Blog https://www.emmanueltuscaloosa.org Tue, 19 Mar 2024 02:38:39 -0400 http://churchplantmedia.com/ This Week in Family Worship https://www.emmanueltuscaloosa.org/blog/post/this-week-in-family-worship_267 https://www.emmanueltuscaloosa.org/blog/post/this-week-in-family-worship_267#comments Tue, 27 Feb 2024 08:14:15 -0500 https://www.emmanueltuscaloosa.org/blog/post/this-week-in-family-worship_267 Look back: Look back over Hebrews 2:1-4 and remember God’s word is more clear to us now than ever.

Look ahead: This coming Sunday, we will continue in Hebrews 2. Read and discuss it with your family. 

Ask: What evidence did God give in Acts for the truthfulness of the gospel?

Pray: Praise God for distributing the gifts of the Holy Spirit to his people. 

Sing: Visit the blog for this week's music. You can also find our music playlists on Spotify.

SCRIPTURE GUIDE FOR MUSIC:

Ancient of Days: Daniel 7, Matthew 26:63-64, 28:18-20

O Great God: Psalm 51:10, Matthew 6:9-13, Matthew 28:18-20, Ephesians 2:1-5

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

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

Afflicted Saint, to Christ Draw Near: Deut. 33:25, Psalm 34:17-18, 1 Cor. 10:13, 2 Cor. 4:8-14, 12:9, Phil. 4:13, 1 Peter 4:12-13,

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.

Monthly Missions Focus: Click here to learn about our monthly missions focus.

Catechize: New City Catechism #24 (no midweek this week, so this is the same question as last week)

Q: Why was it necessary for Christ, the Redeemer, to die?

A:  Christ died willingly in our place to deliver us from the power and penalty of sin and bring us back to God.

From Sunday School March 10:

FAMILY TALKING POINTS

CHRIST CONNECTION

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

  • Babies & Toddlers: We can serve others so people all over the world can hear and believe the good news about Jesus.
  • Younger Preschool: Everyone in the church has an important job to do to serve God’s people and help spread the gospel. Jesus wants us to serve others so that people all over the world can hear and believe the news of His death and resurrection.
  • Older Preschool: Jesus’ friends believed that everyone in the church had an important job to do to serve God’s people and help spread the gospel. Jesus wants us to serve others so that people all over the world can hear and believe the news of His death and resurrection.
  • Kids: The apostles believed that everyone in the church had an important job to do to serve God’s people and help spread the gospel. Jesus wants us to serve others so that the message of His death and resurrection can be heard and believed all over the world.

BIG PICTURE QUESTION & ANSWER

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

  • Younger Preschool: Why did Jesus become a person? Jesus became a person to rescue sinners.
  • Older Preschool: Why did Jesus become human? Jesus became human to rescue sinners.
  • Kids: Why did Jesus become human?

KEY PASSAGE

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

  • Babies & Toddlers: Jesus took our punishment. Isaiah 53:5
  • Younger Preschool: Jesus took our punishment. Isaiah 53:5
  • Older Preschool: Punishment for our peace was on him, and we are healed by his wounds. Isaiah 53:5
  • Kids: He was pierced because of our rebellion, crushed because of our iniquities; punishment for our peace was on him, and we are healed by his wounds. Isaiah 53:5

** Next week: Stephen Was Arrested (Acts 6–7)

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Look back: Look back over Hebrews 2:1-4 and remember God’s word is more clear to us now than ever.

Look ahead: This coming Sunday, we will continue in Hebrews 2. Read and discuss it with your family. 

Ask: What evidence did God give in Acts for the truthfulness of the gospel?

Pray: Praise God for distributing the gifts of the Holy Spirit to his people. 

Sing: Visit the blog for this week's music. You can also find our music playlists on Spotify.

SCRIPTURE GUIDE FOR MUSIC:

Ancient of Days: Daniel 7, Matthew 26:63-64, 28:18-20

O Great God: Psalm 51:10, Matthew 6:9-13, Matthew 28:18-20, Ephesians 2:1-5

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

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

Afflicted Saint, to Christ Draw Near: Deut. 33:25, Psalm 34:17-18, 1 Cor. 10:13, 2 Cor. 4:8-14, 12:9, Phil. 4:13, 1 Peter 4:12-13,

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.

Monthly Missions Focus: Click here to learn about our monthly missions focus.

Catechize: New City Catechism #24 (no midweek this week, so this is the same question as last week)

Q: Why was it necessary for Christ, the Redeemer, to die?

A:  Christ died willingly in our place to deliver us from the power and penalty of sin and bring us back to God.

From Sunday School March 10:

FAMILY TALKING POINTS

CHRIST CONNECTION

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

  • Babies & Toddlers: We can serve others so people all over the world can hear and believe the good news about Jesus.
  • Younger Preschool: Everyone in the church has an important job to do to serve God’s people and help spread the gospel. Jesus wants us to serve others so that people all over the world can hear and believe the news of His death and resurrection.
  • Older Preschool: Jesus’ friends believed that everyone in the church had an important job to do to serve God’s people and help spread the gospel. Jesus wants us to serve others so that people all over the world can hear and believe the news of His death and resurrection.
  • Kids: The apostles believed that everyone in the church had an important job to do to serve God’s people and help spread the gospel. Jesus wants us to serve others so that the message of His death and resurrection can be heard and believed all over the world.

BIG PICTURE QUESTION & ANSWER

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

  • Younger Preschool: Why did Jesus become a person? Jesus became a person to rescue sinners.
  • Older Preschool: Why did Jesus become human? Jesus became human to rescue sinners.
  • Kids: Why did Jesus become human?

KEY PASSAGE

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

  • Babies & Toddlers: Jesus took our punishment. Isaiah 53:5
  • Younger Preschool: Jesus took our punishment. Isaiah 53:5
  • Older Preschool: Punishment for our peace was on him, and we are healed by his wounds. Isaiah 53:5
  • Kids: He was pierced because of our rebellion, crushed because of our iniquities; punishment for our peace was on him, and we are healed by his wounds. Isaiah 53:5

** Next week: Stephen Was Arrested (Acts 6–7)

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This Week in Family Worship https://www.emmanueltuscaloosa.org/blog/post/this-week-in-family-worship_264 https://www.emmanueltuscaloosa.org/blog/post/this-week-in-family-worship_264#comments Tue, 27 Feb 2024 08:02:54 -0500 https://www.emmanueltuscaloosa.org/blog/post/this-week-in-family-worship_264 Look back: Look back over Romans 1:16-17.

Look ahead: This coming Sunday, we will continue in Hebrews 2. Read and discuss it with your family. 

Ask: Why did the suffering of death lead to Jesus being crowned with glory and honor?

Pray: Praise God that Jesus died for our sins and was raised from the dead for our salvation.

Sing: Visit the blog for this week's music. You can also find our music playlists on Spotify.

SCRIPTURE GUIDE FOR MUSIC:

How Vast the Love:  Matthew 11:28-30, John 19:30, Romans 8:35, Ephesians 2:7-16, Ephesians 3:18-19, Colossians 3:3-4, Hebrews 7:26, Hebrews 8:1-2, Hebrews 10:13, Hebrews 12:1-2, Hebrews 12:24, 2 Peter 1:9, 1 John 1:7-9

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

I Stand Amazed: Psalm 33:8, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Ephesians 2:4-5, Revelation 1:5-6, 5:13

I Will Wait For You (Psalm 130): Psalm 130, Romans 4:23-25 Hebrews 10:14

A Christian's Daily Prayer: Lamentations 3:22-24, Romans 12:1-2, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, Titus 2:11-14

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.

Monthly Missions Focus: Click here to learn about our monthly missions focus.

Catechize: New City Catechism #24

Q: Why was it necessary for Christ, the Redeemer, to die?

A:  Christ died willingly in our place to deliver us from the power and penalty of sin and bring us back to God.

