Look back: Look back over Psalm 78 and remember don’t resist the shepherding hand of God.

Look ahead: This coming Sunday, we will be in Psalm 79. Read it during the week with your family. 

Ask: How do you think from a gospel perspective about your "former iniquities" (verse 8)? How does the Lord?

Pray: Ask the Lord to reveal sin in your life that you might confess and turn from it. 

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.

The King in All His Beauty: Isaiah 33:17, Matthew 27:28-29, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Hebrews 7:27-28, Revelation 5:9-14, 7:9-12, 14:6-7

Jesus Strong and Kind: Psalm 27:1, Luke 19:10, John 4:13-14, 2 Corinthians 12:9-10, 1 Peter 2:24

All I Have is Christ: Isaiah 53:4-6, Romans 6:23, Ephesians 2:1-3, Philippians 1:20-21, Colossians 3:1-4, 1 Corinthians 15:10, 1 John 4:19, 1 Peter 2:24

Man of Sorrows! What a Name: Isaiah 53, Matthew 27, Mark 15, John 1:29, Romans 5:6-8, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Ephesians 1:7, Colossians 1:14, Revelation 5:6

Christ is Mine Forevermore: Psalm 34:18, 103:8-12, 139:16, Matthew 6:19-21, 13:44, Romans 8:28-38, Philippians 4:7, Hebrews 11:13, 1 Peter 2:11, Revelation 21:2, 22:5

Monthly Missions Focus: Theme Park chaplaincy

Catechize: New City Catechism #10 (no new question this week)

From July 26: 

STORY POINT

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

• Preschool: Jesus taught about God’s kingdom.
• Kids: Jesus taught how people in God’s kingdom live.

CHRIST CONNECTION

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

• Babies & Toddlers: When we follow Jesus, He saves us from sin and shows us how to live.  
• Younger Preschool: Jesus taught people how to live God’s way. When we follow Jesus, He helps us live in a way that makes God happy.
• Older Preschool: Jesus taught how people live in God’s kingdom. Jesus came to save His people from sin and change how they live. When people follow Jesus, He changes their hearts so they can live in a way that honors Him.
• Kids: Jesus taught how people in His kingdom have hearts that love God and love others. But because of sin, no one always does what is right and good. When we trust in Jesus, God forgives our sin and changes our hearts so we can live in ways that glorify Him.

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: John the Baptist in Prison (Matthew 11; 14; Mark 6; Luke 3; 7)