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Family Discipleship Resources - 7/3/22

July 3, 2022
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THIS WEEK:

From the Sermon: Psalm 47

Preacher: Pastor Rusten Harris
Scripture: Psalm 47

MAIN POINTS: 1)The One True King 2) The Nations and Peoples, and 3) The Call to Joyous Praise
Psalm 47 is a beautiful picture of what praising God looks like. God is the one, TRUE King who is worthy of all our praise. His love shatters barriers and brings all nations together in worship of him. As we participate in praise and worship, God is inviting us to the joy that can only be found in him.

Family Discussion Questions:

  1. What’s something that surprised or confused you about this Bible passage? (Look back at your Sermon Notes for help remembering!)
  2. Explain what the fear of the Lord is. How does this deliver you from all other fear?
  3. In what practical ways can you grow in your “radical hospitality?” Why is that important?
  4. How is our worship directly related to our joy?
  5. How is the worship of God different than any other kind of worship?
Parent Tip:
· Read the sermon summary together as a family. Build this into your normal routine, perhaps reading together around the table during a meal.
· There are five questions, each with a different theme. You can choose one night a week to go over all five, do a couple 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 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:

Parent Tip:
Use these additional scriptures as daily reading. These are also a great way to help your children learn to locate passages in the Bible.

Attribute of God:

FAITHFUL: God’s promises can be trusted. God always does exactly what he says he will do and everything he does is good.

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:

CHURCH: Spend time this week praying for the families of our pastors.

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:

Psalm 34

I sought the Lord and He answered me
And delivered me from every fear
Those who look on Him are radiant
They’ll never be ashamed,
They’ll never be ashamed

This poor man cried and the Lord heard me
And saved me from my enemies
The son of God surrounds his saints
He will deliver them,
He will deliver them

Magnify the Lord with me
Come exalt His name together
Glorify the Lord with me
Come exalt His name forever

Oh taste and see that the Lord is good
Oh blessed is He who hides in him
Oh fear the Lord all of you saints
He’ll give you everything
He’ll give you everything

Let us bless the Lord,
Everyday and night
Never ending praise,
May our incense rise

Parent Tip:
Each month we highlight a different song for you to sing together. Singing is an integral part of worship! Singing as a family helps teach the kids how to worship at church, and as they learn more songs, they will be able to participate more on Sunday mornings. You can practice your songs in the car, at the dinner table, when you wake up, or at bedtime! You can also check out our playlist on Spotify and sing along with your favorite worship songs.

Memory Verse:

Jeremiah 17:9-10
“The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately sick; who can understand it? ‘I the Lord search the heart and test the mind, to give every man according to his ways, according to the fruit of his deeds.’”

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 16: What is sin?
Answer: Sin is rejecting or ignoring God in the world he created, not being or doing what he requires in his law.

Parent Tip:
We are making our way through the New City Catechism with a new question every month. You can practice catechism questions anytime throughout the day! For the complete list of questions, answers and songs, download the free app “New City Catechism” on your device.
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Krysta leads Coram Deo's Kids Ministry, splitting her time between working for the church and being a full-time mom. She and her husband live in Bremerton with their three boys. She loves baking, reading, spending time with friends and family, and listening to heavy metal rock music.

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<<Download as a PDF>>
<<See previous weeks>>

THIS WEEK:

From the Sermon: Psalm 47

Preacher: Pastor Rusten Harris
Scripture: Psalm 47

MAIN POINTS: 1)The One True King 2) The Nations and Peoples, and 3) The Call to Joyous Praise
Psalm 47 is a beautiful picture of what praising God looks like. God is the one, TRUE King who is worthy of all our praise. His love shatters barriers and brings all nations together in worship of him. As we participate in praise and worship, God is inviting us to the joy that can only be found in him.

Family Discussion Questions:

  1. What’s something that surprised or confused you about this Bible passage? (Look back at your Sermon Notes for help remembering!)
  2. Explain what the fear of the Lord is. How does this deliver you from all other fear?
  3. In what practical ways can you grow in your “radical hospitality?” Why is that important?
  4. How is our worship directly related to our joy?
  5. How is the worship of God different than any other kind of worship?
Parent Tip:
· Read the sermon summary together as a family. Build this into your normal routine, perhaps reading together around the table during a meal.
· There are five questions, each with a different theme. You can choose one night a week to go over all five, do a couple 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 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:

  • John 4:24
  • Deuteronomy 9:3
  • Ephesians 1:19-22
  • Psalms 24:1
  • John 3:16
  • Galatians 3:7-8
  • Romans 5:8
  • Philippians 2:5-11
Parent Tip:
Use these additional scriptures as daily reading. These are also a great way to help your children learn to locate passages in the Bible.

Attribute of God:

FAITHFUL: God’s promises can be trusted. God always does exactly what he says he will do and everything he does is good.

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:

CHURCH: Spend time this week praying for the families of our pastors.

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:

Psalm 34

I sought the Lord and He answered me
And delivered me from every fear
Those who look on Him are radiant
They’ll never be ashamed,
They’ll never be ashamed

This poor man cried and the Lord heard me
And saved me from my enemies
The son of God surrounds his saints
He will deliver them,
He will deliver them

Magnify the Lord with me
Come exalt His name together
Glorify the Lord with me
Come exalt His name forever

Oh taste and see that the Lord is good
Oh blessed is He who hides in him
Oh fear the Lord all of you saints
He’ll give you everything
He’ll give you everything

Let us bless the Lord,
Everyday and night
Never ending praise,
May our incense rise

Parent Tip:
Each month we highlight a different song for you to sing together. Singing is an integral part of worship! Singing as a family helps teach the kids how to worship at church, and as they learn more songs, they will be able to participate more on Sunday mornings. You can practice your songs in the car, at the dinner table, when you wake up, or at bedtime! You can also check out our playlist on Spotify and sing along with your favorite worship songs.

Memory Verse:

Jeremiah 17:9-10
“The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately sick; who can understand it? ‘I the Lord search the heart and test the mind, to give every man according to his ways, according to the fruit of his deeds.’”

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 16: What is sin?
Answer: Sin is rejecting or ignoring God in the world he created, not being or doing what he requires in his law.

Parent Tip:
We are making our way through the New City Catechism with a new question every month. You can practice catechism questions anytime throughout the day! For the complete list of questions, answers and songs, download the free app “New City Catechism” on your device.

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