Look back: Look back over Hebrews 3:7-12 and remember the role of the believer in holding fast the faith to the end.

Look ahead: This coming Sunday, we will continue our study of Hebrews. Read 3:13-19 and discuss it with your family. 

Ask: How can Christians help each other follow Jesus? 

Pray: Praise God for the gift of the church.

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.

How Great is Our God: Psalm 90:2, 98:4-6, 104:1-2, 145:3, John 1:5, 2 Corinthians 13:14, Philippians 2:9-11, 1 Timothy 6:15, Revelation 4:11, 5:5-6, 22:13

Good and Gracious King: Psalm 103:8-10, 145:8-9, Romans 8:32, 1 Timothy 1:17

O Lord, My Rock and My Redeemer: Psalm 19:14, Psalm 71:19

I Am Not My Own ***NEW***: Psalm 136:5, 139:13, 1 Corinthians 6:19-20, Ephesians 2:10

The Night Song: Psalm 121, Isaiah 41:10, Psalm 42:8, Matthew 11:28-30

Here is Love: Psalm 103:12, Zechariah 13:1, Ephesians 2:4-5, Romans 5:8, Revelation 21:3

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

Catechize: New City Catechism #33

Q: Should those who have faith in Christ seek their salvation through their own works, or anywhere else?

A: No, everything necessary to salvation is found in Christ.

From Sunday School May 12: 

FAMILY TALKING POINTS

CHRIST CONNECTION

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

• Babies & Toddlers: God changes us to be like Jesus.
• Younger Preschool: Paul was an enemy of Jesus, but then God changed him. When we trust in Jesus, He changes us from the inside out.
• Older Preschool: Paul was an enemy of Jesus and His followers, but then God changed him. Jesus came to earth to save sinners like Paul. (1 Timothy 1:15). When we trust in Jesus, He changes us from the inside out.
• Kids: Jesus appeared to Saul and changed him inside and out. Jesus Christ came into the world to save sinners. (1 Timothy 1:15) Jesus called Saul, who was once an enemy to Christians, to spend the rest of his life telling people the gospel and leading them to trust in Jesus.

BIG PICTURE QUESTION & ANSWER

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

• Younger Preschool: Who can be saved? Anyone who trusts in Jesus is saved.
• Older Preschool: Who can be saved? Anyone who trusts in Jesus is forgiven of their sins.
• Kids: Who can be saved? Anyone who trusts in Jesus can be forgiven of their sins and be right with God.

KEY PASSAGE

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

• Babies & Toddlers: God sent Jesus to save people. John 3:17
• Younger Preschool: God sent His Son, Jesus, into the world to save people. John 3:17
• Older Preschool: “God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him.” John 3:17 
• Kids: “God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him.” John 3:17

** Next week: Paul Became a Missionary (Acts 13–14)