Living the Christian Life curriculum enables you to teach the Christian Life Skills young people need.
Living the Christian Life Teen Curriculum
Teaching Christian Life Skills
Your teens are getting Bible lessons, but do they have the Christian Life Skills necessary to make easier? Our lessons are designed to not only teach, but help practice the skill sets that will make it easier for them to.
Using the Curriculum
Living the Christian Life lessons last about two hours, which allows time for a thorough Bible lesson, skills training and practice. Ministries have chosen to have extended class times or divide each lesson over two class periods. Some students may even need additional practice opportunities for a skill. We encourage you to teach the full lesson, but adapt the timing to the needs of your students.
- God's Love For Us
- God's Plans For Us
- Godly Wisdom
- Counting the Cost
- Overcoming the Past
- God's Vision For Our Lives
- The Christian Toolkit
- Finishing Strong
Track 1 – God’s Love For Us – Jesus and the Apostles
- Gratitude – Birth of Jesus/Anna & Simeon
- Gift Discovery, Development & Use – Jesus at the Temple/Parable of Talents
- Faith and Trust – Miracles of Jesus
- Forgiveness – Peter
- Giving – Tabitha
- Joy – Paul
- Prejudice – Cornelius
- Empathy – Paul, Barnabas & the Jailor
- Serving – Deacons
- Godly Self-Esteem – Ethiopian Eunuch
- Self-Control – Peter’s Letters
- Gentleness – John’s Letters
- Prayer – Paul’s Letters
- When Bad Things Happen – Paul’s Problems
- Worship/Church Family – James’ Letter
The curriculum contains eight tracks each containing fifteen lessons. The lessons take approximately two hours to complete. If you do not have a two hour class period, the lessons have a natural break at the one hour mark after the lesson. You can begin the second hour with the skills activity during your next class meeting. The skills activity includes a brief review to tie the lessons together.
Track 2 – God’s Plans For Us – Moses and Joshua
- God’s Plans For Us – Israelites in Egypt/Baby Moses
- God and School – Education of Moses
- Laws and Authority – Pharaoh/Mt. Sinai
- Obedience – Old Testament Laws
- Anger – Golden Calf
- Conflict Resolution – Miriam & Aaron Against Moses
- Integrity – Spies Explore Canaan
- Responsibility – Introducing Joshua
- Humility – Balaam/Korah’s Rebellion
- Work Ethic – Tabernacle/Manna
- Trustworthiness – Rahab and the Spies
- Self-Starter – Instructions to the Twelve Tribes
- Resilience – Jericho
- Handling Temptation – Achan’s Sin
- Making Godly Choices – Joshua Says Goodbye
The curriculum contains eight tracks each containing fifteen lessons. The lessons take approximately two hours to complete. If you do not have a two hour class period, the lessons have a natural break at the one hour mark after the lesson. You can begin the second hour with the skills activity during your next class meeting. The skills activity includes a brief review to tie the lessons together.
Track 3 – Godly Wisdom – First Four Kings of Israel
- Godly Wisdom – Introduction to First Four Kings
- Growing Up – David and Goliath
- People Skills – Saul and David
- Friends – Jonathan and David
- Courage – David on the Run
- Kindness – Abigail
- Rejection/Failure – King Saul’s Mistakes
- Peer Pressure – Absalom
- Music (and Media) – David and Solomon/Psalms
- Family – Proverbs
- Positive and Negative Speech – Proverbs
- Predators/Satan – Solomon’s Problems
- Money – Solomon’s Riches/Proverbs
- Servant Leadership – David, Solomon, and Rehoboam
- Mentors/Advisors – Rehoboam
The curriculum contains eight tracks each containing fifteen lessons. The lessons take approximately two hours to complete. If you do not have a two hour class period, the lessons have a natural break at the one hour mark after the lesson. You can begin the second hour with the skills activity during your next class meeting. The skills activity includes a brief review to tie the lessons together.
Track 4 – Counting the Cost – Kings and Prophets
- Counting the Cost – Elijah and Early Troubles
- Sin – Elijah and Mount Carmel
- Satan’s Tricks – Jehoshaphat and Ahab
- Avoiding Sin – Naboth’s Vineyard
- Becoming a Christian – Various New Testament Scriptures
- Greed/Envy – The Lepers and the Arameans
- Revenge – Jonah
- Purity – Isaiah
- Pride – Manasseh and Amon
- Body Fit to Serve – Daniel and His Friends
- Alcohol – Writing On The Wall
- Selfishness – Nebuchadnezzar
- Leisure Time Part 1 – Nebuchadnezzar, Shadrach, and Friends
- Leisure Time Part 2 – Daniel and the Lions’ Den
- Loving God With All Your Heart – Ezra, Nehemiah
The curriculum contains eight tracks each containing fifteen lessons. The lessons take approximately two hours to complete. If you do not have a two hour class period, the lessons have a natural break at the one hour mark after the lesson. You can begin the second hour with the skills activity during your next class meeting. The skills activity includes a brief review to tie the lessons together.
