Look back: Look back over Hebrews 8:1-6 and remember Jesus, our high priest, ministers in the true heavenly tabernacle, mediating a better covenant with better promises.

Look ahead: This coming Sunday, we will be in Hebrews 8:7 and following. Read the passage during the week with your family. 

Ask: What was the fault with the old covenant?

Pray: Praise God that the new covenant in Christ is sufficient to put his law on your heart and mind by the Spirit and includes the full forgiveness of sin.

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.

How Rich a Treasure We Possess: 1 Chronicles 29:11, Matthew 13:44, Romans 8, Ephesians 2:4-5, Colossians 2:13-14, 1 Peter 1:18-19

Jesus Messiah: Deut. 6:5, Acts 4:12, 1 Cor. 11:23-26, 2 Cor. 5:21, Phil. 2:8-11, 1 Tim. 2:5

Christ the Sure and Steady Anchor: Romans 5:20, Philippians 1:21, 2 Corinthians 5:8, Hebrews 6:19-20, 

Amazing Grace: Luke 15, John 9, Romans 8:28, Ephesians 2:8-9

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.

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Catechize: New City Catechism #7

From Sunday School February 23: 

FAMILY TALKING POINTS

CHRIST CONNECTION

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

• Babies & Toddlers: Jesus died so that all who believe in Him would be forgiven of their sins and be with Him forever.
• Younger Preschool: Moses was a good leader, but he was not perfect. Jesus is perfect. Jesus died so everyone who follows Him will be forgiven of their sins and be with Him forever.
• Older Preschool: Moses led God’s people, but Moses was not perfect. Jesus leads us in perfect faithfulness. He died so that all who trust and believe in Him would be forgiven of their sins and be with Him forever.
• Kids: Moses led God’s people faithfully but died unable to bring them into the Promised Land. Jesus leads us in perfect faithfulness. He died so that all who place their faith in Him will join Him in the new heaven and earth.

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 obey God? We should obey God because He loves us.
• Older Preschool: Why should we obey God? We should obey God because He made us and He loves us.
• Kids: Why should we obey God? We should obey God because He made us, He loves us, and His plans are good.

KEY PASSAGE

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

• Babies & Toddlers: God makes all things good. Romans 8:28
• Younger Preschool: All things work together for the good of those who love God. Romans 8:28
• Older Preschool: We know that all things work together for the good of those who love God, who are called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28
• Kids: We know that all things work together for the good of those who love God, who are called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28

** Next week: Crossing the Jordan River (Joshua 1; 3-4)