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THIS WEEK:
From the Sermon: Acts 4:32-37
Preacher: Pastor Jon Needham
Scripture: Acts 4:32-37
We saw in this week’s sermon that God’s Church was growing and many great things were happening even though the religious rulers were fighting against them. More and more people were believing in Jesus and everyone was taking care of one another. How did all this happen? It happened by the power of the Holy Spirit and the Apostles’ commitment to teach the truth about God from the Bible. Teaching the truth from the Bible is our most important job, and just like God was faithful to the Church in Acts, he will be faithful to us.
Family Discussion Questions:
- What’s something that surprised or confused you about this Bible passage? (Look back at your Sermon Notes for help remembering!)
- How do we see the Holy Spirit working in the early Church in Acts?
- What kind of men were speaking the truth about God and what qualifications did they have?
- How does God use people to do his work in the world and how is he using you?
- What good things do you see God doing in and through our church?
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:
- Acts 1:8 ; 2:14, 40-42a, 45-47b; 3:11-12; 4:1-2, 4, 13, 19-20, 29
- Isaiah 55:11
- Romans 10:13-17
- 2 Timothy 3:13-17
- John 12:32
- James 1:18
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:
IMMUTABLE: God does not change. The Bible is true and does not change. We can always count on God’s promises.
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: Thank God for his financial provision for our church and ask God to open the door for a bigger space/building.
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:
I Saw the Light
I wandered so aimless life filled with sin
I wouldn’t let my dear savior in
Then Jesus came like a stranger in the night
Praise the Lord I saw the light.
I saw the light I saw the light
No more darkness no more night
Now I’m so happy no sorrow in sight
Praise the Lord I saw the light
Just like a blind man I wandered along
Worries and fears I claimed for my own
Then like a blind man that God gave back his sight
Praise the Lord I saw the light
I was a fool to wander and astray
Straight is the gate and narrow the way
Now I have traded the wrong for the right
Praise the Lord I saw the light.
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:
Proverbs 1:7
“The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction.”
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:
Question 2: What is God?
Answer: God is the creator of everyone and everything.