From Sunday School March 3:

FAMILY TALKING POINTS

CHRIST CONNECTION

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

  • Babies & Toddlers: Jesus wants us to tell others about Him.
  • Younger Preschool: Jesus calls His followers to tell others about Him, even when it is hard. God uses everything for His glory.
  • Older Preschool: Jesus calls His followers to tell others about Him, even when it is hard. Jesus suffered, and His followers will too. We can have joy in hard times, knowing God uses everything for His glory.
  • Kids: Jesus calls His followers to be faithful and tell others about Him, even in times of trouble. Just as Jesus experienced rejection and suffering, so will His followers. We can have joy in suffering, knowing God uses our suffering, like Christ’s, for His glory.

BIG PICTURE QUESTION & ANSWER

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

  • Younger Preschool: Why did Jesus become a person? Jesus became a person to rescue sinners.
  • Older Preschool: Why did Jesus become human? Jesus became human to rescue sinners.
  • Kids: Why did Jesus become human?

KEY PASSAGE

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

  • Babies & Toddlers: Jesus took our punishment. Isaiah 53:5
  • Younger Preschool: Jesus took our punishment. Isaiah 53:5
  • Older Preschool: Punishment for our peace was on him, and we are healed by his wounds. Isaiah 53:5
  • Kids: He was pierced because of our rebellion, crushed because of our iniquities; punishment for our peace was on him, and we are healed by his wounds. Isaiah 53:5

** Next week: The Church Handled a Problem (Acts 6)

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Look back: Look back over Romans 1:16-17.

Look ahead: This coming Sunday, we will continue in Hebrews 2. Read and discuss it with your family. 

Ask: Why did the suffering of death lead to Jesus being crowned with glory and honor?

Pray: Praise God that Jesus died for our sins and was raised from the dead for our salvation.

Sing: Visit the blog for this week's music. You can also find our music playlists on Spotify.

SCRIPTURE GUIDE FOR MUSIC:

How Vast the Love:  Matthew 11:28-30, John 19:30, Romans 8:35, Ephesians 2:7-16, Ephesians 3:18-19, Colossians 3:3-4, Hebrews 7:26, Hebrews 8:1-2, Hebrews 10:13, Hebrews 12:1-2, Hebrews 12:24, 2 Peter 1:9, 1 John 1:7-9

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

I Stand Amazed: Psalm 33:8, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Ephesians 2:4-5, Revelation 1:5-6, 5:13

I Will Wait For You (Psalm 130): Psalm 130, Romans 4:23-25 Hebrews 10:14

A Christian's Daily Prayer: Lamentations 3:22-24, Romans 12:1-2, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, Titus 2:11-14

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.

Monthly Missions Focus: Click here to learn about our monthly missions focus.

Catechize: New City Catechism #24

Q: Why was it necessary for Christ, the Redeemer, to die?

A:  Christ died willingly in our place to deliver us from the power and penalty of sin and bring us back to God.

From Sunday School March 3:

FAMILY TALKING POINTS

CHRIST CONNECTION

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

  • Babies & Toddlers: Jesus wants us to tell others about Him.
  • Younger Preschool: Jesus calls His followers to tell others about Him, even when it is hard. God uses everything for His glory.
  • Older Preschool: Jesus calls His followers to tell others about Him, even when it is hard. Jesus suffered, and His followers will too. We can have joy in hard times, knowing God uses everything for His glory.
  • Kids: Jesus calls His followers to be faithful and tell others about Him, even in times of trouble. Just as Jesus experienced rejection and suffering, so will His followers. We can have joy in suffering, knowing God uses our suffering, like Christ’s, for His glory.

BIG PICTURE QUESTION & ANSWER

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

  • Younger Preschool: Why did Jesus become a person? Jesus became a person to rescue sinners.
  • Older Preschool: Why did Jesus become human? Jesus became human to rescue sinners.
  • Kids: Why did Jesus become human?

KEY PASSAGE

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

  • Babies & Toddlers: Jesus took our punishment. Isaiah 53:5
  • Younger Preschool: Jesus took our punishment. Isaiah 53:5
  • Older Preschool: Punishment for our peace was on him, and we are healed by his wounds. Isaiah 53:5
  • Kids: He was pierced because of our rebellion, crushed because of our iniquities; punishment for our peace was on him, and we are healed by his wounds. Isaiah 53:5

** Next week: The Church Handled a Problem (Acts 6)

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This Week in Family Worship https://www.emmanueltuscaloosa.org/blog/post/this-week-in-family-worship_263 https://www.emmanueltuscaloosa.org/blog/post/this-week-in-family-worship_263#comments Mon, 19 Feb 2024 10:34:35 -0500 https://www.emmanueltuscaloosa.org/blog/post/this-week-in-family-worship_263 Look back: Look back over Hebrews 2:1 and remember close Inspection of God’s word tethers the Christian to the anchor of Christ.

Look ahead: This coming Sunday, we will have a guest preacher, Pastor Carlton Weathers, preaching from Romans 1:16-17. Read and discuss it with your family. 

Ask: Why might someone be ashamed of the gospel?

Pray: Praise God that the gospel is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes. 

Sing: Visit the blog for this week's music. You can also find our music playlists on Spotify.

SCRIPTURE GUIDE FOR MUSIC:

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

Behold Our God: Isaiah 25:9, 35:4, 40:12-17, Psalm 46:6-10

Whate'er My God Ordains is Right: Psalm 23, Proverbs 3:5-6, Isaiah 41:10, Romans 8:28, 2 Corinthians 4:16-18

Turn Your Eyes: Isaiah 30:18, Isaiah 45:23, Psalms 116:5, Hosea 2:19, Romans 14:11, 1 Thessalonians 4:15-17, Hebrews 2:14-15, Hebrews 12:1-2, Philippians 2:9-11, Philippians 3:14, Revelation 5:5

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

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.

Monthly Missions Focus: Click here to learn about our monthly missions focus.

Catechize: New City Catechism #23

Q: Why must the Redeemer be truly God?

A:  That because of his divine nature his obedience and suffering would be perfect and effective.

From Sunday School February 25:

FAMILY TALKING POINTS

CHRIST CONNECTION

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

  • Babies & Toddlers: Jesus wants His followers to tell people about Him. 
  • Younger Preschool: Jesus came into the world to rescue people from their sins. Jesus wants His church to go into the world and tell people about Him. 
  • Older Preschool: Just as Jesus came into the world so people might trust in Him and be saved from their sins, Jesus has sent the church to tell others the good news that Jesus saves people from their sins. 
  • Kids: Just as Jesus came into the world so that people might come to trust in Him and be saved from their sins, Jesus has sent the church throughout the world to tell others about the salvation that can only be found in Jesus Christ. 

BIG PICTURE QUESTION & ANSWER

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

  • Younger Preschool: Why does God want Christians to tell others about Jesus? We tell others about Jesus so they can know Him and love Him. 
  • Older Preschool: Why does God command Christians to tell others about Jesus? We tell others about Jesus so they will hear and believe in Him. 
  • Kids: Why does God command Christians to tell others about Jesus? We tell others about Jesus so they will hear and believe the good news. 

KEY PASSAGE

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

  • Babies & Toddlers: Tell others about Jesus. Romans 10:14 
  • Younger Preschool: We need to tell others about Jesus so they can believe in Him. Romans 10:14 
  • Older Preschool: How can they believe without hearing about him? And how can they hear without a preacher? Romans 10:14 
  • Kids: How, then, can they call on him they have not believed in? And how can they believe without hearing about him? And how can they hear without a preacher? Romans 10:14 

** Next week: The Apostles Were Arrested (Acts 5)

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Look back: Look back over Hebrews 2:1 and remember close Inspection of God’s word tethers the Christian to the anchor of Christ.

Look ahead: This coming Sunday, we will have a guest preacher, Pastor Carlton Weathers, preaching from Romans 1:16-17. Read and discuss it with your family. 

