Look back: Look back over 2 Samuel 16 and remember in spite of a kingdom that seems to be unraveling, David demonstrates faith in God’s unwavering sovereignty.

Look ahead: This coming Sunday, Pastor Michael will be preaching from 2 Samuel 17. Read the passage during the week with your family.

Ask: How and why did God provide deliverance for David? 

Pray: Praise God for his sovereign rule over all things. 

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. 

Christ the Sure and Steady Anchor: Romans 5:20, Philippians 1:21, 2 Corinthians 5:8, Hebrews 6:19-20, 

All Creatures of Our God and King: Psalm 107:2, 145, 148, Romans 8:3

There is a Fountain: Zechariah 13:1, Ephesians 1:7, Hebrews 9:22, 1 John 1:7, Revelation 7:14

Speak O Lord: Deuteronomy 8:3, Psalm 139:23-24, Habakkuk 2:14, Matthew 4:4, 5:14-16, Mark 4:1-20, Romanas 8:29, 12:2, Philippians 2:3-8, Hebrews 4:12, 

All I Have is Christ: Isaiah 53:4-6, Romans 6:23, Ephesians 2:1-3, Philippians 1:20-21, Colossians 3:4, 1 Corinthians 15:10, 1 John 4:19, 1 Peter 2:24

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

Catechize: (New City Question 6). This coincides with the weekly catechism question for Wednesday night.
Q: How can we glorify God?

A: By loving him and by obeying his commands and law.

From Sunday School September 24:

CHRIST CONNECTION

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

• Babies & Toddlers: Everyone who believes in Jesus will live with God and be happy with Him forever.
• Younger Preschool: Everyone who believes in Jesus can serve Him as Lord. Jesus’ followers will live with God in heaven and be happy with Him forever.
• Older Preschool: Everyone who believes in Jesus can serve Him as Lord. God is happy when people know and love Jesus. One day, every believer will live with God and be happy with Him. People will be happy to know, worship, and be with Jesus forever.
• Kids: Every believer, as a servant of Christ, has the task of serving God with his or her life. We eagerly wait for the day we can share in the joy of our Master. Heaven is the joy of knowing, worshiping, and enjoying Jesus forever.

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 Is Our Perfect Prophet (Deuteronomy 18)