Look back: Look back over 2 Samuel 15 and remember the foolish Absalom steals the hearts of the people through shrewd calculation, but the wisdom of David is seen in his submission to the will of God.

Look ahead: This coming Sunday, Pastor Michael will be preaching from 2 Samuel 16. Read the passage during the week with your family.

Ask: Do you see evidence of David's trust in the Lord in verse 10-11?

Pray: Pray for your trust in the Lord to grow.

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. 

How Rich a Treasure We Possess: Matthew 13:44

Good and Gracious King: Psalm 103:8-10, 145:8-9, Romans 8:32, 1 Timothy 1:17

My Worth is Not in What I Own: Galatians 6:14, Philippians 3:7-11, 4:4, 1 Peter 1:18-19

How Deep the Father's Love For Us: John 3:16, Romans 5:8, Galatians 6:14

He Leadeth Me: Psalm 23, 48:14, 73:24

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

Catechize: (New City Question 5). This coincides with the weekly catechism question for Wednesday night.
Q: What else did God create?

A: God created all things and all his creation was very good.

From Sunday School September 17:

CHRIST CONNECTION

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

• Babies & Toddlers: When we trust in Jesus, He makes us right with God and changes our hearts so we can love and obey Him.
• Younger Preschool: Jesus said to love God and love others. (Matt. 22:37-39) The religious leaders loved themselves most of all. When we trust in Jesus, He makes us right with God and changes our hearts so we can love and obey Him.
• Older Preschool: Jesus said that the greatest commandments are to love God and love others. (Matt. 22:37-39) The religious leaders loved themselves most of all. When we trust in Jesus, He makes us right with God and changes our hearts so we can love and obey Him.
• Kids: Jesus said that the greatest commandments are to love God and love others. (Matt. 22:37-39) The religious leaders loved themselves most of all. When we trust in Jesus, He makes us right with God and changes our hearts so we can love and obey Him.

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 Acting (Matthew 25)