The Ten Commandments
Series Overview
Week 1
"God and God Alone"
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God and God AloneHave no other gods before the Lord. Do not make or worship idols. Do not carelessly use God's Name. The first three of the Ten Commandments are all about how we relate to God, and this episode explains the importance of each one of them. |
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Exodus 20:3-4, 7 (abbreviated)You shall have no other gods before me. You shall not make [or worship] an idol... You shall not misuse the name of the LORD your God.NIV (shown), KJV, ESV, and HCSB versions included |
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book smarts Bible lesson"Idol Threats" adapted from Exodus chapters 20 and 32Even as Moses is receiving the Ten Commandments from God, the Israelites turn their worship to a golden calf.20-25 minutes requiredLevel 1 (Preschool) Lesson IncludedLevel 2 (Grades K-1st) Lesson IncludedLevel 3 (Grades 2-3) Lesson IncludedLevel 4 (Grades 4-6) Lesson IncludedNIV, KJV, ESV and HCSB versions includedPrint as many copies as neededDelivered via download only (with purchase), permanently available for re-download via TruthQuest account. |
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Street Smarts Application LessonLesson Focus:Our attitudes toward God are important, and we should put Him first, above all other things, and treat Him with reverence.Teaching Method:A dog's relationship with his master is demonstrated with a plush dog, helping kids to understand how our disloyalty and disrespect towards God are harmful. Kids will also be asked to consider what their modern-day idols are.20-25 minutes requiredLevel 1 (Preschool) Lesson IncludedLevel 2 (Grades K-1st) Lesson IncludedLevel 3 (Grades 2-3) Lesson IncludedLevel 4 (Grades 4-6) Lesson IncludedNIV, KJV, ESV and HCSB versions includedPrint as many copies as neededDelivered via download only (with purchase), permanently available for re-download via TruthQuest account. |
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Optional Game”Gust-O!”Teams compete to blow plastic balls from their side of the court to their opponent’s side. To win the point, the team must recite today’s Key Verse.20-30 minutes suggested (optional)Game supplies not furnished by TruthQuestPrint as many copies as neededDelivered via download only (with purchase), permanently available for re-download via TruthQuest account. |
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Homework SheetTake-Home WorksheetA sheet to send home with kids for continuing the learning at home.Includes Memory VerseStudy QuestionsApplication ChallengeRedeemable for credit when signed by parentsIncludes NIV, KJV, ESV and HCSB versionsPrint as many copies as neededDelivered via download only (with purchase), permanently available for re-download via TruthQuest account. | |
Family Study SheetGreat for Family DevotionsThis sheet, meant to be sent home for parents, provides in-depth Scripture references and commentary for further study on the day's lesson. Useful for study by parents or for Family Devotions.Print as many copies as neededDelivered via download only (with purchase), permanently available for re-download via TruthQuest account. |
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And that's Week 1!All of these items are included in the first of five episodes from this Sunday School series! |
Week 2
"Honor Your Father..."
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Honor Your Father...The fourth and fifth commandments are both about honoring our Father. The fourth, about taking a day aside each week to focus our hearts on God, honors our Heavenly Father, while the fifth commandment tells us to honor our earthly father and mother. |
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Leviticus 19:3Each of you must respect his mother and father, and you must observe my Sabbaths. I am the LORD your God.NIV (shown), KJV, ESV, and HCSB versions included |
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book smarts Bible lesson"The Price of Honor" adapted from Genesis chapter 22Isaac obediently works to carry out a heart-breaking command of God in order to honor Him, and is rewarded.20-25 minutes requiredLevel 1 (Preschool) Lesson IncludedLevel 2 (Grades K-1st) Lesson IncludedLevel 3 (Grades 2-3) Lesson IncludedLevel 4 (Grades 4-6) Lesson IncludedNIV, KJV, ESV and HCSB versions includedPrint as many copies as neededDelivered via download only (with purchase), permanently available for re-download via TruthQuest account. |
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Street Smarts Application LessonLesson Focus:It is very damaging when we fail to honor our father on earth, and we also should honor our Father in heaven by observing a Sabbath of rest and worship.Teaching Method:Figures molded from clay will illustrate the damage that can be done by failing to honor our parents our our Heavenly Father. Later, a list is provided to kids with examples of how they can honor their parents.20-25 minutes requiredLevel 1 (Preschool) Lesson IncludedLevel 2 (Grades K-1st) Lesson IncludedLevel 3 (Grades 2-3) Lesson IncludedLevel 4 (Grades 4-6) Lesson IncludedNIV, KJV, ESV and HCSB versions includedPrint as many copies as neededDelivered via download only (with purchase), permanently available for re-download via TruthQuest account. |
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Optional Game”Pinwheel/Air Strike”Teams of kids try to throw pool noodles like spears through hula hoops on the opposing side of the court. When a team scores, they must recite today’s Key Verse to win the point.20-30 minutes suggested (optional)Game supplies not furnished by TruthQuestPrint as many copies as neededDelivered via download only (with purchase), permanently available for re-download via TruthQuest account. |
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Homework SheetTake-Home WorksheetA sheet to send home with kids for continuing the learning at home.Includes Memory VerseStudy QuestionsApplication ChallengeRedeemable for credit when signed by parentsIncludes NIV, KJV, ESV and HCSB versionsPrint as many copies as neededDelivered via download only (with purchase), permanently available for re-download via TruthQuest account. | |
Family Study SheetGreat for Family DevotionsThis sheet, meant to be sent home for parents, provides in-depth Scripture references and commentary for further study on the day's lesson. Useful for study by parents or for Family Devotions.Print as many copies as neededDelivered via download only (with purchase), permanently available for re-download via TruthQuest account. |
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And that's Week 2!All of these items are included in the second of five episodes from this Sunday School series! |
Week 3
"To Love, Honor, and Obey..."
