Look back: Look back over Psalm 64 and remember when slandered, we are called to respond not with retaliation, but by taking our hurt to God, trusting Him to defend us and bring justice for the glory of His name.

Look ahead: This coming Sunday, we will be in Psalm 65. Read the passage during the week with your family. 

Ask: What does it mean that God atones for transgressions?

Pray: Praise God for the complete atoning work of Jesus on the cross.

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 King: Psalm 103: 14, 104:1-3, Isaiah 54:5, Daniel 7:9, Nahum 1:3, James 1:17

The Goodness of Jesus: Psalm 16:11, Psalm, 23:1, Matthew 11:28-30, John 4:14, John 6:35, John  7:37-38, John 14:27, Romans 15:13, 2 Corinthians 9:8, Ephesians 2:8-9, Philippians 4:7, 19 1 John 4:18

Alas and Did My Savior Bleed: Isaiah 53:5, Romans 5:8, Galatians 2:20, 1 Peter 2:24

My Heart is Filled With Thankfulness: Psalm 95:2, Isaiah 53:4-5, Jeremiah 31:33, 2 Corinthians 12:9, Galatians 3

Doxology: Psalm 148:1-5, Matthew 28:19, James 1:17

Monthly Missions Focus: Cowboy Church

Catechize: New City Catechism #17

From June 22: 

FAMILY TALKING POINTS

CHRIST CONNECTION

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

• Babies & Toddlers: God chose David to be the king of Israel, and God sent Jesus to be the King of everything! Jesus is the perfect King who loves us.
• Younger Preschool: David was a surprising choice to be the king of Israel. When Jesus came to earth, He seemed like a surprising choice to be king! Jesus is the perfect King who loves us.
• Older Preschool: God’s choice of David to be Israel’s next king was surprising. David was the youngest in his family, but God saw David’s heart. When Jesus came to earth, He seemed like a surprising choice for a king. Jesus is the perfect King who saves us from our sin and reigns forever.
• Kids: David did not look like a king on the outside, but God saw his heart and chose him to be the next ruler. Jesus looked like an ordinary man to the people around Him, but He is God’s Son and the Savior of the world.

BIG PICTURE QUESTION & ANSWER

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

• Younger Preschool: Who is our King? Jesus is our King.
• Older Preschool: Who is our King? Jesus is our King and He rules over the world.
• Kids: Who is our King? Jesus is our King forever, and He rules over the world.

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 over all things. Psalm 103:19
• Younger Preschool: The LORD rules over everything. Psalm 103:19
• Older Preschool: The LORD ... rules over all. Psalm 103:19
• Kids: The LORD has established his throne in heaven, and his kingdom rules over all. Psalm 103:19

** Next week: David Played for Saul (1 Samuel 16)