Look back: Look back over Hebrews 11:23-31 and remember we endure every fire by trusting God, who rewards faith that stands firm.

Look ahead: This coming Sunday, we will be resuming our Advent series. Read Matthew 26:26-29 during the week with your family. 

Ask: How would you describe your gratitude to God for his grace in forgiveness?

Pray: Praise God for the redeeming work of Jesus.

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.

Christmas Sanctus (Holy, Holy, Holy): Psalm 148, Isaiah 9, Matthew 1-2, Luke 1-2, John 1, Philippians 2, Revelation 5

Exult in the Savior's Birth: Isaiah 9:6, Matthew 2, Luke 2

Come Behold the Wondrous Mystery: Romans 5:19, 8:17, 1 Corinthians 15:20, Philippians 2:6-8, 

In Christ Alone: Psalm 62:5-7, Isaiah 53:4-6, Matthew 7:24-25, Matthew 27:57-60, Luke 24:1-6, John 1:14, John 10:28-29, Romans 3:23-26, Romans 6:9-10, Romans 8:1-2, Romans 8:38-39, 1 Corinthians 3:11, 1 Corinthians 6:20, 1 Corinthians 15:3-4, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Galatians 3:13, Ephesians 3:18-19, Philippians 2:6-8, Philippians 4:7, Colossians 3:11, 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17, 2 Timothy 1:7, Hebrews 2:14-15, 1 Peter 2:24

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

Monthly Missions Focus: Hospice ministry in Maine

Catechize: New City Catechism #34 (no midweek this week)

From November 23: 

FAMILY TALKING POINTS

CHRIST CONNECTION

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

• Babies & Toddlers: Jesus died for our sins and rose again. If we trust in Him, God forgives all our sins.
• Younger Preschool: Doing wrong things has consequences. But the good news is that Jesus took the punishment for our sins when He died for us. He came back to life! If we trust in Him, God forgives all our sins.
• Older Preschool: Sin has consequences. The good news is that Jesus took the punishment for our sins when He died for us. Jesus came back to life, showing that if we trust in Him, all our sins are forgiven.
• Kids: The people of Judah continued to sin and were destroyed by Babylon. Even though God was patient, all sin deserves judgment. God's patience is meant to lead us to repentance. Those who repent and trust in Jesus will escape God's judgment.

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: Ezekiel Gave Hope (Ezekiel 37)