Introduction

Active Learning in Combined Classes

How to Get Started With All-in-One Sunday School

Quick-Grab Activities

THE LESSONS

1. Caring for God’s World

God Made the World; Genesis 2:15-20; Psalm 104:24

★ God wants us to care for his world.

2. The Best Creation of All God Creates People; Genesis 1:26-31a; Ephesians 2:10

★ We are all special to God.

3. Promises to Keep

God Saves Noah’s Family; Genesis 6:9–9:17; Isaiah 40:8

★ God keeps his promises, and we should, too.

4. God Guides

Abraham Travels to a New Land; Genesis 12:1-7; 13:5-18, Isaiah 55:9

★ God will guide us.

5. When Tempers Sizzle

Abraham and Lot Separate; Genesis 13:1-18; Ephesians 4:2-3

★ God wants us to be peacemakers.

6. Can You Believe It?

The Birth of Isaac; Genesis 18:1-15; 21:1-3; Luke 18:27

★ Sometimes God surprises us.

7. God Talk, Good Talk

Ishmael Taunts Isaac; Genesis 21:1-14; Ephesians 4:29

★ God wants us to be encouragers.

8. When No One’s Watching

Eliezer Chooses Rebekah for Isaac; Genesis 24:1-67; Matthew 25:34-40

★ God wants us to be helpful and kind even when no one else is watching.

9. Circle of Forgiveness

Jacob and Esau; Genesis 25–33; 1 Peter 4:8

★ God forgives us as we forgive others.

10. All Kinds of Families

Joseph and His Brothers; Genesis 37:1-36; Ephesians 4:29–5:1

★ Families are important to God.

11. When Things Get Tough

Joseph: Slave, Prisoner, Commander; Genesis 39–45; Psalm 37:3a, 5

★ God will help us through hard times.

12. Happy Harvest!

Giving Thanks for the Harvest; Deuteronomy 8:1-18; 26:1-2

★ We celebrate God’s goodness.

13. Sharing What We Have

A Widow Shares With Elijah; 1 Kings 17:1-16; Philippians 4:19

★ Because God takes care of us, we can share with others.