Unit 7 (Grade 7)- [Virgin Birth]

Students will express the ways in which God is with us in Jesus, in which God works with us, and in which we can work with God.

Theme 1:  Why is everybody always picking on me?  (Luke, infancy narratives)

Scripture References: Romans 8:28, 2 Corinthians 5:17

       Scripture Studies:

• Luke 1:26-38 Mary and The Angel
• Luke 2:1-7 Political Background 
• Luke 2:8-20 The Shepherds
• Luke 2:22-40 Temple Visits and Prophecies

Theme 2:  Who understands me?  (historical background for Jesus)

Scripture References: Matthew 2:16, Luke 10:30-37, 23:6-16, John 4:7-26, Philippians 2:6-9

Scripture Studies: 

• Matt 2: 1-12 The Wise Men
• Matt 2:13-23 Flight to Egypt
• Luke 2:41-52 Boyhood visit to the Temple