Look back: Look back over Psalm 59 and remember David prays for God’s deliverance and vengeance in the midst of persecution.

Look ahead: This coming Sunday, we will be in Psalm 60. Read it with your family during the week.

Ask: How were things were David and Israel when they were in need of God's help?

Pray: Praise God that in Christ, he is for us, so who can be against us? (Romans 8:31)

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.

Rejoice the Lord is King: Daniel 7:14, Matthew 28:18, Acts 17:31, Philippians 4:4, Hebrews 1:3, Revelation 1:18, 19:6

O Worship the King: Psalm 103: 14, 104:1-3, Isaiah 54:5, Daniel 7:9, Nahum 1:3, James 1:17

And Can It Be: John 3:16, 8:36, Romans 5:8-9, 8:1, Ephesians 5:14, Philippians 2:6-8

Nothing But the Blood: Isaiah 1:18, Romans 3:25, Ephesians 1:7, 1 John 1:7

Standing on the Promises: Romans 8:38-39, 2 Corinthians 1:20, Hebrews 6:18, 2 Peter 1:3-4, 1 John 1:7, Revelation 5:13

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

Catechize: New City Catechism #40

Q: What should we pray?

A: The whole Word of God directs us in what we should pray.

From Sunday School July 28: 

FAMILY TALKING POINTS

CHRIST CONNECTION

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

• Babies & Toddlers: Paul shared the good news that Jesus saves sinners. 
• Younger Preschool: Paul told others about Jesus even when he was a prisoner. He kept sharing the good news even when people disagreed. Everyone who trusts in Jesus will be saved. 
• Older Preschool: Paul told others about Jesus even when he was a prisoner. He kept sharing the good news even when people disagreed. The message about Jesus seems silly to some, but everyone who trusts in Jesus will be saved. 
• Kids: Being a prisoner in Rome did not stop Paul from sharing his faith. He continued to share the gospel even when people disagreed. The message about Jesus seems foolish to some, but everyone who trusts in Jesus will be saved. 

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: We Are Here to Make Much of Jesus (1 Thessalonians 4–5)