Course 2: The Story of Our History

Theme: Faith, Obedience, and God’s Promises

Course Overview:

In this course, children explore how God’s plan unfolds in the lives of His people. Through stories of Noah, Abraham, Joseph, and Moses, Mrs. Erica and Boydee guide kids to see God’s faithfulness, understand the consequences of choices, and learn how trusting Him brings blessing, even in challenging situations.

Week 1: God’s Faithfulness in Noah’s Story

Memory Verse: “The Lord remembered Noah, and every living thing.” – Genesis 8:1

Overview:

Mrs. Erica and Boydee introduce the story of Noah, showing how God remains faithful even in the midst of a world that forgets Him. Children learn about obedience, trust, and God’s care for those who follow Him.

What Kids Will Do:

  • Engage in hands-on, reflective activities that highlight obedience and trust.

  • Practice memorizing the memory verse through interactive exercises.

  • Explore how God’s promises are always reliable.

Parent Connection:

  • Tips for discussing obedience and faithfulness at home.

  • Suggestions for reinforcing verse memorization and practical applications of the lesson.

Week 2: God’s Promises to Abraham

Memory Verse: “I will bless you… and you shall be a blessing.” – Genesis 12:2

Overview:

Children learn about God’s promises to Abraham and how faith in God can shape our lives. Mrs. Erica and Boydee highlight the importance of trusting God’s plan, even when it doesn’t make sense at first.

What Kids Will Do:

  • Participate in activities emphasizing trust, patience, and hope.

  • Reflect on ways God’s promises can guide personal choices.

  • Continue building memory verse skills.

Parent Connection:

  • Guidance for conversations about trusting God in everyday life.

  • Suggestions for modeling faith and patience for children.

Week 3: God’s Plan Through Joseph

Memory Verse: “You meant evil against me, but God meant it for good.” – Genesis 50:20

Overview:

Mrs. Erica and Boydee show how God can turn difficult situations into blessings. Through Joseph’s story, children learn resilience, forgiveness, and the power of trusting God’s plan.

What Kids Will Do:

  • Engage in activities that highlight problem-solving and forgiveness.

  • Reflect on personal challenges and how God can work through them.

  • Practice applying memory verses in real-life situations.

Parent Connection:

  • Ideas for family discussions about forgiveness, resilience, and hope.

  • Ways to reinforce the memory verse through everyday examples.

Week 4: God Leads His People Through Moses

Memory Verse: “The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still.” – Exodus 14:14

Overview:

Children learn how God guided His people out of Egypt and cared for them along the way. Mrs. Erica and Boydee emphasize trust, courage, and the importance of following God’s guidance.

What Kids Will Do:

  • Explore creative activities highlighting God’s guidance and protection.

  • Reflect on ways to trust God in their own lives.

  • Strengthen memory verse retention through fun, interactive methods.

Parent Connection:

  • Discussion prompts for encouraging children to rely on God’s guidance.

  • Suggestions for incorporating lessons about courage and trust into daily life.

Course Summary:

By the end of Course 2, children will:

  • Understand that God is faithful, even when life is challenging.

  • Learn the importance of trusting God’s promises.

  • See how God can turn difficult situations into blessings.

  • Begin to connect stories of the Bible to their own lives.