Grade-2 Bible Curriculum

How can we respond to God with our heart and our mind?

Core Biblical Themes

We respond to God with our full selves: through our heart, soul, mind, and strength

We are Created in the Image of God: Our identity is in Christ

Living a Life of Worship: We glorify God in all we do, reflecting His presence daily

Develop understanding of key Biblical texts through age-appropriate reading, listening, and questions

Memorize key passages of scripture and apply them to our daily lives

Pray to God to share praises and problems; we can pray with others, and we can pray on our own

Locate and read Bible passages and verses

Care for the environment: we are called to be stewards of Creation

Communicate our place in God’s Story

Understand that God loves us and that he has a plan for our lives

Learning to serve God and serve others

Grade 2 Biblical Studies

We are created in God’s image: Genesis 1, Ephesians 4

Creation and the fall

Stories of God’s people (Joshua, David, Elijah, Judah)

Exodus: God’s people leave Egypt

The Book of Judges

Paul’s Journeys: Sharing God’s love, teaching about Jesus, and supporting churches

The Christmas Story and the birth of Jesus: God fulfills His prophecies (Psalms, Isaiah)

People God worked in to fulfill His story including Gabriel, John the Baptist, the shepherds, Simeon & Anna, & the wisemen

The Easter Story: Forgiveness and how Jesus’ death brought salvation to His people

Responding to God’s story of salvation for us: Christ living in us! (Galatians 2:20)

The Book of James: Faithfully living a life that reflects God’s desire for us

The Psalms: A guide for talking to God