Beyond

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Beyond is an 11-week series about the books of the Bible. Kids will explore the Bible from the beginning to the end. They will learn the books of the Bible, who wrote them, and why the Bible is so important to our lives today.

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Elementary
Preschool
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Series Memorization Goal: Kids will learn all 66 books of the Bible and be able to locate them in the Bible.

About This Curriculum:

  • Perfect for elementary kids/preteens, ages 5-12

  • 11 weeks of teaching materials

  • Includes large group and small group resources

  • Includes environment design ideas

  • Includes printable service notes

  • Includes 2 family table talkers

  • Includes JumpStart3 video/audio bundle for series memorization goal ($15 value!)

  • Includes game, worship, offering, and series bumper videos, countdown videos, graphic slides, and social media images

  • Available as an instant download individually or as a bundle with preschool

Each Week Includes:

  • Series and weekly verse

  • A Takeaway statement

  • Introduction

  • Large group game

  • Skit

  • Message/Object Lesson

  • Small group discussion

  • Small group game/activity

  • Review questions

  • Take-home card

  • Service slides

  • Additional social media graphics

Week 1:

  • Bible Story – The Bible – Why Should We Explore It? (Romans 10:13-17; 1 Peter 3:15 NLT)

  • Today’s Takeaway – I should know the Bible.

  • Apologetics Question – What makes the Bible different from other books?

  • Weekly Memorization Goal –  Kids will learn there are 66 books in the Bible: 39 books in the Old Testament, and 27 books in the New Testament.  

Week 2:

  • Bible Story – The Flood – Did that Really Happen? (Genesis 6:7-9:17 NLT)

  • Today’s Takeaway – I should be willing to stand out for what I believe in.

  • Apologetics Question – Where did the Bible come from?

  • Weekly Memorization Goal –  Kids will learn the first five books of the Bible: Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy.  

Week 3:

  • Bible Story – Jericho: Did the Walls Really Fall? (Joshua 6:1-24 NLT)

  • Today’s Takeaway – I should trust God to fight my battles.

  • Apologetics Question – How do we know the Bible is from God?

  • Weekly Memorization Goal –  Kids will learn the next twelve books of the Bible: Joshua, Judges, Ruth, 1 Samuel, 2 Samuel, 1 Kings, 2 Kings, 1 Chronicles, 2 Chronicles, Ezra, Nehemiah, and Esther.

Week 4:

  • Bible Story – Job: Real or Fiction? (Job 1-42 NLT)

  • Today’s Takeaway – I should trust God even when I have a bad day.

  • Apologetics Question – Why were the 66 books chosen to be in the Bible?

  • Weekly Memorization Goal –  Kids will learn the next five books of the Bible: Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and Song of Solomon.

Week 5:

  • Bible Story – God Calls Jeremiah (Jeremiah 1:1-12 NLT)

  • Today’s Takeaway – I should trust God because He has a plan for my life.

  • Apologetics Question – What is the Apocrypha and why isn’t it included in the Bible?

  • Weekly Memorization Goal –  Kids will learn the next five books of the Bible: Isaiah, Jeremiah, Lamentations, Ezekiel, and Daniel.

Week 6:

  • Bible Story – Zechariah’s Message (Zechariah 1:1-6 NLT)

  • Today’s Takeaway -I should trust God because He does what He says He will do.

  • Apologetics Question – Did the prophecies in the Old Testament come true?

  • Weekly Memorization Goal –  Kids will learn the next twelve books of the Bible: Hosea, Joel, Amos, Obadiah, Jonah, Micah, Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah, Haggai, Zechariah, and Malachi.

Week 7:

  • Bible Story – Miracles or Magic? (Matthew 12:22-29 NLT)

  • Today’s Takeaway – I should trust God because He is more powerful than Satan.

  • Apologetics Question – Who decided which books would be included in the Bible?

  • Weekly Memorization Goal –  Kids will learn the next four books of the Bible: Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John.

Week 8:

  • Bible Story – Lucky or Blessed? (Acts 12:1-16 NLT)

  • Today’s Takeaway – I should trust God because He knows my needs.

  • Apologetics Question – In which language was the Bible first written?

  • Weekly Memorization Goal –  Kids will learn the next book of the Bible: Acts. 

Week 9:

  • Bible Story – Paul, the Encourager (Philippians 1:1-5; Colossians 1:1-5; Philemon 1:1-6 NLT)

  • Today’s Takeaway – I should encourage others to trust God.

