John Curriculum - Pre-Teen

Week 1: In the Beginning

The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. - John 1:14

Q: What is redemption?
A: God rescuing His people from sin and slavery.

Day 1: Introduction to In the Beginning

📖 Bible (15 min)

Reading: John 1

John 1:1

Today we learn about in the beginning. The Word became flesh. As we study John chapter 1, we see God at work in the lives of Jesus and John.

Discussion:

What happened in John 1? Can you retell the story?
What does this chapter teach us about God?
How can we apply this to our lives today?

Application: Think about how in the beginning applies to your life. What is one thing you can do today to follow God?

Dear God, thank You for teaching us through John. Help us to understand in the beginning and to trust You more. In Jesus' name, Amen.

Parent: Focus on In the Beginning today. Read John 1 together and discuss how God is at work. Ask your child what they learned about God.

🔢 Math (20 min)

**Biblical Math Integration**: Today's lesson uses 153 from John 21:11 (fish caught). **How to teach**: 1. Read John 21:11 together first 2. Point out the number 153 in the passage 3. Discuss why God might have used this specific number 4. Then work through the math problems using this number **Key skill**: variables **Extension**: Find other places in the Bible where 153 appears. What patterns do you notice?

🔬 Science (15-20 minutes min)

Unit: Formal Scientific Research

literature review

🧠 Logic (10-15 minutes min)

Skill: Comprehensive Fallacy Study

🏛️ History (15-20 minutes min)

Era: Life of Christ

Day 2: In the Beginning: Key Events

📖 Bible (15 min)

Reading: John 2

John 2:1

Today we learn about in the beginning. The Word became flesh. As we study John chapter 2, we see God at work in the lives of Jesus and John.

Discussion:

What happened in John 2? Can you retell the story?
What does this chapter teach us about God?
How can we apply this to our lives today?

Application: Think about how in the beginning applies to your life. What is one thing you can do today to follow God?

Dear God, thank You for teaching us through John. Help us to understand in the beginning and to trust You more. In Jesus' name, Amen.

Parent: Focus on In the Beginning today. Read John 2 together and discuss how God is at work. Ask your child what they learned about God.

🔢 Math (20 min)

**Biblical Math Integration**: Today's lesson uses 6 from John 2:6 (water jars at wedding). **How to teach**: 1. Read John 2:6 together first 2. Point out the number 6 in the passage 3. Discuss why God might have used this specific number 4. Then work through the math problems using this number **Key skill**: variables **Extension**: Find other places in the Bible where 6 appears. What patterns do you notice?

🔬 Science (15-20 minutes min)

Unit: Formal Scientific Research

methodology

🧠 Logic (10-15 minutes min)

Skill: Comprehensive Fallacy Study

🏛️ History (15-20 minutes min)

Era: Life of Christ

Day 3: In the Beginning: Main Characters

📖 Bible (15 min)

Reading: John 3

John 3:1

Today we learn about in the beginning. The Word became flesh. As we study John chapter 3, we see God at work in the lives of Jesus and John.

Discussion:

What happened in John 3? Can you retell the story?
What does this chapter teach us about God?
How can we apply this to our lives today?

Application: Think about how in the beginning applies to your life. What is one thing you can do today to follow God?

Dear God, thank You for teaching us through John. Help us to understand in the beginning and to trust You more. In Jesus' name, Amen.

Parent: Focus on In the Beginning today. Read John 3 together and discuss how God is at work. Ask your child what they learned about God.

🔢 Math (20 min)

**Biblical Math Integration**: Today's lesson uses 30 from John 2:6 (gallons per jar (20-30)). **How to teach**: 1. Read John 2:6 together first 2. Point out the number 30 in the passage 3. Discuss why God might have used this specific number 4. Then work through the math problems using this number **Key skill**: variables **Extension**: Find other places in the Bible where 30 appears. What patterns do you notice?

🔬 Science (15-20 minutes min)

Unit: Formal Scientific Research

data analysis

🧠 Logic (10-15 minutes min)

Skill: Comprehensive Fallacy Study

🏛️ History (15-20 minutes min)

Era: Life of Christ

Day 4: In the Beginning: God's Work

📖 Bible (15 min)

Reading: John 4

John 4:1

Today we learn about in the beginning. The Word became flesh. As we study John chapter 4, we see God at work in the lives of Jesus and John.

Discussion:

What happened in John 4? Can you retell the story?
What does this chapter teach us about God?
How can we apply this to our lives today?

Application: Think about how in the beginning applies to your life. What is one thing you can do today to follow God?

Dear God, thank You for teaching us through John. Help us to understand in the beginning and to trust You more. In Jesus' name, Amen.

Parent: Focus on In the Beginning today. Read John 4 together and discuss how God is at work. Ask your child what they learned about God.

🔢 Math (20 min)

**Biblical Math Integration**: Today's lesson uses 38 from John 5:5 (years man was sick). **How to teach**: 1. Read John 5:5 together first 2. Point out the number 38 in the passage 3. Discuss why God might have used this specific number 4. Then work through the math problems using this number **Key skill**: variables **Extension**: Find other places in the Bible where 38 appears. What patterns do you notice?

🔬 Science (15-20 minutes min)

Unit: Formal Scientific Research

conclusion

🧠 Logic (10-15 minutes min)

Skill: Comprehensive Fallacy Study

🏛️ History (15-20 minutes min)

Era: Life of Christ

Day 5: In the Beginning: Application

📖 Bible (15 min)

Reading: John 5

John 5:1

Today we learn about in the beginning. The Word became flesh. As we study John chapter 5, we see God at work in the lives of Jesus and John.

Discussion:

What happened in John 5? Can you retell the story?
What does this chapter teach us about God?
How can we apply this to our lives today?

Application: Think about how in the beginning applies to your life. What is one thing you can do today to follow God?

Dear God, thank You for teaching us through John. Help us to understand in the beginning and to trust You more. In Jesus' name, Amen.

Parent: Focus on In the Beginning today. Read John 5 together and discuss how God is at work. Ask your child what they learned about God.

🔢 Math (20 min)

**Biblical Math Integration**: Today's lesson uses 5 from John 4:18 (husbands of Samaritan woman). **How to teach**: 1. Read John 4:18 together first 2. Point out the number 5 in the passage 3. Discuss why God might have used this specific number 4. Then work through the math problems using this number **Key skill**: variables **Extension**: Find other places in the Bible where 5 appears. What patterns do you notice?

🔬 Science (15-20 minutes min)

Unit: Formal Scientific Research

peer review

🧠 Logic (10-15 minutes min)

Skill: Comprehensive Fallacy Study

🏛️ History (15-20 minutes min)

Era: Life of Christ

Week 2: Signs and Wonders

For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son. - John 3:16

Q: Who is our Passover Lamb?
A: Jesus Christ, who died for our sins.

