Look back: Look back over 1 Samuel 22:6-23 and remember God will protect those who trust in His anointed.

Look ahead: This coming Sunday, Pastor Michael will be preaching from 1 Samuel 23. Read the passage several times during the week with your family.

Ask: How does David frequently inquiring of the Lord encourage/challenge you?

Pray: Read and pray through Psalm 18, thanking God that He is our rock, fortress, and deliverer. 

Sing: Visit the blog for this week's music. You might consider singing "A Mighty Fortress is Our God" or "Dear Refuge of My Weary Soul" in particular. You can also find our music playlists on Spotify.

Monthly Missions Focus: Click here to learn about our monthly missions focus (Sanger, California).

Catechize: (New City Question 20)
Q: Who is the Redeemer?

A: The only Redeemer is the Lord Jesus Christ.

From Sunday School January 8:

CHRIST CONNECTION

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

• Younger Preschool: Zechariah spoke a message of hope to God’s people. God would one day set up a new and better kingdom with a new and better King. God kept His promise by sending Jesus. Because of Jesus, we can have hope and forgiveness of sins by trusting in Him.
• Kids: Zechariah spoke a message of hope to God’s people. God would one day set up a new and better kingdom with a new and better King. God kept His promise by sending Jesus. Because of Jesus, we can have hope and forgiveness of sins by trusting in Him.

BIG PICTURE QUESTION & ANSWER

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

• Younger Preschool: Can God be trusted? Yes, we can trust whatever He has said.
• Kids: Can God be trusted? Yes, God cannot lie or ever be wrong, so we can trust whatever He has said.

KEY PASSAGE

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

• Younger Preschool: The person who trusts in the Lord is blessed. Jeremiah 17:7
• Kids: The person who trusts in the LORD, whose confidence indeed is the LORD, is blessed. Jeremiah 17:7

** Next week: The People Rebuilt the Temple (Ezra 2–6)