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THIS WEEK:
From the Sermon: Exodus 26
NEXT WEEK'S SCRIPTURE: EXODUS 27
Preacher: Pastor Jon Needham
Scripture: Exodus 26
MAIN POINTS:1) The Pattern of Sinai 2) The Movement of the Tabernacle 3) The Veil that Divides
As we read God’s instructions regarding the building of the tabernacle, it is made clear God’s desire and plan to dwell among His people. God’s grace and kindness are displayed in every detail we see in Exodus 26.
Family Discussion Questions:
1. What’s something that surprised or confused you about this Bible passage?
2. What is the pattern of Sinai and what does that pattern teach us about God?
3. What is the significance of the tabernacle’s ability to move?
4. What does the veil teach us about God’s holiness?
5. Why did Christ’s death remove the need for the veil and the holy of holies?
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
- Exodus 25:30
- Matthew 27:50-51a
- Hebrews 10:19-20
- 1 John 1:9
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:
PRESENT From the very beginning, God has been near to His people. God has always made a way to dwell among us, and through Jesus we now have a way to dwell with Him.
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 & Fasting Focus:
1. Building Purchase 2. Outreach with Fall Festival and on Sundays 3. Overall Protection for our Church
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:
A Mighty Fortress
A mighty fortress is our God,
A bulwark never failing;
Our helper He, amid the flood
Of mortal ills prevailing:
For still our ancient foe doth seek to
work us woe;
His craft and power are great, and
armed with cruel hate,
On earth is not his equal.
If we in our own strength confide,
Our striving would be losing;
Were not the right man on our side,
The Man of God’s own choosing:
You ask who that may be?
Christ Jesus, it is He;
The Lord of Hosts, His Name,
from age to age the same,
And He must win the battle.
And though this world with devils
filled,
Should threaten to undo us,
We will not fear, for God hath willed
His truth to triumph through us:
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:
Philippians 4:7 “And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”
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 43: What are the sacraments or ordinances?
Answer: Baptism and the Lord’s Supper.