October 12 - Family Talking Points | The Reign of Ahab | 1 Kings 20-22, 2 Kings 1
KEY PASSAGE: 1 Kings 8:60
BIG PICTURE QUESTION: How many gods are there? There is one true God who alone deserves worship.
CHRIST CONNECTION: Ahab was a disobedient, greedy, and stubborn king who refused to lead Israel in the ways of the Lord. Jesus, the Good Shepherd, always obeyed God and laid down His life for us. Anyone who follows Him will dwell with God forever.
STORY POINT: Ahab was an evil king, and God brought judgment on him
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October 5 - Family Talking Points | Elijah Confronted Ahab | 1 Kings 18-19
KEY PASSAGE: 1 Kings 8:60
BIG PICTURE QUESTION: How many gods are there? There is one true God who alone deserves worship.
CHRIST CONNECTION: God sent fire down from heaven to prove that He alone is Lord. God sent the Holy Spirit like flames of fire on Jesus’ disciples to empower them to tell others that Jesus is God’s Son who saves people from sin.
STORY POINT: God proved He is the one true God by answering Elijah’s prayers.
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Resource Wednesday
7 Tips for Teaching Kids to Praise God with Their Heart and Voice
This article from Crossway, emphasizes the importance of teaching children not just to sing songs in church, but to worship God genuinely from their hearts. It offers seven practical tips for parents and leaders:
Pick good songs
Let songs of the Lord fill the spaces where life happens
Choose a Family Hymn of the month
Consider how church leadership helps
Invest in Music Education
Build to Sunday
Incentives!
Big idea: Teaching kids to worship involves more than teaching songs - it’s guiding their hearts toward loving God and expressing that love in song!
September 21 - Family Talking Points | The Kingdom Divided | 1 Kings 11-13
KEY PASSAGE: 1 Kings 8:60
BIG PICTURE QUESTION: How many gods are there? There is one true God who alone deserves worship.
CHRIST CONNECTION: Rehoboam rejected good advice, and his foolish pride led to a divided kingdom. Jesus, the truly wise King, unites all who trust in Him and brings them into His kingdom forever.
STORY POINT: Rehoboam’s foolish sin divided the kingdom.
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September 14 - Family Talking Points | Wisdom of God’s People | Proverbs 1; 3-4
KEY PASSAGE: Proverbs 3:7
BIG PICTURE QUESTION: What does God know? God knows everything about the past, present, and future.
CHRIST CONNECTION: Solomon’s proverbs encourage God’s people to trust in the Lord. Jesus trusted in God His Father throughout His life on earth, all the way to His death on the cross for our sins. He rose again and continues to lead us to love and trust God the Father.
STORY POINT: We gain wisdom when we fear God and trust in Him.
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September 7 - Family Talking Points | The Queen of Sheba Visited Solomon | 1 Kings 10
KEY PASSAGE: Proverbs 3:7
BIG PICTURE QUESTION: What does God know? God knows everything about the past, present, and future.
CHRIST CONNECTION: The queen of Sheba was amazed at the wisdom God had given King Solomon. The people who heard Jesus teach were amazed at His wisdom, authority, and pow-er. Jesus has all wisdom, authority, and power because He is God’s Son who came to live, die, and rise again.
STORY POINT: People were amazed by the wisdom God gave Solomon.
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Resource Wednesday
A Helpful Parenting Resource: 5 Myths About Parenting
Parenting is both a joy and a challenge! God has entrusted many of us with the incredible gift of raising children, but it’s not always easy to sort through all the voices and advice around us. In the midst of the noise, we need to be reminded that God’s Word is our ultimate guide and that his grace is sufficient for every season of parenting. We wanted to share this helpful resource from Crossway: 5 Myths About Parenting.
Take a few minutes to read, reflect, and maybe even share it with a friend who could use some encouragement today.
August 24 - Family Talking Points | Solomon Built the Temple | 1 Kings 6-8
KEY PASSAGE: Proverbs 3:7
BIG PICTURE QUESTION: What does God know? God knows everything about the past, present, and future.
CHRIST CONNECTION: Solomon built the temple, but he knew that the fullness of God did not live there. Jesus is the fullness of God, and He came to dwell on earth (John 1:14). Only those who trust in Him will be forgiven of their sin and live with God forever.
STORY POINT: Solomon built a temple for God to dwell with His people
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August 17 - Family Talking Points | Solomon Became King | 1 Kings 2-3
KEY PASSAGE: Proverbs 3:7
BIG PICTURE QUESTION: What does God know? God knows everything about the past, present, and future.
CHRIST CONNECTION: God gave Solomon wisdom to lead His people. Jesus is wisdom, and He leads those who trust in Him to eternal life. When we follow Jesus, we become wise.
STORY POINT: God gave Solomon wisdom to lead His people.
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August 10 - Family Talking Points | David Sinned and Was Restored | 2 Samuel 11-12; Psalm 51
BIG PICTURE QUESTION: Is anything or anyone greater than God? No, God is greater than everything and everyone.
CHRIST CONNECTION: When David admitted his sin before the Lord, he was forgiven. When we confess our sins to the Lord and believe in Jesus, God is faithful and just to forgive our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
STORY POINT: David sinned, repented, and was forgiven.
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August 3 - Family Talking Points | David Became King - 2 Samuel 5:1-4, 7
CHRIST CONNECTION
This is the big idea of how this week’s Bible story points to Jesus.
Babies & Toddlers: God promised that David’s family would have kings forever. Jesus came from David’s family. Jesus is the King of everything forever.
Preschool: God promised that David’s family would have kings forever. Jesus made God’s promise come true. Jesus came from David’s family. He is the King of everything forever.
Kids: God promised to build a forever kingdom through David's family. This promise is fulfilled in Jesus, a descendant of David. Jesus is King over everything, and anyone who trusts in Him is welcomed into His forever kingdom.
BIG PICTURE QUESTION & ANSWER
This is an important biblical truth that your child will encounter each week of this unit.
Preschool: Is anything greater than God? No, God is greater than everything.
Kids: Is anything or anyone greater than God? No, God is greater than everything and everyone.
KEY PASSAGE
This is a Bible verse that relates to what your child will encounter each week of this unit.
Babies & Toddlers: LORD, no one is like you. You are great. Jeremiah 10:6
Preschool: LORD, there is no one like you. You are great. Jeremiah 10:6
Kids: LORD, there is no one like you. You are great; your name is great in power. Who should not fear you, King of the nations? It is what you deserve. Jeremiah 10:6-7a
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August | Sunday Lessons
8.3 - David Became King
2 Samuel 5, 7
8.10 - David Sinned & Was Restored
2 Samuel 11-12; Psalm 51
8.17 - Solomon Became King
1 Kings 2-3
8.24 - Solomon Built the Temple
1 Kings 6-8
8.31 - Family Sunday
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