Look back: Look back over Psalm 45 and remember the king is extolled for his beauty and virtues, and his bride-to-be is honored and joyous because of her marriage to him.

Look ahead: This coming Sunday, Pastor Michael will be preaching from Psalm 46. Read the passage during the week with your family.

Ask: The psalm says that God is our refuge and strength. What does it mean for God to be our refuge? How can we trust in God when we feel scared or worried?

Pray: Pray for situations in your life or family that may cause anxiety, that the Lord would guard your hearts, give you a spirit of thanksgiving, and give you peace (see Philippians 4:4-7).

Sing: Visit the blog for this week's music. You can also find our music playlists on Spotify.

NEW THIS WEEK! SCRIPTURE GUIDE FOR MUSIC:

You can read some of all these passages in conjunction with the songs if you'd like to try something different with family worship. You might consider doing one song per day, Monday-Friday.

Psalm 150 (Praise the Lord): Read Psalm 150

God is For Us: Romans 8:31-39

Alas and Did My Savior Bleed: Isaiah 53:5, Romans 5:8, Galatians 2:20, 1 Peter 2:24

Let the Nations Be Glad: Psalm 67 and Matthew 6:9-13

Come to Jesus (Rest in Him): Matthew 11:28-30

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

Catechize: (New City Question 44)
Q: What is baptism?
A: Baptism is the washing with water in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.

From Sunday School June 25:

CHRIST CONNECTION

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

• Babies & Toddlers: Only Jesus can give us everything we need.
• Younger Preschool: Jesus fed the people who were hungry. Jesus can give us everything we need: forgiveness, peace with God, and life with Him forever.
• Older Preschool: Jesus gave the people food so they would not be hungry. Later, Jesus said that He is the bread of life. (John 6:35) Jesus can give us everything we need: forgiveness, peace with God, and life with Him forever.
• Kids: By feeding the crowd, Jesus provided for the physical needs of the people. Later, Jesus called Himself the bread of life. (John 6:35) Only Jesus can satisfy our souls forever by providing forgiveness, peace with God, 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: Is Jesus God or a person? Jesus is both God and a person.  
• Older Preschool: Is Jesus God or a human? Jesus is both fully God and fully human.  
• Kids: Is Jesus God or a human? As the Son of God, Jesus is both fully God and fully human. 

KEY PASSAGE

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

• Babies & Toddlers: Jesus is God’s Son. John 1:18 
• Younger Preschool: Jesus shows us what God is like. John 1:18 
• Older Preschool: No one has ever seen God. The one and only Son … has revealed him. John 1:18 
• Kids: No one has ever seen God. The one and only Son, who is himself God and is at the Father’s side—he has revealed him. John 1:18 

** Next week: Jesus’ Miracles Prove He Is God (John 14)