Day 1: Introduction to Signs and Wonders

📖 Bible (15 min)

Reading: John 4

John 4:1

Today we learn about signs and wonders. Believing through miracles. As we study John chapter 4, we see God at work in the lives of Jesus and John.

Discussion:

What happened in John 4? Can you retell the story?
What does this chapter teach us about God?
How can we apply this to our lives today?

Application: Think about how signs and wonders applies to your life. What is one thing you can do today to follow God?

Dear God, thank You for teaching us through John. Help us to understand signs and wonders and to trust You more. In Jesus' name, Amen.

Parent: Focus on Signs and Wonders today. Read John 4 together and discuss how God is at work. Ask your child what they learned about God.

🔢 Math (20 min)

**Biblical Math Integration**: Today's lesson uses 153 from John 21:11 (fish caught). **How to teach**: 1. Read John 21:11 together first 2. Point out the number 153 in the passage 3. Discuss why God might have used this specific number 4. Then work through the math problems using this number **Key skill**: variables **Extension**: Find other places in the Bible where 153 appears. What patterns do you notice?

🔬 Science (15-20 minutes min)

Unit: Formal Scientific Research

literature review

🧠 Logic (10-15 minutes min)

Skill: Apologetics Reasoning

🏛️ History (15-20 minutes min)

Era: Life of Christ

Day 2: Signs and Wonders: Key Events

📖 Bible (15 min)

Reading: John 5

John 5:1

Today we learn about signs and wonders. Believing through miracles. As we study John chapter 5, we see God at work in the lives of Jesus and John.

Discussion:

What happened in John 5? Can you retell the story?
What does this chapter teach us about God?
How can we apply this to our lives today?

Application: Think about how signs and wonders applies to your life. What is one thing you can do today to follow God?

Dear God, thank You for teaching us through John. Help us to understand signs and wonders and to trust You more. In Jesus' name, Amen.

Parent: Focus on Signs and Wonders today. Read John 5 together and discuss how God is at work. Ask your child what they learned about God.

🔢 Math (20 min)

**Biblical Math Integration**: Today's lesson uses 6 from John 2:6 (water jars at wedding). **How to teach**: 1. Read John 2:6 together first 2. Point out the number 6 in the passage 3. Discuss why God might have used this specific number 4. Then work through the math problems using this number **Key skill**: variables **Extension**: Find other places in the Bible where 6 appears. What patterns do you notice?

🔬 Science (15-20 minutes min)

Unit: Formal Scientific Research

methodology

🧠 Logic (10-15 minutes min)

Skill: Apologetics Reasoning

🏛️ History (15-20 minutes min)

Era: Life of Christ

Day 3: Signs and Wonders: Main Characters

📖 Bible (15 min)

Reading: John 6

John 6:1

Today we learn about signs and wonders. Believing through miracles. As we study John chapter 6, we see God at work in the lives of Jesus and John.

Discussion:

What happened in John 6? Can you retell the story?
What does this chapter teach us about God?
How can we apply this to our lives today?

Application: Think about how signs and wonders applies to your life. What is one thing you can do today to follow God?

Dear God, thank You for teaching us through John. Help us to understand signs and wonders and to trust You more. In Jesus' name, Amen.

Parent: Focus on Signs and Wonders today. Read John 6 together and discuss how God is at work. Ask your child what they learned about God.

🔢 Math (20 min)

**Biblical Math Integration**: Today's lesson uses 30 from John 2:6 (gallons per jar (20-30)). **How to teach**: 1. Read John 2:6 together first 2. Point out the number 30 in the passage 3. Discuss why God might have used this specific number 4. Then work through the math problems using this number **Key skill**: variables **Extension**: Find other places in the Bible where 30 appears. What patterns do you notice?

🔬 Science (15-20 minutes min)

Unit: Formal Scientific Research

data analysis

🧠 Logic (10-15 minutes min)

Skill: Apologetics Reasoning

🏛️ History (15-20 minutes min)

Era: Life of Christ

Day 4: Signs and Wonders: God's Work

📖 Bible (15 min)

Reading: John 7

John 7:1

Today we learn about signs and wonders. Believing through miracles. As we study John chapter 7, we see God at work in the lives of Jesus and John.

Discussion:

What happened in John 7? Can you retell the story?
What does this chapter teach us about God?
How can we apply this to our lives today?

Application: Think about how signs and wonders applies to your life. What is one thing you can do today to follow God?

Dear God, thank You for teaching us through John. Help us to understand signs and wonders and to trust You more. In Jesus' name, Amen.

Parent: Focus on Signs and Wonders today. Read John 7 together and discuss how God is at work. Ask your child what they learned about God.

🔢 Math (20 min)

**Biblical Math Integration**: Today's lesson uses 38 from John 5:5 (years man was sick). **How to teach**: 1. Read John 5:5 together first 2. Point out the number 38 in the passage 3. Discuss why God might have used this specific number 4. Then work through the math problems using this number **Key skill**: variables **Extension**: Find other places in the Bible where 38 appears. What patterns do you notice?

🔬 Science (15-20 minutes min)

Unit: Formal Scientific Research

conclusion

🧠 Logic (10-15 minutes min)

Skill: Apologetics Reasoning

🏛️ History (15-20 minutes min)

Era: Life of Christ

Day 5: Signs and Wonders: Application

📖 Bible (15 min)

Reading: John 8

John 8:1

Today we learn about signs and wonders. Believing through miracles. As we study John chapter 8, we see God at work in the lives of Jesus and John.

Discussion:

What happened in John 8? Can you retell the story?
What does this chapter teach us about God?
How can we apply this to our lives today?

Application: Think about how signs and wonders applies to your life. What is one thing you can do today to follow God?

Dear God, thank You for teaching us through John. Help us to understand signs and wonders and to trust You more. In Jesus' name, Amen.

Parent: Focus on Signs and Wonders today. Read John 8 together and discuss how God is at work. Ask your child what they learned about God.

🔢 Math (20 min)

**Biblical Math Integration**: Today's lesson uses 5 from John 4:18 (husbands of Samaritan woman). **How to teach**: 1. Read John 4:18 together first 2. Point out the number 5 in the passage 3. Discuss why God might have used this specific number 4. Then work through the math problems using this number **Key skill**: variables **Extension**: Find other places in the Bible where 5 appears. What patterns do you notice?

🔬 Science (15-20 minutes min)

Unit: Formal Scientific Research

peer review

🧠 Logic (10-15 minutes min)

Skill: Apologetics Reasoning

🏛️ History (15-20 minutes min)

Era: Life of Christ

Week 3: I Am Sayings

I am the way and the truth and the life. - John 14:6

Q: Why did God save Israel?
A: Because He loved them and kept His promise to Abraham.

