Strong Kids for Juniors goes deeper to ground students in their faith and prepare them for their teen years.
The overall track is through the Bible, but with different emphases than in the Primary and Middler age groups. For instance, students spend more time on the Ten Commandments, Solomon’s wisdom in Proverbs, and end-time events from Revelation.
Quarterly Emphasis
Year 1
- God Is Worth Believing
- God Is Worth Following
- God Is Worth Obeying
- God Is Worth Serving
Year 2
- God Is Worth Loving
- God Is Worth Trusting
- God Is Worth Fighting For
- God Is Worth Sharing
BuildUP Themes
Here are the major emphases that are measurable in this age group:
- Believe the gospel (19)
- Understand Biblical ethics (13)
- Internalize godliness (9)
- Learn doctrine (33)
- Develop life skills (17)
- Uplift others (19)
- Prepare to serve (19)
2022–2023 (Year 1)
God Is Worth Believing
| Title | Passage(s) | Theme | |
Unit 1 | God Is |
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| 1 | God Without End | Gen. 1:1; John 8:48-59 | God is eternal, existing outside the limits of time and space. |
| 2 | Three yet One | Gen. 1:1, 2; Matt. 3:13-17; John 1:1-3, 29-34 | God is three persons and yet just one. |
| 3 | Perfect in Every Way | Gen. 1:10, 12, 18, 21, 25, 31; Isa. 6:1-8 | God can do anything in accordance with His holiness. |
Unit 2 | God Creates |
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| 4 | God Created the World | Gen. 1:1-25; 2:1-6 | God created the world in six literal days. |
| 5 | God Created Man and Woman | Gen. 1:26-29; 2:7-22 | God created man and woman to be different and yet equal. |
| 6 | God Created Marriage | Gen. 2:18-25 | God created marriage to be between one man and one woman. |
| 7 | God Created Angels | 2 Kings 6:8-18; Job 38:4-7; Ps. 91:11-13; Isa. 6:1-4; Matt. 4:11; Col. 1:16 | God created angels to worship Him and do His will in the world. |
Unit 3 | God Saves |
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| 8 | Enemy Number One | Gen. 3:15; Isa. 14:12-15; Ezek. 28:12-17; Rev. 20:10 | God allowed His angels to choose to love and serve Him. |
| 9 | Fallout of Adam’s Sin | Gen. 3:1-19 | God cursed Adam and Eve for disobeying Him. |
| 10 | Solution for Sin | Gen. 3:16–4:26 | God provided His grace as the solution to sin. |
| 11 | God’s Grace in a Wicked World | Gen. 6:1–9:17 | God spared the world by His grace. |
Unit 4 | Creation Testifies |
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| 12 | The Earth Speaks | Gen. 7:11, 12, 17-24; 8:1-5; Isa. 45:18; Rom. 8:19-23 | God’s judgment on the world is evident in geology. |
| 13 | Biology Lessons | Gen. 1:11, 12, 20, 21, 24, 25; Ps. 139:14-16 | God’s creation of all living things is evident in biology. |
God Is Worth Following
| Title | Passage(s) | Theme | |
Unit 1 | Job: God’s Trustworthiness |
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| 1 | Job’s Good God | Job 1:1–2:10 | God’s goodness is not dependent on our circumstances. |
| 2 | Job’s Authoritative God | Job 1:6-12; 2:1-8 | God’s authority is over all, including Satan. |
| 3 | Job’s Wise God | Job 38:1–40:5 | God’s wisdom is infinite. |
| 4 | Job’s Powerful God | Job 40:6–42:17 | God’s power is beyond comprehension. |
Unit 2 | Abraham: God’s Faithfulness |
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| 5 | Abraham’s Call and Covenant | Gen. 12:1-9; 15; 16 | God is faithful to His promises. |
| 6 | Abraham’s Laughter | Gen. 17:1–18:15 | God’s faithfulness is not limited by circumstances. |
