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THIS WEEK:
From the Sermon: Romans 16
NEXT WEEK'S SERMON: Psalm 88
Preacher: Jon Needham
Scripture: Romans 16
MAIN POINTS 1. The Diversity of Gifts 2. The Call to Vigilance, and 3) The Strength that Sustains
The mission of the Gospel is to conquer and convert the nations. God places His people throughout the world in different communities so that the Gospel will reach as many people as possible. The last chapter of Romans gives us a snapshot of how that mission unfolds in our communities.
Family Discussion Questions:
1. What’s something that surprised or confused you about this Bible passage?
2. How are you using your gifts to serve the church body? If you aren’t, why not?
3. How do we protect ourselves from being swayed by false doctrine?
4. How should we view opposition in light of the Gospel?
5. What mission does God have you on for His Kingdom?
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 1:16
- Romans 12:4
- Romans 15:20
- John 16:33b
- 2 Corinthians 11:24-27
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:
SUSTAINER God not only created all things, but He holds all things together. He is the one who gives us endurance to remain faithful during trials and opposition. He is our strength and sustainer.
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 the lost in our community, that they would come to Christ.
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:
All My Boast Is In Jesus
What wonder of wonders, what love is this
That Christ would die for me
His goodness, His merit, His righteousness
This sinner’s only plea
O foolish pride, be crucified
The work is finished
All my boast is in Jesus
All my hope is His love
And I will glory forever
In what the cross has done
Now fully forgiven, my life is filled
With graces undeserved
For mercy that flowed down that sacred hill
Let praises now return
Rise up my soul and bless the Lord
Who else is worthy
O praise the One, forever blessed
Him alone my heart adores
And I will boast in nothing less
Than the love of Christ, my Lord
I boast not in riches, in strength or might
But in the grace of God
I glory in weakness, to live is Christ
In plenty or in want
That I may know, that all may see
His pow’r within me
Now I stand in His freedom
Ransomed clean in His sight
And I cannot be ashamed for
My boast is Jesus Christ
Memory Verse:
Proverbs 16:17-18 “The highway of the upright turns aside from evil; whoever guards his way preserves his life. Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.”
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 10: How did God create man?
Answer: God created man male and female, after his own image, in knowledge, righteousness, and holiness, with dominion over the creatures.