Day 1: Introduction to I Am Sayings

📖 Bible (15 min)

Reading: John 7

John 7:1

Today we learn about i am sayings. Jesus reveals Himself. As we study John chapter 7, we see God at work in the lives of Jesus and John.

Discussion:

What happened in John 7? Can you retell the story?
What does this chapter teach us about God?
How can we apply this to our lives today?

Application: Think about how i am sayings applies to your life. What is one thing you can do today to follow God?

Dear God, thank You for teaching us through John. Help us to understand i am sayings and to trust You more. In Jesus' name, Amen.

Parent: Focus on I Am Sayings today. Read John 7 together and discuss how God is at work. Ask your child what they learned about God.

🔢 Math (20 min)

**Biblical Math Integration**: Today's lesson uses 153 from John 21:11 (fish caught). **How to teach**: 1. Read John 21:11 together first 2. Point out the number 153 in the passage 3. Discuss why God might have used this specific number 4. Then work through the math problems using this number **Key skill**: variables **Extension**: Find other places in the Bible where 153 appears. What patterns do you notice?

🔬 Science (15-20 minutes min)

Unit: Origins and Worldviews

age of earth

🧠 Logic (10-15 minutes min)

Skill: Debate Skills

🏛️ History (15-20 minutes min)

Era: Life of Christ

Day 2: I Am Sayings: Key Events

📖 Bible (15 min)

Reading: John 8

John 8:1

Today we learn about i am sayings. Jesus reveals Himself. As we study John chapter 8, we see God at work in the lives of Jesus and John.

Discussion:

What happened in John 8? Can you retell the story?
What does this chapter teach us about God?
How can we apply this to our lives today?

Application: Think about how i am sayings applies to your life. What is one thing you can do today to follow God?

Dear God, thank You for teaching us through John. Help us to understand i am sayings and to trust You more. In Jesus' name, Amen.

Parent: Focus on I Am Sayings today. Read John 8 together and discuss how God is at work. Ask your child what they learned about God.

🔢 Math (20 min)

**Biblical Math Integration**: Today's lesson uses 6 from John 2:6 (water jars at wedding). **How to teach**: 1. Read John 2:6 together first 2. Point out the number 6 in the passage 3. Discuss why God might have used this specific number 4. Then work through the math problems using this number **Key skill**: variables **Extension**: Find other places in the Bible where 6 appears. What patterns do you notice?

🔬 Science (15-20 minutes min)

Unit: Origins and Worldviews

flood geology

🧠 Logic (10-15 minutes min)

Skill: Debate Skills

🏛️ History (15-20 minutes min)

Era: Life of Christ

Day 3: I Am Sayings: Main Characters

📖 Bible (15 min)

Reading: John 9

John 9:1

Today we learn about i am sayings. Jesus reveals Himself. As we study John chapter 9, we see God at work in the lives of Jesus and John.

Discussion:

What happened in John 9? Can you retell the story?
What does this chapter teach us about God?
How can we apply this to our lives today?

Application: Think about how i am sayings applies to your life. What is one thing you can do today to follow God?

Dear God, thank You for teaching us through John. Help us to understand i am sayings and to trust You more. In Jesus' name, Amen.

Parent: Focus on I Am Sayings today. Read John 9 together and discuss how God is at work. Ask your child what they learned about God.

🔢 Math (20 min)

**Biblical Math Integration**: Today's lesson uses 30 from John 2:6 (gallons per jar (20-30)). **How to teach**: 1. Read John 2:6 together first 2. Point out the number 30 in the passage 3. Discuss why God might have used this specific number 4. Then work through the math problems using this number **Key skill**: variables **Extension**: Find other places in the Bible where 30 appears. What patterns do you notice?

🔬 Science (15-20 minutes min)

Unit: Origins and Worldviews

information theory

🧠 Logic (10-15 minutes min)

Skill: Debate Skills

🏛️ History (15-20 minutes min)

Era: Life of Christ

Day 4: I Am Sayings: God's Work

📖 Bible (15 min)

Reading: John 10

John 10:1

Today we learn about i am sayings. Jesus reveals Himself. As we study John chapter 10, we see God at work in the lives of Jesus and John.

Discussion:

What happened in John 10? Can you retell the story?
What does this chapter teach us about God?
How can we apply this to our lives today?

Application: Think about how i am sayings applies to your life. What is one thing you can do today to follow God?

Dear God, thank You for teaching us through John. Help us to understand i am sayings and to trust You more. In Jesus' name, Amen.

Parent: Focus on I Am Sayings today. Read John 10 together and discuss how God is at work. Ask your child what they learned about God.

🔢 Math (20 min)

**Biblical Math Integration**: Today's lesson uses 38 from John 5:5 (years man was sick). **How to teach**: 1. Read John 5:5 together first 2. Point out the number 38 in the passage 3. Discuss why God might have used this specific number 4. Then work through the math problems using this number **Key skill**: variables **Extension**: Find other places in the Bible where 38 appears. What patterns do you notice?

🔬 Science (15-20 minutes min)

Unit: Origins and Worldviews

fine-tuning

🧠 Logic (10-15 minutes min)

Skill: Debate Skills

🏛️ History (15-20 minutes min)

Era: Life of Christ

Day 5: I Am Sayings: Application

📖 Bible (15 min)

Reading: John 11

John 11:1

Today we learn about i am sayings. Jesus reveals Himself. As we study John chapter 11, we see God at work in the lives of Jesus and John.

Discussion:

What happened in John 11? Can you retell the story?
What does this chapter teach us about God?
How can we apply this to our lives today?

Application: Think about how i am sayings applies to your life. What is one thing you can do today to follow God?

Dear God, thank You for teaching us through John. Help us to understand i am sayings and to trust You more. In Jesus' name, Amen.

Parent: Focus on I Am Sayings today. Read John 11 together and discuss how God is at work. Ask your child what they learned about God.

🔢 Math (20 min)

**Biblical Math Integration**: Today's lesson uses 5 from John 4:18 (husbands of Samaritan woman). **How to teach**: 1. Read John 4:18 together first 2. Point out the number 5 in the passage 3. Discuss why God might have used this specific number 4. Then work through the math problems using this number **Key skill**: variables **Extension**: Find other places in the Bible where 5 appears. What patterns do you notice?

🔬 Science (15-20 minutes min)

Unit: Origins and Worldviews

creation vs evolution

🧠 Logic (10-15 minutes min)

Skill: Debate Skills

🏛️ History (15-20 minutes min)

Era: Life of Christ

Week 4: Light and Darkness

I am the light of the world. - John 8:12

Q: What do the plagues show?
A: That God is more powerful than all false gods.