| 7 | Abraham’s Intercession | Gen. 18:16–19:29; 2 Pet. 2:4-9 | God is faithful to judge sin. |
| 8 | Abraham’s Trust | Gen. 21:1-21; 22:1-19 | God rewards faithfulness. |
Unit 3 | Joseph: God’s Sovereignty |
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| 9 | Joseph’s Dreams | Gen. 37 | God is with us as He works out His plan. |
| 10 | Joseph’s Difficulty | Gen. 39 | God’s plan sometimes includes trouble. |
| 11 | Joseph’s Disappointment | Gen. 40 | God’s plan sometimes includes disappointments. |
| 12 | Joseph’s Destiny | Gen. 41 | God enables us to do His will. |
| 13 | Joseph’s Decision | Gen. 42–50 | God’s plan is always for good. |
God Is Worth Obeying
| Title | Passage(s) | Theme | |
Unit 1 | Commandments about God |
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| 1 | Meet God, the Commander | Exod. 19 | God’s glory is worthy of our highest respect. |
| 2 | Put God First | Exod. 20:1-3 | God wants us to worship Him, the one true God. |
| 3 | Worship God Honorably | Exod. 20:4-6 | God is jealous for and deserving of our full devotion. |
| 4 | Respect God’s Name | Exod. 20:7 | God wants us to respect His name. |
| 5 | Remember Your Creator | Exod. 20:8-11 | God wants us to remember that He is our creator. |
Unit 2 | Commandments about Others |
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| 6 | Honor Your Parents | Exod. 20:12 | God wants us to treat our parents honorably. |
| 7 | Respect Life | Exod. 20:13 | God desires that we love and respect each other. |
| 8 | Be Faithful in Marriage | Exod. 20:14 | God wants us to be faithful to our promises. |
| 9 | Give to Others | Exod. 20:15 | God delights when we give of ourselves to others. |
| 10 | Tell the Truth | Exod. 20:16 | God loves truth and wants us to live in the truth. |
| 11 | Practice Contentment | Exod. 20:17; Num. 11 | God, our supplier of needs, wants us to be content. |
Unit 3 | Hope for Commandment Breakers |
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| 12 | Christ’s Higher Standard | Matt. 5:17-30; 23:34-40 | Christ helps us see our sinfulness. |
| 13 | Christ’s Hope for Sinners | Rom. 10:1-13 | Christ is our only hope for salvation. |
God Is Worth Serving
| Title | Passage(s) | Theme | |
Unit 1 | Joshua: God’s Servant |
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| 1 | Serve God Expectantly | Josh. 1–4 | God wants us to serve Him expectantly because He is awesome. |
| 2 | Serve God Powerfully | Josh. 5:13–6:27 | God unleashes His power as we serve Him by faith. |
| 3 | Serve God Honestly | Josh. 7; 8 | God expects us to serve Him honestly because He is all-knowing. |
| 4 | Serve God Wisely | Josh. 9:1–10:27 | God’s wisdom is our guide for serving Him. |
| 5 | Serve God Fearlessly | Josh. 14:6-15; 15:13-19 | God wants us to serve Him fearlessly because He keeps His word. |
| 6 | Serve God Faithfully | Josh. 23; 24 | God gives us all we need to complete His will for our lives. |
Unit 2 | Judges: God’s Leaders |
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| 7 | Serve God Confidently | Judg. 4; 5 | God’s presence with us gives us confidence to do His will. |
| 8 | Serve God Courageously | Judg. 6; 7 | God gives us courage to do whatever He calls us to do. |
| 9 | Serve God Cooperatively | Judg. 8 | God expects us to work together to do His will. |
| 10 | Serve God Selflessly | Judg. 9 | God rewards us for serving Him selflessly. |
| 11 | Serve God Sincerely | Judg. 10:1–12:7 | God requires sincerity in our service for Him. |
