Look back: Look back over Hebrews 8:13 and remember the Old Covenant is obsolete because it has been fulfilled and replaced by the New Covenant in Christ, but the Old Testament remains valuable as God’s Word, providing instruction, prophecy, and a deeper understanding of the Gospel when read in light of Christ.

Look ahead: This coming Sunday, we will be in Hebrews 9:1 and following. Read the passage during the week with your family. 

Ask: What indicated that "the way into the holy places [was] not yet opened" under the old covenant?

Pray: Praise God for Jesus entering the holy places with his own blood to secure our eternal redemption.

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.

Standing on the Promises: Romans 8:38-39, 2 Corinthians 1:20, Hebrews 6:18, 2 Peter 1:3-4, 1 John 1:7, Revelation 5:13

How Great Thou Art: Psalm 19:1-2, 8:3, 95:6, 103:1-2, 145:3, 147:4, Romans 1:20, 5:8, 8:32, 1 Thess. 4:16, Hebrews 1:3

Before the Throne of God Above: Isaiah 49:16, Romans 3:21-26, Colossians 3:3, Hebrews 6:19-20, 7:25

Jesus Strong and Kind: Psalm 27:1, Luke 19:10, John 4:13-14, 2 Corinthians 12:9-10, 1 Peter 2:24

Grace: Psalm 51:12, Matthew 28:19, John 6:44, 14:2-3, Ephesians 1:7, 2:1-10, 5:19-20, Romans 3:23-25, 6:23, Revelation 5:9

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Catechize: New City Catechism #11

From Sunday School March 30: 

FAMILY TALKING POINTS

CHRIST CONNECTION

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

• Babies & Toddlers: Joshua told God’s people to love and obey God. After Jesus died on the cross and rose again, Jesus reminded His followers to obey God and tell others about Him.
• Younger Preschool: Joshua reminded God’s people to love God and obey Him. After Jesus died on the cross and rose again, Jesus reminded His followers to love and obey Him too.
• Older Preschool: Joshua reminded God’s people to worship and obey God. After Jesus’ death and resurrection, Jesus appeared to His disciples and left them with a task: obey Him by telling others about Him.
• Kids: Joshua reminded the people that God saved them from Egypt and gave them the Promised Land. He told them to worship God alone. Jesus is worthy of all worship because He saves those who trust in Him from sin and gives them eternal life.

BIG PICTURE QUESTION & ANSWER

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

• Younger Preschool: Why can we trust God? We can trust God because He is faithful.
• Older Preschool: Why can we trust God? We can trust God because He does what He says He will do.
• Kids: Why can we trust God? We can trust God because He is faithful and does everything for His glory and our good.

KEY PASSAGE

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

• Babies & Toddlers: The LORD is strong and mighty. Psalm 24:8
• Younger Preschool: Who is the King of glory? The LORD, strong and mighty. Psalm 24:8
• Older Preschool: Who is this King of glory? The LORD, strong and mighty. Psalm 24:8 
• Kids: Who is this King of glory? The LORD, strong and mighty, the LORD, mighty in battle. Psalm 24:8

** Next week: The First Judges (Judges 3)