Day 1: Introduction to Light and Darkness

📖 Bible (15 min)

Reading: John 10

John 10:1

Today we learn about light and darkness. Choosing to believe. As we study John chapter 10, we see God at work in the lives of Jesus and John.

Discussion:

What happened in John 10? Can you retell the story?
What does this chapter teach us about God?
How can we apply this to our lives today?

Application: Think about how light and darkness applies to your life. What is one thing you can do today to follow God?

Dear God, thank You for teaching us through John. Help us to understand light and darkness and to trust You more. In Jesus' name, Amen.

Parent: Focus on Light and Darkness today. Read John 10 together and discuss how God is at work. Ask your child what they learned about God.

🔢 Math (20 min)

**Biblical Math Integration**: Today's lesson uses 153 from John 21:11 (fish caught). **How to teach**: 1. Read John 21:11 together first 2. Point out the number 153 in the passage 3. Discuss why God might have used this specific number 4. Then work through the math problems using this number **Key skill**: variables **Extension**: Find other places in the Bible where 153 appears. What patterns do you notice?

🔬 Science (15-20 minutes min)

Unit: Origins and Worldviews

age of earth

🧠 Logic (10-15 minutes min)

Skill: Formal Logic

🏛️ History (15-20 minutes min)

Era: Life of Christ

Day 2: Light and Darkness: Key Events

📖 Bible (15 min)

Reading: John 11

John 11:1

Today we learn about light and darkness. Choosing to believe. As we study John chapter 11, we see God at work in the lives of Jesus and John.

Discussion:

What happened in John 11? Can you retell the story?
What does this chapter teach us about God?
How can we apply this to our lives today?

Application: Think about how light and darkness applies to your life. What is one thing you can do today to follow God?

Dear God, thank You for teaching us through John. Help us to understand light and darkness and to trust You more. In Jesus' name, Amen.

Parent: Focus on Light and Darkness today. Read John 11 together and discuss how God is at work. Ask your child what they learned about God.

🔢 Math (20 min)

**Biblical Math Integration**: Today's lesson uses 6 from John 2:6 (water jars at wedding). **How to teach**: 1. Read John 2:6 together first 2. Point out the number 6 in the passage 3. Discuss why God might have used this specific number 4. Then work through the math problems using this number **Key skill**: variables **Extension**: Find other places in the Bible where 6 appears. What patterns do you notice?

🔬 Science (15-20 minutes min)

Unit: Origins and Worldviews

flood geology

🧠 Logic (10-15 minutes min)

Skill: Formal Logic

🏛️ History (15-20 minutes min)

Era: Life of Christ

Day 3: Light and Darkness: Main Characters

📖 Bible (15 min)

Reading: John 12

John 12:1

Today we learn about light and darkness. Choosing to believe. As we study John chapter 12, we see God at work in the lives of Jesus and John.

Discussion:

What happened in John 12? Can you retell the story?
What does this chapter teach us about God?
How can we apply this to our lives today?

Application: Think about how light and darkness applies to your life. What is one thing you can do today to follow God?

Dear God, thank You for teaching us through John. Help us to understand light and darkness and to trust You more. In Jesus' name, Amen.

Parent: Focus on Light and Darkness today. Read John 12 together and discuss how God is at work. Ask your child what they learned about God.

🔢 Math (20 min)

**Biblical Math Integration**: Today's lesson uses 30 from John 2:6 (gallons per jar (20-30)). **How to teach**: 1. Read John 2:6 together first 2. Point out the number 30 in the passage 3. Discuss why God might have used this specific number 4. Then work through the math problems using this number **Key skill**: variables **Extension**: Find other places in the Bible where 30 appears. What patterns do you notice?

🔬 Science (15-20 minutes min)

Unit: Origins and Worldviews

information theory

🧠 Logic (10-15 minutes min)

Skill: Formal Logic

🏛️ History (15-20 minutes min)

Era: Life of Christ

Day 4: Light and Darkness: God's Work

📖 Bible (15 min)

Reading: John 13

John 13:1

Today we learn about light and darkness. Choosing to believe. As we study John chapter 13, we see God at work in the lives of Jesus and John.

Discussion:

What happened in John 13? Can you retell the story?
What does this chapter teach us about God?
How can we apply this to our lives today?

Application: Think about how light and darkness applies to your life. What is one thing you can do today to follow God?

Dear God, thank You for teaching us through John. Help us to understand light and darkness and to trust You more. In Jesus' name, Amen.

Parent: Focus on Light and Darkness today. Read John 13 together and discuss how God is at work. Ask your child what they learned about God.

🔢 Math (20 min)

**Biblical Math Integration**: Today's lesson uses 38 from John 5:5 (years man was sick). **How to teach**: 1. Read John 5:5 together first 2. Point out the number 38 in the passage 3. Discuss why God might have used this specific number 4. Then work through the math problems using this number **Key skill**: variables **Extension**: Find other places in the Bible where 38 appears. What patterns do you notice?

🔬 Science (15-20 minutes min)

Unit: Origins and Worldviews

fine-tuning

🧠 Logic (10-15 minutes min)

Skill: Formal Logic

🏛️ History (15-20 minutes min)

Era: Life of Christ

Day 5: Light and Darkness: Application

📖 Bible (15 min)

Reading: John 14

John 14:1

Today we learn about light and darkness. Choosing to believe. As we study John chapter 14, we see God at work in the lives of Jesus and John.

Discussion:

What happened in John 14? Can you retell the story?
What does this chapter teach us about God?
How can we apply this to our lives today?

Application: Think about how light and darkness applies to your life. What is one thing you can do today to follow God?

Dear God, thank You for teaching us through John. Help us to understand light and darkness and to trust You more. In Jesus' name, Amen.

Parent: Focus on Light and Darkness today. Read John 14 together and discuss how God is at work. Ask your child what they learned about God.

🔢 Math (20 min)

**Biblical Math Integration**: Today's lesson uses 5 from John 4:18 (husbands of Samaritan woman). **How to teach**: 1. Read John 4:18 together first 2. Point out the number 5 in the passage 3. Discuss why God might have used this specific number 4. Then work through the math problems using this number **Key skill**: variables **Extension**: Find other places in the Bible where 5 appears. What patterns do you notice?

🔬 Science (15-20 minutes min)

Unit: Origins and Worldviews

creation vs evolution

🧠 Logic (10-15 minutes min)

Skill: Formal Logic

🏛️ History (15-20 minutes min)

Era: Life of Christ

Week 5: The Good Shepherd

I am the good shepherd. - John 10:11

Q: Why did God give the Ten Commandments?
A: To show us how to love God and love others.

