Look back: Look back over Psalm 57 and remember David is in a predicament, and he's crying out to God for salvation. In the process of his prayer he envisions how his situation might be for the glory of God. 

Look ahead: This coming Sunday, we will be in Psalm 58. Read it with your family during the week.

Ask: What do you think Psalm 58 indicates about God's wrath towards unrepentant sinners?

Pray: Praise God that "there is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus" (Romans 8:1) and pray for his justice to be done in the world. 

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.

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

Come, Christians Join to Sing: Psalm 95:1, Psalm 96:1-2, Philippians 4:4, Hebrews 13:15, Revelation 5:13

Come O Sinner: Matthew 27:29, Romans 3:23-26, Romans 5:8-9, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Galatians 3:13, Hebrews 2:14

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

Grace: Psalm 51:12, Matthew 28:19, John 6:44, 14:2-3, Ephesians 1:7, 2:1-10, 5:19-20, Romans 3:23-25, 6:23, Revelation 5:9

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

Catechize: New City Catechism #38 

Q: What is prayer?

A: Prayer is pouring out our hearts to God.

From Sunday School July 14: 

FAMILY TALKING POINTS

CHRIST CONNECTION

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

• Babies & Toddlers: God wants all people to know and love Jesus. 
• Younger Preschool: God chose Paul to tell all kinds of people—even kings!—about Jesus. Paul wanted everyone to believe that Jesus is Lord. Jesus has the power to save people from sin. 
• Older Preschool: God chose Paul to tell all kinds of people—even kings!—about Jesus. Even when people were against him, Paul did not stop. He wanted everyone to believe that Jesus is Lord. Paul believed Jesus has the power to save people from sin, and he was willing to do anything to share this good news. 
• Kids: God chose Paul to take the gospel to Gentiles, kings, and the Israelites. Paul met with people again and again to tell the good news about Jesus. He wanted everyone to believe that Jesus is Lord. Because Jesus has the power to save people from sin, Paul was willing to do whatever it took to share the gospel. 

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 Went to Rome (Acts 27–28)