READ
Family worship: Exodus 1
Private worship: Deuteronomy 13, Hosea 10, Proverbs 6:20-35, Titus 3:12-15
Discussion questions: Do you think the people of Israel expected to be enslaved in Egypt? What do these passages say about God? What do these passages say about me? What do these passages say about the relationship between God and me?
PRAY
Adoration: God is holy, mighty, gracious, and merciful. Spend time declaring your love for Him.
Confession: Continually confessing your sins to God and asking for His forgiveness will keep you from taking the great price Christ paid on the cross for granted.
Thanksgiving: Express your thankfulness to God for the blessings He has given you. When we consider that we deserve punishment because of our sinfulness, and instead God gives to us His love and mercy, our only response should be one of thankfulness.
Supplication: Pray for the leaders of our nation. Whether we agree or disagree with their political philosophies, we are commanded to pray for our leaders. Pray that God would give them wisdom as they carry out their tasks. Ask God to show you how to see and respond to the needs of others.
SING
“We Declare Your Majesty,” no. 65 in The Worship Hymnal
MEMORIZE
Be sure to review scripture memory verses and catechism questions from previous weeks!
Scripture: “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come!” –2 Corinthians 5:17 (This scripture has been set to music by Seeds Family Worship. Listen online or purchase the track.)
Catechism:
Q. What does the second commandment teach us?
A. To worship God in the right way, and to avoid idolatry (Is 44:9-20; 46:5-9; Jn 4:23, 24; Acts 17:29).
READ
Family worship: Genesis 50:15-26
Private worship: Deuteronomy 12, Hosea 9, Proverbs 6:1-19, Titus 3:8b-11
Discussion questions: Were Joseph’s brothers right to be scared of what he might do to them after their father died? What do these passages say about God? What do these passages say about me? What do these passages say about the relationship between God and me?
PRAY
Adoration: God is holy, mighty, gracious, and merciful. Spend time declaring your love for Him.
Confession: Continually confessing your sins to God and asking for His forgiveness will keep you from taking the great price Christ paid on the cross for granted.
Thanksgiving: Express your thankfulness to God for the blessings He has given you. When we consider that we deserve punishment because of our sinfulness, and instead God gives to us His love and mercy, our only response should be one of thankfulness.
Supplication: Pray for the children and youth in your church. Pray that they will be able to resist all the temptations the world has to offer and, instead, seek God’s gift of grace through Jesus Christ. Ask God to show you how to see and respond to the needs of others.
SING
“We Declare Your Majesty,” no. 65 in The Worship Hymnal
MEMORIZE
Be sure to review scripture memory verses and catechism questions from previous weeks!
Scripture: “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come!” –2 Corinthians 5:17 (This scripture has been set to music by Seeds Family Worship. Listen online or purchase the track.)
Catechism:
Q. What does the second commandment teach us?
A. To worship God in the right way, and to avoid idolatry (Is 44:9-20; 46:5-9; Jn 4:23, 24; Acts 17:29).
READ
Family worship: Reread the scripture passage your pastor preached on this weekend.
Private worship: Deuteronomy 10:12-11:32, Hosea 8, Proverbs 5, Titus 3:1-8a
Discussion questions: What do these passages say about God? What do these passages say about me? What do these passages say about the relationship between God and me?
PRAY
Adoration: God is holy, mighty, gracious, and merciful. Spend time declaring your love for Him.
Confession: Continually confessing your sins to God and asking for His forgiveness will keep you from taking the great price Christ paid on the cross for granted.
Thanksgiving: Express your thankfulness to God for the blessings He has given you. When we consider that we deserve punishment because of our sinfulness, and instead God gives to us His love and mercy, our only response should be one of thankfulness.
Supplication: Pray that God will be glorified through you in the upcoming week. Ask God to show you how to see and respond to the needs of others.
SING
“We Declare Your Majesty,” no. 65 in The Worship Hymnal
MEMORIZE
Be sure to review scripture memory verses and catechism questions from previous weeks!
Scripture: “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come!” –2 Corinthians 5:17 (This scripture has been set to music by Seeds Family Worship. Listen online or purchase the track.)
Catechism:
Q. What does the second commandment teach us?
A. To worship God in the right way, and to avoid idolatry (Is 44:9-20; 46:5-9; Jn 4:23, 24; Acts 17:29).
READ
Family worship: Romans 11:1-10
Private worship: Deuteronomy 9:6-10:11, Hosea 6-7, Proverbs 4, Titus 2
Discussion questions: Has God rejected his people? What do these passages say about God? What do these passages say about me? What do these passages say about the relationship between God and me?
PRAY
Adoration: God is holy, mighty, gracious, and merciful. Spend time declaring your love for Him.
Confession: Continually confessing your sins to God and asking for His forgiveness will keep you from taking the great price Christ paid on the cross for granted.
Thanksgiving: Express your thankfulness to God for the blessings He has given you. When we consider that we deserve punishment because of our sinfulness, and instead God gives to us His love and mercy, our only response should be one of thankfulness.
