Look back: Look back over Psalm 68 and remember God’s works by which he saves his people and settles them in a home with Him lead them to praise him and desire his praise from the nations.

Look ahead: This coming Sunday, we will be in Psalm 69. Read the passage during the week with your family. 

Ask: How does this psalm encourage you to pray and seek the Lord during times of great difficulty or sadness?

Pray: Praise God for his goodness and mercy and ask him to use trials in your life for your good (Romans 8:28). 

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 God of Mercy Hear Our Plea: Psalm 13, Psalm 44, 130:1, Romans 8:22-23

Lord From Sorrows Deep I Call: Psalm 42 and 43

Afflicted Saint, to Christ Draw Near: Deut. 33:25, Psalm 34:17-18, 1 Cor. 10:13, 2 Cor. 4:8-14, 12:9, Phil. 4:13, 1 Peter 4:12-13

Whate’er My God Ordains is Right: Psalm 23, Proverbs 3:5-6, Isaiah 41:10, Romans 8:28, 2 Corinthians 4:16-18

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

Monthly Missions Focus: The Caribbean 

Catechize: New City Catechism #20

From July 20: 

FAMILY TALKING POINTS

CHRIST CONNECTION

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

• Babies & Toddlers: God promised that David’s family would have kings forever. Jesus came from David’s family. Jesus is the King of everything forever.
• Younger Preschool: God promised that David’s family would have kings forever. Jesus made God’s promise come true. Jesus came from David’s family. He is the King of everything forever.
• Older Preschool: God promised that David’s family would be full of future kings forever. God’s promise came true in Jesus. Jesus came from David’s family and is the King of everything forever.
• Kids: God promised to build a forever kingdom through David's family. This promise is fulfilled in Jesus, a descendant of David. Jesus is King over everything, and anyone who trusts in Him is welcomed into His forever kingdom.

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 Sinned and Was Restored (2 Samuel 11-12; Psalm 51)