Look back: Look back over 2 Samuel 19:8b-43. and remember David returns home, but the political turmoil of the land exposes the limitations of his governance.

Look ahead: This coming Sunday, Pastor Jeremy will be preaching from 2 Samuel 20. Read the passage during the week with your family.

Ask: What do you think about Joab's actions in Samuel lately?

Pray: Pray for yourself and your family to walk in joyful purity in the fear of the Lord.

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. 

Behold Our God: Isaiah 25:9, 35:4, 40:12-17, Psalm 46:6-10

How Great Thou Art: Psalm 19:1-2, 8:3, 95:6, 103:1-2, 145:3, 147:4, Romans 1:20, 5:8, 8:32, 1 Thess. 4:16, Hebrews 1:3

Jesus Strong and Kind: Psalm 27:1, Luke 19:10, John 4:13-14, 2 Corinthians 12:9-10, 1 Peter 2:24

He Will Hold Me Fast: Isaiah 62:4, Zephaniah 3:17, John 6:39-40, 10:28-28, Romans 3:24-26, 8:38-39, 1 Cor. 15:22, Philippians 1:6, 1 Thess. 4:16-17, James 4:7, 1 Peter 1:18-19

Jesus is Mine: Psalm 23:1-3, 34:18, Matthew 11:28-30, 28:20,  Mark 4:39, John 14:27, Revelation 22:4-20

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

Catechize: (New City Question 8). This coincides with the weekly catechism question for Wednesday night.
Q: What is the law of God stated in the Ten Commandments?

A: You shall have no other gods before me. You shall not make for yourself an idol. You shall not misuse the name of the Lord your God. Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy. Honor your father and your mother. You shall not murder. You shall not commit adultery. You shall not steal. You shall not give false testimony. You shall not covet.

From Sunday School October 15:

CHRIST CONNECTION

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

• Babies & Toddlers: Jesus made a new, better promise.
• Younger Preschool: God’s people had promised to love and obey God, but they broke their promise. Jesus made a new and better promise. God would forgive people for their sins and  help them obey Him.
• Older Preschool: God’s people had promised to love and obey God, but they broke their promise. God sent Jesus to make a new, even better promise. God would forgive people for their sins, and God would help them obey Him.
• Kids: God’s people had broken the old covenant, and God promised to make a new covenant to forgive sins. The new covenant says that everyone who turns away from sin and trusts in Jesus’ death and resurrection will be forgiven of his sins and will have eternal life.

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 Was Arrested (Matthew 26; Mark 14; Luke 22)