Look back:  Read back over 1 Samuel 17 and remember through his faithful king, the Lord delivers his people from the hand of those who defy his power and authority.

Look ahead: This coming Sunday, Pastor Michael will be preaching from 1 Samuel 18-19. Read the passage several times during the week with your family.

Ask: How is the Lord blessing and providing for David?

Pray: Adoration: Praise God for his patience and kindness. Confession: Confess any sin the passage brings to mind, perhaps anger or jealousy. Thanksgiving: Give thanks that in Jesus we have a perfect King. Supplication: Pray for your family to grow in experiencing the joy of the Lord.

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 (Mexico).

Catechize: (New City Question 15)
Q: Since no one can keep the law, what is its purpose?

A: That we may know the holy nature of God, and the sinful nature of our hearts; and thus our need of a Savior.

From Sunday School December 4:

CHRIST CONNECTION

This is the big idea of how this week’s Bible story points to Jesus.

• Younger Preschool: Jeremiah the prophet told God’s people that God was going to save them. God would send a new King—a forever King—Jesus.
• Kids: God did not abandon His people. The prophet Jeremiah encouraged God’s people. He said God was going to save His people from captivity and raise up a new King—a forever King—from David’s family.

BIG PICTURE QUESTION & ANSWER

This is an important biblical truth that your child will encounter each week of this unit. 

• Younger Preschool: Where is God? God is everywhere and is always with us.
• Kids: Where is God? God is in all places at all times and is always with His people.

KEY PASSAGE

This is a Bible verse that relates to what your child will encounter each week of this unit. 

• Younger Preschool: The Lord your God is with you. Zephaniah 3:17 
• Kids: “The LORD your God is among you, a warrior who saves. He will rejoice over you with gladness. He will be quiet in his love. He will delight in you with singing.” Zephaniah 3:17

** Next week: Daniel Was Faithful (Daniel 1)