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THIS WEEK:
From the Sermon Exodus 20:1-3
Preacher: Pastor Jon Needham
Scripture: Exodus 20:1-3
MAIN POINTS: 1) God Reveals 2) God Rescues 3) God Restores
This week, we are back in Exodus and beginning our study of God’s law. God saved Israel out of slavery, made them his people, provided them food and water, and now he is going to restore order for them by giving them the law. God’s law reveals his truth and his love for his people.
Family Discussion Questions:
1. What’s something that surprised or confused you about this Bible passage?
2. What are some ways God reveals himself? How does the Old Testament reveal God in a unique way?
3. Why is the order “grace first, then law” important? What would it change if that order was reversed?
4. How does the Law reveal who Jesus is?
5. What other gods are you prone to wander to?
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 one night a week to go over all five, 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
- 1 Corinthians 15:3-8, 14, 17
- Matthew 27:65-66; 28:17
- Mark 15:43; 16:11
- John 19:33-34; 20:25b
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:
RESCUER: God is a good Father and does not leave his children to perish, but saves them from Satan, sin, and death through Jesus Christ.
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 some time this week praying for our pastors, that God would give them wisdom, discernment, strength, and endurance to lead our congregation faithfully.
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 the Day
This is the day that the Lord has made
We will rejoice as we lift His name
This is the day that the Lord has made
Come and rejoice, we will rejoice
and be glad in it
Whether the sun will shine
Whether the skies will rain
I know that You are good
And this is the day You made
Whether in life or death
Whether in joy or pain
I know this truth remains
That this is the day You made
Now I can walk in faith
You will protect my way
Your every work is good
And this is the day You made
I am a child of Yours
You are the One who saves
I am redeemed by love
And this is the day You made
This is the day
Come and sing your praise
For the Lord now reigns
On the throne of grace
Soon is the day
He will bring us home
And we have this hope
For we are His own
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:
Exodus 20:1-3“And God spoke all these words, saying, ‘I am the LORD your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery. You shall have no other gods before 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 37: How does the Holy Spirit help us?
Answer: The Holy Spirit convicts us of our sin, and he enables us to pray and to understand God’s Word.
