Look back: Look back over Psalm 58 and remember David prays for God’s vengeance on wicked rulers.

Look ahead: This coming Sunday, we will be in Psalm 59. Read it with your family during the week.

Ask: Do you respond like David when you are mistreated when you have not done something wrong to deserve it?

Pray: Ask God for the grace to "sing of [his] strength...and of his "steadfast love" when you are suffering unjustly. 

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 Rich a Treasure We Possess: 1 Chronicles 29:11, Matthew 13:44, Romans 8, Ephesians 2:4-5, Colossians 2:13-14, 1 Peter 1:18-19

Jesus Strong and Kind: Psalm 27:1, Luke 19:10, John 4:13-14, 2 Corinthians 12:9-10, 1 Peter 2:24

Come Behold the Wondrous Mystery: Romans 5:19, 8:17, 1 Corinthians 15:20, Philippians 2:6-8, 

The Solid Rock: Matthew 7:24-25

Doxology: Psalm 148:1-5, Matthew 28:19, James 1:17

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

Catechize: New City Catechism #39

Q: With what attitude should we pray?

A: With love, perseverance, and gratefulness.

From Sunday School July 21: 

FAMILY TALKING POINTS

CHRIST CONNECTION

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

• Babies & Toddlers: Jesus died to keep us safe from sin and death. 
• Younger Preschool: Paul trusted God’s promise to keep everyone safe from the storm. God wants us to trust Jesus. Jesus died to keep us safe from sin and death. 
• Older Preschool: Paul trusted God’s promise to keep him and everyone else safe from the storm. He told the sailors to trust God too. God wants us to trust Jesus. Jesus died to keep us safe from sin and death. We can tell this good news to everyone. 
• Kids: Paul trusted God to keep His promise to rescue him from the storm. He encouraged the sailors to trust and obey God too. God calls us to trust in His Son, Jesus, who died to rescue us from sin and death, and to invite others to believe this good news as well. 

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 Preached in Rome (Acts 28)