Look back: Look back over Psalm 70 and remember God has shamed your enemies and will save you for the sake of his praise.

Look ahead: This coming Sunday, we will be in Hebrews 10:1-4. Read the passage during the week with your family. 

Ask: What was insufficient about the sacrificial system and what is the proof of that?

Pray: Praise God that the sacrifice of Jesus accomplished what the law and animal sacrifices could not do; namely, making perfect those who draw near to God through him.

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 Vast the Love: Matthew 11:28-30, John 19:30, Romans 8:35, Ephesians 2:7-16, 3:18-19, Colossians 3:3-4, Hebrews 7:26, 8:1-2, 10:13, 12:1-2, 12:24, 2 Peter 1:9, 1 John 1:7-9

Behold Our God: Isaiah 25:9, 35:4, 40:12-17, Psalm 46:6-10

Come Ye Sinners: Isaiah 55:1-6, Matthew 11:28, Luke 15:18-20, Acts 20:21, Romans 3:25, Hebrews 9:14

Christ the Sure and Steady Anchor: Romans 5:20, Philippians 1:21, 2 Corinthians 5:8, Hebrews 6:19-20, 

Christ is Mine Forevermore: Psalm 34:18, 103:8-12, 139:16, Matthew 6:19-21, 13:44, Romans 8:28-38, Philippians 4:7, Hebrews 11:13, 1 Peter 2:11, Revelation 21:2, 22:5

Monthly Missions Focus: US/Mexico border ministry

Catechize: New City Catechism #22

From August 3: 

FAMILY TALKING POINTS

CHRIST CONNECTION

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

• Babies & Toddlers: Solomon asked for wisdom, and God gave it to him. When we ask God for help, He will help us. God helped us by giving us His Son, Jesus, to rescue us from our sins.
• Younger Preschool: Solomon asked for wisdom, and God gave it to him. When we ask God for help, He will help us. God helped us in the greatest way by giving us His Son, Jesus, to rescue us from our sins.
• Older Preschool: Solomon asked God for wisdom to know right and wrong. Jesus had perfect wisdom, and He never did anything wrong. Jesus is the best King. He lived a perfect life to rescue sinners by dying on the cross and rising again.
• Kids: God gave Solomon wisdom to lead His people. Jesus is wisdom, and He leads those who trust in Him to eternal life. When we follow Jesus, we become wise.

BIG PICTURE QUESTION & ANSWER

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

• Younger Preschool: What does God know? God knows everything.
• Older Preschool: What does God know? God knows everything.
• Kids: What does God know? God knows everything about the past, present, and future. 

KEY PASSAGE

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

• Babies & Toddlers: Obey the LORD and do what is right. Proverbs 3:7
• Younger Preschool: Fear the LORD and turn from evil. Proverbs 3:7
• Older Preschool: Fear the LORD and turn away from evil. Proverbs 3:7
• Kids: Don’t be wise in your own eyes; fear the LORD and turn away from evil. Proverbs 3:7

** Next week: Solomon Built the Temple (1 Kings 6-8)