As of May of this year, I am no longer serving as a worship pastor. Without going into all the details, that decision was not mine. There have been no moral or ethical failures on my part; the leadership of the church I was serving simply decided I no longer served their needs. It is possible I could return to that role in another church in the future, but for now, I’m focused on providing for my family in any way I can.

Because of my focus on other things that help me provide for my family, and because the Family Worship Guide is not a money-making venture, I have had to put it aside. I considered handing the site off to other institutions or perhaps selling the site. So far, I have decided not to do that, hoping that I will be able to revive it in the future.

There have been those who suggested that I monetize the Family Worship Guide. That’s always been a possibility, but, like the other ideas for the disposition of the site, I have resisted that for several reasons. Firstly, it is difficult to take something that has been offered for free and suddenly charge for it. That doesn’t mean it hasn’t been done many times, but it’s difficult. And it makes people mad. Secondly, because I feel so strongly that family worship should be a part of family life, I want to try to provide resources that remove hurdles, not put up new ones.

So, with all of that said, I hope to return to publishing the Family Worship Guide as soon as possible. But I don’t know when that will be. Thank you for your patience.

Family worship: Genesis 29:13-30
Private worship: 1 Chronicles 13-2 Chronicles 8 (Spread your reading throughout the week.)

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 for your local leaders. Pray that God would give them wisdom as they lead and make decisions that directly impact you and your community.

SING

“Since I Have Been Redeemed,” no. 284 in The Worship Hymnal

MEMORIZE

Be sure to review scripture memory verses and catechism questions from previous weeks!

Scripture: If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth. For you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God.
–Colossians 1:1-3

Catechism:
Q. What do the first four commandments teach?
A. Our duty to God (Deut. 6:5, 6; 10:12, 13).

Q. What do the last six commandments teach?
A. Our duty to our fellow men (Deut. 10:19; Mic. 6:8; cf. Gal. 6:10).

Family worship: Genesis 29:1-12
Private worship: 1 Chronicles 13-2 Chronicles 8 (Spread your reading throughout the week.)

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 for the adults in your church. Pray that they would grow in their faith in Christ and provide godly leadership for your church.

SING

“Since I Have Been Redeemed,” no. 284 in The Worship Hymnal

MEMORIZE

Be sure to review scripture memory verses and catechism questions from previous weeks!

Scripture: If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth. For you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God.
–Colossians 1:1-3

Catechism:
Q. What do the first four commandments teach?
A. Our duty to God (Deut. 6:5, 6; 10:12, 13).

Q. What do the last six commandments teach?
A. Our duty to our fellow men (Deut. 10:19; Mic. 6:8; cf. Gal. 6:10).

Family worship: Reread the scripture your pastor preached on this week.
Private worship: 1 Chronicles 13-2 Chronicles 8 (Spread your reading throughout the week.)

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.

SING

“Since I Have Been Redeemed,” no. 284 in The Worship Hymnal

MEMORIZE

Be sure to review scripture memory verses and catechism questions from previous weeks!

Scripture: If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth. For you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God.
–Colossians 1:1-3

Catechism:
Q. What do the first four commandments teach?
A. Our duty to God (Deut. 6:5, 6; 10:12, 13).

Q. What do the last six commandments teach?
A. Our duty to our fellow men (Deut. 10:19; Mic. 6:8; cf. Gal. 6:10).

Family worship: Romans 8:12-17
Private worship: 2 Kings 19-1 Chronicles 12 (Spread your reading throughout the week.)

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 in this weekend’s worship gathering.

SING

“Ask Ye What Great Thing I Know,” no. 282 in The Worship Hymnal

MEMORIZE

Be sure to review scripture memory verses and catechism questions from previous weeks!

Scripture: Therefore the wicked will not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous; for the LORD knows the way of the righteous, but the way of the wicked will perish.
–Psalm 1:5-6

Catechism:
Q. How many commandments did God give on Mt. Sinai?
A. Ten commandments (Ex. 20:1-17; Deut. 5:1-22).

Q. What are the ten commandments sometimes called?
A. God’s moral law (Lk. 20:25-28; Rm. 2:14,15; 10:5).

Family worship: Matthew 6:25-34
Private worship: 2 Kings 19-1 Chronicles 12 (Spread your reading throughout the week.)

