Scope & Sequence of regular SS curriculum
(Scroll down for the Bible outlines of all Shine Sunday school curriculums.)
2026-27
Fall Season
(begins 8/30/26)
Unit A
God’s Good Creation
(Genesis, Psalms, Isaiah)
Unit B
Family of Abraham and Sarah
(Genesis)
Winter Season
(begins 11/29/26)
Unit A
The Good News of Jesus
(John, Luke, Matthew)
Unit B
Follow Jesus
(Gospel of Mark)
Spring Season
(begins 2/28/27)
Unit A
Live the Good News Together
(Gospel of Mark)
Unit B
The Early Church
(Acts, James)
2027-28
Fall Season
(begins 9/5/27)
Unit A
Life in Egypt
(Psalms, Genesis, Exodus)
Unit B
Journey to Freedom
(Exodus)
Winter Season
(begins 11/28/27)
Unit A
Meet Jesus, God’s Son
(Gospel of Luke)
Unit B
The Beloved Son
(Gospel of Luke)
Spring Season
(begins 2/27/28)
Unit A
Journey with Jesus
(Gospel of Luke)
Unit B
Resurrection Appearances
(Luke, John, Acts)
2028-29
Fall Season
Unit A
Faithful Women and Men
(Psalms, Ruth, 1 & 2 Samuel)
Unit B
Kings and Prophets
(1 & 2 Kings, Daniel, Jonah)
Winter Season
Unit A
Stories of Jesus
(Isaiah, Luke, Matthew)
Unit B
On the Way with Jesus
(Gospel of Matthew)
Spring Season
Unit A
Jesus, Lord and Teacher
(Gospel of John)
Unit B
Stories Jesus Told
(Matthew, Mark, Luke)
Click on the Bible outlines below to view or download. Outlines show themes, subthemes, scripture text, and the focus for each session.
Regular curriculum:
- print & digital
- with dates
- two units per season
- each unit has 6 regular sessions and 1 FlexSession
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Bible outlines & Bible memory:
Winter 2026-27 Unit A
Winter 2026-27 Unit B
Spring 2027 Unit A
Spring 2027 Unit B
Bible outlines:
Path to Peace with Others will be released Summer 2027!
Bible outlines:
Each unit offers worship resources and adult curriculum!
Reach curriculum:
- for youth grades 9-12
- all-digital
- undated
- 6 regular sessions
- 1 FlexGen session (intergenerational)
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Bible outlines:
- Being Church
- Discipleship 101: How to Follow Jesus (available July 1, 2026)
- Jesus 101: The Word, the Son, the Risen Christ (available July 1, 2026)
- Sacred Rhythms: Living Faith in Daily Practice
- Whole People, Holy People: Faith and Mental Health
- Why Church?
More topics will be released in 2026!
Session Titles and Scriptures
Sessions in Scripture Order
Stay tuned to learn more about Shine’s new youth curriculum, Reach!
