Bible Literacy - Unit 3

In unit three, students are introduced to God’s miraculous works across both Old and New Testaments.

The stories highlight God’s power to deliver, provide and heal, demonstrating His ongoing care for His people through miracles from ancient times to the ministry of Jesus.

This unit allows students to begin to understand the concept that God is the same yesterday, today and forever.

As students explore miracles across the Bible, they will develop a deeper understanding of the character and nature of God.

Students will learn about the historical context of each story.

Students will explore stories from the Bible using an interactive digital flipbook. This tool helps students unpack key elements such as character, setting, important themes and historical content, all while making connections to their everyday lives.

The digital stories offer an engaging and modern approach to learning, allowing students to reflect on how biblical lessons can shape their understanding of values and faith in a relatable way. 

• 9 Week Unit
• Bible story lessons are 45 minutes and delivered once a week for eight weeks.
• A 20-minute progress test is administered during Week 4.
• A 45-minute summative assessment is administered in Week 9.

Stories

• Gideon’s Fleece
• Jonah and the Fish
• Jonah and the Vine
• Daniel and the Lions
• Water to Wine
• Fishing for People
• Man Born Blind
• Feeding the 5,000

Christian Beliefs Covered in the Unit

• God is with His people.
• God can have big plans for ordinary people.
• Christians obeying God.
• God wants to forgive people.
• God cares for people.
• God forgives people.
• God protects His people.
• Only God should be worshipped.
• Jesus’ first miracle was done at a wedding.
• Christians believe they should tell others about God.
• Jesus can heal people.
• God gives people what they need.

Animated flipbook  

Progress Test is worth 30%.
A progress test will be completed during Week 4 of the unit.

Week 9

The final assessment is worth 70%.
One assessment task will be completed during Week 9 of the unit.
The assessment will cover content (weeks 1–8).

In unit three, students will develop their knowledge and understanding of Jesus’ ministry.

The stories show how Jesus’ mission unfolded through acts of healing, lessons of forgiveness, and parables that reveal the heart of his message to transform lives.

Students will learn about the historical context of each story.

Students will explore stories from the Bible using an interactive digital flipbook. This tool helps students unpack key elements such as character, setting, important themes and historical content, all while making connections to their everyday lives.

The digital stories offer an engaging and modern approach to learning, allowing students to reflect on how biblical lessons can shape their understanding of values and faith in a relatable way.

• 9 Week Unit
• Bible story lessons are 45 minutes and delivered once a week for eight weeks.
• A 20-minute progress test is administered during Week 4.
• A 45-minute summative assessment is administered in Week 9.

Stories

• Baptism and Temptation
• Calling the Twelve
• Water to Wine
• Pool of Bethesda
• A Man Born Blind
• Four soils
• Teaching with Stories
• Seventy Times Seven

Christian Beliefs Covered in the Unit

• Jesus is God’s Son.
• Jesus was tempted by the devil but did not turn from God.
• Jesus chose 12 disciples to be part of his ministry.
• Jesus taught his disciples to obey God and love others.
• Jesus did many miracles.
• Jesus is powerful and worthy of honour and praise.
• Jesus followed the instructions God gave him.
• It is important to help others.
• God has the power to heal people.
• God gives instructions for daily life in the Bible.
• When Christians read the Bible and do what it says, their faith grows.
• The Word of God is very special and valuable.
• People should forgive each other because they are created in God’s image.

Animated flipbook

Progress Test is worth 30%.
A progress test will be completed during Week 4 of the unit.

Week 9

The final assessment is worth 70%.
One assessment task will be completed during Week 9 of the unit.
The assessment will cover content (weeks 1–8).

In unit three, students will develop their knowledge and understanding of the defining moments of Jesus’ ministry, focusing on his wisdom, compassion, and miraculous works.

Students will learn about Jesus’ message of love, forgiveness, and seeking the lost through stories depicting His early years to His powerful teachings and acts of healing.

Through this journey, students will explore how Jesus came to save the poor and oppressed, the lost and needy, and those who were marginalised in society.

Students will also learn about the unconditional love that God has for everyone and how He is always ready, willing and able to forgive.

