Look back: Look back over Hebrews 5:8 and remember Jesus, the eternal son of God, came to learn obedience and be perfected so that he might be a suitable savior for his suffering people.

Look ahead: This coming Sunday, we will continue our series considering what Christ accomplished by his death, focusing on Jesus coming to die and to rise again. Read Hebrews 13:20-21 together.

Ask: Why is the resurrection of Jesus necessary for the Chrstian life? 

Pray: Praise God for raising Jesus from the dead for our justification and sanctification. 

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. 

Hymn of the Savior: Genesis 1 and 3, Isaiah 53:4-6, 1 Peter 2:24, Revelation 21:3-4

Christ the True and Better: Genesis 3:15, Genesis 22:9-14, Exodus 14:21-22, 1 Samuel 17:45-47, 1 Cor. 15:55-57 Hebrews 10:19-20

Alas and Did My Savior Bleed: Isaiah 53:5, Romans 5:8, Galatians 2:20, 1 Peter 2:24

Jesus Keep Me Near the Cross: Psalm 73:25-26, 91:1, Matthew 16:24, Mark 8:34, John 3:16, Romans 3:25, 1 Corinthians 1:18, Ephesians 1:7, Philippians 3:7-8, Hebrews 6:18, 1 Peter 1:18-19

All Glory Be to Christ: Psalm 29:2, Matthew 26:26-28, John 17:20-21, 1 Corinthians 15:55-57, Ephesians 2:20, 4:3, 1 Peter 2:6, Revelation 5:12

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

Catechize: (New City Question 15). 

Q: Since no one can keep the law, what is its purpose?

A: That we may know the holy nature of God, and the sinful nature of our hearts; and thus our need of a Savior.

From Sunday School December 24:

CHRIST CONNECTION

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

• Babies & Toddlers: Jesus wants us to know and love Him forever. 
• Younger Preschool: Jesus came to earth as a baby, lived a perfect life, and died on the cross for our sins. He rose from the dead and wants us to know and love Him forever. 
• Older Preschool: Jesus came to earth as a baby, lived a perfect life, and died on the cross for our sins. He rose from the dead and wants us to know Him, love Him, and live with Him forever. 
• Kids: Jesus came to earth as a baby, lived a perfect life, and died on the cross for our sins. He rose from the dead and invites us into God’s family forever. God wants us to know Him and to tell others about Him, too. 

BIG PICTURE QUESTION & ANSWER

This is an important biblical truth that your child will encounter each week of this unit. 

• Younger Preschool: How do we know God wants us to know Him? We know God wants us to know Him because He shows Himself through the Bible. 
• Older Preschool: How do we know God wants us to know Him? We know God wants us to know Him because He shows Himself through the Bible.  
• Kids: How do we know that God wants us to know Him? We can know that God wants us to know Him because He has revealed Himself through His Word. 

KEY PASSAGE

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

• Babies & Toddlers: People who know God will live forever. John 17:3 
• Younger Preschool: People who know the only true God and Jesus will live forever. John 17:3 
• Older Preschool: “This is eternal life: that they may know you, the only true God, and the one you have sent—Jesus Christ.” John 17:3 
• Kids: “This is eternal life: that they may know you, the only true God, and the one you have sent—Jesus Christ.” John 17:3 

** Next week: Jesus Gave His Followers a Mission (Acts 1)