Day 1: Introduction to The Good Shepherd

📖 Bible (15 min)

Reading: John 13

John 13:1

Today we learn about the good shepherd. Jesus lays down His life. As we study John chapter 13, we see God at work in the lives of Jesus and John.

Discussion:

What happened in John 13? Can you retell the story?
What does this chapter teach us about God?
How can we apply this to our lives today?

Application: Think about how the good shepherd applies to your life. What is one thing you can do today to follow God?

Dear God, thank You for teaching us through John. Help us to understand the good shepherd and to trust You more. In Jesus' name, Amen.

Parent: Focus on The Good Shepherd today. Read John 13 together and discuss how God is at work. Ask your child what they learned about God.

🔢 Math (20 min)

**Biblical Math Integration**: Today's lesson uses 153 from John 21:11 (fish caught). **How to teach**: 1. Read John 21:11 together first 2. Point out the number 153 in the passage 3. Discuss why God might have used this specific number 4. Then work through the math problems using this number **Key skill**: variables **Extension**: Find other places in the Bible where 153 appears. What patterns do you notice?

🔬 Science (15-20 minutes min)

Unit: Formal Scientific Research

literature review

🧠 Logic (10-15 minutes min)

Skill: Comprehensive Fallacy Study

🏛️ History (15-20 minutes min)

Era: Life of Christ

Day 2: The Good Shepherd: Key Events

📖 Bible (15 min)

Reading: John 14

John 14:1

Today we learn about the good shepherd. Jesus lays down His life. As we study John chapter 14, we see God at work in the lives of Jesus and John.

Discussion:

What happened in John 14? Can you retell the story?
What does this chapter teach us about God?
How can we apply this to our lives today?

Application: Think about how the good shepherd applies to your life. What is one thing you can do today to follow God?

Dear God, thank You for teaching us through John. Help us to understand the good shepherd and to trust You more. In Jesus' name, Amen.

Parent: Focus on The Good Shepherd today. Read John 14 together and discuss how God is at work. Ask your child what they learned about God.

🔢 Math (20 min)

**Biblical Math Integration**: Today's lesson uses 6 from John 2:6 (water jars at wedding). **How to teach**: 1. Read John 2:6 together first 2. Point out the number 6 in the passage 3. Discuss why God might have used this specific number 4. Then work through the math problems using this number **Key skill**: variables **Extension**: Find other places in the Bible where 6 appears. What patterns do you notice?

🔬 Science (15-20 minutes min)

Unit: Formal Scientific Research

methodology

🧠 Logic (10-15 minutes min)

Skill: Comprehensive Fallacy Study

🏛️ History (15-20 minutes min)

Era: Life of Christ

Day 3: The Good Shepherd: Main Characters

📖 Bible (15 min)

Reading: John 15

John 15:1

Today we learn about the good shepherd. Jesus lays down His life. As we study John chapter 15, we see God at work in the lives of Jesus and John.

Discussion:

What happened in John 15? Can you retell the story?
What does this chapter teach us about God?
How can we apply this to our lives today?

Application: Think about how the good shepherd applies to your life. What is one thing you can do today to follow God?

Dear God, thank You for teaching us through John. Help us to understand the good shepherd and to trust You more. In Jesus' name, Amen.

Parent: Focus on The Good Shepherd today. Read John 15 together and discuss how God is at work. Ask your child what they learned about God.

🔢 Math (20 min)

**Biblical Math Integration**: Today's lesson uses 30 from John 2:6 (gallons per jar (20-30)). **How to teach**: 1. Read John 2:6 together first 2. Point out the number 30 in the passage 3. Discuss why God might have used this specific number 4. Then work through the math problems using this number **Key skill**: variables **Extension**: Find other places in the Bible where 30 appears. What patterns do you notice?

🔬 Science (15-20 minutes min)

Unit: Formal Scientific Research

data analysis

🧠 Logic (10-15 minutes min)

Skill: Comprehensive Fallacy Study

🏛️ History (15-20 minutes min)

Era: Life of Christ

Day 4: The Good Shepherd: God's Work

📖 Bible (15 min)

Reading: John 16

John 16:1

Today we learn about the good shepherd. Jesus lays down His life. As we study John chapter 16, we see God at work in the lives of Jesus and John.

Discussion:

What happened in John 16? Can you retell the story?
What does this chapter teach us about God?
How can we apply this to our lives today?

Application: Think about how the good shepherd applies to your life. What is one thing you can do today to follow God?

Dear God, thank You for teaching us through John. Help us to understand the good shepherd and to trust You more. In Jesus' name, Amen.

Parent: Focus on The Good Shepherd today. Read John 16 together and discuss how God is at work. Ask your child what they learned about God.

🔢 Math (20 min)

**Biblical Math Integration**: Today's lesson uses 38 from John 5:5 (years man was sick). **How to teach**: 1. Read John 5:5 together first 2. Point out the number 38 in the passage 3. Discuss why God might have used this specific number 4. Then work through the math problems using this number **Key skill**: variables **Extension**: Find other places in the Bible where 38 appears. What patterns do you notice?

🔬 Science (15-20 minutes min)

Unit: Formal Scientific Research

conclusion

🧠 Logic (10-15 minutes min)

Skill: Comprehensive Fallacy Study

🏛️ History (15-20 minutes min)

Era: Life of Christ

Day 5: The Good Shepherd: Application

📖 Bible (15 min)

Reading: John 17

John 17:1

Today we learn about the good shepherd. Jesus lays down His life. As we study John chapter 17, we see God at work in the lives of Jesus and John.

Discussion:

What happened in John 17? Can you retell the story?
What does this chapter teach us about God?
How can we apply this to our lives today?

Application: Think about how the good shepherd applies to your life. What is one thing you can do today to follow God?

Dear God, thank You for teaching us through John. Help us to understand the good shepherd and to trust You more. In Jesus' name, Amen.

Parent: Focus on The Good Shepherd today. Read John 17 together and discuss how God is at work. Ask your child what they learned about God.

🔢 Math (20 min)

**Biblical Math Integration**: Today's lesson uses 5 from John 4:18 (husbands of Samaritan woman). **How to teach**: 1. Read John 4:18 together first 2. Point out the number 5 in the passage 3. Discuss why God might have used this specific number 4. Then work through the math problems using this number **Key skill**: variables **Extension**: Find other places in the Bible where 5 appears. What patterns do you notice?

🔬 Science (15-20 minutes min)

Unit: Formal Scientific Research

peer review

🧠 Logic (10-15 minutes min)

Skill: Comprehensive Fallacy Study

🏛️ History (15-20 minutes min)

Era: Life of Christ

Week 6: Lazarus Raised

I am the resurrection and the life. - John 11:25

Q: What is the Sabbath?
A: A day of rest to remember God's work and worship Him.

