Look back: Look back over 2 Samuel 5 and remember the Lord exalts David as king for the blessing of his people.

Look ahead: This coming Sunday, Pastor Michael will be preaching from 2 Samuel 6. Read the passage during the week with your family.

Ask: How does God glorify himself as holy and independent in this passage?

Pray: Praise God for his holiness and that he needs no one and nothing (Acts 17:24-25).

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. Louis, Missouri).

Catechize: (New City Question 35)
Q: Since we are redeemed by grace alone, through faith alone, where does this faith come from?
A: From the Holy Spirit.

From Sunday School April 23:

CHRIST CONNECTION

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

• Babies & Toddlers: Jesus loves everyone. Anyone who trusts in Jesus will be saved from sin. 
• Younger Preschool: Jesus loves everyone. He came to give people salvation from sin. When we trust in Jesus, we worship Him as our Lord and Savior. 
• Older Preschool: Jesus is different from other people. Jesus loves everyone, and He came to give people a free gift: salvation from sin. When we trust in Jesus, we worship Him as our Lord and Savior. 
• Kids: Jesus offers something better than physical water; He gives us Himself. Jesus gives the Holy Spirit to everyone who comes to Him by faith. We can worship Him as Lord and Savior wherever we are. 

BIG PICTURE QUESTION & ANSWER

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

• Younger Preschool: How do we know God loves us? We can know that God loves us because He sent His Son Jesus. 
• Older Preschool: How do we know God loves us? We can know that God loves us because He sent His Son Jesus. 
• Kids: How do we know God loves us? We can know that God loves us because He gave us Jesus to forgive the sins of the world. 

KEY PASSAGE

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

• Babies & Toddlers: God sent His Son Jesus. Romans 5:8 
• Younger Preschool:  We know that God loves us because He sent His Son Jesus. Romans 5:8 
• Older Preschool: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Romans 5:8 
• Kids: But God proves his own love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Romans 5:8 

** Next week: God Loves All People (1 Corinthians 13)