Look back: Look back over Romans 1:16-17.

Look ahead: This coming Sunday, we will continue in Hebrews 2. Read and discuss it with your family. 

Ask: Why did the suffering of death lead to Jesus being crowned with glory and honor?

Pray: Praise God that Jesus died for our sins and was raised from the dead for our salvation.

Sing: Visit the blog for this week's music. You can also find our music playlists on Spotify.

SCRIPTURE GUIDE FOR MUSIC:

How Vast the Love:  Matthew 11:28-30, John 19:30, Romans 8:35, Ephesians 2:7-16, Ephesians 3:18-19, Colossians 3:3-4, Hebrews 7:26, Hebrews 8:1-2, Hebrews 10:13, Hebrews 12:1-2, Hebrews 12:24, 2 Peter 1:9, 1 John 1:7-9

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

I Stand Amazed: Psalm 33:8, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Ephesians 2:4-5, Revelation 1:5-6, 5:13

I Will Wait For You (Psalm 130): Psalm 130, Romans 4:23-25 Hebrews 10:14

A Christian's Daily Prayer: Lamentations 3:22-24, Romans 12:1-2, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, Titus 2:11-14

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.

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

Catechize: New City Catechism #24

Q: Why was it necessary for Christ, the Redeemer, to die?

A:  Christ died willingly in our place to deliver us from the power and penalty of sin and bring us back to God.

From Sunday School March 3:

FAMILY TALKING POINTS

CHRIST CONNECTION

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

• Babies & Toddlers: Jesus wants us to tell others about Him.
• Younger Preschool: Jesus calls His followers to tell others about Him, even when it is hard. God uses everything for His glory.
• Older Preschool: Jesus calls His followers to tell others about Him, even when it is hard. Jesus suffered, and His followers will too. We can have joy in hard times, knowing God uses everything for His glory.
• Kids: Jesus calls His followers to be faithful and tell others about Him, even in times of trouble. Just as Jesus experienced rejection and suffering, so will His followers. We can have joy in suffering, knowing God uses our suffering, like Christ’s, for His glory.

BIG PICTURE QUESTION & ANSWER

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

• Younger Preschool: Why did Jesus become a person? Jesus became a person to rescue sinners.
• Older Preschool: Why did Jesus become human? Jesus became human to rescue sinners.
• Kids: Why did Jesus become human?

KEY PASSAGE

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

• Babies & Toddlers: Jesus took our punishment. Isaiah 53:5
• Younger Preschool: Jesus took our punishment. Isaiah 53:5
• Older Preschool: Punishment for our peace was on him, and we are healed by his wounds. Isaiah 53:5
• Kids: He was pierced because of our rebellion, crushed because of our iniquities; punishment for our peace was on him, and we are healed by his wounds. Isaiah 53:5

** Next week: The Church Handled a Problem (Acts 6)