Look back: Look back over John 1:1-2 and remember Christ's relationship to time, God, deity, and you.

Look ahead: This coming Sunday, we will be in John 1:3 and following. Read it during the week with your family. 

Ask: How does Christ's role in creation encourage, challenge, or correct you?

Pray: Pray not only for your understanding of sound doctrine but your affections for the Lord to increase.

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.

Good and Gracious King: Psalm 103:8-10, 145:8-9, Romans 8:32, 1 Timothy 1:17

How Firm a Foundation: Psalm 55:22, Isaiah 28:16, Isaiah 41:10, Isaiah 43:2, Hebrews 13:5-6, 1 Peter 1:7

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

Good Shepherd of My Soul: Psalm 23, Matthew 7:13-14, 11:28-30, 28:20, John 10:1-18, Romans 12:1-2, 1 Corinthians 15:55-57, Galatians 5:1

Christ Our Hope in Life and Death: Psalm 34:8, Isaiah 43:2, Romans 14:7-8, 1 Corinthians 15:55-57, Ephesians 1:7, Revelation 21:4

Monthly Missions Focus: Theme Park chaplaincy

Catechize: New City Catechism #13

From August 16: 

STORY POINT

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

• Preschool: Jesus forgave a woman’s sins.
• Kids: Jesus forgave a woman’s sins.

CHRIST CONNECTION

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

• Babies & Toddlers: Jesus came to rescue sinners. Jesus died on the cross and rose again so we can be part of God’s family forever if we believe in Him.
• Younger Preschool: Jesus came to forgive sinners, even people who did very wrong things. He died and came back to life so we can be part of God’s family.
• Older Preschool: Everyone has sinned and deserves punishment from God. But Jesus, the only sinless One, died in our place to take the punishment for our sin. When we trust in Jesus, we are forgiven of all our sins and are made right with God.
• Kids: Everyone has sinned and owes a debt they could never repay. Jesus, the only sinless One, died in our place to pay the debt for our sin. When we trust in Jesus, we are forgiven of all our sins and are credited with Jesus' perfect life.

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 Taught about Prayer (Luke 11; 18)