Look back: Look back over Psalm 77 and remember God is leading us through sorrow to be more like Christ. 

Look ahead: This coming Sunday, we will be in Psalm 78. Read it during the week with your family. 

Ask: How often do you and your family reflect on God's past works and future promises together?

Pray: Ask the Lord to help you lead your family in the worship of God and commitment to his Word. 

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.

Oh What High and Holy Privilege: Psalm 66, Matthew 18, Matthew 28, Luke 24, Romans 6, 2 Corinthians 13, Philippians 4, Hebrews 4, Hebrews 10, 1 John 1, Revelation 22

Ancient of Days: Daniel 7, Matthew 26:63-64, 28:18-20

I Need Thee Every Hour: Psalm 25:4-5, Psalm 73:28, Psalm 86:3, Lamentations 3:22-23, John 14:26, John 15:5, 2 Corinthians 12:9, Philippians 4:6-7, Hebrews 4:16, James 4:8

See the Destined Day Arise: Isaiah 53, Acts 2:23, Galatians 3:13, Revelation 5:13

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

Monthly Missions Focus: Himalayan region

Catechize: New City Catechism #10

From July 19: 

STORY POINT

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

• Preschool: Jesus rules over all.
• Kids: Jesus rules over all.

CHRIST CONNECTION

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

• Babies & Toddlers: Jesus died to show God’s love and came back to life to rescue sinners.
• Younger Preschool: Jesus taught people that God’s rules are good. Jesus is in charge of everything. One day, Jesus would die and come back to life to save us.
• Older Preschool: We sin, but Jesus obeyed all of God's rules perfectly. Because of this, Jesus' death on the cross and resurrection will save us from sin if we repent and believe in Him.
• Kids: Jesus showed that God gives us commands to help us, not to hurt us. Jesus rules over all. Jesus died on the cross and rose again to show God’s love and do good by rescuing sinners.

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: Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5-7; Luke 6)