Look back: Look back over 1 Samuel 28:3-25 and remember the death of Saul and the end of Saul’s kingdom comes as a result of his unwillingness to listen to the voice of the Lord.

Look ahead: This coming Sunday, Pastor Michael will be preaching from 1 Samuel 29. Read the passage during the week with your family.

Ask: In God's providence, why do you think David was not allowed to fight in the battle?

Pray: Praise God for His sovereign, providential care and ask him to direct your steps in the right way.

Sing: Visit the blog for this week's music. "Grace" by CityAlight is worth listening to and memorizing. You can also find our music playlists on Spotify.

Monthly Missions Focus: Click here to learn about our monthly missions focus (Asian Pacific Rim).

Catechize: (New City Question 26)
Q: What else does Christ’s death redeem?

A: Every part of fallen creation.

From Sunday School February 19:

CHRIST CONNECTION

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

  • Younger Preschool: God has always done what is right even when His people have done what is wrong. We have God’s kindness and love through Jesus, who died on the cross so we can have life with God forever.
  • Kids: God’s people remembered all He had done and promised to be faithful. God is gracious and compassionate. All along, God has been faithful to people who are unfaithful. We experience God’s grace and compassion in Jesus, who gave His life so we can receive mercy and life forever.

BIG PICTURE QUESTION & ANSWER

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

  • Younger Preschool: How should we feel when we make wrong choices? When we make wrong choices, we should feel sorry that we have disobeyed God and want to obey Him.
  • Kids: How should we feel when we sin? When we sin, we should feel sorry that we have disobeyed God and want to turn from our sin because we love Him. 

KEY PASSAGE

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

  • Younger Preschool: We should feel sorry when we disobey God and want to obey Him. 2 Corinthians 7:10
  • Kids: For godly grief produces a repentance that leads to salvation without regret, but worldly grief produces death. 2 Corinthians 7:10

** Next week: We Should Be Sorry for Sin (Romans 8)