Look back: Look back over Psalm 74 and remember when God seems silent amid the triumph of evil, remember that your eternal King has always been saving His people, keep praying and praising, and wait confidently for Christ to fully vindicate His name and His people.

Look ahead: This coming Sunday, we will be in Psalm 75. Read it during the week with your family. 

Ask: How does God's past faithfulness encourge you today?

Pray: Praise God for his faithfulness and ask for his help wherever you have need.

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.

Standing on the Promises: Romans 8:38-39, 2 Corinthians 1:20, Hebrews 6:18, 2 Peter 1:3-4, 1 John 1:7, Revelation 5:13

How Great Thou Art: Psalm 19:1-2, 8:3, 95:6, 103:1-2, 145:3, 147:4, Romans 1:20, 5:8, 8:32, 1 Thess. 4:16, Hebrews 1:3

My Soul Will Wait (Psalm 62): Psalm 62, Psalm 18:2-3, Psalm 25:3, Psalm 27:14, Psalm 33:20, 2 Samuel 22:2-3, 1 Corinthians 15:55

My Worth is Not in What I Own: Psalm 62:1, 1 Corinthians 1:18, Galatians 6:14, Philippians 3:7-11, 4:4, 1 Peter 1:18-19

Grace: Psalm 51:12, Matthew 28:19, John 6:44, 14:2-3, Ephesians 1:7, 2:1-10, 5:19-20, Romans 3:23-25, 6:23, Revelation 5:9

Monthly Missions Focus: Himalayan region

Catechize: New City Catechism #7

From June 28: 

STORY POINT

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

• Preschool: Jesus showed His care for people. 
• Kids: Jesus showed His care for people by healing them.

CHRIST CONNECTION

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

• Babies & Toddlers: Jesus came to heal us from our sin and forgive us when we ask.
• Younger Preschool: Jesus cared for a man who was very sick and made him better. Sin is like being sick inside, but Jesus can take away our sin when we ask Him.
• Older Preschool: Jesus showed His care for people by healing the man with the skin disease. Jesus shows His care for us by offering forgiveness for sin if we repent and believe in Him.
• Kids: Jesus was willing to heal the man's skin and make him clean. Jesus is also willing save those who humble themselves, repent of their sin, and trust in Him.

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: Jesus Forgives and Heals (Matthew 9; Mark 2; Luke 5)