| 12 | Serve God Obediently | Judg. 13–16 | God wants us to serve Him according to His truth. |
| 13 | Serve God Exclusively | Judg. 17; 18 | God alone deserves our devoted service. |
2023–2024 (Year 2)
God Is Worth Loving
| Title | Passage(s) | Theme | |
Unit 1 | David: Sharing God’s Person |
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| 1 | God Enjoys Our Praise | Ps. 23 | God’s glory deserves our heartfelt praise. |
| 2 | God Cares for Us | Ps. 19 | God cares for us with the love and sacrifice of a good shepherd. |
| 3 | God Reveals Himself | Ps. 14; 53 | God shares His character and abilities in Creation and His Word. |
| 4 | God Will Triumph | Ps. 57; 1 Sam. 22:1ff | God’s victory over sin and death gives us a message of hope. |
| 5 | God Deserves Our Trust | Ps. 51; 2 Sam. 12:1ff | God’s glory gives us reason to rejoice no matter what. |
| 6 | God Forgives Our Sin | Ps. 138 | God offers us forgiveness of sin and restoration to His service. |
Unit 2 | Solomon: Sharing God’s Wisdom |
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| 7 | Where Wisdom Begins | Prov. 1:7; 2:1-5; 8:13; 9:10, 11; 14:27; 15:16; 23:17, 18 | God gives us direction in life as we learn to fear Him. |
| 8 | How Humility Brings Honor | 1 Kings 12:1-20; Prov. 1:10-18; 17:9, 17; 18:24; 27:5, 6, 17 | God honors us when we walk humbly before Him. |
| 9 | Why Honestly Is the Best Policy | Prov. 3:7; 11:2; 15:33; 16:5, 18; 18:12; 22:4; 28:26; 29:23 | God rejoices when we are honest with each other. |
| 10 | When Kindness Is Right | Prov. 6:16, 17, 19; 12:17, 19, 22; 13:5 | God desires that we show His love by being kind and generous. |
| 11 | What Wise Friends Do | Prov. 3:3, 4, 27, 28; 10:12; 11:17; 21:13 25:21, 22 | God wants us to be wise friends who build each other up. |
Unit 3 | Jesus: God’s Wisdom in Person |
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| 12 | Christ’s Heart | Eph. 4:31–5:7 | Christ loves us with a perfect, everlasting love. |
| 13 | Christ’s Wisdom | Eph. 5:8-14 | Christ leads us with His perfect wisdom. |
God Is Worth Trusting
| Title | Passage(s) | Theme | |
Unit 1 | Jesus’ Signs |
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| 1 | The Word on the Word | John 20:30, 31 | The Word is the way to eternal life. |
| 2 | The Word Became Flesh | John 1:1-18 | The Word is Jesus Christ, the eternal Son of God. |
| 3 | The Word Chose Followers | John 1:19-51 | The Word deserves our lifelong devotion. |
| 4 | The Word Brings Transformation | John 2:1–3:21 | The Word transforms sinners by His power. |
| 5 | The Word Quenches Thirst | John 3:22–4:54 | The Word speaks with life-giving power and authority. |
| 6 | The Word Satisfies Hunger | John 5; 6 | The Word provides for our greatest needs. |
| 7 | The Word Lights the Way | John 7; 8 | The Word shows the way to the Father. |
| 8 | The Word Cares for His Flock | John 9; 10 | The Word cares for us like a good shepherd cares for sheep. |
| 9 | The Word Gives New Life | John 11; 12 | The Word has power over death and the grave. |
Unit 2 | Jesus’ Glory |
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| 10 | The Word Serves | John 13; 14 | The Word shows us how to serve one another. |
| 11 | The Word Relates | John 15–17 | The Word helps us bear fruit as we abide in Him. |
| 12 | The Word Redeems | John 18; 19 | The Word provides redemption from sin. |
| 13 | The Word Rises Again | John 20; 21 | The Word defeated death once for all. |
God Is Worth Fighting For
| Title | Passage(s) | Theme | |
Unit 1 | Spiritural Warfare |
