Look back: Look back over Hebrews 2:14-18 and remember Jesus' death provided the perfect solution to mankind's greatest problem. 

Look ahead: This coming Sunday, we will continue our study of Hebrews. Read 2:17-18 and discuss it with your family. 

Ask: Why should Jesus' suffering and temptation encourage believers?

Pray: Praise God for the help that Jesus gives to his people. 

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.

Come Praise and Glorify: Ephesians 1:3-14

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

Your Will Be Done: Matthew 6:10, 26:39, Romans 8:15, Philippians 2:8

Speak O Lord: Deuteronomy 8:3, Psalm 139:23-24, Habakkuk 2:14, Matthew 4:4, 5:14-16, Mark 4:1-20, Romans 8:29, 12:2, Philippians 2:3-8, Hebrews 4:12

Glorify Thy Name: Psalm 34:3, 66:2, 95:1-6, Mark 12:30, John 14:21, Philippians 2:9-11, Revelation 4:11

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

Catechize: New City Catechism #30

Q: What is faith in Jesus Christ?

A: Receiving and resting on him alone for salvation as he is offered to us in the gospel.

From Sunday School April 21:

FAMILY TALKING POINTS

CHRIST CONNECTION

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

• Babies & Toddlers: We can celebrate when others believe in Jesus.
• Younger Preschool: The gospel spread even when people tried to stop it. The good news about Jesus is for everyone. God wants us to celebrate when others believe in Jesus.
• Older Preschool: The gospel continued to spread even when people tried to stop it. The good news about Jesus is for everyone. God wants us to celebrate when others believe in Jesus.
• Kids: Even though some people tried to stop it, the gospel spread throughout the earth—not only to Jews but also to Gentiles. The good news about Jesus is for everyone. God calls us to celebrate when others believe and help them know and love Jesus more.

BIG PICTURE QUESTION & ANSWER

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

• Younger Preschool: Who is the church? The church is all Christians around the world.
• Older Preschool: What is the church? The church is all Christians everywhere.
• Kids: What is the church? The church is all Christians everywhere, who gather together in their communities to worship and serve God.

KEY PASSAGE

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

• Babies & Toddlers: The church has many people who help. 1 Corinthians 12:12
• Younger Preschool: Like a body has many parts, the church has many people who work together. 1 Corinthians 12:12
• Older Preschool: For just as the body is one and has many parts … so also is Christ. 1 Corinthians 12:12
• Kids: For just as the body is one and has many parts, and all the parts of that body, though many, are one body—so also is Christ. 1 Corinthians 12:12

** Next week: Peter Was Rescued from Prison (Acts 12)