Ask: Why might someone be ashamed of the gospel?

Pray: Praise God that the gospel is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes. 

Sing: Visit the blog for this week's music. You can also find our music playlists on Spotify.

SCRIPTURE GUIDE FOR MUSIC:

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

Behold Our God: Isaiah 25:9, 35:4, 40:12-17, Psalm 46:6-10

Whate'er My God Ordains is Right: Psalm 23, Proverbs 3:5-6, Isaiah 41:10, Romans 8:28, 2 Corinthians 4:16-18

Turn Your Eyes: Isaiah 30:18, Isaiah 45:23, Psalms 116:5, Hosea 2:19, Romans 14:11, 1 Thessalonians 4:15-17, Hebrews 2:14-15, Hebrews 12:1-2, Philippians 2:9-11, Philippians 3:14, Revelation 5:5

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

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.

Monthly Missions Focus: Click here to learn about our monthly missions focus.

Catechize: New City Catechism #23

Q: Why must the Redeemer be truly God?

A:  That because of his divine nature his obedience and suffering would be perfect and effective.

From Sunday School February 25:

FAMILY TALKING POINTS

CHRIST CONNECTION

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

  • Babies & Toddlers: Jesus wants His followers to tell people about Him. 
  • Younger Preschool: Jesus came into the world to rescue people from their sins. Jesus wants His church to go into the world and tell people about Him. 
  • Older Preschool: Just as Jesus came into the world so people might trust in Him and be saved from their sins, Jesus has sent the church to tell others the good news that Jesus saves people from their sins. 
  • Kids: Just as Jesus came into the world so that people might come to trust in Him and be saved from their sins, Jesus has sent the church throughout the world to tell others about the salvation that can only be found in Jesus Christ. 

BIG PICTURE QUESTION & ANSWER

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

  • Younger Preschool: Why does God want Christians to tell others about Jesus? We tell others about Jesus so they can know Him and love Him. 
  • Older Preschool: Why does God command Christians to tell others about Jesus? We tell others about Jesus so they will hear and believe in Him. 
  • Kids: Why does God command Christians to tell others about Jesus? We tell others about Jesus so they will hear and believe the good news. 

KEY PASSAGE

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

  • Babies & Toddlers: Tell others about Jesus. Romans 10:14 
  • Younger Preschool: We need to tell others about Jesus so they can believe in Him. Romans 10:14 
  • Older Preschool: How can they believe without hearing about him? And how can they hear without a preacher? Romans 10:14 
  • Kids: How, then, can they call on him they have not believed in? And how can they believe without hearing about him? And how can they hear without a preacher? Romans 10:14 

** Next week: The Apostles Were Arrested (Acts 5)

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This Week in Family Worship https://www.emmanueltuscaloosa.org/blog/post/this-week-in-family-worship_266 https://www.emmanueltuscaloosa.org/blog/post/this-week-in-family-worship_266#comments Sun, 18 Feb 2024 13:00:00 -0500 https://www.emmanueltuscaloosa.org/blog/post/this-week-in-family-worship_266 Look back: Look back over Hebrews 2:1-4 and remember God has confirmed the message of salvation declared by Christ and his disciples. Christians can rest in Jesus fully confident that he has supplied all they need to receive that salvation.

Look ahead: This coming Sunday, we will continue in Hebrews 2. Read and discuss it with your family. 

Ask: What do you think of when the Bible says "the world to come"?

Pray: Praise God for securing eternal life for his people in and through Jesus. 

Sing: Visit the blog for this week's music. You can also find our music playlists on Spotify.

SCRIPTURE GUIDE FOR MUSIC:

All Praise to Him: Psalm 95:4, Psalm 147:4, Mark 10:45, 1 Timothy 2:6

There is a Fountain: Zechariah 13:1, Ephesians 1:7, Hebrews 9:22, 1 John 1:7, Revelation 7:14

Lord From Sorrows Deep I Call: Psalm 42 and 43

It Was Finished Upon That Cross: Matthew 27:45, John 8:36, 19:30, Romans 6:8-11, 8:17-18, 1 Corinthians 15:55-57, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Ephesians 5:8, Colossians 2:13-15, Hebrews 2:14-15, 4:16, 1 Peter 1:18-19, 2:24, 

Yet Not I But Through Christ in Me: Psalm 23:1, John 10:11, 14:2-3, Romans 4:25, 8:1, 8:37, 1 Corinthians 15:3-4, 15:57,  2 Corinthians 4:16, Galatians 2:20, Ephesians 1:7, Philippians 1:6, 4:13, 3:20-21, Colossians 1:27, 1 Timothy 1:1, 1 Peter 1:18-19

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.

Monthly Missions Focus: Click here to learn about our monthly missions focus.

Catechize: New City Catechism #25

Q: Does Christ’s death mean all our sins can be forgiven?

A: Yes, because Christ’s death on the cross fully paid the penalty for our sin, God will remember our sins no more.

From Sunday School March 17:

FAMILY TALKING POINTS

CHRIST CONNECTION

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

  • Babies & Toddlers: We can follow Jesus even when it is hard because Jesus died for us.
  • Younger Preschool: People hurt Stephen because he followed Jesus. When people are mean to us because we love Jesus, we can be brave because people hurt Jesus too. Jesus died and came back to life, and one day we will live with Him forever.
  • Older Preschool: Jesus told His disciples that people would hurt them for loving Him. When people are mean to us because we love Jesus, we can be brave because people hurt Jesus too. Jesus died and came back to life, and one day we will live with Him forever.
  • Kids: Jesus told His followers that they would be persecuted—hated, hurt, or even killed—for loving Him. Jesus also said that those who suffer for Him would be blessed. We can face suffering in this life because Jesus suffered first. He died and then rose again, and He is waiting for us in heaven.

BIG PICTURE QUESTION & ANSWER

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

  • Younger Preschool: Why did Jesus become a person? Jesus became a person to rescue sinners.
  • Older Preschool: Why did Jesus become human? Jesus became human to rescue sinners.
  • Kids: Why did Jesus become human?

KEY PASSAGE

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

  • Babies & Toddlers: Jesus took our punishment. Isaiah 53:5
  • Younger Preschool: Jesus took our punishment. Isaiah 53:5
  • Older Preschool: Punishment for our peace was on him, and we are healed by his wounds. Isaiah 53:5
  • Kids: He was pierced because of our rebellion, crushed because of our iniquities; punishment for our peace was on him, and we are healed by his wounds. Isaiah 53:5

** Next week: The Church Spread Out (Acts 8)

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Look back: Look back over Hebrews 2:1-4 and remember God has confirmed the message of salvation declared by Christ and his disciples. Christians can rest in Jesus fully confident that he has supplied all they need to receive that salvation.

Look ahead: This coming Sunday, we will continue in Hebrews 2. Read and discuss it with your family. 

Ask: What do you think of when the Bible says "the world to come"?

Pray: Praise God for securing eternal life for his people in and through Jesus. 

Sing: Visit the blog for this week's music. You can also find our music playlists on Spotify.

SCRIPTURE GUIDE FOR MUSIC:

All Praise to Him: Psalm 95:4, Psalm 147:4, Mark 10:45, 1 Timothy 2:6

There is a Fountain: Zechariah 13:1, Ephesians 1:7, Hebrews 9:22, 1 John 1:7, Revelation 7:14

Lord From Sorrows Deep I Call: Psalm 42 and 43

It Was Finished Upon That Cross: Matthew 27:45, John 8:36, 19:30, Romans 6:8-11, 8:17-18, 1 Corinthians 15:55-57, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Ephesians 5:8, Colossians 2:13-15, Hebrews 2:14-15, 4:16, 1 Peter 1:18-19, 2:24, 

Yet Not I But Through Christ in Me: Psalm 23:1, John 10:11, 14:2-3, Romans 4:25, 8:1, 8:37, 1 Corinthians 15:3-4, 15:57,  2 Corinthians 4:16, Galatians 2:20, Ephesians 1:7, Philippians 1:6, 4:13, 3:20-21, Colossians 1:27, 1 Timothy 1:1, 1 Peter 1:18-19

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.