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To Love, Honor, and Obey...The sixth and seventh commandments are both meant to protect very precious gifts from God; our lives and our marriages. This episode explains the value of life and of faithfulness in all relationships. |
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Exodus 20:13-14You shall not murder. You shall not commit adultery.NIV (shown), KJV, ESV, and HCSB versions included |
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book smarts Bible lesson"The Deadliest Catch" adapted from 2 Samuel chapter 11In the biggest mistakes of his life, King David destroys a trust and a life.20-25 minutes requiredLevel 1 (Preschool) Lesson IncludedLevel 2 (Grades K-1st) Lesson IncludedLevel 3 (Grades 2-3) Lesson IncludedLevel 4 (Grades 4-6) Lesson IncludedNIV, KJV, ESV and HCSB versions includedPrint as many copies as neededDelivered via download only (with purchase), permanently available for re-download via TruthQuest account. |
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Street Smarts Application LessonLesson Focus:Life and marriage are two of God's greatest gifts, but they are both fragile and must be protected by our obedience to God.Teaching Method:Using a gift box and a rose, children will learn to protect two of God’s precious gifts by obeying the sixth and seventh Commandments. Note that the concept of adultery is taught primarily as unfaithfulness, encouraging kids to be faithful in all of their friendships and relationships.20-25 minutes requiredLevel 1 (Preschool) Lesson IncludedLevel 2 (Grades K-1st) Lesson IncludedLevel 3 (Grades 2-3) Lesson IncludedLevel 4 (Grades 4-6) Lesson IncludedNIV, KJV, ESV and HCSB versions includedPrint as many copies as neededDelivered via download only (with purchase), permanently available for re-download via TruthQuest account. |
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Optional Game”Noodle Hockey”Teams play a silly game of hockey with a plastic ball and using pool noodles for hockey sticks. Whenever a team scores, they must recite today’s Key Verse to win the point.20-30 minutes suggested (optional)Game supplies not furnished by TruthQuestPrint as many copies as neededDelivered via download only (with purchase), permanently available for re-download via TruthQuest account. |
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Homework SheetTake-Home WorksheetA sheet to send home with kids for continuing the learning at home.Includes Memory VerseStudy QuestionsApplication ChallengeRedeemable for credit when signed by parentsIncludes NIV, KJV, ESV and HCSB versionsPrint as many copies as neededDelivered via download only (with purchase), permanently available for re-download via TruthQuest account. | |
Family Study SheetGreat for Family DevotionsThis sheet, meant to be sent home for parents, provides in-depth Scripture references and commentary for further study on the day's lesson. Useful for study by parents or for Family Devotions.Print as many copies as neededDelivered via download only (with purchase), permanently available for re-download via TruthQuest account. |
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And that's Week 3!All of these items are included in the third of five episodes from this Sunday School series! |
Week 4
"Godliness With Contentment..."
