Look back: Look back over Hebrews 2:5-9 and remember all things are in subjection to Christ and through him humanity is restored to his rightful place. 

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

Ask: How does Hebrews 2:8, along with 1:3, encourage you about the Lord's rule over creation?

Pray: Praise God for his providential care over all that he has made.

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

SCRIPTURE GUIDE FOR MUSIC:

Christ is Risen, He is Risen Indeed: 1 Corinthians 15:1-8, 20-28, Ephesians 1:15-21

O Praise the Name: Psalm 30:4, Matthew 28:6, John 19:16-18, Romans 5:8, 1 Corinthians 15, 1 Peter 2:24

In Christ Alone: John 10:28-29, Romans 3:23-26, Romans 6:9-10, Romans 8:1-2, Romans 8:38-39, 1 Corinthians 3:11, 1 Corinthians 6:20, 1 Corinthians 15:3-4

Christ Our Hope in Life and Death: Psalm 34:8, Isaiah 43:2, Romans 14:7-8, 1 Corinthians 15:55-57, Ephesians 1:7, Revelation 21:4

Come to Jesus (Rest in Him): Matthew 11:28-30, John 10:14-18 James 5:11

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 #26

Q: What else does Christ’s death redeem?

A: Every part of fallen creation. 

From Sunday School March 24:

FAMILY TALKING POINTS

CHRIST CONNECTION

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

• Babies & Toddlers: God wants us to tell others about Jesus.
• Younger Preschool: The Holy Spirit led Philip to help the man understand the good news about Jesus: Jesus died on the cross for our sins, and He is alive.
• Older Preschool: The Holy Spirit led Philip to help the man understand the good news about Jesus: Jesus died on the cross for our sins, and He is alive.
• Kids: The Holy Spirit led Philip to help the Ethiopian official understand the good news about Jesus: Jesus died on the cross for our sins and was raised from the dead, just like the Old Testament prophets said.

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: Jesus Suffered for Us (Philippians 2)