Monthly Missions Focus: Click here to learn about our monthly missions focus.

Catechize: New City Catechism #25

Q: Does Christ’s death mean all our sins can be forgiven?

A: Yes, because Christ’s death on the cross fully paid the penalty for our sin, God will remember our sins no more.

From Sunday School March 17:

FAMILY TALKING POINTS

CHRIST CONNECTION

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

  • Babies & Toddlers: We can follow Jesus even when it is hard because Jesus died for us.
  • Younger Preschool: People hurt Stephen because he followed Jesus. When people are mean to us because we love Jesus, we can be brave because people hurt Jesus too. Jesus died and came back to life, and one day we will live with Him forever.
  • Older Preschool: Jesus told His disciples that people would hurt them for loving Him. When people are mean to us because we love Jesus, we can be brave because people hurt Jesus too. Jesus died and came back to life, and one day we will live with Him forever.
  • Kids: Jesus told His followers that they would be persecuted—hated, hurt, or even killed—for loving Him. Jesus also said that those who suffer for Him would be blessed. We can face suffering in this life because Jesus suffered first. He died and then rose again, and He is waiting for us in heaven.

BIG PICTURE QUESTION & ANSWER

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

  • Younger Preschool: Why did Jesus become a person? Jesus became a person to rescue sinners.
  • Older Preschool: Why did Jesus become human? Jesus became human to rescue sinners.
  • Kids: Why did Jesus become human?

KEY PASSAGE

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

  • Babies & Toddlers: Jesus took our punishment. Isaiah 53:5
  • Younger Preschool: Jesus took our punishment. Isaiah 53:5
  • Older Preschool: Punishment for our peace was on him, and we are healed by his wounds. Isaiah 53:5
  • Kids: He was pierced because of our rebellion, crushed because of our iniquities; punishment for our peace was on him, and we are healed by his wounds. Isaiah 53:5

** Next week: The Church Spread Out (Acts 8)

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This Week in Family Worship https://www.emmanueltuscaloosa.org/blog/post/this-week-in-family-worship_254 https://www.emmanueltuscaloosa.org/blog/post/this-week-in-family-worship_254#comments Wed, 14 Feb 2024 13:13:32 -0500 https://www.emmanueltuscaloosa.org/blog/post/this-week-in-family-worship_254 Look back: Look back over Hebrews 1:14 and remember angels minister on behalf of the Son for the sake of His people.

Look ahead: This coming Sunday, we will be in Hebrews 2:1-4. Read and discuss it with your family. 

Ask: What do you think it looks like to "neglect" salvation?

Pray: Praise God that he "is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you blameless before the presence of his glory with great joy" (Jude 1:24).

Sing: Visit the blog for this week's music. You can also find our music playlists on Spotify.

There is One Gospel: John 8:12, 14:16-17, 1 Corinthians 15:1-4, Galatians 1:6-9, Ephesians 1:4-7, 4:4-6, Philippians 3:8, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-14, 1 Timothy 1:15, 

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

My Worth is Not in What I Own: Psalm 62:1, 1 Corinthians 1:18, Galatians 6:14, Philippians 3:7-11, 4:4, 1 Peter 1:18-19

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

Doxology: Psalm 148:1-5, Matthew 28:19, James 1:17

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. 

 

Monthly Missions Focus: Click here to learn about our monthly missions focus.

Catechize: New City Catechism #22

Q: Why must the Redeemer be truly human?

A:  That in human nature he might on our behalf perfectly obey the whole law and suffer the punishment for human sin.

From Sunday School February 18:

FAMILY TALKING POINTS

CHRIST CONNECTION

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

  • Babies & Toddlers: Jesus gave up all He had to share His riches with us and give us life with God forever. 
  • Younger Preschool: God’s Spirit changes us so we want to share with others. Jesus gave up everything to share His riches with us and give us life with God forever. 
  • Older Preschool: Ananias and Sapphira pretended to be generous, but they wanted to keep money for themselves. The Holy Spirit changes us so we want to share with others. Jesus gave up everything He had to share His riches with us and give us life with God forever. 
  • Kids: Ananias and Sapphira wanted to look generous, but they were greedy and chose to lie. The Holy Spirit changes our hearts to want to share with those in need. Jesus generously gave all He had so we can share in His riches and have forgiveness and eternal life. 

BIG PICTURE QUESTION & ANSWER

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

  • Younger Preschool: Why does God want Christians to tell others about Jesus? We tell others about Jesus so they can know Him and love Him. 
  • Older Preschool: Why does God command Christians to tell others about Jesus? We tell others about Jesus so they will hear and believe in Him. 
  • Kids: Why does God command Christians to tell others about Jesus? We tell others about Jesus so they will hear and believe the good news. 

KEY PASSAGE

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

  • Babies & Toddlers: Tell others about Jesus. Romans 10:14 
  • Younger Preschool: We need to tell others about Jesus so they can believe in Him. Romans 10:14 
  • Older Preschool: How can they believe without hearing about him? And how can they hear without a preacher? Romans 10:14 
  • Kids: How, then, can they call on him they have not believed in? And how can they believe without hearing about him? And how can they hear without a preacher? Romans 10:14 

** Next week: We Are to Tell Others about Jesus (Romans 10)

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Look back: Look back over Hebrews 1:14 and remember angels minister on behalf of the Son for the sake of His people.

Look ahead: This coming Sunday, we will be in Hebrews 2:1-4. Read and discuss it with your family. 

Ask: What do you think it looks like to "neglect" salvation?

Pray: Praise God that he "is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you blameless before the presence of his glory with great joy" (Jude 1:24).

Sing: Visit the blog for this week's music. You can also find our music playlists on Spotify.

There is One Gospel: John 8:12, 14:16-17, 1 Corinthians 15:1-4, Galatians 1:6-9, Ephesians 1:4-7, 4:4-6, Philippians 3:8, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-14, 1 Timothy 1:15, 

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

My Worth is Not in What I Own: Psalm 62:1, 1 Corinthians 1:18, Galatians 6:14, Philippians 3:7-11, 4:4, 1 Peter 1:18-19

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

Doxology: Psalm 148:1-5, Matthew 28:19, James 1:17

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. 

 

Monthly Missions Focus: Click here to learn about our monthly missions focus.

Catechize: New City Catechism #22

Q: Why must the Redeemer be truly human?

A:  That in human nature he might on our behalf perfectly obey the whole law and suffer the punishment for human sin.

From Sunday School February 18:

FAMILY TALKING POINTS

CHRIST CONNECTION

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

  • Babies & Toddlers: Jesus gave up all He had to share His riches with us and give us life with God forever. 
  • Younger Preschool: God’s Spirit changes us so we want to share with others. Jesus gave up everything to share His riches with us and give us life with God forever. 
  • Older Preschool: Ananias and Sapphira pretended to be generous, but they wanted to keep money for themselves. The Holy Spirit changes us so we want to share with others. Jesus gave up everything He had to share His riches with us and give us life with God forever. 
  • Kids: Ananias and Sapphira wanted to look generous, but they were greedy and chose to lie. The Holy Spirit changes our hearts to want to share with those in need. Jesus generously gave all He had so we can share in His riches and have forgiveness and eternal life. 

BIG PICTURE QUESTION & ANSWER

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

  • Younger Preschool: Why does God want Christians to tell others about Jesus? We tell others about Jesus so they can know Him and love Him. 
  • Older Preschool: Why does God command Christians to tell others about Jesus? We tell others about Jesus so they will hear and believe in Him. 
  • Kids: Why does God command Christians to tell others about Jesus? We tell others about Jesus so they will hear and believe the good news. 

