Strong Kids for 2s & 3s teaches Biblical truth concerning God, God’s Son, God’s Word, and God’s world.
Students learn that God is their creator and that He loves and helps them. They begin to understand what sin is and that Jesus came to earth as a baby and then grew up and died for them.
Quarterly Emphasis
Year 1
- Jesus Cares for Us
- God Is with Us
- God Loves Us
- God Created Us
Year 2
- God Provides for Us
- Jesus Loves Us
- God Sees and Hears Us
- God Helps Us Serve Him
BuildUP Themes
Here are the major emphases that are measurable in this age group:
- Believe the gospel (11)
- Understand Biblical ethics (6)
- Internalize godliness (16)
- Learn doctrine (43)
- Develop life skills (18)
- Uplift others (29)
- Prepare to serve (9)
2022–2023 (Year 1)
Jesus Cares for Us
| Title | Passage(s) | Theme | |
Unit 1 | Jesus and His Friends |
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| 1 | Friends Brought a Man to Jesus | Mark 2:1-12 | God wants friends to help each other. |
| 2 | Jesus Visited His Friends | Luke 10:38-42 | God wants us to be kind. |
| 3 | Jesus Cared for His Friends | John 11:1-3, 17-45 | Jesus cares when we are sad. |
| 4 | Jesus Made a New Friend | Luke 19:1-10 | Jesus loves all people. |
Unit 2 | Jesus and the Sick |
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| 5 | Jesus Made a Blind Man See | John 9:1-7 | Jesus helps us by His power. |
| 6 | Jesus Received Praise | John 9:8-38 | Jesus deserves our praise. |
| 7 | Jesus Healed a Woman’s Back | Luke 13:10-13 | Jesus cares about our bodies. |
| 8 | Jesus Healed a Withered Hand | Matt. 12:9-13 | Jesus cares about our bodies. |
| 9 | Jesus Made a Deaf Man Hear | Mark 7:31-37 | Jesus helps us by His power. |
Unit 3 | Jesus and the Needy |
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| 10 | Jesus Shared His Love for Children | Matt. 18:1-14 | Jesus loves meeting children’s needs. |
| 11 | Jesus Showed His Love for Children | Matt. 19:13-15; Mark 10:13-16 | Jesus wants little children to believe in Him. |
| 12 | Jesus Thanked God for Food | John 6:1-14 | Jesus thanked God for food. |
| 13 | Jesus Fed a Multitude | John 6:1-14 | Jesus provides for our needs. |
God Is with Us
| Title | Passage(s) | Theme | |
Unit 1 | God Sent Jesus |
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| 1 | Gabriel Told Mary about Jesus | Luke 1:26-38 | God chose Mary to be Jesus’ mother. |
| 2 | Baby Jesus Was Born | Luke 2:1-7 | God sent Jesus because He loves us. |
| 3 | Angels Glorified God | Luke 2:6-14 | God used angels to announce Jesus’ birth. |
| 4 | Shepherds Visited Baby Jesus | Luke 2:8-20 | God wants us to tell others about Jesus. |
Unit 2 | God Helped David |
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| 5 | David Loved God | 1 Sam. 16:1-13 | God wants us to love Him. |
| 6 | David Cared for His Sheep | 1 Sam. 16:11, 19; 2 Sam. 7:8; Ps. 23:2 | God is pleased when we are helpful. |
| 7 | David Protected His Sheep | 1 Sam. 17:34-36 | God is pleased when we are helpful. |
| 8 | David Obeyed His Father | 1 Sam. 17:15-20 | God is pleased when we are obedient. |
| 9 | David Trusted God | 1 Sam. 17:17-30 | God is pleased when we trust Him. |
| 10 | David Defeated the Giant | 1 Sam. 17:4-10, 31-49 | God helps us obey Him. |
| 11 | David Sung to the Lord | 1 Sam. 16:14-19 | God helps us be happy helpers. |
| 12 | David Helped King Saul | 1 Sam. 16:14-23 | God helps us help others. |
| 13 | David and Jonathan Became Friends | 1 Sam. 18:1-5 | God gives us friends to love. |
God Loves Us
| Title | Passage(s) | Theme | |
Unit 1 | God Protected |
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| 1 | God Protected Moses | Exod. 1:8–2:2 | God gives us families to help us. |
| 2 | God Kept Moses Safe | Exod. 2:1-4 | God gives us mothers to protect us. |
| 3 | God Provided for Moses | Exod. 2:1-10 | God cares for little children. |
| 4 | God Promised to Be with Moses | Exod. 3:7-12; 12:37-39; 13:19-22 | God promises to be with us. |
