📖 Unit 1: The Whole World Needs Good News
A 5-week Romans curriculum for elementary kids covering the gospel's bad news and good news, from humanity's need for a rescuer to being made right with God by faith.
Paul's Bold Message About the Gospel of Jesus Christ
Romans 1:1-17
The Apostle Paul introduces himself as a slave of Christ and explains that the gospel is the good news about Jesus. He tells the Roman Christians that he is not ashamed and is eager to preach the gospel because it is God's power for salvation to everyone who believes.
View LessonGod's Power Is Clearly Seen in All the Things He Made
Romans 1:18-25
In Romans 1, Paul explains that God has made His power and nature plain to everyone through the things He created. Even though creation shouts about God, many people turn away and worship created things instead. This lesson helps children see God's glory in nature and choose to honor Him as the one true Creator.
View LessonGod Judges Everyone Fairly and Shows No Favoritism
Romans 2:1-11
In Romans 2, the Apostle Paul delivers a powerful warning against judging others, reminding us that we all sin and are in need of God's mercy. This passage teaches that God's kindness is patient and meant to lead us to turn away from sin, and that He will judge everyone fairly and without showing favoritism.
View LessonEvery Single Person Has Sinned and Needs God's Grace
Romans 3:9-20
Romans 3:9-20 is a passage where the Apostle Paul explains that all people - both Jews and Gentiles - have sinned and fall short of God's glory. Paul quotes several Old Testament verses to show that no one is righteous on their own, and the law's purpose is to make us aware of our sin so we will turn to Jesus for salvation.
View LessonGod's Amazing Righteousness Through Faith in Jesus Christ
Romans 3:21-31
In Romans 3:21-31, the apostle Paul explains that every person has sinned and fallen short of God's perfect glory. But God, in His great mercy, offers a free gift of righteousness to everyone who puts their faith in Jesus Christ, who paid the full penalty for our sins by dying on the cross.
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