Scope and Sequence for Connections
January – April 2023
Jesus and People: Setting the Stage for Ministry
Date | Session Title | Verses
January 1 | Jesus Faces Opposition from People | Matthew 2:13-23
January 8 | Jesus Identifies with People | Matthew 3:1-17
January 15 | Jesus Dies for People | John 1:29-42
January 22 | Jesus Calls People | Matthew 4:12-23
January 8 is the First Sunday after Epiphany
God’s Gifts: The Divine Will and Way
Date | Session Title | Verses
January 29 | God’s Wisdom | 1 Corinthians 1:18-31
February 5 | God’s Spirit | 1 Corinthians 2:1-16
February 12 | God’s Growth | 1 Corinthians 3:1-15
February 19 | God’s Confirmation | 2 Peter 1:12-21
February 19 is Transfiguration Sunday
Lenten Potential: What Is and What Could Be
Date | Session Title | Verses
February 26 | Realization | Genesis 2:15-17; 3:1-7
March 5 | Movement | Genesis 12:1-9
March 12 | Challenge | Exodus 16:33-17:7
March 19 | Character | 1 Samuel 16:1-13
March 26 | Restoration | Ezekiel 37:1-14
February 26 is the first Sunday in Lent
Easter Opportunities: Responding to Jesus
Date | Session Title | Verses
April 2 | The Humble King | Matthew 21:1-11
April 9 | The Risen Lord | John 20:1-18
April 16 | The Promised Messiah | Acts 2:14a, 22-32
April 23 | The Forgiving Savior | Acts 2:14a, 36-47
April 30 | The Open Gate | John 10:1-10
April 2 is Palm Sunday; April 9 is Easter Sunday
Scope and Sequence for Connections
May – August 2023
Jesus’ Parting Words: Encouragement and Challenge
Date | Session Title | Verses
May 7 | “Believe In Me” | John 14:1-11
May 14 | “Keep My Commandments” | John 14:15-24
May 21 | “Protect Them” | John 17:1-11
May 28 | “Receive the Holy Spirit” | John 20:19-31
Aspects of Discipleship: Four Vital Words
Date | Session Title | Verses
June 4 | Commission | Matthew 28:1-10, 16-20
June 11 | Convergence | Matthew 9: 9-13, 18-26
June 18 | Contribution | Matthew 9:35-10:8
June 25 | Commitment | Matthew 10:24-39
Tests, Trials, and Opportunities: Ancestral Stories
Date | Session Title | Verses
July 2 | Abraham and Isaac | Genesis 22:1-14
July 9 | Isaac and Rebekah | Genesis 24:34-38, 42-49
July 16 | Jacob and Esau | Genesis 25:19-34
July 23 | Jacob and the Lord | Genesis 28:10-19a
July 30 | Jacob and Laban | Genesis 29: 15-28
Provision: God Gives What We Need
Date | Session Title | Verses
August 6 | Sustenance | Isaiah 55:1-11
August 13 | Presence | 1 Kings 19:9-18
August 20 | Salvation | Isaiah 56:1-8
August 27 | Deliverance | Isaiah 51:1-8
Scope and Sequence for Connections
September – December 2023
Turning and Returning
Date | Session Title | Verses
September 3 | Turn Toward Healing | Jeremiah 15:11-21
September 10 | Turn from Wicked Ways | Ezekiel 33:7-12, 17-20
September 17 | Turn to Compassion | Psalm 103:1-18
September 24 | Turn and Live | Jonah 3:10-4:11
Invitation to the Kingdom (Parables for Party Guests)
Date | Session Title | Verses
October 1 | The Guest List | Matthew 21:23-32
October 8 | No Regrets | Matthew 21:33-46
October 15 | RSVP | Matthew 22:1-14
October 22 | Cost of Admission | Matthew 22:15-22; Isaiah 45:1-7
October 29 | Rules of the House | Matthew 22:34-46; Leviticus 19:1-2, 15-18
For All the Saints (Giving Thanks and Being Faithful)
Date | Session Title | Verses
November 5 | Who Worked Faithfully | 1 Thessalonians 2:1-13
November 12 | Who Give Us Hope | 1 Thessalonians 4:9-18
November 19 | Who Keep Awake | 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11, 14-17
November 26 | Who Are His Body | Ephesians 1:15-23; 2:4-10
All Saints Day is November 5
What Are We Waiting For? (Prophecies and Psalms of Expectation)
Date | Session Title | Verses
December 3 | Hope Come Down | Isaiah 64
December 10 | The Shepherd’s Peace | Isaiah 40:1-11
December 17 | A Day of Rejoicing | Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11
December 24 | Your Steadfast Love | Psalm 89:1-4, 19-26; Luke 1:46b-55
December 31 | Heaven and Nature Sing | Psalm 148; Isaiah 61:10-62:3
Scope and Sequence for Connections
January – April 2024
Body and Spirit (Whole Life in God)
Date | Session Title | Verses
January 7 | Baptism of Water and Spirit | Acts 19:1-7; Psalms 29
January 14 | Becoming One | 1 Corinthians 6:12-20; Psalms 139:1-6, 13-18
January 21 | What Belongs to God | 1 Corinthians 7:29-31; Psalms 62:5-12
January 28 | Bringing Us Close | 1 Corinthians 8:1-13; Psalms 111
Seeking Jesus (Knowing the Holy One)
Date | Session Title | Verses
February 4 | Jesus the Hidden Healer | Mark 1:21-39
February 11 | Jesus the Image of God | Mark 9:2-9; 2 Corinthians 4:3-6
February 18 | Jesus the Righteous Sufferer | 1 Peter 3:8-9, 13-22
February 25 | Jesus the Faithful Justifier | Romans 4:13-25
Transfiguration Sunday is February 11. The First Sunday of Lent is February 18.
Learning Humility (Restoration and Grace)
Date | Session Title | Verses
March 3 | Obedience in Community | Exodus 20:1-19
March 10 | Patience in the Wilderness | Numbers 21:1-9
March 17 | Cleansed in Heart | Psalms 51
March 24 | Christ in Mind | Isaiah 50:4-10; Philippians 2:5-11
Palm/Passion Sunday is March 24
New Life in Christ (How Jesus Appears)
Date | Session Title | Verses
March 31 | Good News and First Fruits | 1 Corinthians 15:1-11, 20-22
April 7 | Speaking Peace and Blessing | John 20:19-31
April 14 | Proclaiming and Sending | Luke 24:36b-53
April 21 | Knowing and Being Known | John 10:11-21; Psalms 23
April 28 | Fruitfulness and Friendship | John 15:1-12, 15-17
Easter is March 31.