Supplication: Pray that God will be glorified in tomorrow’s worship gathering.* Ask God to show you how to see and respond to the needs of others.
SING
“Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise,” no. 56 in The Worship Hymnal
MEMORIZE
Be sure to review scripture memory verses and catechism questions from previous weeks!
Scripture: “Being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.” –Philippians 1:6 (This scripture has been set to music by Seeds Family Worship. Listen online or purchase the track.)
Catechism:
Q. What is the second commandment?
A. The second commandment is, Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, or any likeness of anything that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth: thou shalt not bow down thyself to them: for I, the Lord thy God, am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children unto the third and fourth generation of them that hate me; and showing mercy unto thousands of them that love me, and keep my commandments (Ex 20:4-6; Deut 5:8-10).
*If your church gathers for worship on a day other than Sunday, adjust the prayer guide as necessary.
READ
Family worship: Proverbs 16:18-33
Private worship: Deuteronomy 7, Hosea 3, Proverbs 3:13-20, Titus 1:1-4
Discussion questions: Is it good to be prideful? What do these passages say about God? What do these passages say about me? What do these passages say about the relationship between God and me?
PRAY
Adoration: God is holy, mighty, gracious, and merciful. Spend time declaring your love for Him.
Confession: Continually confessing your sins to God and asking for His forgiveness will keep you from taking the great price Christ paid on the cross for granted.
Thanksgiving: Express your thankfulness to God for the blessings He has given you. When we consider that we deserve punishment because of our sinfulness, and instead God gives to us His love and mercy, our only response should be one of thankfulness.
Supplication: Pray for the salvation of friends and family members; call them by name. Ask God to show you how to see and respond to the needs of others.
SING
“Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise,” no. 56 in The Worship Hymnal
MEMORIZE
Be sure to review scripture memory verses and catechism questions from previous weeks!
Scripture: “Being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.” –Philippians 1:6 (This scripture has been set to music by Seeds Family Worship. Listen online or purchase the track.)
Catechism:
Q. What is the second commandment?
A. The second commandment is, Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, or any likeness of anything that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth: thou shalt not bow down thyself to them: for I, the Lord thy God, am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children unto the third and fourth generation of them that hate me; and showing mercy unto thousands of them that love me, and keep my commandments (Ex 20:4-6; Deut 5:8-10).
READ
Family worship: Psalm 18:13-24
Private worship: Deuteronomy 6, Hosea 2:2-23, Proverbs 3:1-12, 2 Timothy 4:9-22
Discussion questions: What does Psalm 18 say about God’s faithfulness to those who are faithful to him? What do these passages say about God? What do these passages say about me? What do these passages say about the relationship between God and me?
PRAY
Adoration: God is holy, mighty, gracious, and merciful. Spend time declaring your love for Him.
Confession: Continually confessing your sins to God and asking for His forgiveness will keep you from taking the great price Christ paid on the cross for granted.
Thanksgiving: Express your thankfulness to God for the blessings He has given you. When we consider that we deserve punishment because of our sinfulness, and instead God gives to us His love and mercy, our only response should be one of thankfulness.
Supplication: Pray for those who are homeless and destitute. Ask God to show you how to see and respond to the needs of others.
SING
“Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise,” no. 56 in The Worship Hymnal
MEMORIZE
Be sure to review scripture memory verses and catechism questions from previous weeks!
Scripture: “Being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.” –Philippians 1:6 (This scripture has been set to music by Seeds Family Worship. Listen online or purchase the track.)
Catechism:
Q. What is the second commandment?
A. The second commandment is, Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, or any likeness of anything that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth: thou shalt not bow down thyself to them: for I, the Lord thy God, am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children unto the third and fourth generation of them that hate me; and showing mercy unto thousands of them that love me, and keep my commandments (Ex 20:4-6; Deut 5:8-10).
READ
Family worship: Genesis 47:13-31
Private worship: Deuteronomy 5, Hosea 1:1-2:1, Proverbs 2, 2 Timothy 3:10-4:8
Discussion questions: Can you see God’s hand at work already in Israel’s future when he led them to live in Egypt? What do these passages say about God? What do these passages say about me? What do these passages say about the relationship between God and me?
PRAY
Adoration: God is holy, mighty, gracious, and merciful. Spend time declaring your love for Him.
Confession: Continually confessing your sins to God and asking for His forgiveness will keep you from taking the great price Christ paid on the cross for granted.
Thanksgiving: Express your thankfulness to God for the blessings He has given you. When we consider that we deserve punishment because of our sinfulness, and instead God gives to us His love and mercy, our only response should be one of thankfulness.
Supplication: Pray for the leaders in your church. Pray that God will give them wisdom. Ask God to show you how to see and respond to the needs of others.
SING
“Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise,” no. 56 in The Worship Hymnal
MEMORIZE
Be sure to review scripture memory verses and catechism questions from previous weeks!
Scripture: “Being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.” –Philippians 1:6 (This scripture has been set to music by Seeds Family Worship. Listen online or purchase the track.)
