Look back: Look back over Hebrews 9:11-14 and remember Jesus’ death secures for us an eternal redemption.

Look ahead: This coming Sunday, we will be in Hebrews 9:15. Read the passage during the week with your family. 

Ask: What does it mean that Christ is the mediator of the new covenant?

Pray: Praise God for Christ shedding his blood for the complete forgiveness of his people's sins. 

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

Christ is Risen, He is Risen Indeed: 1 Corinthians 15:1-8, 20-28, Ephesians 1:15-21

How Deep the Father's Love For Us: Isaiah 53:5, John 3:16, Romans 5:8, Galatians 6:14, Ephesians 2:4-5, 1 Peter 2:24

Christ Our Hope in Life and Death: Psalm 34:8, Isaiah 43:2, Romans 14:7-8, 1 Corinthians 15:55-57, Ephesians 1:7, Revelation 21:4

In Christ Alone: Psalm 62:5-7, Isaiah 53:4-6, Matthew 7:24-25, Matthew 27:57-60, Luke 24:1-6, John 1:14, John 10:28-29, Romans 3:23-26, Romans 6:9-10, Romans 8:1-2, Romans 8:38-39, 1 Corinthians 3:11, 1 Corinthians 6:20, 1 Corinthians 15:3-4, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Galatians 3:13, Ephesians 3:18-19, Philippians 2:6-8, Philippians 4:7, Colossians 3:11, 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17, 2 Timothy 1:7, Hebrews 2:14-15, 1 Peter 2:24

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

Catechize: New City Catechism #12 (no new question this week)

From Sunday School April 13: 

FAMILY TALKING POINTS

CHRIST CONNECTION

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

• Babies & Toddlers: God used Deborah, Barak, and Jael to help His people. God sent Jesus to help us by dying on the cross and coming back to life.
• Younger Preschool: Like God used Deborah, Barak, and Jael to help His people, God sends people to help us and teach us about Jesus. Jesus won the greatest battle against sin by dying on the cross and coming back to life.
• Older Preschool: God used Deborah to lead His people and help them win battles. God sent His Son, Jesus, to win the battle against sin by dying on the cross and being raised back to life.
• Kids: God used Deborah to lead Israel in victory over their enemies, and God received the glory. God sent Jesus to reign victorious over sin and death. Jesus is worthy of all honor, glory, and power (Revelation 4:11).

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: Gideon Led Israel (Judges 6-7)