Possessing the Land (Teacher's Manual)

5th Grade

The Old Testament offers us countless examples of God’s power and love. The histories, laws, psalms, and prophecies all reflect a Creator both righteous and merciful. He is our Strength and Redeemer, the Eternal King who dwells with His people.

These lessons survey the major events and themes of the Old Testament. Through a mixture of independent study and group discussion, students will explore the following:

• Lessons 1–7: God’s care for Abraham and his family
• Lessons 8–17: The journey of the Israelites from Egypt through the wilderness, as well as their first struggles in Canaan
• Lessons 18–26: The early kings of Israel, the division of the kingdom, and the Babylonian Exile
• Lessons 27–35: God’s wisdom and righteousness, as revealed in the Poetic and Prophetic books

The Teacher's Manual includes:

• 35 Lessons (one for each week in an average school year)
• Weekly Schedule (outlines for three-, four-, and five-day-a-week classes)
• Content Objectives (biblical material covered in each lesson)
• Learning Objectives (desired student outcomes for each lesson)
• Target Truths (simple devotional takeaways)
• Character Trait Activities (tools to encourage development and growth)
• Weekly Quizzes (assessments for most lessons; answer key included)
• Scripture Memory (optional plan for verse memorization)
• Music Curriculum (optional monthly schedule to introduce new hymns)
• Student Manual Pages (facsimiles of the Student Manual pages with answers filled in)