Catechism:
Q. What is the second commandment?
A. The second commandment is, Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, or any likeness of anything that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth: thou shalt not bow down thyself to them: for I, the Lord thy God, am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children unto the third and fourth generation of them that hate me; and showing mercy unto thousands of them that love me, and keep my commandments (Ex 20:4-6; Deut 5:8-10).
READ
Family worship: Genesis 47:1-12
Private worship: Deuteronomy 4, Jonah 4, Proverbs 1:20-33, 2 Timothy 3:1-9
Discussion questions: Was God faithful to provide land for Joseph’s family to settle in? What do these passages say about God? What do these passages say about me? What do these passages say about the relationship between God and me?
PRAY
Adoration: God is holy, mighty, gracious, and merciful. Spend time declaring your love for Him.
Confession: Continually confessing your sins to God and asking for His forgiveness will keep you from taking the great price Christ paid on the cross for granted.
Thanksgiving: Express your thankfulness to God for the blessings He has given you. When we consider that we deserve punishment because of our sinfulness, and instead God gives to us His love and mercy, our only response should be one of thankfulness.
Supplication: Pray for the senior adults in your church. Pray that will be spiritual leaders to those who come behind them. Ask God to show you how to see and respond to the needs of others.
SING
“Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise,” no. 56 in The Worship Hymnal
MEMORIZE
Be sure to review scripture memory verses and catechism questions from previous weeks!
Scripture: “Being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.” –Philippians 1:6 (This scripture has been set to music by Seeds Family Worship. Listen online or purchase the track.)
Catechism:
Q. What is the second commandment?
A. The second commandment is, Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, or any likeness of anything that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth: thou shalt not bow down thyself to them: for I, the Lord thy God, am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children unto the third and fourth generation of them that hate me; and showing mercy unto thousands of them that love me, and keep my commandments (Ex 20:4-6; Deut 5:8-10).
READ
Family worship: Matthew 8:18-22
Private worship: Deuteronomy 1, Jonah 1, Psalm 150, 2 Timothy 1:1-7
Discussion questions: What do you think following Jesus costs? What do these passages say about God? What do these passages say about me? What do these passages say about the relationship between God and me?
PRAY
Adoration: God is holy, mighty, gracious, and merciful. Spend time declaring your love for Him.
Confession: Continually confessing your sins to God and asking for His forgiveness will keep you from taking the great price Christ paid on the cross for granted.
Thanksgiving: Express your thankfulness to God for the blessings He has given you. When we consider that we deserve punishment because of our sinfulness, and instead God gives to us His love and mercy, our only response should be one of thankfulness.
Supplication: Pray for your local leaders. Pray that God would give them wisdom as they lead and make decisions that directly impact you and your community. Ask God to show you how to see and respond to the needs of others.
SING
“Indescribable,” no. 50 in The Worship Hymnal
MEMORIZE
Be sure to review scripture memory verses and catechism questions from previous weeks!
Scripture: “Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see…. And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must be¬lieve that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.” –Hebrews 11:1,6 (This scripture has been set to music by Seeds Family Worship. Listen online or purchase the track.)
Catechism:
Q. What is the first commandment?
A. The first commandment is, Thou shalt have no other gods before me (Ex 20:3; Deut 5:7).
Q. What does the first commandment teach us?
A. To worship God only (Is 45:5, 6; Mt 4:10; Rv 22:8, 9)
READ
Family worship: Proverbs 16:1-17
Private worship: Numbers 35-36, Joel 2:28-3:21, Psalm 149, 1 Timothy 6:3-21
Discussion questions: Is it better to earn a little bit of wealth honestly or a lot of wealth dishonestly? What do these passages say about God? What do these passages say about me? What do these passages say about the relationship between God and me?
PRAY
Adoration: God is holy, mighty, gracious, and merciful. Spend time declaring your love for Him.
Confession: Continually confessing your sins to God and asking for His forgiveness will keep you from taking the great price Christ paid on the cross for granted.
Thanksgiving: Express your thankfulness to God for the blessings He has given you. When we consider that we deserve punishment because of our sinfulness, and instead God gives to us His love and mercy, our only response should be one of thankfulness.
Supplication: Pray for your local leaders. Pray that God would give them wisdom as they lead and make decisions that directly impact you and your community. Ask God to show you how to see and respond to the needs of others.
SING
“Indescribable,” no. 50 in The Worship Hymnal
MEMORIZE
Be sure to review scripture memory verses and catechism questions from previous weeks!
Scripture: “Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see…. And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must be¬lieve that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.” –Hebrews 11:1,6 (This scripture has been set to music by Seeds Family Worship. Listen online or purchase the track.)
Catechism:
Q. What is the first commandment?
A. The first commandment is, Thou shalt have no other gods before me (Ex 20:3; Deut 5:7).
Q. What does the first commandment teach us?
A. To worship God only (Is 45:5, 6; Mt 4:10; Rv 22:8, 9)
