Look back: Look back over Hebrews 13:10-14 and remember our only hope for true cleansing and nearness to God comes through Jesus’ blood, so we endure temporary scorn for the sake of an eternal dwelling.

Look ahead: This coming Sunday, we will be in Hebrews 13:15-16. Read the passage during the week with your family. 

Ask: What do you think about this passage's call to sacrifices (praise in verse 15 and sharing what you have in verse 16)?

Pray: Pray that you would be filled with grateful praise to the Lord and serve others with open hands.

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.

There is One Gospel: John 8:12, 14:16-17, 1 Corinthians 15:1-4, Galatians 1:6-9, Ephesians 1:4-7, 4:4-6, Philippians 3:8, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-14, 1 Timothy 1:15

The Lord is My Salvation: Exodus 15:11, Psalm 18:16-19, Psalm 27:1, Psalm 49:15, Isaiah 41:10, 2 Corinthians 12:9, Jude 1:25 

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

But For the Cross of Christ: 1 Corinthians 13:12, 1 Corinthians 15:55-57, 1 Peter 1:19, 1 Peter 2:24, Ephesians 1:11-14, Galatians 5:1, Hebrews 6:19, Hebrews 9:12, John 15:13, Mathew 26:28, Psalm 38:4

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

Monthly Missions Focus: Dallas/Forth Worth

Catechize: New City Catechism #47

From March 22: 

FAMILY TALKING POINTS

STORY POINT

This is the main point to emphasize from today’s Bible story.

• Preschool: The wise men worshiped Jesus.
• Kids: The wise men worshiped Jesus as the Messiah.

CHRIST CONNECTION

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

• Babies & Toddlers: Jesus is the true King who deserves our worship.
• Younger Preschool: The wise men worshiped Jesus as King. Jesus is the true King who deserves all our worship.
• Older Preschool: The wise men came to worship Jesus as King. Jesus is the King who will rule forever, just as God promised. Jesus is the true King who is worthy of all our worship.
• Kids: The wise men worshiped Jesus as the Messiah and gave Him valuable gifts. Jesus gave His life for us when He died on the cross for our sins. Jesus is worthy of all worship.

BIG PICTURE QUESTION & ANSWER

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

• Younger Preschool: Who is Jesus? Jesus is the Son of God who came to earth to save us. 
• Older Preschool: Who is Jesus? Jesus is the Son of God who came to earth to save us.
• Kids: Who is Jesus? Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, who came to earth to save us.

KEY PASSAGE

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

• Babies & Toddlers: God loved the world and gave his only Son to all who believe in him. John 3:16
• Younger Preschool: God loved the world and gave his one and only Son to everyone who believes in him. John 3:16
• Older Preschool: For God loved the world in this way: He gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life. John 3:16
• Kids: For God loved the world in this way: He gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life. John 3:16

** Next week: Jesus at the Temple (Luke 2)