Students will learn about the historical context of each story.

Students will explore Christians from various countries, discovering diverse cultures and languages. Using a globe or map, they will locate each country featured in the lessons, fostering a sense of global community.

They will learn about different people and countries, appreciate beautiful artwork depicting the Christian faith from around the world, and hear key Bible verses read in various languages.

This exploration deepens their understanding of the rich diversity within the global Christian community and nurtures a compassionate and positive attitude toward others.

• 9 Week Unit
• Bible story lessons are 45 minutes and delivered once a week for eight weeks.
• A 20-minute progress test is administered during Week 4.
• A 45-minute summative assessment is administered in Week 9.

Stories

• Twelve Years Old
• Sermon on the Mount
• Forgive and Grateful
• Twelve Years
• Feeding 4000
• Good Samaritan
• Lost Sheep, Lost Coin, Lost Son
• Jesus and Zacchaeus

Christian Beliefs Covered in the Unit

• Jesus is God’s Son, showing God’s love and His special plan for everyone.
• It is important to attend church and learn about God with others.
• Christians obey their parents, as Jesus showed respect and love for his family.
• Listening to God helps them make good choices.
• Be an example to others.
• Jesus forgives everyone who is sorry for their mistakes.
• Show love and thanks for God’s forgiveness.
• Do not judge others because everyone can receive God’s love and forgiveness.
• Be kind and not people fairly.
• Jesus shows compassion to everyone.
• Jesus has the power over sickness and death.
• Jesus is the Great High Priest who makes the unclean, clean.
• Jesus cares for everyone and teaches peace.
• Jesus’ miracles show he has been sent by God and is God’s son.
• Christians share what they have and trust that God will make it enough to help others.
• Love and care for everyone.
• Helping others shows love, and it makes God happy.
• God searches for people who don’t feel close to Him because He loves them.
• God is happy when someone comes back to Him.
• God always forgives someone and welcomes them back.
• Jesus loves everyone, even people who make bad choices, and he wants to help them change
• It’s never too late to change and do the right thing.

Animated flipbook
Animated annotations

Progress Test is worth 30%.
A progress test will be completed during Week 4 of the unit.

Week 9

The final assessment is worth 70%.
One assessment task will be completed during Week 9 of the unit.
The assessment will cover content (weeks 1–8).

In unit three, students will develop their knowledge and understanding of how God guides His people through His laws, teachings, and the extraordinary lives of individuals who followed His direction.

Embarking on an inspiring journey of discovery, students begin with the epic moment when God called Moses from the burning bush and the giving of the law.

They will trace the pivotal moments where God’s direction shaped His people, from the establishment of the Ten Commandments to the life-changing teachings of Jesus on faithful living.

Through these stories, students will discover how God’s guidance not only transformed the lives of individuals like Moses and Jesus but also helped them overcome challenges and lead others toward righteousness.

Each narrative reveals the profound impact of God’s wisdom, showing how His direction has shaped both communities and individuals for generations.

Along the way, students will dive into the historical context, gaining a deeper understanding of how these events unfolded and continue to inspire people today.

Students will explore Christians from various countries, discovering diverse cultures and languages. Using a globe or map, they will locate each country featured in the lessons, fostering a sense of global community.

They will learn about different people and countries, appreciate beautiful artwork depicting the Christian faith from around the world, and hear key Bible verses read in various languages.

This exploration deepens their understanding of the rich diversity within the global Christian community and nurtures a compassionate and positive attitude toward others.

• 9 Week Unit
• Bible story lessons are 45 minutes and delivered once a week for eight weeks.
• A 20-minute progress test is administered during Week 4.
• A 45-minute summative assessment is administered in Week 9.

