One way to embrace God's Word is to hide it in our hearts. The kindergarten students are asked to recite the weekly scripture on Friday afternoons. They are given numerous opportunities to practice the scripture, but your help at home is crucial.
The Kindergarten Bible curriculum is "Learning About God" from Positive Action For Christ. This curriculum covers the Bible from Genesis to Revelation, focusing on major characters and themes.
The Kindergarten Bible curriculum is "Learning About God" from Positive Action For Christ. This curriculum covers the Bible from Genesis to Revelation, focusing on major characters and themes.
(Date shown is the date of the oral evaluation.)
Feb. 22 AND MARCH 1... Matthew 4:19
Feb. 15... Deut. 6:9 "Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind."
Feb. 8... Psalm 19:1
Feb. 1... Psalm 147:4
Jan. 25... Romans 12:10
“Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves.”
Jan. 18... 1John3:1
"See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God."
2013 Jan. 11...Joshua 1:9
"Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid...for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go."
Dec. 20...Luke 2:14 "Glory to God in the highest and on earth peace to men."
Dec. 14...Luke 2:11 "Today in the town of David, a savior has been born to you; He is Christ the Lord."
Dec. 7... John 3:16 "For God so loved the world, he gave His one and only son, that whoever believes in Him should have eternal life."
Nov. 30...Psalm 100: (1-3) and 4-5 "Enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise. Give thanks to Him and praise His name." {For the Lord is good and His mercy endures forever.} Bracketed portion is optional.
Nov. 21...Review Psalm 100:1-4 --no evaluation--
Nov. 16...Psalm 100: (1-2) and 3 "Know that the Lord is God. It is He who made us and we are His. We are His people, the sheep of His pasture."
Nov. 9...Psalm 100:1-2 "Shout for joy to the Lord all the earth. Worship the Lord with gladness; come before Him with joyful songs."
Nov. 1...Psalm 139: 18 "Were I to count them, they would outnumber the grains of sand."
(Students may recite verse 17 before 18, also.)
Oct. 25...Psalm 139:17 "How precious are your thoughts to me, O God! How vast is the sum of them..."
Oct. 19...Ephesians 4:32 "Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you."
Oct. 12...Luke 12:34 “For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.”
Oct. 5...Galatians 6:9 "...at the proper time, we will reap a harvest if we do not give up."
Sept. 28...Psalm 34:8 "Taste and see that the Lord is good."
Sept. 21...John 10:27 Jesus said, “My sheep listen to my voice; I know them and they follow me.”
Sept. 13...Proverbs 3:24 "When you lie down you will not be afraid...your sleep will be sweet."
August 31...Genesis 1:1 "In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth."
May 10... last verse of the year...Mark 16:15 "He said to them, "Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation.""
May 3... Jeremiah 17:7-8 (evaluate entire passage) "Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord...he will be like a tree planted by the water that sends out its roots by the stream. It does not fear when heat comes; its leaves are always green."
April 26... Jeremiah 17:7-8 "Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord...he will be like a tree planted by the water."
April 19...Psalm 16:7 "I will praise the Lord who counsels me; even in the night my heart instructs me."
April 5...1 Corinthians 15:3-4 "...Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures...he was buried, he was raised on the third day."
March 22... John 14:6 Jesus answered, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me."
May 3... Jeremiah 17:7-8 (evaluate entire passage) "Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord...he will be like a tree planted by the water that sends out its roots by the stream. It does not fear when heat comes; its leaves are always green."
April 26... Jeremiah 17:7-8 "Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord...he will be like a tree planted by the water."
April 19...Psalm 16:7 "I will praise the Lord who counsels me; even in the night my heart instructs me."
April 12...Matthew 7:24 "Everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock."
April 5...1 Corinthians 15:3-4 "...Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures...he was buried, he was raised on the third day."
March 22... John 14:6 Jesus answered, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me."
March 15...Psalms 107:29 "He stilled the storm to a whisper;
the waves of the sea were hushed."
March 8... Proverbs 17:22 "A cheerful heart is good medicine."
Feb. 22 AND MARCH 1... Matthew 4:19
Jesus said, "Come, follow me, and I will make you fishers of men."
