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Weekly Discipleship Resources - 2/12/23

February 12, 2023
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THIS WEEK:

From the Sermon: Daniel 5

Preacher: Pastor Jon Needham
Scripture: Daniel 5

MAIN POINTS: 1) God’s Vessels, 2) God’s Words, and 3) God’s Warning

In Daniel 5, we see the writing on the wall and the end of Belshazzar. God will not be mocked, and his judgment is real. God sent a warning to Belshazzar that he ignored,
and God also sends a warning to us: repent and be saved, or deny Christ and live in condemnation forever. God is a God of judgment and justice. God is also a God of grace and mercy. He promises salvation to all who repent and call on Him. Today is the day of salvation!

Family Discussion Questions:

1. What’s something that surprised or confused you about this Bible passage?
2. In what ways does our culture mock God?
3. How does this passage highlight the power of words?
4. How do you know if God’s Word is written on your heart?
5. How does the warning of final judgment change the way you see the world?

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:

GLORIOUS: The Glory of God is the culmination of all his attributes combined!

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:

FAMILY: Spend some time this week praying for all your family members who do not yet know the Lord.

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.

**For further study on the book of Daniel, you can purchase a helpful book in the foyer by Jon Nielson, Daniel: Faith Enduring through Adversity.

THIS MONTH:

Psalm 47
Clap your hands, all peoples!
Shout to God with songs of joy!
For the LORD Most High is to be feared,
A great king o’er the earth
God reigns over the nations;
He sits on His holy throne

He chose our heritage for us,
The pride of Jacob whom He loves

God has gone with a shout
The LORD with the sound of a trumpet
Sing praises to God, sing praises
God has gone with a shout
The LORD with the sound of a trumpet
For God is the King of all the earth
Sing praises with a song!

Hallelujah! Our God reigns!
Hallelujah! The LORD be praised!

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:

Galatians 2:20
“I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.”

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 23: Why must the Redeemer be truly God?
Answer:
That because of his divine nature his obedience and suffering would be perfect and effective.

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: Daniel 5

Preacher: Pastor Jon Needham
Scripture: Daniel 5

MAIN POINTS: 1) God’s Vessels, 2) God’s Words, and 3) God’s Warning

In Daniel 5, we see the writing on the wall and the end of Belshazzar. God will not be mocked, and his judgment is real. God sent a warning to Belshazzar that he ignored,
and God also sends a warning to us: repent and be saved, or deny Christ and live in condemnation forever. God is a God of judgment and justice. God is also a God of grace and mercy. He promises salvation to all who repent and call on Him. Today is the day of salvation!

Family Discussion Questions:

1. What’s something that surprised or confused you about this Bible passage?
2. In what ways does our culture mock God?
3. How does this passage highlight the power of words?
4. How do you know if God’s Word is written on your heart?
5. How does the warning of final judgment change the way you see the world?

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:

  • Numbers 5:27
  • Psalm 19:1-2a
  • Jeremiah 31:33
  • Revelation 20:11-15
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:

GLORIOUS: The Glory of God is the culmination of all his attributes combined!

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:

FAMILY: Spend some time this week praying for all your family members who do not yet know the Lord.

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.

**For further study on the book of Daniel, you can purchase a helpful book in the foyer by Jon Nielson, Daniel: Faith Enduring through Adversity.

THIS MONTH:

Psalm 47
Clap your hands, all peoples!
Shout to God with songs of joy!
For the LORD Most High is to be feared,
A great king o’er the earth
God reigns over the nations;
He sits on His holy throne

He chose our heritage for us,
The pride of Jacob whom He loves

God has gone with a shout
The LORD with the sound of a trumpet
Sing praises to God, sing praises
God has gone with a shout
The LORD with the sound of a trumpet
For God is the King of all the earth
Sing praises with a song!

Hallelujah! Our God reigns!
Hallelujah! The LORD be praised!

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:

Galatians 2:20
“I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.”

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 23: Why must the Redeemer be truly God?
Answer:
That because of his divine nature his obedience and suffering would be perfect and effective.

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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