Stories

• The Call of Moses
• The Law
• The Golden Calf
• The Tabernacle
• Sermon on the Mount
• A Roman and a Funeral
• Lepers, Judge, and Pride
• The Great, the Rich, and the Poor

Christian Beliefs Covered in the Unit

• God called Moses to help free the Israelites from Egypt.
• God calls each person to make the world better.
• God has a purpose for everyone.
• God gave the Israelites rules to teach them how to treat Him and how to treat other people.
• The Ark of God was a special box that showed God’s presence with His people.
• The Ark of God is a reminder of God’s promises, love, and guidance.
• It is important to listen to God and stay faithful to Him.
• It’s important to trust and follow God, but God realises that everyone makes mistakes.
• If someone does wrong, ask God for forgiveness with a true heart, and He is ready to forgive them.
• It is important to have God’s presence in their lives.
• The Ten Commandments are very important to Christians because they are God’s rules for how people should live and treat others.
• Commandments are not just laws, but a guide to living a good and faithful life.
• The Tabernacle was a preview of the relationship they have with God through Jesus.
• Love like God loves: caring for everyone, even those who aren’t kind to us.
• The teachings in the Sermon on the Mount are a guide for how to live every day.
• Have a heart of humility, kindness, and responsibility.
• Through Jesus’ actions, he shows people what God is like.
• Jesus shows that God cares when people are upset or going through difficult times.

American Christians
Aboriginal Australian Christians
Russian Christians
Japanese Christians
Brazilian Christians
Egyptian Christians
British Christians
Indonesian Christians

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Animated annotations 

Progress Test is worth 30%.
A progress test will be completed during Week 4 of the unit.

Week 9

The final assessment is worth 70%.
One assessment task will be completed during Week 9 of the unit.
The assessment will cover content (weeks 1–8).

In unit three, students will explore how faith in God brings restoration and new beginnings.

The stories start with creation and the fall, followed by God’s renewal of the world after the flood, and then shift to Jesus’ teachings on compassion and transformation. Together, they emphasise the power of faith to renew both the world and individual lives.

Students will learn about the historical context of each story.

Students will explore Christians from various countries, discovering diverse cultures and languages. Using a globe or map, they will locate each country featured in the lessons, fostering a sense of global community.

They will learn about different people and countries, appreciate beautiful artwork depicting the Christian faith from around the world, and hear key Bible verses read in various languages.

This exploration deepens their understanding of the rich diversity within the global Christian community and nurtures a compassionate and positive attitude toward others.

• 9 Week Unit
• Bible story lessons are 45 minutes and delivered once a week for eight weeks.
• A 20-minute progress test is administered during Week 4.
• A 45-minute summative assessment is administered in Week 9.

Stories

• Creation
• Psalm 148
• The Fall
• The Flood
• The Tower of Babel
• Woman at the Well
• Sermon on the Mount
• Good Samaritan

Christian Beliefs Covered in the Unit

• The Spirit of God created the universe out of nothing.
• The Holy Spirit has been part of the universe since the beginning of time.
• Christians believe God is one but also think of Him as three persons, called the ‘Trinity.’
• All three parts of the Trinity were involved in creating the world and people.
• The Psalms are important because they are full of prayers and songs that help people talk to God.
• Putting the Psalms to music and singing them during church services helps people worship God.
• Be a good steward to the Earth by taking care of all God’s creation.
• Everyone—from kings and rulers to children and animals—should praise God, no matter who they are.
• Sin entered the world when people fell from their perfect relationship with God.
• The serpent in the garden was Satan and he leads people to sin.
• When God says, ‘he will crush your head, and you will bruise his heel,’ is God’s promise to fix everything one day by sending Jesus.
• It is important to be kind and good and listen to God just like Noah whom God saved.
• Two of every kind of animal were saved from the flood because God cares about all His creations.
• Care for all of God’s creation by being a responsible steward.
• God confused people’s languages at the Tower of Babel.
• Be humble and trust God’s plan because going against God’s plan leads to confusion and problems.
• God prepared the way for His promises throughout history by using Noah and Abraham to be Jesus’ ancestors.
• Jesus is called Christ because he is the ‘chosen one’ who was sent by God to help and save people.
• Jesus is the Messiah because he came to show God’s love, teach people how to live, and bring them closer to God.
• Christians follow Jesus’ teaching in the Sermon of the Mount to live in a way that makes God happy.
• Christians should love and care for everyone, whether they are friends or not.
• Be a ‘good neighbour’ by showing kindness and compassion to anyone who needs it.