Feb. 15... Deut. 6:9 "Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind."
Feb. 8... Psalm 19:1
"The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of His hands."
Feb. 1... Psalm 147:4
"He determines the number of stars and calls them each by name."
Jan. 25... Romans 12:10
Jan. 18... 1John3:1
"See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God."
2013 Jan. 11...Joshua 1:9
"Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid...for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go."
Dec. 20...Luke 2:14 "Glory to God in the highest and on earth peace to men."
Dec. 14...Luke 2:11 "Today in the town of David, a savior has been born to you; He is Christ the Lord."
Dec. 7... John 3:16 "For God so loved the world, he gave His one and only son, that whoever believes in Him should have eternal life."
Nov. 30...Psalm 100: (1-3) and 4-5 "Enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise. Give thanks to Him and praise His name." {For the Lord is good and His mercy endures forever.} Bracketed portion is optional.
Nov. 21...Review Psalm 100:1-4 --no evaluation--
Nov. 16...Psalm 100: (1-2) and 3 "Know that the Lord is God. It is He who made us and we are His. We are His people, the sheep of His pasture."
Nov. 9...Psalm 100:1-2 "Shout for joy to the Lord all the earth. Worship the Lord with gladness; come before Him with joyful songs."
Nov. 1...Psalm 139: 18 "Were I to count them, they would outnumber the grains of sand."
(Students may recite verse 17 before 18, also.)
Oct. 25...Psalm 139:17 "How precious are your thoughts to me, O God! How vast is the sum of them..."
Oct. 19...Ephesians 4:32 "Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you."
Oct. 12...Luke 12:34 “For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.”
Sept. 28...Psalm 34:8 "Taste and see that the Lord is good."
Sept. 21...John 10:27 Jesus said, “My sheep listen to my voice; I know them and they follow me.”
Sept. 13...Proverbs 3:24 "When you lie down you will not be afraid...your sleep will be sweet."
Sept. 7...1 John 1:9 "If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us..."
August 31...Genesis 1:1 "In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth."
August 24...Psalm 25:4 "Show me your ways, O Lord, teach me your paths."
Verses for 2011-2012
May 4: Mark 16:15 "He said to them, 'Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation."
April 27: Jeremiah 17:7-8 "Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord...he will be like a tree planted by the water that sends out its roots by the stream. It does not fear when heat comes; its leaves are always green."
April 20: Jeremiah17:7-8 "Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord...he will be like a tree planted by the water."
April 13: James 1:22 "Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says."
April 5: John 14:6 Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me."
Mar. 23: Zephaniah 3:17 "He will take great delight in you, He will quiet you with his love, He will rejoice over you with singing."
Mar. 16: Matt. 6:21 "For where your treasure is, there your heart will also be."
Mar. 9: Psalms 107:29 "He stilled the storm to a whisper; the waves of the sea were hushed."
Mar. 2: Proverbs 17:22 "A cheerful heart is good medicine..."
Feb. 24: Romans 14:19 NIRV “So let us do all we can to live in peace. And let us work
Feb. 17: Romans 12:10
Mar. 2: Proverbs 17:22 "A cheerful heart is good medicine..."
Feb. 24: Romans 14:19 NIRV “So let us do all we can to live in peace. And let us work
hard to build each other up.
Feb. 17: Romans 12:10
“Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves.”
Feb. 3: Matthew 4:19 "Jesus said, 'Come, follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.'"
Jan. 13: Deuteronomy 31:6 "Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid...for the Lord your God goes with you."
Jan. 6: "Even a small child is known by his actions."
Dec. 16: Luke 2:14 "Glory to God in the highest, and on Earth peace to men..."
Dec. 9: Luke 2:11 "Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; He is Christ the Lord."
During the week of Nov. 21-23, we will review Psalm 100:1-4. The children will not be tested for a grade.
For Nov. 18...Psalm 100:4 "Enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise."
For Nov. 11...1John 2:3 "We know that we have come to know Him if we obey His commands."
For Nov. 4...Psalm 100:1-2 "Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth. Worship the Lord with gladness."
For Oct. 27...Psalm 139:18 "Were I to count them, they would outnumber the grains of sand."
