Look back: Look back over John 1:4-5 and remember Christ, the eternal Word and source of life, shines into darkness, bringing salvation and new creation that darkness can never overcome.

Look ahead: This coming Sunday, we will be in John 1:6 and following. Read it during the week with your family. 

Ask: Who are you thankful for in your life who bore witness to Jesus to you? 

Pray: Praise God for his faithful witnesses and pray that you would point people to the light of the world.

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.

Magnificent, Marvelous, Matchless Love: John 3:16, 15:26, Romans Romans 3:24-25, 5:8, 6:4-5, 1 Corinthians 15:20-22, Ephesians 1:10, Galatians 4:4, 1 Peter 2:24

10,000 Reasons: Psalm 103:1-5, Romans 8:28-39, Philippians 4:12, Lamentations 3:22-23, Job 1:21

Lord Have Mercy: Psalm 19:12, Psalm 51, John 19:30, Romans 3:23

Jesus Paid it All: Isaiah 1:18, Ezekiel 36:26, Matthew 25:31-40, 26:41, Ephesians 2:8-9, Revelation 7:14

Jesus is Mine: Psalm 23:1-3, 34:18, Matthew 11:28-30, 28:20,  Mark 4:39, John 14:27, Revelation 22:4-20

Monthly Missions Focus: Jacksonville, Florida

Catechize: New City Catechism #15 (no new question this week)

From September 6: 

STORY POINT

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

• Preschool: Jesus taught about God’s kingdom.
• Kids: People will have different responses to God’s kingdom.

CHRIST CONNECTION

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

• Babies & Toddlers: Jesus taught about God’s kingdom. People who love Jesus should tell others about Him. 
• Younger Preschool: Jesus taught about God’s kingdom. People who love Jesus tell others about Him. 
• Older Preschool: People who hear and believe God’s Word will grow to be like Jesus and share His good news with others. 
• Kids: Not everyone who hears about Jesus believes in Him. Some people don’t understand the gospel, and some people care more about the things of this world than they do God’s kingdom. But people who believe in Jesus and follow Him will grow to be like Him and will share His good news so others can believe too.

BIG PICTURE QUESTION & ANSWER

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

• Younger Preschool: Is the Bible true? Yes, the Bible is true.
• Older Preschool: Is the Bible true? Yes, the Bible is true.
• Kids: Is the Bible true? Yes, the Bible is true and has no error.

KEY PASSAGE

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

• Babies & Toddlers: The grass and flowers fade, but the word of God is forever. 

Isaiah 40:8

• Younger Preschool: The grass withers, the flowers fade, but the word of our God remains forever. Isaiah 40:8
• Older Preschool: The grass withers, the flowers fade, but the word of our God remains forever. Isaiah 40:8  
• Kids: The grass withers, the flowers fade, but the word of our God remains forever. Isaiah 40:8

** Next week: Jesus Taught about the Kingdom (Matthew 13; Mark 4)