Aboriginal Australian Christians
Hispanic American Christians
Botswanan Christians
Netherland Christians
Cameroonian Christians
Russian Christians
Argentinian Christians

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Animated annotations

Progress Test is worth 30%.
A progress test will be completed during Week 4 of the unit.

Week 9

The final assessment is worth 70%.
One assessment task will be completed during Week 9 of the unit.
The assessment will cover content (weeks 1–8).

In unit three, students will develop their knowledge and understanding of Paul’s transformative role in the early church, his teachings on faith and unity, and the church’s mission in God’s redemptive plan.

This unit explores the life and ministry of Paul, tracing his dramatic conversion, missionary efforts, and theological teachings that shaped the early Christian church.

Students will examine Paul’s defence of Gentile inclusion, his struggles in spreading the Gospel, and his instructions on living faithfully as the Church. Through these passages, the unit connects Paul’s ministry to the enduring hope of the new creation promised in Revelation.

Students will learn about the historical context of each story.

Students will explore Christians from various countries, discovering diverse cultures and languages. Using a globe or map, they will locate each country featured in the lessons, fostering a sense of global community.

They will learn about different people and countries, appreciate beautiful artwork depicting the Christian faith from around the world, and hear key Bible verses read in various languages.

This exploration deepens their understanding of the rich diversity within the global Christian community and nurtures a compassionate and positive attitude toward others.

Students will examine allusions from the Bible and develop a deeper understanding of these sacred references.

Students are given the opportunity to develop critical thinking skills, allowing them to make meaningful connections.

• 9 Week Unit
• Bible story lessons are 45 minutes and delivered once a week for eight weeks.
• A 20-minute progress test is administered during Week 4.
• A 45-minute summative assessment is administered in Week 9.

Stories

• The Conversion of Saul
• Keeping Jewish Laws
• Mob in Corinth
• Riot at Ephesus
• Psalm 5
• Letter to the Galatians
• 1 Corinthians (Part 1)
• New Heaven and New Earth

Christian Beliefs Covered in the Unit

• Christians are one in the body of Christ.
• Forgiveness and acceptance are for all who are sorry and ask God for forgiveness.
• A person converts to Christianity when they are sorry for their sins, stop sinning, and change their life to live for God.
• A person is saved through faith in Jesus Christ and what he did for his people, not just by following all the rules and laws.​
• The Christian faith can be shared, discussed, and strengthened when the community of believers comes together, pray for guidance, and share their wisdom with others. ​
• The Holy Spirit is with Christians as a helper and support to give a clear direction to follow God.
• Anyone of any nationality or origin can be saved if they come to believe in Jesus and his teachings.​
• God plays an active role in the life of his people and sends the Holy Spirit to be with them.
• The Christian life and ministry are meant to be lived out in a community of believers who support and strengthen one another.
• The Holy Spirit powerfully transforms believers to live in a way that reflects their faith.
• True power and authority come from God, given through Jesus Christ and a true relationship with him.
• God is always ready to hear peoples’ prayers and help them in times of suffering.
• God will protect and guide those who follow Him, offering safety and peace to the faithful.
• Christians pray daily to strengthen their relationship with God.
• Following Jesus leads to freedom, not to do whatever one wants, but to serve others in love.
• Living by the Spirit includes turning away from selfishness and harmful behaviours.
• The Holy Spirit helps Christians grow in the fruit of the spirit.
• God’s wisdom is different from the wisdom of the world.
• All believers are part of God’s church and work together for His purposes.

Indian Christians
Ethiopian Christians
Russian Christians
Mexican Christians
French Christians
American Christians
British Christians
Maori Christians

Road to Damascus
Scales fell from someone’s eyes
God knows the heart
Lighten the burden
On your own head
Tentmaker ministry
False idols
The wicked versus the righteous
Their throat is an open grave
Children of God
Milk before meat
The mind of Christ
God’s temples

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Progress Test is worth 30%.
A progress test will be completed during Week 4 of the unit.