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| 1 | Glorify the Commander | 1 Cor. 10:31 | God wants our thoughts, words, and deeds to glorify Him. |
| 2 | Put Your Armor On | Eph. 6:10-17 | God provides “armor” to protect us from Satan’s wily ways. |
| 3 | Draw Your Sword | Eph. 6:17 | God gave us the Bible so that we might know and live by the truth. |
| 4 | Surrender Control | John 14:16-18; Acts 3:1-10; 4:1-18; 29-31 | God gave us the Spirit to help us obey Him. |
| 5 | Support Your Fellow Soldiers | 2 Cor. 5:14-17; Eph. 4:11-13, 16; Phil. 2:1-5 | God commands us to support our fellow soldiers in Christ. |
| 6 | Praise the Commander | Act 16:9-40 | God always deserves our sincere worship and praise. |
| 7 | Talk to the Commander | Acts 12:1-19; Eph. 6:18, 19; James 5:16 | God hears and answers our requests with strength and provision. |
| 8 | Serve with Joy | Phil. 2:14-18 | God blesses us with joy as we surrender to Him. |
| 9 | Guard Your Mind | Romans 12:1, 2; Phil. 4:6-9 | God wants us to meditate on His truth and guard our minds from evil. |
Unit 2 | Stewardship |
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| 10 | Body Wise | Rom. 6:12-14; 1 Cor. 3:16, 17; 6:18-20; 9:24-27; Phil. 1:20-26 | God wants us to respect our bodies as the temple of the Holy Spirit. |
| 11 | Money Wise | Acts 2:40-47; 2 Cor. 8:1-9 | God expects us to manage His money to further His mission. |
| 12 | Time Wise | Prov. 6:6-11; 24:30-34; Eph. 5:15-17 | God commands us to redeem our time because the world needs Him. |
| 13 | Talent Wise | Eph. 2:8-10; Col. 3:23,24 | God blesses us with talents for glorifying His name. |
God Is Worth Sharing
| Title | Passage(s) | Theme | |
Unit 1 | The Church’s Function |
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| 1 | The Church’s Beginning | Acts 1:4-11; 2:1-17 | Christ sent the Holy Spirit to mark the beginning of His church. |
| 2 | The Church’s Head and Body | Matt. 16:13-18; Eph. 5:23-25; Col. 1:18 | Christ is in charge of the church and causes it to grow. |
| 3 | The Church’s Gifts | Rom. 12:6-8; 1 Cor. 12:4-7, 11; Eph. 4:11, 12 | Christ gives believers spiritual gifts for serving in the church. |
| 4 | The Church’s Ordinances | Matt. 26:26-28; 1 Cor. 11:23-32; | Christ instituted baptism and communion as ways to remember Him. |
| 5 | The Church’s Purpose | Matt. 28:16-20; Rom. 10:9-17 | Christ commands believers to witness and make disciples. |
Unit 2 | The Church’s Future |
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| 6 | Christ Returns for His Church | 1 Thess. 4:13-18; Rev. 4; 5 | Christ will return to take His church to Heaven. |
| 7 | Christ Rewards His Church | 1 Cor. 3:10-15; 2 Cor. 5:9-11; 1 Peter 4:10, 11; 1 John 2:15-17 | Christ will reward believers for their faithful service to Him. |
| 8 | Christ Judges the World | Rev. 6; 8; 9; 16 | Chirst will judge the world that some might turn to Him in faith. |
| 9 | Satan’s Leaders Oppose Christ | Rev. 12; 13 | Satan’s leaders will oppose Christ throughout the Tribulation. |
| 10 | Christ Returns with His Church | Rev. 19 | Christ will return to defeat Satan and set up His Kingdom. |
| 11 | Christ Reigns with His Church | Isa. 2:2, 4; 11:6-9; Rev. 20:1-6 | Christ will rule the world for one thousand years. |
| 12 | Christ Judges All Sinners | Rev. 20:7-15 | Christ will condemn Satan and all unbelievers to the Lake of Fire. |
| 13 | Christ Makes All Things New | Isa. 65; Rev. 21; 22 | Christ will make a new earth, where believers will live forever. |