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THIS WEEK:
From the Sermon: Acts 10:1-48
Preacher: Pastor Jon Needham
Scripture: Acts 10:1-48
MAIN POINTS: 1) God’s Methods 2) God’s Message
In our passage this week, we see how God can do whatever he wants, however he wants, whenever he wants. God sent an angel to speak to Cornelius and a trance to speak to Peter. God taught Peter and Cornelius, and ultimately us, that he has broken down all the boundaries that separate us through Christ. The Jewish people and the Gentiles received the Holy Spirit and were brought into the same family. Only Jesus can do this! God’s message of salvation in Christ is for everyone.
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 you are Cornelius or Peter. How would you have responded when God spoke to you?
- Is God limited in how he can speak to us? How does this encourage you?
- What is the Gospel message that Peter shared with the people at Cornelius’ house?
- Is there someone in your life who needs to hear the Gospel message? Spend some time praying for God to give you the opportunity and words to say to them.
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:
- Psalm 115:3
- Ephesians 2:14-16
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:
TRUTH: God is our standard for true and false. Everything God is, says, does, and commands is right and accurate. There is no falsehood in God.
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:
- God’s provision for a bigger building as our church continues to grow.
- For God to ambush our government leaders like he did to Saul so they may come to Christ.
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:
Doxology
Praise God, from Whom all blessings flow;
Praise Him, all creatures here below;
Praise Him above, ye heavenly host;
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.
All praise to Thee, who safe has kept
And hast refreshed me while I slept
Grant, Lord, when I from death shall wake
I may of endless light partake.
I would not wake nor rise again
And Heav’n itself I would disdain,
Wert Thou not there to be enjoyed,
And I in hymns to be employed
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:
1 John 1:8-9
“If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”
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 9: What does God require in the first, second, and third commandments?
Answer: First, that we know God as the only true God. Second, that we avoid all idolatry. Third, that we treat God’s name with fear and reverence.