KEY PASSAGE

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

  • Babies & Toddlers: Tell others about Jesus. Romans 10:14 
  • Younger Preschool: We need to tell others about Jesus so they can believe in Him. Romans 10:14 
  • Older Preschool: How can they believe without hearing about him? And how can they hear without a preacher? Romans 10:14 
  • Kids: How, then, can they call on him they have not believed in? And how can they believe without hearing about him? And how can they hear without a preacher? Romans 10:14 

** Next week: We Are to Tell Others about Jesus (Romans 10)

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This Week in Family Worship https://www.emmanueltuscaloosa.org/blog/post/this-week-in-family-worship_249 https://www.emmanueltuscaloosa.org/blog/post/this-week-in-family-worship_249#comments Mon, 05 Feb 2024 13:41:57 -0500 https://www.emmanueltuscaloosa.org/blog/post/this-week-in-family-worship_249 Look back: Look back over Hebrews 1:1-4 and remember the Son is king, eternal God, and judge, and is therefore superior to angels.

Look ahead: This coming Sunday, we will continue in Hebrews 1. Read and discuss it with your family. 

Ask: Why do you think it is significant that Christ is superior to angels?

Pray: Praise God that Jesus loves righeousness and hates wickedness so that he can provide salvation to his people. 

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

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

Christ the Sure and Steady Anchor: Romans 5:20, Philippians 1:21, 2 Corinthians 5:8, Hebrews 6:19-20, 

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

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

Monthly Missions Focus: Click here to learn about our monthly missions focus.

Catechize: New City Catechism #21

Q: What sort of Redeemer is needed to bring us back to God?

A:  One who is truly human and also truly God.

From Sunday School February 11:

FAMILY TALKING POINTS

 

CHRIST CONNECTION

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

  • Babies & Toddlers: The good news about Jesus must be shared with others. 
  • Younger Preschool: Peter told people about Jesus even when it was hard. The good news about Jesus is so great that everyone who trusts in Jesus must share it with others. 
  • Older Preschool: Peter kept preaching about Jesus even when it was hard. Not even the religious leaders could stop Jesus’ followers from sharing the good news about Jesus. The gospel is great news that we must share if we believe in Jesus. 
  • Kids: Peter continued to preach about Jesus even when it was difficult. Not even the religious leaders could stop Jesus’ followers from sharing the good news about Jesus. The gospel is great news that we must share if we believe in Jesus Christ. 

BIG PICTURE QUESTION & ANSWER

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

  • Younger Preschool: Why does God want Christians to tell others about Jesus? We tell others about Jesus so they can know Him and love Him. 
  • Older Preschool: Why does God command Christians to tell others about Jesus? We tell others about Jesus so they will hear and believe in Him. 
  • Kids: Why does God command Christians to tell others about Jesus? We tell others about Jesus so they will hear and believe the good news. 

KEY PASSAGE

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

  • Babies & Toddlers: Tell others about Jesus. Romans 10:14 
  • Younger Preschool: We need to tell others about Jesus so they can believe in Him. Romans 10:14 
  • Older Preschool: How can they believe without hearing about him? And how can they hear without a preacher? Romans 10:14 
  • Kids: How, then, can they call on him they have not believed in? And how can they believe without hearing about him? And how can they hear without a preacher? Romans 10:14 

** Next week: Peter Confronted Sin (Acts 4–5)

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Look back: Look back over Hebrews 1:1-4 and remember the Son is king, eternal God, and judge, and is therefore superior to angels.

Look ahead: This coming Sunday, we will continue in Hebrews 1. Read and discuss it with your family. 

Ask: Why do you think it is significant that Christ is superior to angels?

Pray: Praise God that Jesus loves righeousness and hates wickedness so that he can provide salvation to his people. 

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

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

Christ the Sure and Steady Anchor: Romans 5:20, Philippians 1:21, 2 Corinthians 5:8, Hebrews 6:19-20, 

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

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

Monthly Missions Focus: Click here to learn about our monthly missions focus.

Catechize: New City Catechism #21

Q: What sort of Redeemer is needed to bring us back to God?

A:  One who is truly human and also truly God.

From Sunday School February 11:

FAMILY TALKING POINTS

 

CHRIST CONNECTION

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

  • Babies & Toddlers: The good news about Jesus must be shared with others. 
  • Younger Preschool: Peter told people about Jesus even when it was hard. The good news about Jesus is so great that everyone who trusts in Jesus must share it with others. 
  • Older Preschool: Peter kept preaching about Jesus even when it was hard. Not even the religious leaders could stop Jesus’ followers from sharing the good news about Jesus. The gospel is great news that we must share if we believe in Jesus. 
  • Kids: Peter continued to preach about Jesus even when it was difficult. Not even the religious leaders could stop Jesus’ followers from sharing the good news about Jesus. The gospel is great news that we must share if we believe in Jesus Christ. 

BIG PICTURE QUESTION & ANSWER

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

  • Younger Preschool: Why does God want Christians to tell others about Jesus? We tell others about Jesus so they can know Him and love Him. 
  • Older Preschool: Why does God command Christians to tell others about Jesus? We tell others about Jesus so they will hear and believe in Him. 
  • Kids: Why does God command Christians to tell others about Jesus? We tell others about Jesus so they will hear and believe the good news. 

KEY PASSAGE

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

  • Babies & Toddlers: Tell others about Jesus. Romans 10:14 
  • Younger Preschool: We need to tell others about Jesus so they can believe in Him. Romans 10:14 
  • Older Preschool: How can they believe without hearing about him? And how can they hear without a preacher? Romans 10:14 
  • Kids: How, then, can they call on him they have not believed in? And how can they believe without hearing about him? And how can they hear without a preacher? Romans 10:14 

** Next week: Peter Confronted Sin (Acts 4–5)

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This Week in Family Worship https://www.emmanueltuscaloosa.org/blog/post/this-week-in-family-worship_246 https://www.emmanueltuscaloosa.org/blog/post/this-week-in-family-worship_246#comments Tue, 30 Jan 2024 09:43:28 -0500 https://www.emmanueltuscaloosa.org/blog/post/this-week-in-family-worship_246 Look back: Look back over Hebrews 1:1-4 and remember the Son has made purification for sins once and for all.

Look ahead: This coming Sunday, we will continue in Hebrews 1. Read and discuss it with your family. 

Ask: What do you think is the significance of Christ making purification for sins AND that his work is finished? (he sat down).

Pray: Praise God for Christ's completed work of atonement for his people.

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

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

When I Survey the Wondrous Cross: Psalm 22:16, Matthew 13:44, John 19:34, Romans 6:6, 12:1, Galatians 6:14

His Mercy is More: Psalm 145:9, John 10:3, Romans 2:4, 4:8, 5:6, 6:23, Ephesians 2:1-5, Titus 3:5, Hebrews 8:12, 2 Peter 3:9, 

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: Click here to learn about our monthly missions focus.

Catechize: New City Catechism #20

Q: Who is the Redeemer?

A:  The only Redeemer is the Lord Jesus Christ.

From Sunday School February 4:

CHRIST CONNECTION

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

  • Babies & Toddlers: The Holy Spirit helps us do God’s plan. 
  • Younger Preschool: After Jesus went back to heaven, the Holy Spirit gave Jesus’ followers power to help people. With the power of Jesus’ name, Peter healed a man who could not walk. 
  • Older Preschool: With the power of Jesus’ name, Peter healed a man who could not walk. Peter and John showed God’s power and pointed to a greater, spiritual healing found in Jesus. 
  • Kids: After Jesus returned to heaven, the Holy Spirit gave the disciples power to begin working. With the power of Jesus’ name, Peter healed a man who was lame. Peter and John showed God’s power and pointed to a greater, spiritual healing found in Jesus. 

