Look back: Look back over 2 Samuel 18:1-19:8 and remember that the consequences of his sin tear David between his kingly responsibilities and his fatherly affections. 

Look ahead: This coming Sunday, Pastor Michael will be preaching from 2 Samuel 19:9-43. Read the passage during the week with your family.

Ask: Do you find it hard to be forgiving?

Pray: Pray that you would be gracious and quick to forgive in light of God's grace to you in Jesus. 

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. 

The King in All His Beauty: Isaiah 33:17, Matthew 27:28-29, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Hebrews 7:27-28, Revelation 5:9-14, 7:9-12, 14:6-7

Great is Thy Faithfulness: Deuteronomy 7:9, Psalm 89:1, Lamentations 3:22-23, James 1:17, 

Come O Sinner: Matthew 27:29, Romans 3:23-26, Romans 5:8-9, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Galatians 3:13, Hebrews 2:14

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

Be Thou My Vision: Deuteronomy 6:5, Psalm 73:25-26, Matthew 6:19-21, John 14:20, Romans 8:14-16, Ephesians 1:11, Philippians 4:8

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

Catechize: (New City Question 7). This coincides with the weekly catechism question for Wednesday night.
Q: What does the law of God require?

A: That we love God with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength; and love our neighbor as ourselves.

From Sunday School October 8:

CHRIST CONNECTION

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

• Babies & Toddlers: Jesus deserves to be worshiped. He died to rescue people from sin.
• Younger Preschool: Jesus is most important, and He deserves to be worshiped. Jesus died to rescue people from sin. He was buried and then rose from the dead.
• Older Preschool: Mary did the right thing by pouring oil on Jesus. She worshiped Him. Jesus is most important, and He deserves to be worshiped. Jesus knew that He was going to die to rescue people from sin. He would be buried and then rise from the dead.
• Kids: Pouring the expensive oil on Jesus was not a waste; it was worship. By allowing Mary to anoint Him, Jesus showed that He is more valuable than anything. Jesus knew He would soon die, be buried, and rise from the dead on the third day to rescue sinners.

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 Priest? Jesus gave His life for us. 
• Older Preschool: How is Jesus the perfect Priest? Jesus gave His life as the perfect sacrifice for sin. 
• Kids: How is Jesus the perfect Priest? Jesus was the perfect sacrifice for sin, and He speaks to God the Father for us today.

KEY PASSAGE

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

• Babies & Toddlers: Jesus never sinned. Hebrews 4:15
• Younger Preschool: Jesus lived a perfect life. Hebrews 4:15
• Older Preschool: For we … have a high priest … who has been tempted in every way as we are, yet without sin. Hebrews 4:15
• Kids: For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who has been tempted in every way as we are, yet without sin. Hebrews 4:15

** Next week: Jesus Shared a Last Meal (Matthew 26; Mark 14; Luke 22)