Look back: Look back over Hebrews 2:1-4 and remember God has confirmed the message of salvation declared by Christ and his disciples. Christians can rest in Jesus fully confident that he has supplied all they need to receive that salvation.

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

Ask: What do you think of when the Bible says "the world to come"?

Pray: Praise God for securing eternal life for his people in and through Jesus. 

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

SCRIPTURE GUIDE FOR MUSIC:

All Praise to Him: Psalm 95:4, Psalm 147:4, Mark 10:45, 1 Timothy 2:6

There is a Fountain: Zechariah 13:1, Ephesians 1:7, Hebrews 9:22, 1 John 1:7, Revelation 7:14

Lord From Sorrows Deep I Call: Psalm 42 and 43

It Was Finished Upon That Cross: Matthew 27:45, John 8:36, 19:30, Romans 6:8-11, 8:17-18, 1 Corinthians 15:55-57, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Ephesians 5:8, Colossians 2:13-15, Hebrews 2:14-15, 4:16, 1 Peter 1:18-19, 2:24, 

Yet Not I But Through Christ in Me: Psalm 23:1, John 10:11, 14:2-3, Romans 4:25, 8:1, 8:37, 1 Corinthians 15:3-4, 15:57,  2 Corinthians 4:16, Galatians 2:20, Ephesians 1:7, Philippians 1:6, 4:13, 3:20-21, Colossians 1:27, 1 Timothy 1:1, 1 Peter 1:18-19

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 #25

Q: Does Christ’s death mean all our sins can be forgiven?

A: Yes, because Christ’s death on the cross fully paid the penalty for our sin, God will remember our sins no more.

From Sunday School March 17:

FAMILY TALKING POINTS

CHRIST CONNECTION

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

• Babies & Toddlers: We can follow Jesus even when it is hard because Jesus died for us.
• Younger Preschool: People hurt Stephen because he followed Jesus. When people are mean to us because we love Jesus, we can be brave because people hurt Jesus too. Jesus died and came back to life, and one day we will live with Him forever.
• Older Preschool: Jesus told His disciples that people would hurt them for loving Him. When people are mean to us because we love Jesus, we can be brave because people hurt Jesus too. Jesus died and came back to life, and one day we will live with Him forever.
• Kids: Jesus told His followers that they would be persecuted—hated, hurt, or even killed—for loving Him. Jesus also said that those who suffer for Him would be blessed. We can face suffering in this life because Jesus suffered first. He died and then rose again, and He is waiting for us in heaven.

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 Spread Out (Acts 8)