Look back: Look back over Hebrews 4:16 and remember Christ alone provides God’s people with help in time of need. 

Look ahead: This coming Sunday, we will be in Hebrews 5:1-6. Read the passage during the week with your family. 

Ask: How is Jesus similar to and different from old covenant priests?

Pray: Praise God for the exaltation of Jesus.

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.

There is One Gospel: John 8:12, 14:16-17, 1 Corinthians 15:1-4, Galatians 1:6-9, Ephesians 1:4-7, 4:4-6, Philippians 3:8, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-14, 1 Timothy 1:15

O Praise the Name: Psalm 30:4, Matthew 28:6, John 19:16-18, Romans 5:8, 1 Corinthians 15, 1 Peter 2:24

The Night Song: Psalm 121, Isaiah 41:10, Psalm 42:8, Matthew 11:28-30

He Will Hold Me Fast: Isaiah 62:4, Zephaniah 3:17, John 6:39-40, 10:28-28, Romans 3:24-26, 8:38-39, 1 Cor. 15:22, Philippians 1:6, 1 Thess. 4:16-17, James 4:7, 1 Peter 1:18-19

Before the Throne of God Above: Isaiah 49:16, Romans 3:21-26, Colossians 3:3, Hebrews 7:25

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

Catechize: Review New City Catechism #46 (no Wednesday night this or next week)

From Sunday School October 13: 

FAMILY TALKING POINTS

STORY POINT

This is the main point to emphasize from today’s Bible story.

• Preschool: God made a promise to Abraham.
• Kids: Abraham believed God’s promise.

CHRIST CONNECTION

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

• Babies & Toddlers: Jesus came to earth as part of Abraham’s family.
• Younger Preschool: God sent Jesus to earth as part of Abraham’s family. Jesus saves people from their sins. 
• Older Preschool: God promised to bless all the people in the world through Abraham. God sent Jesus to earth as part of Abraham’s family. God blesses all the people on earth through Jesus because Jesus saves people from their sins.
• Kids: God kept His promises to Abraham. Abraham became the father of the nation of Israel. Jesus came into the world as a descendant of Abraham to fulfill God’s promise. All who place their faith in Jesus are part of God’s family forever.

BIG PICTURE QUESTION & ANSWER

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

• Younger Preschool: Who keeps His promises? God keeps His promises.
• Older Preschool: Does God keep His promises? Yes, God always keeps His promises.
• Kids: T Does God keep His promises? Yes, God always keeps His promises because He is faithful.

KEY PASSAGE

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

• Babies & Toddlers: God is good, and His love is forever. Psalm 100:5
• Younger Preschool: The LORD is good, and His love lasts forever. Psalm 100:5
• Older Preschool: For the LORD is good, and his faithful love endures forever. Psalm 100:5 
• Kids: For the LORD is good, and his faithful love endures forever; his faithfulness, through all generations. Psalm 100:5

** Next week: Abraham and Isaac (Genesis 22)