Look back: Look back over Psalm 76 and remember the fear of the Lord leads to peace, is shaped by knowledge of God, and draws us into worship of God.

Look ahead: This coming Sunday, we will be in Psalm 77. Read it during the week with your family. 

Ask: What is troubling you today and how is that reflected in your prayer life?

Pray: Cast "all your anxities on the Lord" in prayer because "he cares for you."

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 God of Mercy Hear Our Plea: Psalm 13, Psalm 44, 130:1, Romans 8:22-23

Lord From Sorrows Deep I Call: Psalm 42-43

Dear Refuge of My Weary Soul: Psalm 34:18, 46:1-3, 139:1-2, Lamentations 3:22-24, Matthew 11:28-30, Hebrews 4:16

Afflicted Saint, to Christ Draw Near: Deut. 33:25, Psalm 34:17-18, 1 Cor. 10:13, 2 Cor. 4:8-14, 12:9, Phil. 4:13, 1 Peter 4:12-13

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

Monthly Missions Focus: Himalayan region

Catechize: New City Catechism #9

From July 12: 

STORY POINT

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

• Preschool: Jesus chose twelve men to follow Him. 
• Kids: Jesus invited twelve men to follow Him as disciples.

CHRIST CONNECTION

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

• Babies & Toddlers: Jesus calls people to love Him, turn from sin, and trust and follow Him.  
• Younger Preschool: Jesus still calls people to follow Him. He wants us to stop doing wrong things and trust in Him.
• Older Preschool: Jesus chose the disciples and still calls people to follow Him. Jesus wants us to turn from our sins and trust in Him as Lord and Savior.
• Kids: Jesus chose the disciples and still calls people to follow Him today. He invites all people to turn from their sins and trust in Him as Lord and Savior.

BIG PICTURE QUESTION & ANSWER

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

• Younger Preschool: What did Jesus teach when He was on earth? Jesus taught about God and His kingdom.
• Older Preschool: What did Jesus teach when He was on earth? Jesus taught about God and His kingdom.
• Kids: What did Jesus teach when He was on earth? Jesus taught about God and His kingdom. He taught that all Scripture is about Him.

KEY PASSAGE

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

• Babies & Toddlers: Shine your light so others see your good works and give glory to God. Matthew 5:16
• Younger Preschool: Shine your light before others so they see your good works and give glory to God. Matthew 5:16
• Older Preschool: "Let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven." Matthew 5:16
• Kids: "Let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven." Matthew 5:16

** Next week: The Lord of the Sabbath (Matthew 12; Mark 2-3; Luke 6)