Look back: Look back over Psalm 56 and remember Psalm 56 is a Psalm to the fearful in the midst of trial to trust in God over their fear.

Look ahead: This coming Sunday, we will be in Psalm 57. Read it with your family during the week.

Ask: Is it hard for you to praise God when you are facing trials?

Pray: Praise God for his mercy and steadfast love in and through everything that happens in your life. 

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.

The King in All His Beauty: Isaiah 33:17, Matthew 27:28-29, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Hebrews 7:27-28, Revelation 5:9-14, 7:9-12, 14:6-7

The Church's One Foundation: 1 Corinthians 3:11, Ephesians 2:20, 5:22-27, Hebrews 12:1-3, Revelation 5:9 

Christ the Sure and Steady Anchor: Romans 5:20, Philippians 1:21, 2 Corinthians 5:8, Hebrews 6:19-20, 

The Lord is My Salvation: Exodus 15:11, Psalm 18:16-19, Psalm 27:1, Psalm 49:15, Isaiah 41:10, 2 Corinthians 12:9, Jude 1:25 

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

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

Catechize: New City Catechism #37 

Q: How does the Holy Spirit help us?

A: The Holy Spirit convicts us of our sin, and he enables us to pray and to understand God’s Word.

From Sunday School July 7: 

FAMILY TALKING POINTS

CHRIST CONNECTION

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

• Babies & Toddlers: We can obey God because God loves us and takes care of us. 
• Younger Preschool: Even when others wanted to hurt Paul, Paul trusted God. We can obey God no matter what because we know God loves us and takes care of us. 
• Older Preschool: Even when others wanted to hurt Paul, Paul trusted God. God showed His love for the world by sending Jesus, and Paul believed God would use these hard times to help Paul get to Rome. Like Paul, we can obey God no matter what because we know God loves us and takes care of us. 
• Kids: Paul trusted God and believed that God, who showed His love for the world by sending His Son to die on the cross and rise again, would use the danger Paul faced to get Paul to Rome. We too can risk everything to share the gospel with courage because we know that God loves us and will care for us. 

BIG PICTURE QUESTION & ANSWER

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

• Younger Preschool: Why should we praise Jesus? We should praise Jesus for all He has done for us. 
• Older Preschool: Why should we praise Jesus? We should praise Jesus for all He has done for us. 
• Kids: Why should we praise Jesus? We should praise Jesus for what He has done to provide our salvation and also because He is returning one day to make all things right. 

KEY PASSAGE

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

• Babies & Toddlers: Lord, I will praise Your name. Isaiah 25:1 
• Younger Preschool: Lord, I will praise Your name. Isaiah 25:1 
• Older Preschool: LORD, you are my God; … I will praise your name, for you have accomplished wonders. Isaiah 25:1 
• Kids: LORD, you are my God; I will exalt you. I will praise your name, for you have accomplished wonders, plans formed long ago, with perfect faithfulness. Isaiah 25:1 

** Next week: Paul Was Sent to Rome (Acts 24–26)