Look back: Look back over Mark 10:35-45 and remember Jesus came to give His life as a ransom for many, demonstrating both the depth of God's love in securing our redemption and the model of humble, sacrificial service He calls His disciples to follow—a life shaped by the manger and the cross.

Look ahead: This coming Sunday, we will be in Hebrews 6:13-20. Read the passage during the week with your family. 

Ask: What does Christian perseverance look like in practice?

Pray: Praise God for the Holy Spirit who seals God's people for salvation and produces Christlikeness in them.

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.

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

Christ the True and Better: Genesis 3:15, Genesis 22:9-14, Exodus 14:21-22, 1 Samuel 17:45-47, 1 Cor. 15:55-57 Hebrews 10:19-20

Alas and Did My Savior Bleed: Isaiah 53:5, Romans 5:8, Galatians 2:20, 1 Peter 2:24

All Glory Be to Christ: Psalm 29:2, Matthew 26:26-28, John 17:20-21, 1 Corinthians 15:55-57, Ephesians 2:20, 4:3, 1 Peter 2:6, Revelation 5:12

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

Catechize: New City Catechism #52 (new questions starting in 2 weeks)

From Sunday School December 22: 

FAMILY TALKING POINTS

CHRIST CONNECTION

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

• Babies & Toddlers: God gave the Israelites the food and water they needed. We are all sinners, but God gave us Jesus so that we might be saved from our sin.
• Younger Preschool: God took care of His people in the wilderness. All people need God. God gave us what we need the most: His Son, Jesus. Jesus died and rose from the dead to rescue us from our sins.
• Older Preschool: The people were unhappy with Moses and God, but God still chose to give them the food and water they needed. We are all sinners, but Jesus still chose to die for us so that we might be saved from our sin.
• Kids: The people complained against Moses and against God, but God still chose to give them the food and water they needed. We are all sinners and are enemies of God, but Christ still chose to die for us so that we might 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 does sin keep us from God? Sin keeps us from God because He is holy.
• Older Preschool: Why does sin separate us from God? Because God is holy.
• Kids: Why does sin separate us from God? Because God is holy, sin has broken our relationship with God.

KEY PASSAGE

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

• Babies & Toddlers: God hears and rescues. Psalm 34:17
• Younger Preschool: The LORD hears, and rescues. Psalm 34:17
• Older Preschool: The righteous cry out, and the LORD hears, and rescues them from all their troubles. Psalm 34:17
• Kids: The righteous cry out, and the LORD hears, and rescues them from all their troubles. Psalm 34:17

** Next week: Moses Led the Israelites (Exodus 17-18)