Day 1: Introduction to Lazarus Raised

📖 Bible (15 min)

Reading: John 16

John 16:1

Today we learn about lazarus raised. The resurrection and the life. As we study John chapter 16, we see God at work in the lives of Jesus and John.

Discussion:

What happened in John 16? Can you retell the story?
What does this chapter teach us about God?
How can we apply this to our lives today?

Application: Think about how lazarus raised applies to your life. What is one thing you can do today to follow God?

Dear God, thank You for teaching us through John. Help us to understand lazarus raised and to trust You more. In Jesus' name, Amen.

Parent: Focus on Lazarus Raised today. Read John 16 together and discuss how God is at work. Ask your child what they learned about God.

🔢 Math (20 min)

**Biblical Math Integration**: Today's lesson uses 153 from John 21:11 (fish caught). **How to teach**: 1. Read John 21:11 together first 2. Point out the number 153 in the passage 3. Discuss why God might have used this specific number 4. Then work through the math problems using this number **Key skill**: variables **Extension**: Find other places in the Bible where 153 appears. What patterns do you notice?

🔬 Science (15-20 minutes min)

Unit: Formal Scientific Research

literature review

🧠 Logic (10-15 minutes min)

Skill: Apologetics Reasoning

🏛️ History (15-20 minutes min)

Era: Life of Christ

Day 2: Lazarus Raised: Key Events

📖 Bible (15 min)

Reading: John 17

John 17:1

Today we learn about lazarus raised. The resurrection and the life. As we study John chapter 17, we see God at work in the lives of Jesus and John.

Discussion:

What happened in John 17? Can you retell the story?
What does this chapter teach us about God?
How can we apply this to our lives today?

Application: Think about how lazarus raised applies to your life. What is one thing you can do today to follow God?

Dear God, thank You for teaching us through John. Help us to understand lazarus raised and to trust You more. In Jesus' name, Amen.

Parent: Focus on Lazarus Raised today. Read John 17 together and discuss how God is at work. Ask your child what they learned about God.

🔢 Math (20 min)

**Biblical Math Integration**: Today's lesson uses 6 from John 2:6 (water jars at wedding). **How to teach**: 1. Read John 2:6 together first 2. Point out the number 6 in the passage 3. Discuss why God might have used this specific number 4. Then work through the math problems using this number **Key skill**: variables **Extension**: Find other places in the Bible where 6 appears. What patterns do you notice?

🔬 Science (15-20 minutes min)

Unit: Formal Scientific Research

methodology

🧠 Logic (10-15 minutes min)

Skill: Apologetics Reasoning

🏛️ History (15-20 minutes min)

Era: Life of Christ

Day 3: Lazarus Raised: Main Characters

📖 Bible (15 min)

Reading: John 18

John 18:1

Today we learn about lazarus raised. The resurrection and the life. As we study John chapter 18, we see God at work in the lives of Jesus and John.

Discussion:

What happened in John 18? Can you retell the story?
What does this chapter teach us about God?
How can we apply this to our lives today?

Application: Think about how lazarus raised applies to your life. What is one thing you can do today to follow God?

Dear God, thank You for teaching us through John. Help us to understand lazarus raised and to trust You more. In Jesus' name, Amen.

Parent: Focus on Lazarus Raised today. Read John 18 together and discuss how God is at work. Ask your child what they learned about God.

🔢 Math (20 min)

**Biblical Math Integration**: Today's lesson uses 30 from John 2:6 (gallons per jar (20-30)). **How to teach**: 1. Read John 2:6 together first 2. Point out the number 30 in the passage 3. Discuss why God might have used this specific number 4. Then work through the math problems using this number **Key skill**: variables **Extension**: Find other places in the Bible where 30 appears. What patterns do you notice?

🔬 Science (15-20 minutes min)

Unit: Formal Scientific Research

data analysis

🧠 Logic (10-15 minutes min)

Skill: Apologetics Reasoning

🏛️ History (15-20 minutes min)

Era: Life of Christ

Day 4: Lazarus Raised: God's Work

📖 Bible (15 min)

Reading: John 19

John 19:1

Today we learn about lazarus raised. The resurrection and the life. As we study John chapter 19, we see God at work in the lives of Jesus and John.

Discussion:

What happened in John 19? Can you retell the story?
What does this chapter teach us about God?
How can we apply this to our lives today?

Application: Think about how lazarus raised applies to your life. What is one thing you can do today to follow God?

Dear God, thank You for teaching us through John. Help us to understand lazarus raised and to trust You more. In Jesus' name, Amen.

Parent: Focus on Lazarus Raised today. Read John 19 together and discuss how God is at work. Ask your child what they learned about God.

🔢 Math (20 min)

**Biblical Math Integration**: Today's lesson uses 38 from John 5:5 (years man was sick). **How to teach**: 1. Read John 5:5 together first 2. Point out the number 38 in the passage 3. Discuss why God might have used this specific number 4. Then work through the math problems using this number **Key skill**: variables **Extension**: Find other places in the Bible where 38 appears. What patterns do you notice?

🔬 Science (15-20 minutes min)

Unit: Formal Scientific Research

conclusion

🧠 Logic (10-15 minutes min)

Skill: Apologetics Reasoning

🏛️ History (15-20 minutes min)

Era: Life of Christ

Day 5: Lazarus Raised: Application

📖 Bible (15 min)

Reading: John 20

John 20:1

Today we learn about lazarus raised. The resurrection and the life. As we study John chapter 20, we see God at work in the lives of Jesus and John.

Discussion:

What happened in John 20? Can you retell the story?
What does this chapter teach us about God?
How can we apply this to our lives today?

Application: Think about how lazarus raised applies to your life. What is one thing you can do today to follow God?

Dear God, thank You for teaching us through John. Help us to understand lazarus raised and to trust You more. In Jesus' name, Amen.

Parent: Focus on Lazarus Raised today. Read John 20 together and discuss how God is at work. Ask your child what they learned about God.

🔢 Math (20 min)

**Biblical Math Integration**: Today's lesson uses 5 from John 4:18 (husbands of Samaritan woman). **How to teach**: 1. Read John 4:18 together first 2. Point out the number 5 in the passage 3. Discuss why God might have used this specific number 4. Then work through the math problems using this number **Key skill**: variables **Extension**: Find other places in the Bible where 5 appears. What patterns do you notice?

🔬 Science (15-20 minutes min)

Unit: Formal Scientific Research

peer review

🧠 Logic (10-15 minutes min)

Skill: Apologetics Reasoning

🏛️ History (15-20 minutes min)

Era: Life of Christ

Week 7: The Upper Room

Love one another. As I have loved you. - John 13:34

Q: What was the Tabernacle?
A: A tent where God dwelt among His people.

