Look back: Look back over Hebrews 5:1-6 and remember Jesus is appointed to be the high priest for the people of God forever.

Look ahead: This coming Sunday, we will be in Hebrews 5:7. Read the passage during the week with your family. 

Ask: What examples in the life of Jesus do you see of his obedience and reverence?

Pray: Praise God that Jesus was made perfect and is "the source of eternal salvation to all who obey him."

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.

Come Praise and Glorify: Ephesians 1:3-14

Here is Love: Psalm 103:12, Zechariah 13:1, Ephesians 2:4-5, Romans 5:8, Revelation 21:3

O Lord, My Rock and My Redeemer: Psalm 19:14, Psalm 71:19

Yet Not I But Through Christ in Me: Psalm 23:1, John 10:11, 14:2-3, Romans 4:25, 8:1, 8:37, 1 Corinthians 15:3-4, 15:57,  2 Corinthians 4:16, Galatians 2:20, Ephesians 1:7, Philippians 1:6, 4:13, 3:20-21, Colossians 1:27, 1 Timothy 1:1, 1 Peter 1:18-19

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 #46 (no Wednesday night this week)

From Sunday School October 20: 

FAMILY TALKING POINTS

STORY POINT

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

• Preschool: Abraham trusted God.
• Kids: Abraham trusted God even when he did not understand God’s plan.

CHRIST CONNECTION

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

• Babies & Toddlers: God loves us and gave His Son, Jesus, to save the world from sin.
• Younger Preschool: Abraham loved God, and God provided a ram. God loves us and gave His Son, Jesus, to save the world from sin.
• Older Preschool: Abraham was willing to give up his son, but God provided a ram instead. God was willing to give His Son for us. Jesus died and rose again so we can have forgiveness and life with God forever.
• Kids: Abraham was willing to give his only son for God, but God provided another way. God was willing to give His only Son for us. Jesus knew there was no other way to save God’s people, so He died and rose again to provide them with forgiveness and life with God 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: A Wife for Isaac (Genesis 24–25)