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Godliness With Contentment...The eighth, ninth, and tenth commandments all deal with our contentment with our current circumstances. We steal because we want what we don't have. We lie because we want to alter the normal consequences of our lives. We covet because we want what our neighbors have. This episode explains the importance of the last three commandments and how they are all obeyed through Godliness with contentment. |
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Exodus 20:15-17 (abbreviated)“You shall not steal. You shall not give false testimony against your neighbor. You shall not covet... anything that belongs to your neighbor.”NIV (shown), KJV, ESV, and HCSB versions included |
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book smarts Bible lesson"Coveting Doom" adapted from 2 Kings chapter 5Elisha's servant deceptively claims a gift from Namaan for Elisha's help and gets leprosy.20-25 minutes requiredLevel 1 (Preschool) Lesson IncludedLevel 2 (Grades K-1st) Lesson IncludedLevel 3 (Grades 2-3) Lesson IncludedLevel 4 (Grades 4-6) Lesson IncludedNIV, KJV, ESV and HCSB versions includedPrint as many copies as neededDelivered via download only (with purchase), permanently available for re-download via TruthQuest account. |
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Street Smarts Application LessonLesson Focus:This lesson discusses the dangers of stealing, lying, and coveting–the last three of the Ten Commandments.Teaching Method:An object lesson with magnets and thumb tacks will illustrate how easily we are drawn into the sins of discontentment, and how one such sin attracts more and more sin.20-25 minutes requiredLevel 1 (Preschool) Lesson IncludedLevel 2 (Grades K-1st) Lesson IncludedLevel 3 (Grades 2-3) Lesson IncludedLevel 4 (Grades 4-6) Lesson IncludedNIV, KJV, ESV and HCSB versions includedPrint as many copies as neededDelivered via download only (with purchase), permanently available for re-download via TruthQuest account. |
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Optional Game”Bubble/Supply Line”A relay race wherein teams race to move a set of plastic balls, one at a time, through a series of buckets. The first team to transfer all of their balls to the ending bucket wins a point if they can recite today’s Key Verse.20-30 minutes suggested (optional)Game supplies not furnished by TruthQuestPrint as many copies as neededDelivered via download only (with purchase), permanently available for re-download via TruthQuest account. |
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Homework SheetTake-Home WorksheetA sheet to send home with kids for continuing the learning at home.Includes Memory VerseStudy QuestionsApplication ChallengeRedeemable for credit when signed by parentsIncludes NIV, KJV, ESV and HCSB versionsPrint as many copies as neededDelivered via download only (with purchase), permanently available for re-download via TruthQuest account. | |
Family Study SheetGreat for Family DevotionsThis sheet, meant to be sent home for parents, provides in-depth Scripture references and commentary for further study on the day's lesson. Useful for study by parents or for Family Devotions.Print as many copies as neededDelivered via download only (with purchase), permanently available for re-download via TruthQuest account. |
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And that's Week 4!All of these items are included in the fourth of five episodes from this Sunday School series! |
Week 5
"The Greatest Commandment"
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The Greatest CommandmentIt may seem difficult to remember and obey all ten of the Ten Commandments, but it is actually quite simple, because all ten of these commandments are really summed up on only one commandment; the Greatest Commandment! |
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Matthew 22:37-38Jesus replied: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment.NIV (shown), KJV, ESV, and HCSB versions included |
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book smarts Bible lesson"The Greatest Commandment" adapted from Exodus chapter 20 and Matthew chapter 22Ten commandments are summed up by Jesus in just one commandment.20-25 minutes requiredLevel 1 (Preschool) Lesson IncludedLevel 2 (Grades K-1st) Lesson IncludedLevel 3 (Grades 2-3) Lesson IncludedLevel 4 (Grades 4-6) Lesson IncludedNIV, KJV, ESV and HCSB versions includedPrint as many copies as neededDelivered via download only (with purchase), permanently available for re-download via TruthQuest account. |
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Street Smarts Application LessonLesson Focus:All ten of the Ten Commandments, and all of God's other laws, are summed up by loving God with all of our hearts, which inseparably includes loving our neighbors too!Teaching Method:Using bowls and cards, and Scripture, children will see how each of the Ten Commandments fit into Christ’s single Greatest Commandment.20-25 minutes requiredLevel 1 (Preschool) Lesson IncludedLevel 2 (Grades K-1st) Lesson IncludedLevel 3 (Grades 2-3) Lesson IncludedLevel 4 (Grades 4-6) Lesson IncludedNIV, KJV, ESV and HCSB versions includedPrint as many copies as neededDelivered via download only (with purchase), permanently available for re-download via TruthQuest account. |
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Optional Game”Hoop-La!”Teams compete to throw plastic balls into buckets. Each time a basket is scored, the team must jointly recite the Key Verse to win the point.20-30 minutes suggested (optional)Game supplies not furnished by TruthQuestPrint as many copies as neededDelivered via download only (with purchase), permanently available for re-download via TruthQuest account. |
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Homework SheetTake-Home WorksheetA sheet to send home with kids for continuing the learning at home.Includes Memory VerseStudy QuestionsApplication ChallengeRedeemable for credit when signed by parentsIncludes NIV, KJV, ESV and HCSB versionsPrint as many copies as neededDelivered via download only (with purchase), permanently available for re-download via TruthQuest account. | |
Family Study SheetGreat for Family DevotionsThis sheet, meant to be sent home for parents, provides in-depth Scripture references and commentary for further study on the day's lesson. Useful for study by parents or for Family Devotions.Print as many copies as neededDelivered via download only (with purchase), permanently available for re-download via TruthQuest account. |
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And that's Week 5!All of these items are included in the fifth of five episodes from this Sunday School series! |
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