Day 1: Introduction to The Upper Room

📖 Bible (15 min)

Reading: John 19

John 19:1

Today we learn about the upper room. Love and service. As we study John chapter 19, we see God at work in the lives of Jesus and John.

Discussion:

What happened in John 19? Can you retell the story?
What does this chapter teach us about God?
How can we apply this to our lives today?

Application: Think about how the upper room applies to your life. What is one thing you can do today to follow God?

Dear God, thank You for teaching us through John. Help us to understand the upper room and to trust You more. In Jesus' name, Amen.

Parent: Focus on The Upper Room today. Read John 19 together and discuss how God is at work. Ask your child what they learned about God.

🔢 Math (20 min)

**Biblical Math Integration**: Today's lesson uses 153 from John 21:11 (fish caught). **How to teach**: 1. Read John 21:11 together first 2. Point out the number 153 in the passage 3. Discuss why God might have used this specific number 4. Then work through the math problems using this number **Key skill**: variables **Extension**: Find other places in the Bible where 153 appears. What patterns do you notice?

🔬 Science (15-20 minutes min)

Unit: Origins and Worldviews

age of earth

🧠 Logic (10-15 minutes min)

Skill: Debate Skills

🏛️ History (15-20 minutes min)

Era: Life of Christ

Day 2: The Upper Room: Key Events

📖 Bible (15 min)

Reading: John 20

John 20:1

Today we learn about the upper room. Love and service. As we study John chapter 20, we see God at work in the lives of Jesus and John.

Discussion:

What happened in John 20? Can you retell the story?
What does this chapter teach us about God?
How can we apply this to our lives today?

Application: Think about how the upper room applies to your life. What is one thing you can do today to follow God?

Dear God, thank You for teaching us through John. Help us to understand the upper room and to trust You more. In Jesus' name, Amen.

Parent: Focus on The Upper Room today. Read John 20 together and discuss how God is at work. Ask your child what they learned about God.

🔢 Math (20 min)

**Biblical Math Integration**: Today's lesson uses 6 from John 2:6 (water jars at wedding). **How to teach**: 1. Read John 2:6 together first 2. Point out the number 6 in the passage 3. Discuss why God might have used this specific number 4. Then work through the math problems using this number **Key skill**: variables **Extension**: Find other places in the Bible where 6 appears. What patterns do you notice?

🔬 Science (15-20 minutes min)

Unit: Origins and Worldviews

flood geology

🧠 Logic (10-15 minutes min)

Skill: Debate Skills

🏛️ History (15-20 minutes min)

Era: Life of Christ

Day 3: The Upper Room: Main Characters

📖 Bible (15 min)

Reading: John 21

John 21:1

Today we learn about the upper room. Love and service. As we study John chapter 21, we see God at work in the lives of Jesus and John.

Discussion:

What happened in John 21? Can you retell the story?
What does this chapter teach us about God?
How can we apply this to our lives today?

Application: Think about how the upper room applies to your life. What is one thing you can do today to follow God?

Dear God, thank You for teaching us through John. Help us to understand the upper room and to trust You more. In Jesus' name, Amen.

Parent: Focus on The Upper Room today. Read John 21 together and discuss how God is at work. Ask your child what they learned about God.

🔢 Math (20 min)

**Biblical Math Integration**: Today's lesson uses 30 from John 2:6 (gallons per jar (20-30)). **How to teach**: 1. Read John 2:6 together first 2. Point out the number 30 in the passage 3. Discuss why God might have used this specific number 4. Then work through the math problems using this number **Key skill**: variables **Extension**: Find other places in the Bible where 30 appears. What patterns do you notice?

🔬 Science (15-20 minutes min)

Unit: Origins and Worldviews

information theory

🧠 Logic (10-15 minutes min)

Skill: Debate Skills

🏛️ History (15-20 minutes min)

Era: Life of Christ

Day 4: The Upper Room: God's Work

📖 Bible (15 min)

Reading: John 21

John 21:1

Today we learn about the upper room. Love and service. As we study John chapter 21, we see God at work in the lives of Jesus and John.

Discussion:

What happened in John 21? Can you retell the story?
What does this chapter teach us about God?
How can we apply this to our lives today?

Application: Think about how the upper room applies to your life. What is one thing you can do today to follow God?

Dear God, thank You for teaching us through John. Help us to understand the upper room and to trust You more. In Jesus' name, Amen.

Parent: Focus on The Upper Room today. Read John 21 together and discuss how God is at work. Ask your child what they learned about God.

🔢 Math (20 min)

**Biblical Math Integration**: Today's lesson uses 38 from John 5:5 (years man was sick). **How to teach**: 1. Read John 5:5 together first 2. Point out the number 38 in the passage 3. Discuss why God might have used this specific number 4. Then work through the math problems using this number **Key skill**: variables **Extension**: Find other places in the Bible where 38 appears. What patterns do you notice?

🔬 Science (15-20 minutes min)

Unit: Origins and Worldviews

fine-tuning

🧠 Logic (10-15 minutes min)

Skill: Debate Skills

🏛️ History (15-20 minutes min)

Era: Life of Christ

Day 5: The Upper Room: Application

📖 Bible (15 min)

Reading: John 21

John 21:1

Today we learn about the upper room. Love and service. As we study John chapter 21, we see God at work in the lives of Jesus and John.

Discussion:

What happened in John 21? Can you retell the story?
What does this chapter teach us about God?
How can we apply this to our lives today?

Application: Think about how the upper room applies to your life. What is one thing you can do today to follow God?

Dear God, thank You for teaching us through John. Help us to understand the upper room and to trust You more. In Jesus' name, Amen.

Parent: Focus on The Upper Room today. Read John 21 together and discuss how God is at work. Ask your child what they learned about God.

🔢 Math (20 min)

**Biblical Math Integration**: Today's lesson uses 5 from John 4:18 (husbands of Samaritan woman). **How to teach**: 1. Read John 4:18 together first 2. Point out the number 5 in the passage 3. Discuss why God might have used this specific number 4. Then work through the math problems using this number **Key skill**: variables **Extension**: Find other places in the Bible where 5 appears. What patterns do you notice?

🔬 Science (15-20 minutes min)

Unit: Origins and Worldviews

creation vs evolution

🧠 Logic (10-15 minutes min)

Skill: Debate Skills

🏛️ History (15-20 minutes min)

Era: Life of Christ

Week 8: The Cross and Empty Tomb

It is finished. - John 19:30

Q: How does Exodus point to Jesus?
A: Jesus is our deliverer who saves us from sin.