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 for the marriages in your church. Pray that Christ will be at the center of the marriage relationship so He can be exalted as the Head of the Church.

SING

“Ask Ye What Great Thing I Know,” no. 282 in The Worship Hymnal

MEMORIZE

Be sure to review scripture memory verses and catechism questions from previous weeks!

Scripture: Therefore the wicked will not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous; for the LORD knows the way of the righteous, but the way of the wicked will perish.
–Psalm 1:5-6

Catechism:
Q. How many commandments did God give on Mt. Sinai?
A. Ten commandments (Ex. 20:1-17; Deut. 5:1-22).

Q. What are the ten commandments sometimes called?
A. God’s moral law (Lk. 20:25-28; Rm. 2:14,15; 10:5).

Family worship: Proverbs 7:1-5
Private worship: 2 Kings 19-1 Chronicles 12 (Spread your reading throughout the week.)

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 for those who are homebound and for their caregivers. Being a caregiver requires strength, patience, and support. Pray that God will grant these to those who care for sick loved ones.

SING

“Ask Ye What Great Thing I Know,” no. 282 in The Worship Hymnal

MEMORIZE

Be sure to review scripture memory verses and catechism questions from previous weeks!

Scripture: Therefore the wicked will not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous; for the LORD knows the way of the righteous, but the way of the wicked will perish.
–Psalm 1:5-6

Catechism:
Q. How many commandments did God give on Mt. Sinai?
A. Ten commandments (Ex. 20:1-17; Deut. 5:1-22).

Q. What are the ten commandments sometimes called?
A. God’s moral law (Lk. 20:25-28; Rm. 2:14,15; 10:5).

Family worship: Psalm 18:1-15
Private worship: 2 Kings 19-1 Chronicles 12 (Spread your reading throughout the week.)

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 for those who are homebound and for their caregivers. Being a caregiver requires strength, patience, and support. Pray that God will grant these to those who care for sick loved ones.

SING

“Ask Ye What Great Thing I Know,” no. 282 in The Worship Hymnal

MEMORIZE

Be sure to review scripture memory verses and catechism questions from previous weeks!

Scripture: Therefore the wicked will not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous; for the LORD knows the way of the righteous, but the way of the wicked will perish.
–Psalm 1:5-6

Catechism:
Q. How many commandments did God give on Mt. Sinai?
A. Ten commandments (Ex. 20:1-17; Deut. 5:1-22).

Q. What are the ten commandments sometimes called?
A. God’s moral law (Lk. 20:25-28; Rm. 2:14,15; 10:5).

Family worship: Genesis 28:10-22
Private worship: 2 Kings 19-1 Chronicles 12 (Spread your reading throughout the week.)

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 for the college students in your church. Pray for their spiritual development while they continue their education.

SING

“Ask Ye What Great Thing I Know,” no. 282 in The Worship Hymnal

MEMORIZE

Be sure to review scripture memory verses and catechism questions from previous weeks!

Scripture: Therefore the wicked will not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous; for the LORD knows the way of the righteous, but the way of the wicked will perish.
–Psalm 1:5-6

Catechism:
Q. How many commandments did God give on Mt. Sinai?
A. Ten commandments (Ex. 20:1-17; Deut. 5:1-22).

Q. What are the ten commandments sometimes called?
A. God’s moral law (Lk. 20:25-28; Rm. 2:14,15; 10:5).

Family worship: Genesis 27:41-46
Private worship: 2 Kings 1-18 (Spread your reading throughout the week.)

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 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.

SING

“I Will Sing of My Redeemer,” no. 281 in The Worship Hymnal

MEMORIZE

Be sure to review scripture memory verses and catechism questions from previous weeks!

Scripture: He is like a tree planted by streams of water that yields its fruit in its season, and its leaf does not wither. In all that he does, he prospers. The wicked are not so, but are like chaff that the wind drives away. –Psalm 1:3-4

Catechism:
Q. What does every sin deserve?
A. The anger and judgment of God (Deut. 27:26; Rm. 1:18; 2:2; Gal. 3:10; Eph. 5:6).

Q. Do we know what God requires of us?
A. Yes, he has given us his law both in our hearts and in writing (Rm. 2:14-15).