Look back: Look back over Hebrews 4:2 and remember we are beckoned to true rest, and warned against hearing this message but not responding in faith.

Look ahead: This coming Sunday, we will be in Hebrews 4:3 and following:

Ask: What is the relationship between God's wrath and God's rest?

Pray: Praise God for the removal of his wrath through Christ's death for our sins and the gift of his eternal rest.

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.

Magnificent, Marvelous, Matchless Love: John 3:16, 15:26, Romans Romans 3:24-25, 5:8, 6:4-5, 1 Corinthians 15:20-22, Ephesians 1:10, Galatians 4:4, 1 Peter 2:24

Hymn of the Savior: Genesis 1 and 3, Isaiah 53:4-6, 1 Peter 2:24, Revelation 21:3-4

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

All My Boast is in Jesus: Matthew 11:28-30, John 10:14-18 James 5:11

A Christian's Daily Prayer: Lamentations 3:22-24, Romans 12:1-2, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, Titus 2:11-14

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

Catechize: New City Catechism #42 (review)

From Sunday School August 25: 

FAMILY TALKING POINTS

CHRIST CONNECTION

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

• Babies & Toddlers: Jesus is making all things new. 
• Younger Preschool: When Jesus comes back, everyone who trusts in Him will be with Him forever. God will undo every bad thing! Jesus is making all things new. 
• Older Preschool: Jesus said that He is coming back soon. When Jesus comes back, everyone who trusts in Him will be with Him forever. God will undo every bad thing—no more death, pain, or tears! Jesus is making all things new. 
• Kids: Jesus promised to come back to earth soon. When Jesus returns, God will undo every bad thing caused by sin—no more death, no more pain, no more tears. Jesus is making all things new. 

BIG PICTURE QUESTION & ANSWER

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

• Younger Preschool: What is the hope of the church? The church looks forward to Jesus’ return. 
• Older Preschool: What is the hope of the church? The church looks forward to Jesus’ return when He will make all things new. 
• Kids: What is the hope of the church? The church looks forward to Jesus’ return when He will make all things new. 

KEY PASSAGE

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

• Babies & Toddlers: Jesus will wipe away our tears. Revelation 21:4 
• Younger Preschool: He will wipe away our tears. Revelation 21:4 
• Older Preschool: He will wipe away every tear from their eyes. Death will be no more; grief, crying, and pain will be no more. Revelation 21:4 
• Kids: He will wipe away every tear from their eyes. Death will be no more; grief, crying, and pain will be no more, because the previous things have passed away. Revelation 21:4 

** Next week: God Created the World (Genesis 1–2)