Look back: Look back over Psalm 72 and remember Jesus is the righteous King who delivers the needy, blesses His people with God's covenant promises, and reigns forever over all the earth, giving believers peace and security that no political power can provide.

Look ahead: This coming Sunday, we will be in Psalm 73. Read it during the week with your family. 

Ask: Where are you tempted to be envious of unbelievers?

Pray: Pray that you would have an eternal perspective on your life and walk faithfully before the Lord in his strength.

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.

O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing: Psalm 103:1, Matthew 1:21, Mark 16:15, John 5:25, Acts 17:30, Romans 6:18, Ephesians 1:6, 2:4-5

There is Power in the Blood: Romans 3:25, Ephesians 1:7, Hebrews 9:22, 1 John 1:7, Revelation 7:14

Lord From the Depths I Call To You: Psalm 130

His Glory and My Good: Psalm 63:5, 121:1-2, Matthew 6:33, John 1:14, Romans 8:28, 15:13, 1 Corinthians 1:25-31, 2 Corinthians 12:9-10

Let the Nations Be Glad: Psalm 67, Matthew 6:9-13

Monthly Missions Focus: Appalachia

Catechize: New City Catechism #5

From June 14: 

FAMILY TALKING POINTS

STORY POINT

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

• Preschool: Jesus taught that He is the Messiah.
• Kids: Jesus taught that He is the Messiah.

CHRIST CONNECTION

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

• Babies & Toddlers: Jesus taught good news. Jesus is the one God promised to send.
• Younger Preschool: Jesus said He is the special one God promised to send. Jesus came to tell the good news that He is the Savior.
• Older Preschool: Jesus taught that He is the Messiah. He came with good news! Jesus is the One God promised to send.
• Kids: All people sin and need a Savior, but not everyone will believe in Jesus. Only those who believe the good news about Jesus and repent will be rescued from sin and death.

BIG PICTURE QUESTION & ANSWER

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

• Younger Preschool: Why did Jesus do miracles? Jesus did miracles to show He is the Son of God. 
• Older Preschool: Why did Jesus perform miracles? Jesus performed miracles to show He is the Son of God.
• Kids: Why did Jesus perform miracles? Jesus performed miracles to glorify God, to show He is the Son of God, and to care for people.

KEY PASSAGE

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

• Babies & Toddlers: How great and mighty are his miracles. His kingdom is forever. Daniel 4:3
• Younger Preschool: How great are his miracles and mighty his wonders! His kingdom is forever. Daniel 4:3
• Older Preschool: How great are his miracles, and how mighty his wonders! His kingdom is an eternal kingdom. Daniel 4:3
• Kids: How great are his miracles, and how mighty his wonders! His kingdom is an eternal kingdom, and his dominion is from generation to generation. Daniel 4:3

** Next week: Healings in Capernaum (Mark 1; Luke 4)