Track 5 – Overcoming the Past – Patriarchs
- Overcoming the Past – Abraham, Sarah, and Hagar
- Mercy – Isaac and Abraham’s Sacrifice
- Marriage – Isaac and Rebekah
- Parenting – Jacob and Esau
- Redemption – Jacob and Esau Reunite
- When Life Isn’t Fair – Joseph in Slavery
- Enemies – Joseph’s Brothers and Potiphar’s Wife
- Repentance – Joseph’s Brothers
- Social Justice – Israelites in Egypt
- Advocating for Change in Godly Ways – Joseph and Pharaoh
- Godly Ways to Find Love – Joseph’s Brothers/Jacob and Esau
- Allowing God to Fill You Up – Joseph in Jail
- Uniqueness – Jacob’s Blessing of Sons
- Humility – Joseph’s Highs and Lows
- Breaking the Cycle – Joseph Breaking Bad Cycles
The curriculum contains eight tracks each containing fifteen lessons. The lessons take approximately two hours to complete. If you do not have a two hour class period, the lessons have a natural break at the one hour mark after the lesson. You can begin the second hour with the skills activity during your next class meeting. The skills activity includes a brief review to tie the lessons together.
Track 6 – God’s Vision For Our Lives – Parables and Life of Jesus
- God’s Big Picture – John the Baptist and Jesus
- Vision – Temptation of Jesus
- Priorities – Jesus Cleanses the Temple
- Goal Setting – Sermon on the Mount
- Time Management – Jesus and the Centurion
- Reflection – Parables of Sower, Lamp, etc.
- Focus – Parables of Weeds
- Reaching Your Godly Potential – Jesus Walks on Water
- Using Our Gifts – Rich Young Ruler/Woman Anoints Jesus
- Learning from Others – Servants in Debt
- Sacrificing – Widow’s Mite
- Patience – Prodigal Son
- Finding God’s Plan For You – Nicodemus
- Godly Dreams – Triumphant Entry
- Finishing Well – Jesus’ Death Through Ascension
The curriculum contains eight tracks each containing fifteen lessons. The lessons take approximately two hours to complete. If you do not have a two hour class period, the lessons have a natural break at the one hour mark after the lesson. You can begin the second hour with the skills activity during your next class meeting. The skills activity includes a brief review to tie the lessons together.
Track 7 – The Christian Toolkit – Paul
- Christian Toolkit – Road To Damascus
- Christian Identity – Paul After Conversion
- Righteousness – Paul’s Letters
- Spiritual Disciplines – Paul’s Letters
- Seeing God – Paul’s Journeys
- Faith and Doubts – Paul’s Arrest and Trials
- Faith Community – Paul’s Companions
- Church Structure – Titus
- Flexibility – Paul’s Changes in Plans
- Compassion – Paul and Timothy
- Grace – Paul Converting Guards
- Perseverance – Paul’s Troubles
- Fruit of the Spirit
- Armor of God
- Worship/Obedience/Faith Sharing – Paul’s Life
The curriculum contains eight tracks each containing fifteen lessons. The lessons take approximately two hours to complete. If you do not have a two hour class period, the lessons have a natural break at the one hour mark after the lesson. You can begin the second hour with the skills activity during your next class meeting. The skills activity includes a brief review to tie the lessons together.
Track 8 – Finishing Strong – Epistles
All lessons in this track will feature scriptures from 1 & 2 Peter, James, 1, 2 & 3 John, Jude, and Revelation.
- Finishing Strong
- Planning for Temptation
- Growing Spiritually
- Life of Worship and Obedience
- Life of Service
- Seeing Godly Opportunities
- Asking for Help
- Staying Connected to God
- Staying Connected to the Church
- Lifelong Learner
- Becoming a Mentor
- Creating a Legacy
- Becoming a Servant Leader
- Life of Evangelism
- Creating a Godly Cycle for Yourself and Your Future Family
The curriculum contains eight tracks each containing fifteen lessons. The lessons take approximately two hours to complete. If you do not have a two hour class period, the lessons have a natural break at the one hour mark after the lesson. You can begin the second hour with the skills activity during your next class meeting. The skills activity includes a brief review to tie the lessons together.