Look back: Read back over Psalm 35 and remember following Christ is a call toward a cruciform life.
Look ahead: This coming Sunday, Jeremy will be preaching from Psalm 36. Read the passage several times during the week with your family.
Ask: How does David compare the heart of the wicked to the character of God? What does he pray for himself?
Pray: Adoration: Praise God for his steadfast love, faithfulness, and grace. Confession: Confess any sin Psalm 36 brings to mind (are there areas where you have acted deceitfully, foolishly, or arrogantly?). Thanksgiving: Thank God for continuing his steadfast love to those who know him and imputing righteousness to those who are in Christ. Supplication: Pray verse 11 for yourself and for your family.
Sing: Visit the blog for this week's music. You can also find our music playlists on Spotify.
Monthly Missions Focus: Click here to learn about our monthly missions focus (St. Paul - Minneapolis)
Catechize: (New City Question 45)
Q: Is baptism with water the washing away of sin itself?
A: No, only the blood of Christ can cleanse us from sin.
From Sunday School July 3:
CHRIST CONNECTION
This is the big idea of how this week’s Bible story points to Jesus.
- Older Preschool: God’s choice of David to be Israel’s next king was surprising. David was the youngest in his family, but God saw David’s heart for the Lord. When Jesus came to earth, He seemed like a surprising choice for a king. Jesus is the perfect King who saves us from our sin and reigns forever.
- Kids: Samuel anointed David, setting him apart to be the next king. God’s choice for Israel’s king was surprising; David was the youngest in his family, but God saw David’s heart for the Lord. When Jesus came to earth, He seemed like a surprising choice for a king. Jesus is the perfect King who saves us from our sin and reigns forever.
BIG PICTURE QUESTION & ANSWER
This is an important biblical truth that your child will encounter each week of this unit.
- Older Preschool: What is grace? Grace is when God gives us something good even when we do not deserve it.
- Kids: What is grace? Grace is when God gives us something good even when we do not deserve it.
KEY PASSAGE
This is a Bible verse that relates to what your child will encounter each week of this unit.
- Older Preschool: In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace. Ephesians 1:7
- Kids: In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace that he richly poured out on us with all wisdom and understanding. Ephesians 1:7-8
** Next week: David Fought Goliath (1 Samuel 17)