Look back: Look back over 2 Samuel 23:1-7 and remember David anticipates Israel’s true leader to come from his line.

Look ahead: This coming Sunday, Pastor Michael will be preaching from 2 Samuel 23:8-39. Read the passage during the week with your family.

Ask: What do verses 10 and 12 indicate about the source of their success?

Pray: Praise God for his power and wisdom. 

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. 

Crown Him With Many Crowns: Isaiah 53:5, Matthew 28:18. John 1:29, John 10:30, John 11:25, John 20:27, Romans 8:37-39, 1 Corinthians 15:3, 55-57, Ephesians 2:14, Colossians 1:16, 15-20

The Love of God: Psalm 36:5, Romans 8:38-39, Ephesians 3:18-19, 1 John 3:1, Revelation 5:11-12

How Firm a Foundation: Psalm 55:22, Isaiah 28:16, Isaiah 41:10, Isaiah 43:2, Hebrews 13:5-6, 1 Peter 1:7

The Solid Rock: Matthew 7:24-25

O Church Arise: Ephesians 6:10-18, 1 Cor. 15:55-57, Hebrews 12:1

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

Catechize: (New City Question 12). This coincides with the weekly catechism question from last Wednesday night (no midweek this week)
Q: What does God require in the ninth and tenth commandments?

A: Ninth, that we do not lie or deceive. Tenth, that we are content, not envying anyone.

From Sunday School November 19:

CHRIST CONNECTION

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

• Babies & Toddlers: God raised Jesus from the dead to be King over everything.
• Younger Preschool: Jesus died on the cross for our sins, but He rose from the dead and is alive! God raised Jesus from the dead to be the King over everything.
• Older Preschool: Jesus died on the cross for our sins, but He rose from the dead and is alive! God raised Jesus from the dead to be the King over everything. Jesus rescues us from sin and promises that we will live forever with Him.
• Kids: Jesus died on the cross for our sins, but He didn’t stay dead. God was pleased with Jesus’ sacrifice and raised Jesus from the dead on the third day to reign as King over all creation. Jesus provides salvation from sin and the promise of 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 King? Jesus rules over everything.
• Older Preschool: How is Jesus the perfect King? Jesus perfectly rules over everything.
• Kids: How is Jesus the perfect King? Jesus perfectly rules over the universe as the King of kings.

KEY PASSAGE

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

• Babies & Toddlers: Everyone will worship God forever. Revelation 5:13
• Younger Preschool: Every creature will worship God forever and ever. Revelation 5:13
• Older Preschool: I heard every creature … say, Blessing and honor and glory and power be to the one seated on the throne, and to the Lamb, forever and ever! Revelation 5:13
• Kids: I heard every creature in heaven, on earth, under the earth, on the sea, and everything in them say, Blessing and honor and glory and power be to the one seated on the throne, and to the Lamb, forever and ever! Revelation 5:13

** Next week: Jesus Is Our Perfect King (Colossians 1)