Look back: Look back over 2 Samuel 7:18-29 and remember as a response of God’s promise to him, David humbles himself under God’s mighty hand and prays that his promises come to pass.

Look ahead: This coming Sunday, Pastor Michael will be preaching from 2 Samuel 8. Read the passage during the week with your family.

Ask: What does the author intend for us to believe about David's success? (see verses 6 and 14). How does David respond? (see verses 11 and 15).

Pray: Ask the Lord to make you mindful of his blessings in your life and to steward them for his glory. 

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 (Senegal).

Catechize: (New City Question 38)
Q: What is prayer?
A: Prayer is pouring out our hearts to God.

From Sunday School May 14:

CHRIST CONNECTION

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

• Babies & Toddlers: Jesus’ miracles helped people and showed that He is God’s Son. 
• Younger Preschool: Jesus’ miracles helped people and showed that He is the Son of God. 
• Older Preschool: Jesus cares about people. Jesus’ miracles helped people and showed that He is the Son of God. Through Jesus, God does for us what we cannot do for ourselves. He provides forgiveness and life with God forever. 
• Kids: Jesus’ miracles proved that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God. His miracles strengthened people’s faith and met their needs. Through Jesus, God did what is impossible for us to do on our own. He provided forgiveness, salvation, and eternal life. 

BIG PICTURE QUESTION & ANSWER

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

• Younger Preschool:  How can we be saved? We are only saved by trusting in Jesus. 
• Older Preschool: How can we be saved? We are only saved by trusting in Jesus. 
• Kids: How can we be saved? We are only saved through faith in Jesus. 

KEY PASSAGE

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

• Babies & Toddlers: Believe in God. Hebrews 11:6  
• Younger Preschool: Believe in God. Hebrews 11:6 
• Older Preschool: Without faith it is impossible to please God. Hebrews 11:6 
• Kids: Now without faith it is impossible to please God, since the one who draws near to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him. Hebrews 11:6 

** Next week: Peter Worshiped Jesus (Luke 5)