Look back: Look back over Romans 8:1 and remember the penalty for sin has been done away with for all who are in Jesus.

Look ahead: This coming Sunday, we will be in Hebrews 11:32-40. Read the passage during the week with your family. 

Ask: Are there any examples of faith in Hebrews that are particularly encouraging to you? Why?

Pray: Praise God for using his Word to encourage and equip his people. 

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 Our God: Psalm 90:2, 98:4-6, 104:1-2, 145:3, John 1:5, 2 Corinthians 13:14, Philippians 2:9-11, 1 Timothy 6:15, Revelation 4:11, 5:5-6, 22:13

How Firm a Foundation: Psalm 55:22, Isaiah 28:16, Isaiah 41:10, Isaiah 43:2, Hebrews 13:5-6, 1 Peter 1:7

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

All Glory Be to Christ: Psalm 29:2, Matthew 26:26-28, John 17:20-21, 1 Corinthians 15:55-57, Ephesians 2:20, 4:3, 1 Peter 2:6, Revelation 5:12

Monthly Missions Focus: Belgium

Catechize: New City Catechism #37 (no new questions til after the new year)

From December 21: 

FAMILY TALKING POINTS

CHRIST CONNECTION

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

• Babies & Toddlers: Daniel loved God, and God kept him safe. When we trust Jesus, He saves us and gives us life with God forever.
• Younger Preschool: Daniel trusted God, and God saved him from the lions. When we trust Jesus, He saves us and gives us life with God forever.
• Older Preschool: Daniel trusted God and was saved from the lions. When we trust in Jesus, He saves us from our sins and gives us life with God forever.
• Kids: Daniel continued to trust God even though it meant he might be thrown into the lions’ den. Jesus was faithful to follow God’s plan even through it meant He would die on the cross for sinners.

BIG PICTURE QUESTION & ANSWER

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

• Younger Preschool: How can we glorify God? We can glorify God by loving and obeying Him.
• Older Preschool: How can we glorify God? We can glorify God by loving Him and obeying Him.
• Kids: How can we glorify God? We can glorify God by loving Him and obeying Him.

KEY PASSAGE

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

• Babies & Toddlers: Do everything for the glory of God.1 Corinthians 10:31
• Younger Preschool: Do everything for the glory of God.1 Corinthians 10:31
• Older Preschool: Do everything for the glory of God. 1 Corinthians 10:31
• Kids: So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do everything for the glory of God. 1 Corinthians 10:31

** Next week: Daniel’s Prophecies (Daniel 7-12)