Unit 2 | God Loved |
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| 5 | Jesus’ Friends Praised Him | Luke 19:28-40 | Jesus deserves our praise. |
| 6 | Jesus Lives! | Matthew 28:1-8 | Jesus is living today as our Savior. |
| 7 | Jesus Appeared to Two Men | Luke 24:13-35 | Jesus is living today as our Savior. |
| 8 | Jesus Made Breakfast for His Friends | John 21:1-14 | Jesus is living today as our Savior. |
| 9 | Jesus Returned to Heaven | Mark 16:19; Luke 24:50-53; Acts 1:9 | Jesus is living in Heaven today. |
Unit 3 | God Provided |
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| 10 | God Provided for a Widow | 2 Kings 4:1-7 | God provides for our needs. |
| 11 | God Provided for Elisha | 2 Kings 4:8-11 | God provides us with homes. |
Unit 4 | God Cared |
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| 12 | God Cared about Naaman | 2 Kings 5:1-5 | God cares for us when we are sick. |
| 13 | God Helped Naaman | 2 Kings 5:1-15 | God helps us when we are sick. |
God Created Us
| Title | Passage(s) | Theme | |
Unit 1 | God Created the World |
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| 1 | God Made Day and Night | Gen. 1:1-5 | God created light for us to see. |
| 2 | God Made Sky and Land | Gen. 1:6-10 | God created land to live on. |
| 3 | God Made Plants | Gen. 1:11-13 | God created beautiful plants. |
| 4 | God Made Sun, Moon, and Stars | Gen. 1:14-19 | God created the amazing sun, moon, and stars. |
| 5 | God Made Fish and Birds | Gen. 1:20-23 | God created fish for water and birds for the air. |
| 6 | God Made the Animals | Gen. 1:24, 25 | God made the wonderful animals. |
| 7 | God Made People | Gen. 1:26-31; 2:7-15, 18-25 | God made man and woman to be together. |
| 8 | God Made All of Creation | Gen. 1:31–2:3 | God made everything perfect. |
Unit 2 | God Provided for Adam |
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| 9 | God Gave Adam Work | Gen. 2:15-20 | God has work for us to do. |
| 10 | God Forgave Adam and Eve | Gen. 2:15-17; 3 | God forgives us of our sin. |
| 11 | God Gave Children | Gen. 4:1, 2, 25, 26 | God loves families. |
| 12 | God Gave Food | Gen. 1:14; 2:16; 3:17-19; 8:22 | God planned the seasons for growing food. |
| 13 | God Gave Me Life | Job 10:8-12; Ps. 139:14-16 | God loves every child. |
2023–2024 (Year 2)
God Provides for Us
| Title | Passage(s) | Theme | |
Unit 1 | God Saved Noah |
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| 1 | God Instructed Noah | Gen. 6:5-14; Heb. 11:7 | God sees us when we obey. |
| 2 | God Helped Noah Obey | Gen. 6:13–7:5 | God wants us to obey Him. |
| 3 | God Rescued Noah | Gen. 7:10-24 | God shows us grace. |
| 4 | God Stopped the Rain | Gen. 8:1-12 | God cares for us. |
| 5 | God’s Rainbow Promise | Gen. 8:13–9:13 | God keeps His promises. |
Unit 2 | God Provided for Israel |
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| 6 | God Led Israel | Exod. 14:1–15:2 | God leads us with greatness. |
| 7 | God Gave Israel Meat | Exod. 16:12, 13 | God provides us with food. |
| 8 | God Gave Israel Bread | Exod. 16:4-18 | God provides us with food. |
| 9 | God Gave Israel Water | Exod. 17:1-6 | God provides us with water. |
| 10 | God Gave Israel Clothes | Deut. 29:5; Neh. 9:21 | God provides us with clothes and shoes. |
Unit 3 | Israel Gave Thanks |
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| 11 | Preparing for the Feast | Lev. 23:33-44 | God wants us to thank Him for His goodness. |
| 12 | Celebrating the Feast | Lev. 23:33-45 | God wants us to thank Him for His goodness. |
| 13 | Thanking God | Ps. 100 | God wants us to thank Him for His goodness. |
Jesus Loves Us
| Title | Passage(s) | Theme | |
Unit 1 | Jesus Was Born |
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| 1 | Mary and Joseph Went to Bethlehem | Luke 2:1-6 | God planned Jesus’ birth in Bethlehem. |
| 2 | Baby Jesus Was Born | Luke 2:1-7 | Jesus, God’s Son, became a baby. |
| 3 | Angels Celebrated Jesus’ Birth | Luke 2:7-14 | Jesus came to save the world. |