  • Apologetics Question – Why are there so many translations of the Bible?

  • Weekly Memorization Goal –  Kids will learn the next 13 books of the Bible: Romans, 1 and 2 Corinthians, Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, 1 and 2 Thessalonians, 1 and 2 Timothy, Titus, and Philemon.

Week 10:

  • Bible Story – Listen and Do (James 1:19-25 NLT)

  • Today’s Takeaway – I should listen to God’s Word and do what it says.

  • Apologetics Question – How do I choose which translation is right for me?

  • Weekly Memorization Goal –  Kids will learn the next 8 books of the Bible: Hebrews, James, 1 Peter, 2 Peter, 1 John, 2 John, 3 John, and Jude.

Week 11:

  • Bible Story – Heaven – What is it like and how do I get there? (Revelation 21:3-27; John 14:1-3 NLT)

  • Today’s Takeaway – I can trust God to make room for me. 

  • Apologetics Question – Why does the Bible seem to have errors and contradict itself?

  • Weekly Memorization Goal –  Kids will learn the last book of the Bible: Revelation. 

Series Memorization Goal: Kids will learn there are 66 books in the Bible, 39 books in the Old Testament, and 27 books in the New Testament. 

About This Curriculum:

  • Perfect for preschoolers, ages 3-5

  • 11 weeks of teaching materials

  • Includes two family table talkers

  • Includes JumpStart3 video/audio bundle for series memorization goal ($15 value!)

  • Includes game, worship, offering, and series bumper videos, countdown videos, graphic slides, and social media images

  • Available as an instant download individually or as a bundle with elementary

Each Week Includes:

  • Series verse

  • A Takeaway statement

  • Introduction

  • 2 Games

  • Lesson/Object Lesson

  • Discussion Questions

  • Activity

  • Review questions

  • Take-home card

  • Service slides

  • Additional social media graphics

  • Additional activity and game ideas

  • Worship songs and video suggestions

Week 1:

  • Bible Story – The Bible – Why Should We Explore It? (Romans 10:13-17; 1 Peter 3:15 NLT)

  • Today’s Takeaway – I should know the Bible.

Week 2:

  • Bible Story – The Flood – Did that Really Happen? (Genesis 6:7-9:17 NLT)

  • Today’s Takeaway – I should be willing to stand out for what I believe in.

Week 3:

  • Bible Story – Jericho: Did the Walls Really Fall? (Joshua 6:1-24 NLT)

  • Today’s Takeaway – I should trust God to fight my battles.

Week 4:

  • Bible Story – Job: Real or Fiction? (Job 1-42 NLT)

  • Today’s Takeaway – I should trust God even when I have a bad day.

Week 5:

  • Bible Story – God Calls Jeremiah (Jeremiah 1:1-12 NLT)

  • Today’s Takeaway – I should trust God because He has a plan for my life.

Week 6:

  • Bible Story – Zechariah’s Message (Zechariah 1:1-6 NLT)

  • Today’s Takeaway -I should trust God because He does what He says He will do.

Week 7:

  • Bible Story – Miracles or Magic? (Matthew 12:22-29 NLT)

  • Today’s Takeaway – I should trust God because He is more powerful than Satan.

Week 8:

  • Bible Story – Lucky or Blessed? (Acts 12:1-16 NLT)

  • Today’s Takeaway – I should trust God because He knows my needs.

Week 9:

  • Bible Story – Paul, the Encourager (Philippians 1:1-5; Colossians 1:1-5; Philemon 1:1-6 NLT)

  • Today’s Takeaway – I should encourage others to trust God.

Week 10:

  • Bible Story – Listen and Do (James 1:19-25 NLT)

  • Today’s Takeaway – I should listen to God’s Word and do what it says.

Week 11:

  • Bible Story – Heaven – What is it like and how do I get there? (Revelation 21:3-27; John 14:1-3 NLT)

  • Today’s Takeaway – I can trust God to make room for me. 

Beyond Pinterest Board – Check out my Beyond Series Pinterest board for more great ideas for snacks, crafts, and games to go along with the series.

Sample Schedules – Preschool – Check out these sample schedules for a couple ways you can structure the elements in your services.

Sample Schedules – Elementary – Check out these sample schedules for a couple ways you can structure the elements in your services.

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