Week 9

The final assessment is worth 70%.
One assessment task will be completed during Week 9 of the unit.
The assessment will cover content (weeks 1–8).

In unit three, students will develop their knowledge and understanding of the Path of Righteousness by exploring Jesus’ core teachings in the Sermon on the Mount, then Paul’s letters to the Romans.

They will reflect on Jesus’ instructions about integrity, faith, and compassion and consider how these principles are understood within Christian beliefs.

Students will also examine insights from the book of Romans, which emphasises the relationship between actions and faith in Christian theology.

Together, these teachings provide valuable perspectives on moral and spiritual principles as presented in the Bible, enabling students to understand and engage with these ideas.

Students will learn about the historical context of each story.

Students will explore Christians from various countries, discovering diverse cultures and languages. Using a globe or map, they will locate each country featured in the lessons, fostering a sense of global community.

They will learn about different people and countries, appreciate beautiful artwork depicting the Christian faith from around the world, and hear key Bible verses read in various languages.

This exploration deepens their understanding of the rich diversity within the global Christian community and nurtures a compassionate and positive attitude toward others.

Students will examine allusions from the Bible and develop a deeper understanding of these sacred references.

Students are given the opportunity to develop critical thinking skills, allowing them to make meaningful connections.

• 9 Week Unit
• Bible story lessons are 45 minutes and delivered once a week for eight weeks.
• A 20-minute progress test is administered during Week 4.
• A 45-minute summative assessment is administered in Week 9.

Stories

• Sermon on the Mount (Part 1)
• Sermon on the Mount (Part 2)
• Sermon on the Mount (Part 3)
• Sermon on the Mount (Part 4)
• Sermon on the Mount (Part 5)
• Sermon on the Mount (Part 6)
• Letter to the Romans (Part 1)
• Letter to the Romans (Part 2)

Christian Beliefs Covered in the Unit

• True happiness comes from living according to God’s values, even when they are different from the world’s values.
• A person’s actions should reflect God’s love so that others can come to know God.
• Enduring persecution or suffering for doing what is right is honourable and will be rewarded by God in the eternal life to come.
• Truly following God goes beyond following rules, and it requires a deeper commitment from the heart.
• Love all people, even one’s enemies, reflecting God’s unconditional love and mercy.
• Respond to wrongdoing with love and forgiveness instead of seeking revenge.
• Be humble when following God’s laws, instead of showing off.
• Do the right things in secret to avoid getting attention from others.
• Christians pray for forgiveness and protection.
• It is more important to please God than people.
• Living in heaven after death is the ultimate reward for Christians.
• Christians trust God to take care of their needs.
• Loving God and others is the most important thing Jesus tells them to do.
• Christian’s job is to treat people as themselves and leave judging up to God.
• God will reward those who follow His teachings.
• Actions matter more than words. It is more important to do the right thing than to talk about it.
• Being motivated to please God will bring good results, but trying to please people will not.
• Spending time following Jesus’ teachings and doing what is right will help Christians face difficulties.
• Jesus’ death shows God’s love for everyone.
• Jesus’ gift is stronger than sin.
• Through Jesus, people can have eternal life.
• Christians love everyone, even their enemies, and treat others the way they want to be treated.
• Christians believe they should try to live at peace with everyone and trust God to handle things
• Christians respect and obey the leaders and rules in society because God has placed them in charge.

Christians in South Africa
Christians in Japan
Christians in the United States of America
Christians in the United Kingdom
Christians in Russia
Christians in Bali, Indonesia
Christians in Mexico
Christians in Ukraine

Salt of the earth
The light of the world
An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth
Turn the other cheek
Do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing
No one can serve two masters
Do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring worries of its own
Do not throw your pearls before swine
Do to others as you would have them do to you
A wolf in sheep’s clothing
Justified by faith
Dead to sin
Love your neighbour as yourself
Overcome evil with good

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Animated annotations

Progress Test is worth 30%.
A progress test will be completed during Week 4 of the unit.

Week 9

The final assessment is worth 70%.
One assessment task will be completed during Week 9 of the unit.
The assessment will cover content (weeks 1–8).