Bible passages

John 10:1–21

The Door and the Good Shepherd

Hear two pictures Jesus uses: a doorway and a caring shepherd.

John 10:22–42

Jesus' Sheep and the Father's Hand

Ask how Jesus answers a demand to say plainly who he is.

John 12:20–50

A Grain of Wheat and Jesus' Death

Follow Jesus' answer when visitors ask to see him.

John 13:31–35; John 14:1–16:33

Love, a Helper and a Living Vine

Stay with the disciples as Jesus prepares them for his departure.

Poetry and prayer

John 17:1–26

Jesus Prays for His Followers

Hear whom Jesus includes as he prays to the Father.

Older students and adults

John 20:30–31

Why John Writes These Signs

Find John's own explanation of why these pages were written.

Acts 2:14–36

Peter Explains What the Crowd Sees

Follow Peter's explanation from what the crowd sees to who Jesus is.

Acts 3:11–26

Peter Points Away from Himself

Watch Peter turn a crowd's attention away from himself.

Acts 5:12–16

Crowds Bring People for Healing

Notice how the crowd both keeps its distance and brings people for help.

Acts 7:1–53

Stephen Retells His People's Story

Follow Stephen's long answer through several chapters of his people's story.

Older students and adults

Background and records

Acts 20:1–6; Acts 20:13–16

Paul Changes His Travel Plans

Trace a journey where plans change but care for people continues.

Romans 1:1–7

Paul Greets the Believers in Rome

Read a greeting that introduces both the writer and the centre of his message.

Romans 1:8–17

Encouragement Goes Both Ways

Notice why a teacher also hopes to be encouraged by the people he visits.

Romans 1:18–32

Truth Rejected and Wrong Approved

Read this hard account of wrongdoing with an adult and watch the repeated exchanges.

Romans 2:1–16

Before You Judge Someone Else

Turn the question toward the person pointing a finger.

Romans 2:17–29

Does the Teacher Follow the Lesson?

Ask whether a religious label matches the life of the person using it.

Romans 3:1–8

God's Faithfulness Never Excuses Evil

Follow the questions carefully so an objection is not mistaken for Paul's own advice.

Romans 3:9–20

No Group Can Claim to Be Better

Listen for the repeated words that include everyone in the need for help.

Romans 3:21–31

Put Right with God as a Gift

Notice why God's gift leaves no room for boasting over another group.

Romans 4:1–12

Abraham Trusts Before Receiving the Sign

Compare being paid for a job with receiving forgiveness as a gift.

Romans 4:13–25

Trusting the God Who Gives Life

Notice what Abraham trusts when ordinary expectations offer little hope.

Romans 5:1–5

Hope Through Real Suffering

Follow a chain of hope without pretending suffering is easy.

Romans 5:6–11

Love Before We Deserve It

Notice whether God's love starts before or after people deserve it.

Romans 5:12–21

Adam's Wrong and Jesus' Greater Gift

Track the two sides of Paul's comparison: Adam's disobedience and Jesus' gift.