BIG PICTURE QUESTION & ANSWER

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

  • Younger Preschool: Why does God want Christians to tell others about Jesus? We tell others about Jesus so they can know Him and love Him. 
  • Older Preschool: Why does God command Christians to tell others about Jesus? We tell others about Jesus so they will hear and believe in Him. 
  • Kids: Why does God command Christians to tell others about Jesus? We tell others about Jesus so they will hear and believe the good news. 

KEY PASSAGE

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

  • Babies & Toddlers: Tell others about Jesus. Romans 10:14 
  • Younger Preschool: We need to tell others about Jesus so they can believe in Him. Romans 10:14 
  • Older Preschool: How can they believe without hearing about him? And how can they hear without a preacher? Romans 10:14 
  • Kids: How, then, can they call on him they have not believed in? And how can they believe without hearing about him? And how can they hear without a preacher? Romans 10:14 

** Next week: Peter Continued to Preach (Acts 4)

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Look back: Look back over Hebrews 1:1-4 and remember the Son has made purification for sins once and for all.

Look ahead: This coming Sunday, we will continue in Hebrews 1. Read and discuss it with your family. 

Ask: What do you think is the significance of Christ making purification for sins AND that his work is finished? (he sat down).

Pray: Praise God for Christ's completed work of atonement for his people.

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

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

When I Survey the Wondrous Cross: Psalm 22:16, Matthew 13:44, John 19:34, Romans 6:6, 12:1, Galatians 6:14

His Mercy is More: Psalm 145:9, John 10:3, Romans 2:4, 4:8, 5:6, 6:23, Ephesians 2:1-5, Titus 3:5, Hebrews 8:12, 2 Peter 3:9, 

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: Click here to learn about our monthly missions focus.

Catechize: New City Catechism #20

Q: Who is the Redeemer?

A:  The only Redeemer is the Lord Jesus Christ.

From Sunday School February 4:

CHRIST CONNECTION

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

  • Babies & Toddlers: The Holy Spirit helps us do God’s plan. 
  • Younger Preschool: After Jesus went back to heaven, the Holy Spirit gave Jesus’ followers power to help people. With the power of Jesus’ name, Peter healed a man who could not walk. 
  • Older Preschool: With the power of Jesus’ name, Peter healed a man who could not walk. Peter and John showed God’s power and pointed to a greater, spiritual healing found in Jesus. 
  • Kids: After Jesus returned to heaven, the Holy Spirit gave the disciples power to begin working. With the power of Jesus’ name, Peter healed a man who was lame. Peter and John showed God’s power and pointed to a greater, spiritual healing found in Jesus. 

BIG PICTURE QUESTION & ANSWER

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

  • Younger Preschool: Why does God want Christians to tell others about Jesus? We tell others about Jesus so they can know Him and love Him. 
  • Older Preschool: Why does God command Christians to tell others about Jesus? We tell others about Jesus so they will hear and believe in Him. 
  • Kids: Why does God command Christians to tell others about Jesus? We tell others about Jesus so they will hear and believe the good news. 

KEY PASSAGE

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

  • Babies & Toddlers: Tell others about Jesus. Romans 10:14 
  • Younger Preschool: We need to tell others about Jesus so they can believe in Him. Romans 10:14 
  • Older Preschool: How can they believe without hearing about him? And how can they hear without a preacher? Romans 10:14 
  • Kids: How, then, can they call on him they have not believed in? And how can they believe without hearing about him? And how can they hear without a preacher? Romans 10:14 

** Next week: Peter Continued to Preach (Acts 4)

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This Week in Family Worship https://www.emmanueltuscaloosa.org/blog/post/this-week-in-family-worship_243 https://www.emmanueltuscaloosa.org/blog/post/this-week-in-family-worship_243#comments Tue, 23 Jan 2024 16:16:22 -0500 https://www.emmanueltuscaloosa.org/blog/post/this-week-in-family-worship_243 Look back: Look back over Hebrews 1:3b and remember the Son sustains and carries all of creation.

Look ahead: This coming Sunday, we will continue in Hebrews 1. Read and discuss it with your family. 

Ask: In what ways do you see the power of God at work in your life and/or the world?

Pray: Praise God for his sovereign power over all creation.

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. 

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

Holy, Holy, Holy: Isaiah 6:3, Revelation 4:8

O God of Mercy, Hear Our Plea: Psalm 13, Psalm 44, 130:1, Romans 8:22-23

He Will Hold Me Fast: Isaiah 62:4, Zephaniah 3:17, John 6:39-40, 10:28-28, Romans 3:24-26, 8:38-39, 1 Cor. 15:22, Philippians 1:6, 1 Thess. 4:16-17, James 4:7, 1 Peter 1:18-19

Yet Not I But Through Christ in Me: Psalm 23:1, John 10:11, 14:2-3, Romans 4:25, 8:1, 8:37, 1 Corinthians 15:3-4, 15:57,  2 Corinthians 4:16, Galatians 2:20, Ephesians 1:7, Philippians 1:6, 4:13, 3:20-21, Colossians 1:27, 1 Timothy 1:1, 1 Peter 1:18-19

Monthly Missions Focus: Click here to learn about our monthly missions focus.

Catechize: New City Catechism #19

Q: Is there any way to escape punishment and be brought back into God’s favor?

A:  Yes, God reconciles us to himself by a Redeemer.

From Sunday School January 28:

CHRIST CONNECTION

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

  • Babies & Toddlers: God used Peter to tell others about Jesus. Everyone who believes in Jesus is changed forever. 
  • Younger Preschool: God used Peter to tell others about Jesus so they would believe and be changed too. Everyone who believes in Jesus is changed and will never to be the same. 
  • Older Preschool: God used Peter to preach Jesus to the crowd so that thousands of people would believe and be changed as well. All who believe in Jesus are changed and will never be the same. 
  • Kids: Peter’s sermon shows the Holy Spirit’s power to save and change those who trust in Jesus. God used Peter to preach about Jesus to the crowd so that thousands of others would believe and be changed as well. All who believe in Jesus are changed and will never to be the same. 

BIG PICTURE QUESTION & ANSWER

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

  • Younger Preschool: Why does God want Christians to tell others about Jesus? We tell others about Jesus so they can know Him and love Him. 
  • Older Preschool: Why does God command Christians to tell others about Jesus? We tell others about Jesus so they will hear and believe in Him. 
  • Kids: Why does God command Christians to tell others about Jesus? We tell others about Jesus so they will hear and believe the good news. 

KEY PASSAGE

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

  • Babies & Toddlers: Tell others about Jesus. Romans 10:14 
  • Younger Preschool: We need to tell others about Jesus so they can believe in Him. Romans 10:14 
  • Older Preschool: How can they believe without hearing about him? And how can they hear without a preacher? Romans 10:14 
  • Kids: How, then, can they call on him they have not believed in? And how can they believe without hearing about him? And how can they hear without a preacher? Romans 10:14 

** Next week: Peter Healed a Man (Acts 3)

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Look back: Look back over Hebrews 1:3b and remember the Son sustains and carries all of creation.

Look ahead: This coming Sunday, we will continue in Hebrews 1. Read and discuss it with your family. 

Ask: In what ways do you see the power of God at work in your life and/or the world?

Pray: Praise God for his sovereign power over all creation.

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. 

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

Holy, Holy, Holy: Isaiah 6:3, Revelation 4:8

O God of Mercy, Hear Our Plea: Psalm 13, Psalm 44, 130:1, Romans 8:22-23

He Will Hold Me Fast: Isaiah 62:4, Zephaniah 3:17, John 6:39-40, 10:28-28, Romans 3:24-26, 8:38-39, 1 Cor. 15:22, Philippians 1:6, 1 Thess. 4:16-17, James 4:7, 1 Peter 1:18-19

Yet Not I But Through Christ in Me: Psalm 23:1, John 10:11, 14:2-3, Romans 4:25, 8:1, 8:37, 1 Corinthians 15:3-4, 15:57,  2 Corinthians 4:16, Galatians 2:20, Ephesians 1:7, Philippians 1:6, 4:13, 3:20-21, Colossians 1:27, 1 Timothy 1:1, 1 Peter 1:18-19

Monthly Missions Focus: Click here to learn about our monthly missions focus.

