Look back: Look back over 2 Samuel 14 and remember the wisdom of man does not bring about righteous and Godly ends.

Look ahead: This coming Sunday, Pastor Michael will be preaching from 2 Samuel 15. Read the passage during the week with your family.

Ask: What evidence of God's grace do see as David fled?

Pray: Pray for God's grace to abound in your life for your good and his glory. 

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

SCRIPTURE GUIDE FOR MUSIC:

You can read some or all these passages in conjunction with the songs during family worship. You might consider doing one song per day, Monday-Friday. The weekly bulletin contains more Scripture references for most songs. 

Only a Holy God: Psalm 19:1, 103:19, 150:1-6

Holy, Holy, Holy: Isaiah 6:3, Revelation 4:8

O God of Mercy, Hear Our Plea: Psalm 13, Psalm 44, 130:1, Romans 8:22-23

There is Power in the Blood: Romans 3:25, Ephesians 1:7, Hebrews 9:22, 1 John 1:7, Revelation 7:14

There is One Gospel: 1 Corinthians 15:1-4

Monthly Missions Focus: Click here to learn about our monthly missions focus.

Catechize: (New City Question 4). This coincides with the weekly catechism question for Wednesday night, which we are reviewing from last week. 
Q: How and why did God create us?

A: God created us male and female in his own image to glorify him.

From Sunday School September 10:

CHRIST CONNECTION

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

• Babies & Toddlers: Jesus spoke with wisdom that comes from God.
• Younger Preschool: Jesus always spoke with wisdom. Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God. He came to show us what God is like.
• Older Preschool: When the religious leaders asked Jesus questions, He answered with wisdom. Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God. He came to show us what God is like.
• Kids: When the religious leaders questioned Jesus, He answered with wisdom and power. Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God. He is the Word of God, who came to show us exactly what God is like.

BIG PICTURE QUESTION & ANSWER

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

• Younger Preschool: How is Jesus the perfect Prophet? Jesus tells us God’s message.
• Older Preschool: How is Jesus the perfect Prophet? God speaks to us through Jesus.
• Kids: How is Jesus the perfect Prophet? Jesus perfectly reveals God the Father and fulfills what the prophets spoke.

KEY PASSAGE

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

• Babies & Toddlers: We can listen to Jesus. Deuteronomy 18:15
• Younger Preschool: God wants us to listen to Jesus. Deuteronomy 18:15
• Older Preschool: “The LORD your God will raise up for you a prophet … . You must listen to him.” Deuteronomy 18:15 
• Kids: “The LORD your God will raise up for you a prophet like me from among your own brothers. You must listen to him.” Deuteronomy 18:15

** Next week: Jesus Warned about Not Loving (Matthew 23)