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THIS WEEK:
From the Sermon: Psalm 70
Preacher: Pastor Brandon Johnston
Scripture: Psalm 70
MAIN POINTS: 1) Prayer for Quick Deliverance 2) Prayer for David’s Enemies 3) Prayer for the Righteous
Psalm 70 is a quick prayer for deliverance. May David’s prayer model for us how to cry out to God when we are in dire circumstances and rejoice in His goodness always and forever.
Family Discussion Questions:
1. What’s something that surprised or confused you about this Bible passage?
2. What is the difference between desperation and hopelessness?
3. What are some different biblical ways to love your enemies?
4. What can our trials teach us about prayer?
5. How do the Psalms help us during times of suffering?
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 to go over all five on one night a week, 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
- Luke 6:27
- Matthew 5:44
- 1 Kings 19:9
- Job 1:20-22
- Romans 10:9-13
- 2 Corinthians 5:21
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 delivers His people from their greatest enemy - sin. He is the only One who can bring us to safety and freedom.
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 your family to rejoice in all circumstances.
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:
Blessed Assurance
Blessed assurance, Jesus is mine
O what a foretaste, of glory divine
Heir of salvation, purchase of God
Born of his spirit, washed 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, now 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 and blest
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:
Psalm 119:93 “I will never forget your precepts, for by them you have given me life.”
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 41: What is the Lord’s Prayer?
Answer: Our Father in heaven, hallowed by your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
