Look back: Look back over Psalm 79 and remember Jesus will avenge all who honor His name.

Look ahead: This coming Sunday, we will be in Psalm 80. Read it during the week with your family. 

Ask: What is the "chorus" of this song? 

Pray: Express your trust and hope in the Lord even as you pray for specific circumstances in which you ask him to let his face shine upon you and restore 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.

Praise Him Praise Him: Psalm 29:1-2, Matthew 21:9, 1 Corinthians 15:3, Hebrews 1:6, Revelation 11:15

Praise to the Lord, the Almighty: Psalm 84:11, 91:4, 103:1 

How Deep the Father’s Love For Us: Isaiah 53:5, John 3:16, Romans 5:8, Galatians 6:14, Ephesians 2:4-5, 1 Peter 2:24

Come Let us Return to the Lord: 2 Chronicles 7, Isaiah 53, Hosea 6, Luke 15, John 14 Romans 3, 8, James 4, 1 Peter 1-2

O Church Arise: Ephesians 6:10-18, 1 Cor. 15:55-57, Hebrews 12:1

Monthly Missions Focus: Theme Park chaplaincy

Catechize: New City Catechism #11

From August 2: 

STORY POINT

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

• Preschool: John was reminded that Jesus is the Messiah.
• Kids: John was reminded that Jesus is the promised Messiah.

CHRIST CONNECTION

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

• Babies & Toddlers: When we believe in Jesus, we know what Jesus did and can tell others about Him. Jesus is the Messiah!
• Younger Preschool: John learned that Jesus really is the Savior. We can tell others about Jesus too. Some people may not want to listen, but we keep sharing because Jesus is worth it. 
• Older Preschool When faced with hard times, John was reminded that Jesus is the Messiah who had come to bring good news. Followers of Jesus will face hard times, but they have hope: Everyone who trusts in Jesus for salvation will live in His kingdom forever.
• Kids: When faced with suffering, John was reminded that Jesus is the Messiah who had come to bring the good news of salvation. Followers of Jesus will face troubles, but they have hope: Everyone who trusts in Jesus for salvation will live in His kingdom forever.

BIG PICTURE QUESTION & ANSWER

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

• Younger Preschool: What is prayer? Prayer is talking with God.
• Older Preschool: What is prayer? Prayer is talking with God.
• Kids: What is prayer? Prayer is talking with God to praise Him, ask Him for help, and confess our sins.

KEY PASSAGE

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

• Babies & Toddlers: Call on Me and pray, and I will listen. Jeremiah 29:12
• Younger Preschool: You will call to me and pray, and I will listen to you. Jeremiah 29:12
• Older Preschool: Call to me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. Jeremiah 29:12
• Kids: You will call to me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you search for me with all your heart. Jeremiah 29:12–13

** Next week: Jesus Raised a Widow’s Son (Luke 7)