Catechize: New City Catechism #19

Q: Is there any way to escape punishment and be brought back into God’s favor?

A:  Yes, God reconciles us to himself by a Redeemer.

From Sunday School January 28:

CHRIST CONNECTION

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

  • Babies & Toddlers: God used Peter to tell others about Jesus. Everyone who believes in Jesus is changed forever. 
  • Younger Preschool: God used Peter to tell others about Jesus so they would believe and be changed too. Everyone who believes in Jesus is changed and will never to be the same. 
  • Older Preschool: God used Peter to preach Jesus to the crowd so that thousands of people would believe and be changed as well. All who believe in Jesus are changed and will never be the same. 
  • Kids: Peter’s sermon shows the Holy Spirit’s power to save and change those who trust in Jesus. God used Peter to preach about Jesus to the crowd so that thousands of others would believe and be changed as well. All who believe in Jesus are changed and will never to be the same. 

BIG PICTURE QUESTION & ANSWER

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

  • Younger Preschool: Why does God want Christians to tell others about Jesus? We tell others about Jesus so they can know Him and love Him. 
  • Older Preschool: Why does God command Christians to tell others about Jesus? We tell others about Jesus so they will hear and believe in Him. 
  • Kids: Why does God command Christians to tell others about Jesus? We tell others about Jesus so they will hear and believe the good news. 

KEY PASSAGE

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

  • Babies & Toddlers: Tell others about Jesus. Romans 10:14 
  • Younger Preschool: We need to tell others about Jesus so they can believe in Him. Romans 10:14 
  • Older Preschool: How can they believe without hearing about him? And how can they hear without a preacher? Romans 10:14 
  • Kids: How, then, can they call on him they have not believed in? And how can they believe without hearing about him? And how can they hear without a preacher? Romans 10:14 

** Next week: Peter Healed a Man (Acts 3)

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This Week in Family Worship https://www.emmanueltuscaloosa.org/blog/post/this-week-in-family-worship_240 https://www.emmanueltuscaloosa.org/blog/post/this-week-in-family-worship_240#comments Mon, 15 Jan 2024 14:00:29 -0500 https://www.emmanueltuscaloosa.org/blog/post/this-week-in-family-worship_240 Look back: Look back over Hebrews 1:3a and remember in these last days God has spoken to us by his Son who is God incarnate.

Look ahead: This coming Sunday, we will continue in Hebrews 1. Read and discuss it with your family. 

Ask: When the author of Hebrews says that God the Son "upholds the universe by the word of his power," it means not only that Christ holds all things together, but that he is carrying them to their destination. What encouragement do you have that the Lord Jesus is sovereign over the world and everything in it?

Pray: Praise God for sustaining the world and providentially bringing about all of his good purposes in 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. 

How Vast the Love: Matthew 11:28-30, John 19:30, Romans 8:35, Ephesians 2:7-16, Ephesians 3:18-19, Colossians 3:3-4, Hebrews 7:26, Hebrews 8:1-2, Hebrews 10:13, Hebrews 12:1-2, Hebrews 12:24, 2 Peter 1:9, 1 John 1:7-9

The Goodness of Jesus: Psalm 16:11, Psalm, 23:1, Matthew 11:28-30, John 4:14, John 6:35, John  7:37-38, John 14:27, Romans 15:13, 2 Corinthians 9:8, Ephesians 2:8-9, Philippians 4:7, 19 1 John 4:18

To God Be the Glory: Psalm 67, Galatians 1:3-6, 1 Corinthians 13:12, Hebrews 13:20-21

It Was Finished Upon That Cross: Matthew 27:45, John 8:36, 19:30, Romans 6:8-11, 8:17-18, 1 Corinthians 15:55-57, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Ephesians 5:8, Colossians 2:13-15, Hebrews 2:14-15, 4:16, 1 Peter 1:18-19, 2:24, 

Doxology: Psalm 148:1-5, Matthew 28:19, James 1:17

Monthly Missions Focus: Click here to learn about our monthly missions focus.

Catechize: New City Catechism #18

Q: Will God allow our disobedience and idolatry to go unpunished?

A:  No, God is righteously angry with our sins and will punish them both in this life, and in the life to come.

From Sunday School January 21:

CHRIST CONNECTION

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

  • Babies & Toddlers: The Holy Spirit changes us so that we want to obey God, and He gives us power to be like Jesus. 
  • Younger Preschool: The Holy Spirit changes us so that we want to obey God, and He gives us power to obey. The Holy Spirit helps us as we tell others about Jesus. 
  • Older Preschool: The Holy Spirit changes us so that we want to obey God, and He gives us power to obey. The Holy Spirit helps us as we share the gospel in all the world. 
  • Kids: The Holy Spirit changes our minds and hearts so that we want to obey God, and He gives us power to obey. The Holy Spirit guides us as believers as we live out God’s mission for us to share the gospel in all the world. 

BIG PICTURE QUESTION & ANSWER

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

  • Younger Preschool: How does the Holy Spirit help Christians? The Holy Spirit helps us as we live.
  • Older Preschool: How does the Holy Spirit help Christians? The Holy Spirit comforts us, shows us our sin, and guides us as we live for God’s glory. 
  • Kids: How does the Holy Spirit help Christians? The Holy Spirit comforts us, shows us our sin, and guides us as we live for God’s glory. 

KEY PASSAGE

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

  • Babies & Toddlers: God’s Spirit helps us be like Jesus. Galatians 5:22 
  • Younger Preschool: God's Spirit gives us love, joy, and peace like Jesus. Galatians 5:22 
  • Older Preschool: The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Galatians 5:22-23 

Kids: But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. The law is not against such things. Galatians 5:22-23

** Next week: Peter Preached in Jerusalem (Acts 2)

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Look back: Look back over Hebrews 1:3a and remember in these last days God has spoken to us by his Son who is God incarnate.

Look ahead: This coming Sunday, we will continue in Hebrews 1. Read and discuss it with your family. 

Ask: When the author of Hebrews says that God the Son "upholds the universe by the word of his power," it means not only that Christ holds all things together, but that he is carrying them to their destination. What encouragement do you have that the Lord Jesus is sovereign over the world and everything in it?

Pray: Praise God for sustaining the world and providentially bringing about all of his good purposes in 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. 

How Vast the Love: Matthew 11:28-30, John 19:30, Romans 8:35, Ephesians 2:7-16, Ephesians 3:18-19, Colossians 3:3-4, Hebrews 7:26, Hebrews 8:1-2, Hebrews 10:13, Hebrews 12:1-2, Hebrews 12:24, 2 Peter 1:9, 1 John 1:7-9

The Goodness of Jesus: Psalm 16:11, Psalm, 23:1, Matthew 11:28-30, John 4:14, John 6:35, John  7:37-38, John 14:27, Romans 15:13, 2 Corinthians 9:8, Ephesians 2:8-9, Philippians 4:7, 19 1 John 4:18

To God Be the Glory: Psalm 67, Galatians 1:3-6, 1 Corinthians 13:12, Hebrews 13:20-21

It Was Finished Upon That Cross: Matthew 27:45, John 8:36, 19:30, Romans 6:8-11, 8:17-18, 1 Corinthians 15:55-57, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Ephesians 5:8, Colossians 2:13-15, Hebrews 2:14-15, 4:16, 1 Peter 1:18-19, 2:24, 

Doxology: Psalm 148:1-5, Matthew 28:19, James 1:17

Monthly Missions Focus: Click here to learn about our monthly missions focus.

