Abundance Orchard: Scope and Sequence of Each Program
Year 1, Old Testament
Day 1: Hospitality
Genesis 18:1-15 — Abraham and Sarah prepare a meal for unexpected guests
Key Verse: Is anything too wonderful for God? (Gen. 18:14a)
Day 2: Trickery
Genesis 25:29-34 — Esau sells his birthright for a bowl of stew
Key Verse: Teach us to count our days, that we may gain a wise heart. (Ps. 90:12)
Day 3: Obedience
Exodus 13:3-10 — The Hebrew people eat a quick meal before leaving Egypt
Key Verse: Do not fear, for I am with you. (Is. 43:5a)
Day 4: The Miraculous
Exodus 16 — God provides manna and quail in the desert
Key Verse: I will sing of your steadfast love, O Lord, forever. (Ps. 89:1)
Day 5: Hunger
1 Kings 17:8-16 — A poor mom shares her food with Elijah
Key Verse: You shall eat plenty and be satisfied and praise the name of the Lord your God. (Joel 2:26a)
Year 2, New Testament
Foundation Scripture—Luke 14:12-14
Jesus said also to the one who had invited him, “When you give a luncheon or a dinner, do not invite your friends or your brothers or your relatives or rich neighbors, in case they may invite you in return, and you would be repaid. But when you give a banquet, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, and the blind. And you will be blessed, because they cannot repay you, for you will be repaid at the resurrection of the righteous.”
Day 1: Breakfast
After his resurrection, Jesus prepares breakfast for his disciples on the beach.
Scripture: John:21:1-13
Key verse: “I thank my God through Jesus Christ for all of you.” (Romans 1:8)
Day 2: Lunch
Jesus has lunch with a tax collector.
Scripture: Luke 19:1-10
Key verse: “Love your neighbor as yourself.” (Mark 12:31)
Day 3: Dinner
Jesus has dinner at the home of his friends.
Scripture: Luke 10:38-42
Key verse: “Live in harmony with one another.” (Romans 12:16)
Day 4: Midnight Snack
Jesus tells a story about a midnight visitor
Scripture: Luke 11:5-13
Key verse: “Welcome one another, as Christ has welcomed you.” (Romans 15:7)
Day 5: Party!
Jesus tells a story about a big party.
Scripture: Luke 14:15-23
Key verse: “Whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do everything for the glory of God.” (1 Corinthians 10:31)
