It’s time for a game of charades! During “Mime Time,” the storyteller will silently act out some simple scenes from the Bible, then the students will guess what’s happening. As the guessing goes on, the greatest story ever told will unfold — the story of a Love that’s more powerful than death.
Mar 23-27
Week 28
Jesus’ Triumphal Entry
Key Verse: Luke 19:38
Big Idea: Jesus is our King and deserves our praise.
Bible Basis: Matthew 21:1-11; Luke 19:28-46
Mar 30-Apr 3
Week 29
Jesus’ Arrest, Trial, and Crucifixion
Key Verse: 1 Peter 2:21
Big Idea: Jesus suffered for us and we too may have to suffer in order to follow Jesus.
Bible Basis: Matthew 26:47-27:66; 1 Peter 2:21-25
Apr 6-10
Week 30
Jesus’ Resurrection (EASTER)
Key Verse: John 11:25
Big Idea: Jesus defeated death and He gives those who follow Him victory over death too.
Bible Basis: Matthew 27:57-28:10
Apr 13-17
Week 31
God Invites Us to be His People
Key Verse: Acts 4:12
Big Idea: Eternal life is found in Jesus alone.
Bible Basis: John 3:16-21
Apr 20-24
Week 32
Jesus Appears to Thomas
Key Verse: John 20:29
Big Idea: Jesus wants us to have faith in Him, even though we can’t see Him.
Bible Basis: Luke 24:13-53; John 20:11-29; Acts 1:6-11
Think about some of the most popular toys ever — Legos®, Lincoln Logs®, Building Blocks. These are classic and timeless toys! Why? Because people have always enjoyed building things. During “The Big Build,” students will have a chance to put their building skills to use while hearing stories of how God used ordinary people to build the early Church.
Apr 27-May 1
Week 33
The Great Commission Key Verse: Matthew 28:19
Big Idea: God wants everyone to know the good news of Jesus, so I can share my faith with others.
Bible Basis: Matthew 28:16-20; Acts 1:1-11
May 4-8
Week 34
The Believers Form a Community
Key Verse: Acts 2:44
Big Idea: God wants us to share our life with other believers.
Bible Basis: Acts 2:42-47
May 11-15
Week 35
Peter and John Before the Sanhedrin
Key Verse: Acts 1:8a,c
Big Idea: The Holy Spirit gives us the courage to boldly tell others about Jesus.
Bible Basis: Acts 3:1-4:22
May 18-22
Week 36
A New Heaven and Earth
Key Verse: John 14:3
Big Idea: Jesus will return to make all things new
Bible Basis: Revelation 19-22
Here’s what included:
- 5 lessons per week for 36 weeks a year delivered on our digital platform*
- Journey Today Show video lessons**
- Interactive Bible storytelling time
- Bible memory activities
- Personal application activities
- Prayer activities
- Comprehension and discussion questions
- Bible character illustrations
- Parent devotionals
- Coloring sheets
- Pinterest page with lesson crafts
- “Praise Party” Spotify music playlist
- “Table Talk” cards for mealtime discussion
*Lessons are digital-only. Nothing will be mailed to you. They’re designed to work on screens and you can easily print them.
**Access to the JTS video platform is granted only during the academic year in which you purchase the curriculum.