Catechize: New City Catechism #18

Q: Will God allow our disobedience and idolatry to go unpunished?

A:  No, God is righteously angry with our sins and will punish them both in this life, and in the life to come.

From Sunday School January 21:

CHRIST CONNECTION

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

  • Babies & Toddlers: The Holy Spirit changes us so that we want to obey God, and He gives us power to be like Jesus. 
  • Younger Preschool: The Holy Spirit changes us so that we want to obey God, and He gives us power to obey. The Holy Spirit helps us as we tell others about Jesus. 
  • Older Preschool: The Holy Spirit changes us so that we want to obey God, and He gives us power to obey. The Holy Spirit helps us as we share the gospel in all the world. 
  • Kids: The Holy Spirit changes our minds and hearts so that we want to obey God, and He gives us power to obey. The Holy Spirit guides us as believers as we live out God’s mission for us to share the gospel in all the world. 

BIG PICTURE QUESTION & ANSWER

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

  • Younger Preschool: How does the Holy Spirit help Christians? The Holy Spirit helps us as we live.
  • Older Preschool: How does the Holy Spirit help Christians? The Holy Spirit comforts us, shows us our sin, and guides us as we live for God’s glory. 
  • Kids: How does the Holy Spirit help Christians? The Holy Spirit comforts us, shows us our sin, and guides us as we live for God’s glory. 

KEY PASSAGE

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

  • Babies & Toddlers: God’s Spirit helps us be like Jesus. Galatians 5:22 
  • Younger Preschool: God's Spirit gives us love, joy, and peace like Jesus. Galatians 5:22 
  • Older Preschool: The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Galatians 5:22-23 

Kids: But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. The law is not against such things. Galatians 5:22-23

** Next week: Peter Preached in Jerusalem (Acts 2)

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This Week in Family Worship https://www.emmanueltuscaloosa.org/blog/post/this-week-in-family-worship_237 https://www.emmanueltuscaloosa.org/blog/post/this-week-in-family-worship_237#comments Tue, 09 Jan 2024 16:03:54 -0500 https://www.emmanueltuscaloosa.org/blog/post/this-week-in-family-worship_237 Look back: Look back over Hebrews 1:2b and remember the Son is the final and ultimate word from God because all of creation was made for him and through him. 

Look ahead: This coming Sunday, we will continue in Hebrews 1. Read and discuss it with your family. 

Ask: Reading Hebrews 1 alongside John 1, what are some errors in thinking about the Son of God in creation we should avoid? Think about heresies involving Christ as created. 

Pray: Praise God for creating the world through Christ. 

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 Great (Psalm 145): Psalm 145, 2 Timothy 4:1

Come Thou Fount: 1 Samuel 7:12, Psalm 7:17, 13:6, 119:10, James 1:17

O Lord, My Rock and My Redeemer: Psalm 19:14, Psalm 71:19

Before the Throne of God Above: Isaiah 49:16, Romans 3:21-26, Colossians 3:3, Hebrews 7:25

Almost Home: Isaiah 25:8, 2 Corinthians 4:17-18, Hebrews 11:13-16, 12:1-2, James 4:14, Revelation 5:9-10, 14:3, 21:4, 

Monthly Missions Focus: Click here to learn about our monthly missions focus.

Catechize: New City Catechism #17

Q: What is idolatry?

A:  Idolatry is trusting in created things rather than the Creator.

From Sunday School January 14:

CHRIST CONNECTION

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

  • Babies & Toddlers: God gives the Holy Spirit to people who trust in Jesus. 
  • Younger Preschool: God sent the Holy Spirit just as He promised. Now Jesus’ friends had everything they needed to make more followers of Jesus! God gives His Spirit to everyone who trusts in Jesus. 
  • Older Preschool: God sent the Holy Spirit just as He promised. Now Jesus’ disciples had everything they needed to make more followers of Jesus! God gives the Holy Spirit to everyone who trusts in Jesus. 
  • Kids: God kept His promise to send the Holy Spirit. With the Holy Spirit’s help, Jesus’ disciples could begin their work to share the gospel with the entire world. God gives the Holy Spirit to everyone who trusts in Jesus as Lord and Savior. 

BIG PICTURE QUESTION & ANSWER

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

  • Younger Preschool: How does the Holy Spirit help Christians? The Holy Spirit helps us as we live.
  • Older Preschool: How does the Holy Spirit help Christians? The Holy Spirit comforts us, shows us our sin, and guides us as we live for God’s glory. 
  • Kids: How does the Holy Spirit help Christians? The Holy Spirit comforts us, shows us our sin, and guides us as we live for God’s glory. 

KEY PASSAGE

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

  • Babies & Toddlers: God’s Spirit helps us be like Jesus. Galatians 5:22 
  • Younger Preschool: God's Spirit gives us love, joy, and peace like Jesus. Galatians 5:22 
  • Older Preschool: The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Galatians 5:22-23 
  • Kids: But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. The law is not against such things. Galatians 5:22-23

** Next week: The Holy Spirit Changes Us (Galatians 5)

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Look back: Look back over Hebrews 1:2b and remember the Son is the final and ultimate word from God because all of creation was made for him and through him. 

Look ahead: This coming Sunday, we will continue in Hebrews 1. Read and discuss it with your family. 

Ask: Reading Hebrews 1 alongside John 1, what are some errors in thinking about the Son of God in creation we should avoid? Think about heresies involving Christ as created. 

Pray: Praise God for creating the world through Christ. 

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 Great (Psalm 145): Psalm 145, 2 Timothy 4:1

Come Thou Fount: 1 Samuel 7:12, Psalm 7:17, 13:6, 119:10, James 1:17

O Lord, My Rock and My Redeemer: Psalm 19:14, Psalm 71:19

Before the Throne of God Above: Isaiah 49:16, Romans 3:21-26, Colossians 3:3, Hebrews 7:25

Almost Home: Isaiah 25:8, 2 Corinthians 4:17-18, Hebrews 11:13-16, 12:1-2, James 4:14, Revelation 5:9-10, 14:3, 21:4, 

Monthly Missions Focus: Click here to learn about our monthly missions focus.

Catechize: New City Catechism #17

Q: What is idolatry?

A:  Idolatry is trusting in created things rather than the Creator.

From Sunday School January 14:

CHRIST CONNECTION

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

  • Babies & Toddlers: God gives the Holy Spirit to people who trust in Jesus. 
  • Younger Preschool: God sent the Holy Spirit just as He promised. Now Jesus’ friends had everything they needed to make more followers of Jesus! God gives His Spirit to everyone who trusts in Jesus. 
  • Older Preschool: God sent the Holy Spirit just as He promised. Now Jesus’ disciples had everything they needed to make more followers of Jesus! God gives the Holy Spirit to everyone who trusts in Jesus. 
  • Kids: God kept His promise to send the Holy Spirit. With the Holy Spirit’s help, Jesus’ disciples could begin their work to share the gospel with the entire world. God gives the Holy Spirit to everyone who trusts in Jesus as Lord and Savior. 

BIG PICTURE QUESTION & ANSWER

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

  • Younger Preschool: How does the Holy Spirit help Christians? The Holy Spirit helps us as we live.
  • Older Preschool: How does the Holy Spirit help Christians? The Holy Spirit comforts us, shows us our sin, and guides us as we live for God’s glory. 
  • Kids: How does the Holy Spirit help Christians? The Holy Spirit comforts us, shows us our sin, and guides us as we live for God’s glory. 

KEY PASSAGE

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

  • Babies & Toddlers: God’s Spirit helps us be like Jesus. Galatians 5:22 
  • Younger Preschool: God's Spirit gives us love, joy, and peace like Jesus. Galatians 5:22 
  • Older Preschool: The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Galatians 5:22-23 
  • Kids: But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. The law is not against such things. Galatians 5:22-23

** Next week: The Holy Spirit Changes Us (Galatians 5)

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