Look back: Look back over John 1:4 and remember Jesus, the eternal Word and source of all life, exposes the false promise of self-help by offering dying sinners the true life found only in Him.

Look ahead: This coming Sunday, we will be in John 1:5 and following. Read it during the week with your family. 

Ask: How does the "light shining in the darkness" shape how you think about sin, forgiveness, and the gospel in your own life?

Pray: Confess sin to the Lord trusting in his complete and total forgiveness.

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.

How Rich a Treasure We Possess: 1 Chronicles 29:11, Matthew 13:44, Romans 8, Ephesians 2:4-5, Colossians 2:13-14, 1 Peter 1:18-19

Only a Holy God: Psalm 19:1, 103:19, 150:1-6, Isaiah 6:3, Matthew 6:9, John 3:16, Romans 5:8, 1 Corinthians 15:55-57

I Am Not My Own: Psalm 136:5, 139:13, 1 Corinthians 6:19-20, Ephesians 2:10

In Christ Alone: Psalm 62:5-7, Isaiah 53:4-6, Matthew 7:24-25, Matthew 27:57-60, Luke 24:1-6, John 1:14, John 10:28-29, Romans 3:23-26, Romans 6:9-10, Romans 8:1-2, Romans 8:38-39, 1 Corinthians 3:11, 1 Corinthians 6:20, 1 Corinthians 15:3-4, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Galatians 3:13, Ephesians 3:18-19, Philippians 2:6-8, Philippians 4:7, Colossians 3:11, 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17, 2 Timothy 1:7, Hebrews 2:14-15, 1 Peter 2:24

He Leadeth Me: Psalm 23, 48:14, 73:24, Proverbs 3:5-6, Isaiah 58:11, John 10:27

Monthly Missions Focus: Jacksonville, Florida

Catechize: New City Catechism #15

From August 30: 

STORY POINT

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

• Preschool: Jesus taught people to seek God’s kingdom.
• Kids: Jesus taught people to seek God’s kingdom.

CHRIST CONNECTION

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

• Babies & Toddlers: God loves us. He gave us Jesus so we can trust God and seek His kingdom.
• Younger Preschool: God loves us and gives us what we need. His best gift is Jesus. We can trust God and live His way.
• Older Preschool: Jesus taught people to seek God's kingdom. When people trust in Jesus, they are welcomed into God's kingdom and can trust that God will take care of them.
• Kids: Jesus taught people to seek God's kingdom because knowing God is the greatest treasure. When people trust in Jesus, they are welcomed into God's kingdom and can trust that God will provide for all their needs.

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 in Parables (Matthew 13; Mark 4; Luke 8)