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THIS WEEK:
From the Sermon: Matthew 16:13-18
Preacher: Pastor Jon Needham
Scripture: Matthew 18:13-18
MAIN POINTS: 1) Our Confession, 2) Our Power, and 3) Our Hope
HAPPY 20TH BIRTHDAY, CORAM DEO CHURCH!! Today we celebrate 20 faithful and fruitful years of ministry here at Coram Deo. As we celebrate, we are reminded that above all we do, we profess the Gospel of Jesus Christ as our only Lord and Savior. All glory be to Christ!
Family Discussion Questions:
1. What’s something that surprised or confused you about this Bible passage?
2. In what ways do you confess with your life and lips that Jesus is the Christ?
3. In what ways can you look back and see God drawing you to Himself?
4. What are some ways we can battle against evil spiritual forces?
5. What are some things that cause you to lose hope? What is the hope that we have in the Gospel?
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
- John 6:44
- Jonah 3:4-5a
- Romans 1:16
- Ephesians 6:12
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:
EVERLASTING Nothing will ever prevail against God. He is the victor, and has no enemy that can thwart His plans. God will never be moved or conquered. He is everlasting!
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 Spend some time this week praying for teachers as they prepare to begin the new school year.
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.
