Look back: Look back over Hebrews 9:15a and remember through his death and resurrection, Jesus became the mediator of a New Covenant, reconciling sinners to God so that those who are called may receive an eternal inheritance.
Look ahead: This coming Sunday, we will be in Hebrews 9:15-22. Read the passage during the week with your family.
Ask: What is the significance of a will in this pasage?
Pray: Praise God for securing our forgiveness through the shedding of Christ's blood.
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.
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Catechize: New City Catechism #12 (no new question this week)
From Sunday School April 20:
FAMILY TALKING POINTS
CHRIST CONNECTION
This is the big idea of how this week’s Bible story points to Jesus.
- Babies & Toddlers: When we do wrong things, we need God’s help. God sent His Son, Jesus, to help us and to save us from our sins.
- Younger Preschool: The Israelites needed Gideon to help them. We need help, too. We need God to save us from our sins. God sent His Son, Jesus, to help us and save us forever.
- Older Preschool: The people of Israel asked God to help them. God used Gideon to help the people, and God fought for them. We need help too. We need God to save us from sin. We cannot save ourselves. God sent His Son, Jesus, to save us.
- Kids: Gideon could have never won the battle without God’s power. Victory came from God alone. We cannot save ourselves from sin. Only Jesus can save us from our sin.
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: Samson and the Philistines (Judges 13-16)