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THIS WEEK:
From the Sermon: Romans 9:14-33
NEXT WEEK'S SERMON: Romans 10
Preacher: Pastor Jon Needham
Scripture: Romans 9:14-33
QUESTIONS:
1. Is God unjust?
2. Why are we still held responsible for our actions?
CONCLUSIONS:
1. True Israel consist of elect Jews and Gentiles.
2. Faith in Christ is the sign of true Israel.
The Apostle Paul anticipated questions regarding the doctrine of election and walks Israel, and us, through what it means that God has mercy on some and hardens the hearts of others.
Family Discussion Questions:
1. What’s something that surprised or confused you about this Bible passage?
2. Why is it not unjust for God to elect some to be saved and not others?
3. In what situations are you tempted to question God and His plan?
4. How does the Old Testament clearly reveal God’s plan to include Gentiles in His family?
5. How can you know that you are part of God’s family, the true Israel?
Parent Tip:
· Read the sermon summary together as a family. Build this into your regular routine, perhaps reading together around the table during a meal.
· There are five questions, each with a different theme. You can choose to go over all five on one night a week, do a couple of questions a few times a week, or discuss one question per day.
· Each question is meant to be a conversation starter model for your children on how to answer these questions by sharing your own personal insights.
· Even if your conversations don’t go as planned, don’t be discouraged. ALL time spent talking about and reading God’s word is valuable!
· The more consistent you are in having these discussions, the more fruitful they will be. As this becomes part of your weekly rhythm, your kids will anticipate the questions and listen more attentively at church.
Other Scriptures
- Romans 1:28
- Matthew 8:11-12
Parent Tip:
Use these additional scriptures as daily reading. This is also a great way to help your children learn to locate passages in the Bible.
Attribute of God:
MERCIFUL All people are deserving of God’s wrath and judgment. But God extends His loving-kindness to wretched, wicked sinners because He is merciful, not because anyone deserves it.
Parent Tip:We focus on a new attribute of God each week to discuss as a family. Use this time to discuss who God is, answer questions the kids might have, and talk about what that week’s attribute means to each person in your family.
Prayer Focus:
COMMUNITY Spend some time this week praying for those in our community who are dealing with illness, that God would draw them to Himself and give them healing, peace, and comfort.
Parent Tip: Each week of the month has its own prayer theme: Church, Family, Community, and Repentance. Use these themes to show your children how to pray. It can be helpful to add this to an already existing routine, like at bedtime or when you’re in the car together.
THIS MONTH:
MONTHLY SONG:
This Is My Father’s World
This is my Father’s world,
And to my listening ears
All nature sings, and round me rings
The music of the spheres.
This is my Father’s world:
I rest me in the thought
Of rocks and trees, of skies and seas -
His hand the wonders wrought.
This is my Father’s world:
The birds their carols raise,
The morning light, the lily white,
Declare their Maker’s praise.
This is my Father’s world:
He shines in all that’s fair;
In the rustling grass I hear Him pass,
He speaks to me everywhere.
This is my Father’s world:
O let me ne’er forget
That though the wrong seems oft so strong,
God is the Ruler yet.
This is my Father’s world:
The battle is not done;
Jesus who died shall be satisfied,
And earth and heav’n be one.
Memory Verse:
Romans 8:29-30 “For those whom he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, in order that he might be the firstborn among many brothers. And those whom he predestined he also called, and those whom he called he also justified, and those whom he justified he also glorified.”
Parent Tip:
This is the same memory verse that the whole church is learning and it rotates monthly. Practice reciting it as a family each day at least once. Dinner time is a great opportunity to practice together.
New City Catechism:
Questions 6: How many persons are there in the Godhead?
Answer: There are three persons in the Godhead: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost; and these three are one God, the same in substance, equal in power and glory.
