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THIS WEEK:
From the Sermon: Resurrection Sunday 2022
Preacher: Pastor Jon Needham
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:20-26, 51-57
MAIN POINTS: 1) The Reason for Death, 2) The Resurrection of Jesus, and 3) The Hope of the World
He is Risen! Because of sin, all will die. That is the reality we live in right now. But God, in his grace and mercy, made a way for us to be saved from that death and to receive the gift of eternal life through his Son, Jesus Christ. Jesus lived a perfect, sinless life and then took the punishment that we all deserve on the cross. He died and three days later was raised. That is our hope as Christians. Death has been defeated! Satan has been defeated! Because of Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross, you and I can be children of God forever. HE IS RISEN INDEED!
Family Discussion Questions:
- What’s something that surprised or confused you about this Bible passage? (Look back at your Sermon Notes for help remembering!)
- Imagine what the world would be like if there was no death. What are you most excited for when that world is a reality?
- Why is Jesus’ resurrection so important for us to believe?
- What is hope? How is hope in Jesus different than the hope that the world claims to have?
- Have you trusted and believed in Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection for the forgiveness of your sins? If not, why? If so, share your story with someone.
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:
- 1 Corinthians 15:3-7, 14, 19
- Genesis 2:16-17
- Romans 3:23; 6:23; 8:21-22
- John 20:27-28
- Revelation 21:3-5a
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:
FORGIVING: Because of Jesus’ death in our place, our sins are completely forgiven and we are given Jesus’ righteousness.
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: Let us all pray for the radical salvation of our entire community!
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:
Blessed Assurance
Blessed assurance, Jesus is mine
O what a foretaste, of glory divine
Heir of salvation, purchase of God
Born of his spirit, washing in his blood
This is my story, this is my song
Praising my Savior, all the day long
This is my story, this is my song
Praising my Savior, all the day long
Perfect submission, perfect delight
Visions of rapture, not burst on my sight
Angels descending, bring from above
Echoes of mercy, whispers of love
Perfect submission, all is at rest
I in my Savior am happy at rest
Watching and waiting, looking above
Filled with his goodness, lost in his love
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:
Isaiah 53:6
“All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned-every one-to his own way; and the LORD has laid on him the iniquity of us all.”
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 14: Did God create us unable to keep his law?
Answer: No, but because of the disobedience of Adam and Eve we are all born in sin and guilt, unable to keep God’s law.
