Look back: Look back over Psalm 67 and remember God blesses His people so that all nations might know Him, find joy in Christ, and worship His name.

Look ahead: This coming Sunday, we will be in Psalm 68. Read the passage during the week with your family. 

Ask: How does the image of a victory parade in this psalm encourage you as a follower of Jesus?

Pray: Pray for your perspective on your life to be shaped by Jesus' ultimate victory on your behalf.

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.

How Great (Psalm 145): Psalm 145, 2 Timothy 4:1

Praise to the Lord, the Almighty: Psalm 84:11, 91:4, 103:1 

There is a Fountain: Zechariah 13:1, Ephesians 1:7, Hebrews 9:22, 1 John 1:7, Revelation 7:14

Before the Throne of God Above: Isaiah 49:16, Romans 3:21-26, Colossians 3:3, Hebrews 6:19-20, 7:25

O Church Arise: Ephesians 6:10-18, 1 Cor. 15:55-57, Hebrews 12:1

Monthly Missions Focus: The Caribbean 

Catechize: New City Catechism #19

From July 13: 

FAMILY TALKING POINTS

CHRIST CONNECTION

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

• Babies & Toddlers: David was kind and showed mercy to Saul. God was kind and showed us mercy by sending Jesus to rescue us from sin and death.
• Younger Preschool: Saul wanted to be mean to David, but David was kind and showed mercy to Saul. Our sin makes us God’s enemies, but He showed us mercy by sending Jesus to rescue us from sin and death.
• Older Preschool: Saul wanted to hurt David, but David showed mercy to Saul. We all deserve to die for our sin, but God shows us mercy when we trust in Jesus, who died for our sin and rose again.
• Kids: Saul was trying to kill David, but David chose to show Saul mercy. When the people were killing Jesus, He showed them mercy and said, “Father, forgive them.” We all sin, but God shows us mercy through Jesus, who died for our sin and rose again.

BIG PICTURE QUESTION & ANSWER

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

• Younger Preschool: Is anything greater than God? No, God is greater than everything.
• Older Preschool: Is anything greater than God? No, God is greater than everything.
• Kids: Is anything or anyone greater than God? No, God is greater than everything and everyone.

KEY PASSAGE

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

• Babies & Toddlers: LORD, no one is like you. You are great. Jeremiah 10:6
• Younger Preschool: LORD, there is no one like you. You are great. Jeremiah 10:6
• Older Preschool: LORD, there is no one like you. You are great; your name is great in power. Jeremiah 10:6
• Kids: LORD, there is no one like you. You are great; your name is great in power. Who should not fear you, King of the nations? It is what you deserve. Jeremiah 10:6-7a

** Next week: David Became King (2 Samuel 5; 7)