Fourth Grade's Biblical theme for the year is the "ABC's of Who I am in Christ". Students learn weekly Bible verses that give them practical reminders of their identity in Christ.

And now, the verses...

• A - I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives within me. Galatians 2:20a
• B - Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, who is in you? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore, honor God with your body. 1 Corinthians 6:19-20
• C - For we are God's workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good words, which God prepared in advance for us to do. Ephesians 2:10
• D - If the Lord delights in a man's way, he makes his steps firm; though he stumble, he will not fall, for the Lord upholds him with his hand. Psalm 37:23-24
• E - Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Hebrews 12:2 (This is our core verse for the year).
• F - Peace I leave with you, my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives! Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. John 14:27
• G - Show me your ways, O Lord, teach me your paths; guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my savior, and my hope is in you all day long. Psalm 25:5
• H - May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15:13
• I - See I have engraved you on the palms of my hands; your walls are ever before me. Isaiah 49:16
• J - But you were washed, you were sanctified, you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and by the Spirit of our God. 1 Corinthians 6:11
• K - And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to His purpose. Romans 8:28
• L - You are light in the Lord. Live as children of Light, for the fruit of the light consists of all goodness, righteousness and truth. Ephesians 5:8b-9
• M - You will keep in perfect peace him whose mind is steadfast because he trusts in you. Trust in the Lord forever, for the Lord is the rock eternal. Isaiah 26:3-4
• N - Be made new in the attitude of your minds; and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness. Ephesians 4:23-24
• O - The good man brings good things out of the good stored up in his heart, and the evil man brings evil things out of the evil stored up in his heart. For out of the overflow of his heart, his mouth speaks. Luke 6:45
• P - But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus. Philippians 3:13b-14
• Q - Giving thanks to the father, who has qualified you to share in the inheritance of the saints in the kingdom of light. Colossians 1:12
• R - So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live in him, rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness. Colossians 2:6-7
• S - You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything except to be thrown out and trampled by men. Matthew 5:13
• T - How great is the love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are! 1 John 3:1
• U - If a man cleanses himself, he will be an instrument for noble purposes, made holy, useful to the Master, and prepared to do any good work. 2 Timothy 2:21
• V - But thanks be to God. He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. Therefore, stand firm, let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord. 1 Corinthians 15:57-58a
• W - I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Ephesians 4:1-2
• X - So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God. 1 Corinthians 10:31
• Y - Therefore, I urge you brothers, in view of God's mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God. This is your spiritual act of worship. Romans 12:1
• Z - Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. Romans 12:9 & 11

Wise Walking Warrior Verses 

• I will guard my heart: Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life. Put away perversity from your mouth; keep corrupt talk far from your lips. Let your eyes look straight ahead, fix your gaze directly before you. Make level paths for your feet and take only ways that are firm. Do not swerve to the left or to the right. Proverbs 4:23-27
• I will think eternal: Set your hearts on things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. For your died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God. Colossians 3:1b-3
• I will resist evil and draw near to God: Resist the devil and he will flee from you. Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. James 4:7b-8a
• I will battle secure in my position: For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nore demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 8:38-39
• I will be wise in my treatment of others: Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. Colossians 3:12-13