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Genesis 50:15–21
After their father died, Joseph’s brothers became afraid again. This lesson helps children notice their fear, Joseph’s tears, and the kind, reassuring words he used instead of paying them back.
Matthew 6:5–15; Luke 11:1–4; Luke 11:9–13
Jesus teaches that prayer is not for showing off or using empty words. In these verses, he gives his disciples a pattern for prayer and tells them to keep asking their heavenly Father.
Luke 7:36–40; Luke 7:44–50; Luke 7:41–43
Jesus is invited to a Pharisee’s house, where a woman comes to him with tears and ointment. In this lesson, children trace what happens, hear Jesus’ short parable, and connect it to his words about forgiveness and love.
Psalms 65:1–13
Psalm 65 is a prayer of praise that moves from God’s house in Zion to the whole earth. In this lesson, children trace how the psalm speaks about prayer, forgiveness, power and God’s care for the land.
Psalms 85:1–13
Psalm 85 is a prayer-poem that remembers God’s past kindness, asks for help in the present, and then waits to hear God’s peace. Children can learn to spot both the movement of the psalm and the change in its speaking voice.
Psalms 103:1–22
Psalm 103 is a praise psalm that starts with one person speaking to his own soul and ends with a call for all God’s works to praise Yahweh. Children can trace the poem’s images, reasons for praise, and widening circle of voices.
Psalms 130:1–8
Psalm 130 is a prayer that moves from deep trouble to patient hope. In this lesson, children notice who is speaking, the strong pictures in the poem, and how the words move from crying out to calling others to hope.
Matthew 9:1–8; Mark 2:1–12; Luke 5:17–26
In this lesson, children read Mark’s account as the main story, then compare how Matthew, Mark, and Luke each report Jesus forgiving and healing a paralysed man. They will notice choices, responses, and Jesus’ own explanation of his authority.
Matthew 18:21–35
Peter asks Jesus how many times he should forgive a brother who sins against him. Jesus answers with a parable that helps children see the size of mercy received and the mercy they should show to others.
Matthew 21:18–22; Mark 11:12–14; Mark 11:20–25
Jesus spoke to a fig tree that had leaves but no fruit, and the disciples later saw it withered. In these verses, Jesus uses what they saw to teach about faith in God, prayer, and forgiveness.
Luke 17:1–6
Jesus teaches his disciples about causing others to stumble, forgiving a person who repents, and faith like a mustard seed. This lesson helps children notice how these ideas fit together in Luke 17:1–6.
2 Corinthians 2:1–11; 2 Corinthians 2:12–17
In this lesson, children will see how Paul connects loving correction, ready forgiveness and honest speaking about Christ. They will also notice that the second half follows Paul’s concern about Titus, so the whole passage holds together.
Ephesians 1:1–2; Ephesians 1:3–14; Ephesians 1:15–23
Ephesians 1 begins with Paul’s greeting, then a long praise to God for blessings in Christ, and then a prayer for believers to know God better. This lesson helps children notice what God gives, what Paul prays, and how Jesus is described.
Colossians 3:1–17; Colossians 3:18–21; Colossians 3:22–25
This lesson helps children follow Colossians 3 from new life with Christ to everyday speech, family life, and work. They will see that the passage joins belief, character, thankfulness, and ordinary responsibilities.
Hebrews 8:1–5; Hebrews 8:6–13
Hebrews 8 states its main point clearly: we have such a high priest seated at the right hand of the Majesty in the heavens. This lesson helps children trace that point and understand the chapter’s teaching about a better covenant.
Hebrews 10:1–18; Hebrews 10:19–39
Hebrews 10 explains why Jesus’ sacrifice is complete and then shows how believers should respond. This lesson helps students trace both parts of the chapter and identify actions the passage calls for.
1 John 1:1–4; 1 John 1:5–10
This lesson helps children see two linked ideas in 1 John 1: Jesus is truly revealed as the Word of life, and people who belong with God are called to walk in the light by telling the truth about sin.
Genesis 45:1–28
In this lesson, children trace the moment Joseph tells his brothers who he is, hear his kind words, and follow the message sent to Jacob. They will sequence the events and notice how God’s care is spoken about in the chapter.
1 Kings 8:22–53; 2 Chronicles 6:12–42
This prayer is preserved in both 1 Kings and 2 Chronicles. Solomon praises Yahweh, recalls God’s promise to David, and asks God to hear people who pray toward the temple in many times of need.
Job 42:7–17
After speaking to Job, God rebuked Job’s friends, accepted Job’s prayer for them, and blessed Job’s later years.
Psalms 25:1–22
Psalm 25 is a prayer-song of trust, learning and mercy. The speaker turns to Yahweh, asks for guidance and forgiveness, and keeps praying through trouble until the song widens into a prayer for Israel.
Psalms 32:1–11
Psalm 32 is a song about the happiness of forgiveness. It moves from the pain of hiding sin to confession, then to prayer, guidance, trust, and a final call to rejoice in Yahweh.
Sirach 27:30–28:7
This wisdom passage from Sirach, a Catholic additional book, warns against wrath, anger and vengeance. It urges forgiveness and uses sharp questions to show that ongoing anger does not fit with asking the Lord for mercy, healing and pardon.
Catholic additional books
Luke 1:67–80
Zechariah’s song praises God for bringing salvation and mercy. It looks back to God’s promises and then speaks directly about the child, who will prepare the Lord’s way and point people towards forgiveness and peace.