For Oct. 21...Psalm 139:17 "How precious are your thoughts to me, O God. How vast is the sum of them!"
For Oct. 7...Galatians 6:9 "...at the proper time, we will reap a harvest if we do not give up."
For Sept. 30...Psalm 34:8 "Taste and see that the Lord is good."
For Sept. 23...Romans 3:23 "...for all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God."
For Sept. 16...Proverbs 3:24 "When you lie down, you will not be afraid....your sleep will be sweet."
For Sept. 9...Ephesians 6:1 "Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right."
For Sept. 2...1 John 1:9 "If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us..."
For August 26...Genesis 1:1 "In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth."
For August 19...Psalm 25:4 "Show me your ways, O Lord, teach me your paths."
Verses for 2010-2011:
May 19: II Timothy 3:15 "You have known the scriptures since you were a little child. (They are able to teach you how to be saved by believing in Christ Jesus.)
May 13: Colossians 3:20: "Children, obey your parents in everything, as this pleases the Lord."
May 6: Psalm 55:12April 29: "Evening, morning and at noon I cry out...and He hears my voice."
Ephesians 4:32 "Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you."
April 21: Matthew 28:6 "The angel said, "He is not here; He has risen, just as He said. Come and see the place where He lay."
April 15: Romans 5:8 "But God demonstrated His love for us in this: while we were still sinners, Christ died for us."
April 8: Jeremiah17:7-8 "Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord...he will be like a tree planted by the water."
April 1: Psalm 16:7 "I will praise the Lord, who counsels me; even in the night my heart instructs me."
March 18: John 14:6 Jesus answered, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me."
March 11: Mark 4:39 "He got up and ordered the wind to stop. He said to the waves, "Quiet, be still!"...and it was completely calm."
March 4: Psalm 148:3 "Praise Him, sun and moon. Praise Him, all you shining stars."
Feb. 25: Matthew 6:21 "For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also."
Feb. 18: Deut. 6:5 "Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength."
Feb. 11: Matthew 4:19 "Come follow me," Jesus said, "and I will send you out to fish for people."
Feb. 4: Psalm 147:4 "He determines the number of the stars and calls them each by name."
Jan. 28: Repeat last week.
Jan. 21: 1John3:1 "See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God."
Jan. 14: Psalm 23:1-2 "The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing. He makes me lie down in green pastures, He leads me beside quiet waters..."
Jan. 7, 2011: Joshua 1:9 "Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go."
Dec. 17: Luke 2:14 "Glory to God in the highest, and on Earth peace to men..."
Dec. 10: Luke 2:11 "Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; He is Christ the Lord."
Dec. 3: John 3:16 "For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only son."
Nov. 24: Psalm 100:5 "The Lord is good..."
Nov. 15-19: Psalm 100:4 "Enter His gates with Thanksgiving and His courts with praise."
Nov. 8-12: Psalm 100:3-4 "Come before Him with joyful songs. Know that the Lord is God."
Nov. 1-5: Psalm 100:1-2 "Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth. Worship the Lord with gladness." (We will build on this verse throughout November; Psalm 100:1-5)
Oct. 25-29: Prov. 3:6 "In all your ways acknowledge Him and He will direct your paths." (also, "He will make your paths straight.")
Oct. 18-22: Prov. 3:5 "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding."
Oct. 11-15: Psalm 37:27 "Turn from evil and do good, then you will dwell in the land forever."
Oct. 4-8: Eccl. 12: 13b "Fear God and keep His commandments, for this is the whole duty of man."
Sept. 27-Oct. 1: Galatians 6:9 "...at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up."
Sept. 20-24: Psalm 34:8 "Taste and see that the Lord is good..."
Sept. 13-17: Hebrews 13:6 "So that we can say with confidence, the Lord is my Helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?"
Sept. 7-10: Romans 3:23 "For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God."
August 30-September 3: Psalm 95:6 "O come, let us worship and bow down,
Let us kneel before the Lord, our maker."
August 23-27: Genesis 1:1 "In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth."
August 16-20: Psalm 25:4 "Show me your ways, O Lord, teach me your paths."