Day 1: Introduction to The Cross and Empty Tomb

📖 Bible (15 min)

Reading: John 21

John 21:1

Today we learn about the cross and empty tomb. It is finished. As we study John chapter 21, we see God at work in the lives of Jesus and John.

Discussion:

What happened in John 21? Can you retell the story?
What does this chapter teach us about God?
How can we apply this to our lives today?

Application: Think about how the cross and empty tomb applies to your life. What is one thing you can do today to follow God?

Dear God, thank You for teaching us through John. Help us to understand the cross and empty tomb and to trust You more. In Jesus' name, Amen.

Parent: Focus on The Cross and Empty Tomb today. Read John 21 together and discuss how God is at work. Ask your child what they learned about God.

🔢 Math (20 min)

**Biblical Math Integration**: Today's lesson uses 153 from John 21:11 (fish caught). **How to teach**: 1. Read John 21:11 together first 2. Point out the number 153 in the passage 3. Discuss why God might have used this specific number 4. Then work through the math problems using this number **Key skill**: variables **Extension**: Find other places in the Bible where 153 appears. What patterns do you notice?

🔬 Science (15-20 minutes min)

Unit: Origins and Worldviews

age of earth

🧠 Logic (10-15 minutes min)

Skill: Formal Logic

🏛️ History (15-20 minutes min)

Era: Life of Christ

Day 2: The Cross and Empty Tomb: Key Events

📖 Bible (15 min)

Reading: John 21

John 21:1

Today we learn about the cross and empty tomb. It is finished. As we study John chapter 21, we see God at work in the lives of Jesus and John.

Discussion:

What happened in John 21? Can you retell the story?
What does this chapter teach us about God?
How can we apply this to our lives today?

Application: Think about how the cross and empty tomb applies to your life. What is one thing you can do today to follow God?

Dear God, thank You for teaching us through John. Help us to understand the cross and empty tomb and to trust You more. In Jesus' name, Amen.

Parent: Focus on The Cross and Empty Tomb today. Read John 21 together and discuss how God is at work. Ask your child what they learned about God.

🔢 Math (20 min)

**Biblical Math Integration**: Today's lesson uses 6 from John 2:6 (water jars at wedding). **How to teach**: 1. Read John 2:6 together first 2. Point out the number 6 in the passage 3. Discuss why God might have used this specific number 4. Then work through the math problems using this number **Key skill**: variables **Extension**: Find other places in the Bible where 6 appears. What patterns do you notice?

🔬 Science (15-20 minutes min)

Unit: Origins and Worldviews

flood geology

🧠 Logic (10-15 minutes min)

Skill: Formal Logic

🏛️ History (15-20 minutes min)

Era: Life of Christ

Day 3: The Cross and Empty Tomb: Main Characters

📖 Bible (15 min)

Reading: John 21

John 21:1

Today we learn about the cross and empty tomb. It is finished. As we study John chapter 21, we see God at work in the lives of Jesus and John.

Discussion:

What happened in John 21? Can you retell the story?
What does this chapter teach us about God?
How can we apply this to our lives today?

Application: Think about how the cross and empty tomb applies to your life. What is one thing you can do today to follow God?

Dear God, thank You for teaching us through John. Help us to understand the cross and empty tomb and to trust You more. In Jesus' name, Amen.

Parent: Focus on The Cross and Empty Tomb today. Read John 21 together and discuss how God is at work. Ask your child what they learned about God.

🔢 Math (20 min)

**Biblical Math Integration**: Today's lesson uses 30 from John 2:6 (gallons per jar (20-30)). **How to teach**: 1. Read John 2:6 together first 2. Point out the number 30 in the passage 3. Discuss why God might have used this specific number 4. Then work through the math problems using this number **Key skill**: variables **Extension**: Find other places in the Bible where 30 appears. What patterns do you notice?

🔬 Science (15-20 minutes min)

Unit: Origins and Worldviews

information theory

🧠 Logic (10-15 minutes min)

Skill: Formal Logic

🏛️ History (15-20 minutes min)

Era: Life of Christ

Day 4: The Cross and Empty Tomb: God's Work

📖 Bible (15 min)

Reading: John 21

John 21:1

Today we learn about the cross and empty tomb. It is finished. As we study John chapter 21, we see God at work in the lives of Jesus and John.

Discussion:

What happened in John 21? Can you retell the story?
What does this chapter teach us about God?
How can we apply this to our lives today?

Application: Think about how the cross and empty tomb applies to your life. What is one thing you can do today to follow God?

Dear God, thank You for teaching us through John. Help us to understand the cross and empty tomb and to trust You more. In Jesus' name, Amen.

Parent: Focus on The Cross and Empty Tomb today. Read John 21 together and discuss how God is at work. Ask your child what they learned about God.

🔢 Math (20 min)

**Biblical Math Integration**: Today's lesson uses 38 from John 5:5 (years man was sick). **How to teach**: 1. Read John 5:5 together first 2. Point out the number 38 in the passage 3. Discuss why God might have used this specific number 4. Then work through the math problems using this number **Key skill**: variables **Extension**: Find other places in the Bible where 38 appears. What patterns do you notice?

🔬 Science (15-20 minutes min)

Unit: Origins and Worldviews

fine-tuning

🧠 Logic (10-15 minutes min)

Skill: Formal Logic

🏛️ History (15-20 minutes min)

Era: Life of Christ

Day 5: The Cross and Empty Tomb: Application

📖 Bible (15 min)

Reading: John 21

John 21:1

Today we learn about the cross and empty tomb. It is finished. As we study John chapter 21, we see God at work in the lives of Jesus and John.

Discussion:

What happened in John 21? Can you retell the story?
What does this chapter teach us about God?
How can we apply this to our lives today?

Application: Think about how the cross and empty tomb applies to your life. What is one thing you can do today to follow God?

Dear God, thank You for teaching us through John. Help us to understand the cross and empty tomb and to trust You more. In Jesus' name, Amen.

Parent: Focus on The Cross and Empty Tomb today. Read John 21 together and discuss how God is at work. Ask your child what they learned about God.

🔢 Math (20 min)

**Biblical Math Integration**: Today's lesson uses 5 from John 4:18 (husbands of Samaritan woman). **How to teach**: 1. Read John 4:18 together first 2. Point out the number 5 in the passage 3. Discuss why God might have used this specific number 4. Then work through the math problems using this number **Key skill**: variables **Extension**: Find other places in the Bible where 5 appears. What patterns do you notice?

🔬 Science (15-20 minutes min)

Unit: Origins and Worldviews

creation vs evolution

🧠 Logic (10-15 minutes min)

Skill: Formal Logic

🏛️ History (15-20 minutes min)

Era: Life of Christ

📖 John