Look back: Look back over Hebrews 11:4-7 and remember we are called to continue by faith in Jesus for the commendation of God.

Look ahead: This coming Sunday, we will be in Hebrews 11:8-22. Read the passage during the week with your family. 

Ask: What empowered the faith of the people mentioned in Hebrews 11?

Pray: Praise God for the promise of a "better country" and that the Lord is preparing a place for his people to dwell with us forever.

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 is the Greatness of God: 1 Corinthians 2:12, 2 Corinthians 1:4, Ephesians 1:19-20, Hebrews 12:2, Lamentations 3:23, Psalm 100, Psalm 105:2, Psalm 145:3, Psalm 40:3, Psalm 65:1, Psalm 90:14, Psalm 92:1-2, Psalm 95:1-2, Romans 5:8

Christ is Risen, He is Risen Indeed: 1 Corinthians 15:1-8, 20-28, Ephesians 1:15-21

The Solid Rock: Matthew 7:24-25

Speak O Lord: Deuteronomy 8:3, Psalm 139:23-24, Habakkuk 2:14, Matthew 4:4, 5:14-16, Mark 4:1-20, Romans 8:29, 12:2, Philippians 2:3-8, Hebrews 4:12

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

Monthly Missions Focus: Hospice ministry in Maine

Catechize: New City Catechism #33

From November 9: 

FAMILY TALKING POINTS

CHRIST CONNECTION

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

• Babies & Toddlers: Jesus came to help us know how to turn back to God. When we trust in Jesus, we can be close to God again.
• Younger Preschool: All these helpers told the people to turn back to God. Later, Jesus came and said the same thing: “Stop doing wrong things and come back to God.” When we trust in Jesus, we can be close to God again.
• Older Preschool: These prophets all told the people the same thing: stop doing wrong things and turn back to God. Later, Jesus came and said the same thing: “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near.” When we trust in Jesus, we can be close to God again.
• Kids: God sent prophets to His people to warn them to repent of their sin and turn to God. Jesus gave the same message, saying, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near.” When we trust in Jesus, we are restored to a right relationship with God and have the hope of eternal life.

BIG PICTURE QUESTION & ANSWER

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

• Younger Preschool: What is God like? God is holy, good, and loving.
• Older Preschool: What is God like? God is holy, good, and loving.
• Kids: What is God like? God is holy, good, and loving.

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 good to everyone. Psalm 145:9
• Younger Preschool: The LORD is good to everyone. Psalm 145:9
• Older Preschool: The LORD is good to everyone; his compassion rests on all he has made. Psalm 145:9
• Kids: The LORD is good to everyone; his compassion rests on all he has made. Psalm 145:9

** Next week: God Promised a New Covenant (Jeremiah 17; 31)