- Age 12The topics for students ages 12–13 are especially meaningful as they enter their teenage years.
At the beginning of the year, students are encouraged to think about their relationship with their parents and discover how important these relationships are in God’s plan.
Next, they explore the Old Testament's prophetic books. As they discover prophecies that were fulfilled, their faith grows stronger, and they gain confidence that the Bible is truly the Word of God.
Then, students take a closer look at the Book of Acts, focusing especially on the life and ministry of the Apostle Paul and the amazing work God accomplished through him.
The final three topics give students a brief and inspiring introduction to the history of Christianity and help them see how the Christian faith has continued through the centuries.
We are happy to present the lesson themes for children ages 12-13!
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In our lessons, we will learn:Section #1 — “Parents and Children”
This section explores Old Testament lessons about relationships between older and younger generations. Through the lives of biblical characters—Nebuchadnezzar and his grandson Belshazzar, David and Job’s fourth friend, Absalom, and the sons of Rechab—students discover the meaning and importance of the Fifth Commandment and see how God desires generations to honor and learn from one another.
Section #2 — “The Ministry of the Old Testament Prophets”
Students explore Isaiah’s prophecies concerning different kingdoms, Daniel’s prophecies about times and seasons, the books of Haggai and Malachi, and the prophetic Psalms of David.
As students see how these prophecies were fulfilled in their appointed time, their faith in God’s Word grows stronger. The fulfillment of God’s promises in the past gives us confidence that His promises about our wonderful future life in Heaven will also come true!
Section #3 — “The Ministry of the Holy Spirit Through the Apostle Paul”
As we study the Book of Acts, we see how the Holy Spirit, who came to earth on the Day of Pentecost, transformed Saul, a zealous Pharisee, into Paul, a devoted Apostle of Jesus Christ.
We discover that the Christian life is filled not only with God’s wonderful miracles, but also with challenges, opposition, and obstacles along the way. These lessons help students understand the reality of the spiritual battle between the kingdom of darkness and the Kingdom of Light—and point them to the certain victory of the Cross of Calvary and the Kingdom of Heaven!
Section #4 — “Great Turning Points in Church History”
The final three topics give students a brief introduction to the history of Christianity: from the time of the Apostles to Constantine the Great, from Constantine to Martin Luther, and from Luther’s Reformation to the outpouring of the Holy Spirit at the beginning of the twentieth century.
Together, we reflect on the relationship between the Church and government, the times in which we live, the importance of trusting the Word of God, and our own part in God’s great plan of salvation.
As we journey through the pages of the Bible, we will come to know God more deeply, learn to talk with Him simply and sincerely, and look toward the future with faith and confidence! -
During our lessons, we also:- Talk with students about Christian life today, introduce them to different ways of serving in the Church, and inspire them to serve God both now and in the future.
- Set meaningful goals and learn how to achieve them.
- Memorize Bible verses as spiritual “tools” that help, guide, and protect us.
- Learn to pray simply and sincerely.
- Take part in friendly competitions, team games, and other activities that help students put spiritual truths into practice and experience the joy of Christian life.
- Receive practical spiritual assignments to complete at home, helping students apply what they have learned to their everyday lives.
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Teacher’s Book (Methodical Guide) includes:- 35 detailed lesson plans
- All topics are grouped into 4 sections
- Each section ends with a review lesson and a short quiz
Each lesson includes:- A review game and questions from the previous lesson
- An engaging introduction
- Bible text with child-friendly explanations
- Illustrations for the story
- A memory verse with an easy learning method
- Games and questions for reinforcement
- Discussion and application activities
- A psalm (in some lessons)
- Clear instructions for all crafts
- Ready-to-use templates for learning cards and crafts
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Student workbook structure:Workbooks help children remember the lesson better and also help teachers communicate with parents.- Contains 33 lessons
- Each lesson has 2 pages
- Bible story
- Illustrations for the story
- conclusion
- Memory verse
- Meaning of the spiritual truth for today
- Space for art activities
- Practical homework that:
- Encourages the child to talk with God
- Involves parents
- Invites personal reflection
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Program materials include:- Teacher’s Book (Methodical Guide)
- Student Workbook
- Summary posters
- Poster set "Bible Periods" (10 posters)
- Optional class gradebook (available by request)
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The “You Are in My Heart” program is designed for:The “You Are in My Heart” program is designed for Christian educational settings, including:- Bible schools
- Church-based children’s ministries
- Private Christian elementary and middle schools
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Check out our sample lesson
