Look back:  Read back over Matthew 17:1-13.  Remember that the aim of discipleship is to recognize Jesus’ true worth and to follow Jesus by obeying his commands

Look ahead: This coming Sunday, Pastor Michael will be preaching from Matthew 17:14-20.  Read over the passage with your family during the week before Sunday.  

Sing: Check out this week's music and sing with your family before Sunday.  We're singing what has become a recent church favorite: "Magnificent, Marvelous, Matchless Love."

Catechize: (New City Question 23)
Q: Why must the Redeemer be truly God?
A: That because of his divine nature his obedience and suffering would be perfect and effective.