Look back: Look back over Hebrews 9:1-10 and remember religious rituals will never grant true access to God's presence, which is our deepest need and greatest joy.

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

Ask: How is the blood of animal sacrifices contrasted with the blood of Christ?

Pray: Praise God for the saving and sanctifying power of the gospel of Christ crucified and raised for our salvation.

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.

O Worship the Risen Christ: Matthew 28, 1 Corinthians 15, Philippians 2:9-11, Revelation 5:11-12, 21:23

God is For Us: Psalm 56:9, Psalm 118:6, Romans 8:31-39

Come O Sinner: Matthew 27:29, Romans 3:23-26, Romans 5:8-9, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Galatians 3:13, Hebrews 2:14

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

Your Will Be Done: Matthew 6:10, 26:39, Romans 8:15, Philippians 2:8

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

Catechize: New City Catechism #12

From Sunday School April 6: 

FAMILY TALKING POINTS

CHRIST CONNECTION

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

• Babies & Toddlers: God loved His people and sent judges. God loves us too and sent Jesus to save us from our sins when we trust in Him.
• Younger Preschool: Like God sent judges to help His people, He also sent Jesus to help us. Jesus saves us from our sins when we trust in Him.
• Older Preschool: God provided judges to rescue His people from their enemies. God provided Jesus to rescue us from our sin. When we choose to trust in Jesus and follow Him, we are forever saved from our sin.
• Kids: God brought consequences to His people for their sins, but He also raised up judges to save them from their enemies. We also have consequences for our sins, but God sent Jesus to save us from our sins once and for all.

BIG PICTURE QUESTION & ANSWER

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

• Younger Preschool: What is repentance? Repentance is turning away from sin and turning to Jesus.
• Older Preschool: What is repentance? Repentance is turning away from sin and turning to Jesus.
• Kids: What is repentance? Repentance is turning away from sin and turning to Jesus.

KEY PASSAGE

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

• Babies & Toddlers: If we pray, God will hear and forgive our sins. 2 Chronicles 7:14
• Younger Preschool: If my people pray and turn from sin, I will forgive them. 2 Chronicles 7:14
• Older Preschool: [If] my people pray and turn from their evil ways, then I will forgive their sin. 2 Chronicles 7:14
• Kids: [If] my people, who bear my name, humble themselves, pray and seek my face, and turn from their evil ways, then I will hear from heaven, forgive their sin, and heal their land. 2 Chronicles 7:14

** Next week: Deborah Led Israel (Judges 4-5)