Look back: Look back over Hebrews 9:28 and remember the redeemed are those saved by Christ, marked by a Spirit-given longing for His return and final salvation.

Look ahead: This coming Sunday, we will be in Psalm 61. Read the passage during the week with your family. 

Ask: What do you think about when Scripture says God is a "refuge"?

Pray: Praise God for his steadfast love and faithfulness.

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

Ancient of Days: Daniel 7, Matthew 26:63-64, 28:18-20

My Worth is Not in What I Own: Psalm 62:1, 1 Corinthians 1:18, Galatians 6:14, Philippians 3:7-11, 4:4, 1 Peter 1:18-19

All My Boast is in Jesus: John 19:30, 1 Corinthians 1:31, 2 Corinthians 10:17, 12:9, Galatians 2:20, 6:14, Ephesians 2:8-9

All Glory Be to Christ: Psalm 29:2, Matthew 26:26-28, John 17:20-21, 1 Corinthians 15:55-57, Ephesians 2:20, 4:3, 1 Peter 2:6, Revelation 5:12

Monthly Missions Focus: Southeast Asia

Catechize: New City Catechism #15

From Sunday School May 25: 

FAMILY TALKING POINTS

CHRIST CONNECTION

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

• Babies & Toddlers: God sent Jesus to die on the cross and rise again so that we can be forgiven. When we know and love Jesus, God forgives our sin.
• Younger Preschool: God wants people to be sorry for their sin. Jesus came to die on the cross and rise again. When we know and love Jesus, God forgives our sin.
• Older Preschool: The Israelites confessed their sin, and God saved them from the Philistines. When we confess our sin to God, He forgives us and saves us through the death and resurrection of His Son, Jesus.
• Kids: Samuel called the people to turn away from false gods and to worship God, and God gave them victory over their enemies. God calls us to turn away from sin and to trust in Jesus who gives us victory over our enemies of sin and death.

BIG PICTURE QUESTION & ANSWER

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

• Younger Preschool: How does God care for His creation? God loves and rules over all He made.
• Older Preschool: How does God care for His creation? God loves and rules over all He made.
• Kids: How does God care for His creation? God loves and rules over His creation according to His perfect plan.

KEY PASSAGE

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

• Babies & Toddlers: God gives us all we need in Jesus. Philippians 4:19
• Younger Preschool: My God will supply all your needs in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19
• Older Preschool: My God will supply all your needs according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19
• Kids: My God will supply all your needs according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19

** Next week: The Israelites Wanted a King (1 Samuel 7-10)