil’s evil plans.

3

Character Counts (Gospel Story Bible)

1 Timothy; Acts 16:1-5; Philippians 2:19-22

Paul mentors Timothy and teaches him to be a disciple of Jesus and what it looks like to be a leader in the church.

1 Timothy 4:12

Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers.