Bible Basics is a Scripture memorization program designed to encourage families to begin the habit of memorizing key Biblical passages. Practice of the Bible Basics primarily takes place at home; however, Sunday School of Discipleship teachers will encourage and help kids when they can. The Bible Basics is a place to start in developing a lifelong habit of hiding God’s Word in our hearts.
At the Mills Church, we believe that as families memorize God’s Word together, the practice will help them to recognize God’s voice in their lives, encourage them to seek Him at all times, and bring to mind His love and truth during times of need.
On Sunday mornings, kids may recite their Bible Basic to their Sunday School of Discipleship teacher. When they have recited it correctly, they will be presented with the corresponding medal, usually the following Sunday.
Kindergarten & 1st Grade
For the kindergartners and first graders, each Bible Basic memory verse coordinates with the monthly unit of study. Each memory verse is set to song, practiced, and reviewed during the worship portion of the School of Discipleship hour. A Bible Basics medal can be earned for each of the nine verses below. A medal can also be earned when a child says the Old Testament books of the Bible and the New Testament books of the Bible in order from memory. The books of the Bible are also practiced to song during the worship segment. Kids receive a medal with a blue ribbon for New Testament verses, yellow ribbon for Old Testament verses, and a blue and yellow striped ribbon for the books of the Bible.
September
Psalm 24:1
The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it, the world and all who live in it.
October
Psalm 86:5
You are forgiving and good, O Lord, abounding in love to all who call to you.
November
Proverbs 3:5-6
Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding, in all your ways acknowledge him and he shall direct your paths.
December
John 3:16
For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.
January
Colossians 3:23
Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men.
February
Philippians 4:6-7
Do not be anxious about anything but in everything by prayer and petition with thanksgiving present your requests to God and the peace of God will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.
March
Philippians 2:10-11
That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow in heaven and on earth and under the earth and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord to the glory of God the Father.
April
John 14:6
Jesus answered, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me."
May
Romans 10:9
If you confess with your mouth Jesus is Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.
2nd-5th Grade
The second through fifth graders have five Bible Basics. Four of the Basics are the same every year. The fifth Basic is called "The Key Verses." The Key Verses are the nine Bible verses coordinating with the nine units of study. These verses change every year with the changing units of study.
The Lord's Prayer
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed by Thy name,
Thy Kingdom come, Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors.
And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the Kingdom, and the power, and the glory forever.
Amen
The Ten Commandments
1. You shall have no other gods before me.
2. You shall not make for yourself an idol.
3. You shall not misuse the name of the Lord your God.
4. Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy.
5. Honor your father and mother.
6. You shall not murder.
7. You shall not commit adultery.
8. You shall not steal.
9. You shall not give false testimony against your neighbor.
10. You shall not covet.
Psalm 23
The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want.
He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he restores my soul.
He guides me in paths of righteousness for His name's sake.
Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil;
For you are with me; your rod and staff, they comfort me.
You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies.
You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.
Surely goodness and mercy will follow me all the days of my life,
And I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.
The Books of the Bible
The Key Verses
All Key Verses are practiced in Sunday school in the NIV version.
Ephesians 4:32
Psalm 30:2
Matthew 11:29
Psalm 19:14
James 1:2-3
Mark 9:35b
John 15:12-13
John 3:16
Pslam 47:2
Romans 5:1