| 4 | Shepherds Visited Baby Jesus | Luke 2:7-20 | Jesus deserves our praise. |
Unit 2 | Jesus Grew Up |
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| 5 | Wise Men Followed a Star | Matt. 2:1-11 | God led wise men to little Jesus. |
| 6 | Wise Men Visited Jesus | Matt. 2:1-12 | God led wise men to worship Jesus. |
| 7 | Jesus Went to the Temple | Luke 2:41-47 | God wants us to learn about Him. |
| 8 | Jesus in the Temple | Luke 2:41-47 | God gives us a church for learning about Him. |
Unit 2 | Jesus Helped People |
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| 9 | Jesus Listened to a Father | John 4:46-54 | Jesus can heal because He is God’s Son. |
| 10 | Jesus Made a Boy Well | John 4:46-54 | Jesus can heal because He is God’s Son. |
| 11 | Jesus Listened to His Disciples | Matt. 8:23-27; Mark 4:35-41 | Jesus can help us when we are afraid. |
| 12 | Jesus Stopped a Storm | Matt. 8:23-27; Mark 4:35-41 | Jesus wants us to ask for help when we are afraid. |
| 13 | Jesus, the Son of God | Matt. 2:1-11; Luke 2:1-20, 41-47; John 4:46-54 | Jesus grew up just like we grow up. |
God Sees and Hears Us
| Title | Passage(s) | Theme | |
Unit 1 | Praying to God |
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| 1 | Praying in God’s House | 1 Samuel 1:1-18 | God hears our prayers. |
| 2 | God Answers Hannah’s Prayer | 1 Samuel 1:19-28 | God answers our prayers. |
Unit 2 | Worshiping God’s Son |
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| 3 | Mary’s Gift | Mark 14:3-9; John 12:1-8 | God is glad when we give to Him. |
| 4 | Jesus’ Triumphal Entry | Matthew 21:1-9 | Jesus deserves our praise. |
| 5 | Jesus Rises from the Dead | Matthew 28:1-8 | Jesus died and rose again. |
| 6 | Mary Sees Jesus | John 20:1, 2, 11-18 | Jesus talked to people after His resurrection. |
Unit 3 | Serving God |
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| 7 | Samuel Helps Eli | I Samuel 1:24–2:11 | God is pleased when children serve Him. |
| 8 | Hannah Visits Samuel | I Samuel 2:18-26 | God blessed Samuel for serving Him. |
| 9 | Samuel Hears God’s Voice | 1 Samuel 3:1-10 | God wants us to obey Him. |
| 10 | Samuel Obeys God | 1 Samuel 3:10-20 | God wants us to obey Him. |
Unit 4 | Worshiping God |
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| 11 | Building God’s House | 1 Kings 6:1-9; 2 Chron. 3:1–5:1 | God wants us to come together to worship Him. |
| 12 | Singing Praises in God’s House | 2 Chron. 5:11-14 | God wants us to sing praises to Him in church. |
| 13 | Sharing God’s Word in His House | 2 Kings 22:8–23:3 | God wants us to hear His Word in church. |
God Helps Us Serve Him
| Title | Passage(s) | Theme | |
Unit 1 | Peter Served God |
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| 1 | Peter Followed Jesus | John 21:1-17 | God wants us to love Jesus. |
| 2 | Peter Preached about Jesus | Acts 2:14-40; 5:40-42 | God wants children to talk about Him. |
| 3 | Peter Healed in Jesus’ Name | Acts 3:1-11 | God has amazing power. |
| 4 | A Healed Man Praised God | Acts 3:1-11 | God loves to hear us praise Him. |
| 5 | Dorcas Helped People | Acts 9:36-42 | God uses people to help us serve. |
| 6 | People Prayed for Peter | Acts 12:1-6 | God wants us to talk to Him in prayer. |
| 7 | God Answered Prayers for Peter | Acts 12:5-17 | God answers our prayers. |
| 8 | Peter Wrote God’s Word | 1 Pet. 1:1; 5:7; 2 Pet. 1:1, 21 | God told people what to write in the Bible. |
Unit 2 | Paul Served God |
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| 9 | Paul Followed Jesus | Acts 9:1-22 | God wants us to serve Him. |
| 10 | Timothy Learned God’s Word | 2 Tim. 1:5; 3:15 | God wants us to learn God’s Word. |
| 11 | Paul and Timothy Served God | Acts 16:1-5; 2 Tim. 1:5 | God gives us teachers to explain God’s Word. |
| 12 | God Kept Paul Safe | Acts 27:17-37 | God wants us to trust Him always. |
| 13 | God Cared for Paul | Acts 28:1-6 | God always cares for us. |