Help your kids discover the big story of God with the Sharefaith Kids 52-week Sunday School scope and sequence. With our recommended quarters, your students will journey through the Bible, Old and New Testaments, over the course of one year. Additionally, this schedule has been designed to correspond to major dates/holidays on your church’s calendar. If you are tired of teaching lessons at random, or just looking for more structure, this Sunday School scope & sequence is a must-have resource!
Our Sunday School lessons focus on empowering teachers and inspiring children with resources that focus on God’s plan of salvation as revealed across the pages of Scripture. Every lesson in our Sunday School scope and sequence is fully downloadable and includes a stunning kids Bible video, volunteer-friendly curriculum, teaching slideshow, activity printouts and more! Sharefaith members can download every lesson set via the links in the tables below. If you would like printable version of this scope and sequence, we’ve provided a downloadable PDF at the end of this article.
First Quarter
The Q1 Sunday School scope & sequence introduces your kids to key characters and events in the books of Genesis and Exodus, while concluding with a collection of spectacular Easter-themed lessons.
| Week | Sunday School Lesson | Scripture |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Creation Story | Genesis 1-2 |
| 2 | The Fall of Man | Genesis 3 |
| 3 | Cain & Abel | Genesis 4 |
| 4 | Noah's Ark | Genesis 6-9 |
| 5 | Tower of Babel | Genesis 11 |
| 6 | Abraham & Isaac | Genesis 22 |
| 7 | Jacob Wrestles with God | Genesis 32 |
| 8 | The Story of Joseph | Genesis 37-50 |
| 9 | The Ten Plagues | Exodus 1-11 |
| 10 | The Exodus Story | Exodus 12-15 |
| 11 | The Crucifixion | Matthew 26-27 |
| 12 | He is Risen | Matthew 28 |
| 13 | The Empty Tomb | John 20 |
Second Quarter
The Q2 Sunday School scope & sequence begins with a powerful follow up to Easter, titled “The Holy Spirit Comes” from Acts 2. Then your class will dive back into the Old Testament, exploring key stories from Exodus through Esther.
| Week | Sunday School Lesson | Scripture |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Holy Spirit Comes | Acts 2 |
| 2 | The Ten Commandments | Exodus 20 |
| 3 | Wilderness Wanderings | Exodus & Numbers |
| 4 | Joshua and the Sun | Joshua 10 |
| 5 | Gideon and the 300 | Judges 6 |
| 6 | Ruth & Naomi | The Book of Ruth |
| 7 | Samson & Delilah | Judges 13-16 |
| 8 | David & Goliath | 1 Samuel 16-17 |
| 9 | The Wisdom of Solomon | 1 Kings 3 |
| 10 | The Lord's Prayer | Luke 11 |
| 11 | Elijah & the Prophets of Baal | 1 Kings 18 |
| 12 | The Story of Nehemiah | The Book of Nehemiah |
| 13 | Queen Esther | The Book of Esther |
Third Quarter
In quarter number 3, your journey through the Old Testament will conclude with the Sunday School favorite, “Jonah and the Whale.” Afterward, your class will begin an exciting study through the the greatest life ever lived, the life Jesus.
| Week | Sunday School Lesson | Scripture |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Story of Job | The Book of Job |
| 2 | The Fiery Furnace | Daniel 1-3 |
| 3 | Daniel & the Lion's Den | Daniel 6 |
| 4 | Jonah & the Whale | The Book of Jonah |
| 5 | Jesus as a Child | Luke 2 |
| 6 | John the Baptist | Matthew 3 |
| 7 | Jesus Tempted | Matthew 4 |
| 8 | The 12 Disciples | Matthew 4 |
| 9 | Jesus Feeds 5000 | Matthew 14 |
| 10 | Jesus Walks on Water | Matthew 14 |
| 11 | The Good Samaritan | Luke 10 |
| 12 | The Prodigal Son | Luke 15 |
| 13 | Jesus Heals 10 Lepers | Luke 17 |
Fourth Quarter
The fourth quarter of the Sunday School scope & sequence continues the study of Jesus’ life before launching into the Book of Acts. This quarter concludes with a series of lessons that are perfect for Christmas and a final lesson from the book of Revelation.
| Week | Sunday School Lesson | Scripture |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Story of Zacchaeus | Luke 19 |
| 2 | The Story of Lazarus | John 11 |
| 3 | The Transfiguration | Matthew 17 |
| 4 | Light of the World | John 8 |
| 5 | Ascension & Pentecost | Lukes 24 & Acts 2 |
| 6 | Philip & the Ethiopian | Acts 8 |
| 7 | Paul's Conversion | Acts 9 |
| 8 | The Armor of God | Ephesians 6 |
| 9 | Paul's Missionary Journeys | The Book of Acts |
| 10 | The Prophet Isaiah | The Book of Isaiah |
| 11 | Mary & Joseph | Luke 2 |
| 12 | Journey of the Wise Men | Matthew 2 |
| 13 | All Things New | Revelation 21 |
The lessons in this article are just a taste of the Sharefaith Kids Sunday School library. If you’re not a Sharefaith Kids member, but would like to try it in your classroom, you can get 4 FREE LESSONS today!