PBS Lessons
Bibletime Lessons
Level 1 (4-6 years)
This is an introduction to the concept of Bible study for the very young. The grade is suitable for the age range 4-6 years, approximately. Basic Bible stories are told simply and there are one or two easy exercises to do in each lesson e.g. colouring, circling answers, etc. The stories should be read to the children. All the information needed to complete the tasks is to be found in the lesson.
An outline of the syllabus for Level 1 is shown below:
(The current year is indicated by a check mark.)
 Year 1 (A) |
Year 2 (B) | Year 3 (C) |
|---|---|---|
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Creation Noah Peter (2 mths) Abraham (2 mths) Peter (2 mths) Jacob Stephen, Philip, Saul Paul The Christmas Story |
Life of Christ Miracles Town of Bethany The Cross Parables Life of Joseph (2 mths) People Jesus Met Life of Moses (3 mths) The Christmas Story |
Daniel More Miracles People Jesus Met Death of Christ Ruth and Samuel David (2 mths) Joshua Elijah Elisha Jonah The Christmas Story |
Level 2 (7-9 years)
The syllabus for Level 2 is basically the same as the Level 1, regarding the subject matter. It is however, covered in greater depth, and the lessons have more answers to be completed.
Level 2 is suitable for an approximate age range of 7-9 years. The lessons are kept simple so that they will be understood, and easily completed.
This grade introduces the concept of the Key Verse. This is a weekly verse, which is highlighted in the lesson and can be memorized by the child.
An outline of the syllabus for Level 2 is shown below:
(The current year is indicated by a check mark.)
 Year 1 (A) |
Year 2 (B) | Year 3 (C) |
|---|---|---|
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Creation Noah Peter (2 mths) Abraham (2 mths) Peter (2 mths) Jacob Stephen, Philip, Saul Paul The Christmas Story |
Life of Christ Miracles Town of Bethany The Cross Parables Life of Joseph (2 mths) People Jesus Met Life of Moses (3 mths) The Christmas Story |
Daniel More Miracles People Jesus Met Death of Christ Ruth and Samuel David (2 mths) Joshua Elijah Elisha Jonah The Christmas Story |
Level 3 (10-12 years)
Those who progress from Level 2 to Level 3 will find the studies more challenging in every way. Students are required to read the Bible passage, which is given at the head of each lesson.
Level 3 will ask questions which cannot be answered without turning to the Bible. This grade therefore, ensures that the student will develop the practice of searching in the Scriptures for the appropriate answers. Over 40 different ways of asking questions have been used. This grade is for those aged approximately 10-12 years old.
An outline of the syllabus for Level 3 is shown below:
(The current year is indicated by a check mark.)
 Year 1 (A) |
Year 2 (B) | Year 3 (C) |
|---|---|---|
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Creation and the Fall Noah Life of Peter (3 mths) Journeys of Abraham Life of Jacob Lessons about Prayer Life of Paul (3 mths) The First Christmas |
The Parables The Miracles The Town of Bethany The Lord Jesus The Lord’s Servants Life of Joseph (2 mths) The Gospel Writers Life of Moses (3 mths) Christmas Joy |
Life of Daniel People Jesus Met People Jesus Helped The Death of Christ The Book of Ruth 1 & 2 Samuel (2 mths) The Book of Joshua 1 & 2 Kings (2 mths) The Book of Judges The Christmas Story |
Level 4 (13+ years)
Level 4 has been developed with teenagers in mind. Those doing these studies are usually 13 years of age, or over.
In order to complete the lessons there is a need to read more of the Scriptures and to search them in greater depth. As a result the lessons learned are of real value to young people, and provide genuine help for daily life. Each study has a Suggested Further Reading section, for the interested student who wishes to delve further into God’s Word on his own.
An outline of the syllabus for Level 4 is shown below:
(The current year is indicated by a check mark.)
 Year 1 (A) |
Year 2 (B) | Year 3 (C) |
|---|---|---|
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Creation & the Fall Early Times in Genesis Character of Peter (3 mths) Character of Abraham Character of Jacob Being A Christian Character of Paul (3 mths) The Saviour’s Birth |
The Parables The Miracles The Town of Bethany The Lord Jesus Early Christians (Acts) Jacob & his family Character of Joseph The Way Ahead Character of Moses (2 mths) The Law The wonder of Christmas |
Character of Daniel The Sayings of Jesus The Lord’s Power The Easter Story Character of Ruth Character of Samuel Character of David Character of Joshua Character of Elijah Character of Elisha Men of the O.T. Christ’s Birth |