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THIS WEEK:
From the Sermon: Romans 13:1-7
NEXT WEEK'S SERMON: Romans 13:8-14
Preacher: Jon Needham
Scripture: Romans 13:1-7
MAIN POINTS 1. The Categories of the Law 2. The Summary of the Law 3. The Function of the Law
Is the Old Testament law relevant today? Should we follow the moral laws in the Ten Commandments? Romans 13 answers both of those questions for us.
Family Discussion Questions:
1. What’s something that surprised or confused you about this Bible passage?
2. What are the different categories of the law and why is it important to distinguish between them?
3. What is the hierarchy of “neighbors” we are supposed to love and how are we to love in each scenario?
4. How are we to relate to the law as Christians?
5. In what areas of the law is God calling you to grow in today?
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.
Additional Scriptures
- Romans 1:16a; 3:20
- Colossians 2:16-17
- Ephesians 5:22, 25; 6:1, 4-5, 9
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:
PERFECT God’s law reveals our unrighteousness and it also reveals God’s perfection and holiness. God is set apart, perfectly good and righteous, just and holy. There is no blemish or darkness in God. He is perfect all the time.
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 God to reveal how you can love your neighbors in your community better.
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:
In Tenderness
In tenderness He sought me,
Weary and sick with sin.
And on His shoulders brought me
Back to His fold again.
While angels in His presence sang,
Until the courts of heaven rang.
O-o-oh the love that sought me!
O-o-oh the blood that bought me!
Oh the grace that brought me
to the fold of God.
Grace that brought me to the fold
of God!
He died for me while I was sinning;
Needy and poor and blind.
He whispered to assure me.
“I’ve found thee; thou art Mine.”
Upon His grace I’ll daily ponder
And sing anew His praise.
With all adoring wonder,
His blessings I retrace.
It seems as if eternal days,
Are far too short to sing His praise!.
Memory Verse:
Romans 12:2 “Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.”
Parent Tip:
Practice reciting it as a family each day at least once. Dinner time is a great opportunity to practice together.
Westminster Shorter Catechism:
Questions 9: What is the work of creation?
Answer: The work of creation is, God’s making all things of nothing, by the word of his power, in the space of six days, and all very good.