Hello Redeemer family!
I am praying that everyone is healthy and in good spirits! Last week we left off with Abraham, the man who God chose to bless with a people for Himself. God made very specific promises to Abraham. He promised to bless him and make him the Father of a great nation. He promised him and his offspring the land of Canaan. He also promised to be this nation’s God! God’s chosen family began to grow through Abraham and his descendants. Some prominent family members who have their own stories in the Bible are Isaac, Jacob and Esau, and Joseph and his 12 brothers. 500 to 600 years after God made those promises to Abraham, we find the nation of Israel in Egypt. They are not a “great nation.” In fact, they are slaves and are looked down upon and mistreated. How does God fulfill the promises He made to Abraham so long ago? This week we'll learn about Moses and how the Israelites were rescued and lead on to a new promised Land. I. The Story Chapter 4 of the “The biggest Story” is a great resource for these Stories. The book of Exodus accounts from Moses’ birth to the exodus of the people of Israel to the wilderness of Sinai. In the Jesus StoryBook Bible, “God to the rescue”, and “God makes a way” also describe how God rescued the Israelites out of Egypt and led them to the Land God had promised Zondervan put out a pretty cool video of the story of Moses, Egypt, the Israelites and the rescue. You can find it here. II. Interacting with the Story Some questions we may ask after reading the story:
The Jesus Story Book bible also has some great coloring sheets:
Here's a helpful article that discusses parenting when anxieties are high: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/anxious-kids-anxious-time/ "Then the Lord said, 'I have surely seen the affliction of my people who are in Egypt and have heard their cry because of their taskmasters. I know their sufferings, and I have come down to deliver them out the land of the Egyptians, and to bring them up out of that land to a good and broad land, flowing with milk and honey" Exodus 3:7a I. Scripture Reading
II. Worship in Song
III. Sermon
IV. Prayer of Response
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As we look towards week six of our physically isolated existence, I hope and pray that the Lord would strengthen us and give our families endurance. Patience may feel like it’s running out and emotional threads might start to snap, but our God is constant and sovereign and his grace covers us when family life seems to fray at the edges. “I’m sorry” seems to be playing on repeat at our house. So what comes next in the story? Last week we left Adam and Eve alone and destitute, kicked out of the garden. It would be so nice if we could just jump straight to Jesus, but God’s plan for his big rescue was different. Over the course of the next thousands of years, God continued to interact and deal with his creation. We learn about God’s interface with the world all throughout the old testament. We see the effects of sin in a host of characters and stories. Yet even with each character and with each story we understand more of God’s wonderful character. This week let’s look at two important formative stories: Noah and Abraham. Both men chosen by God for specific purposes, both dealing with sin in their own lives and in those around them. God reveals his faithfulness and consistency to both! I. Where to find the stories
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V9loZ6DakGI II. Parenting Resources As we spend what seem like endless amounts of time (without breaks) with our children, tensions may seem to rise both on behalf of parents and children. I found this article a helpful reminder to myself as I parent and shepherd our kids through this crazy time! https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/ask-your-child-to-forgive-you
Since it’s unwise for us to gather as a church at the moment, we’ve compiled a worship guide for you to use at home. Set aside time on Sunday morning to worship through the readings, songs, prayer, and sermon below.
I. Scripture Reading
Read: Psalm 113
Praise the Lord! Praise, O servants of the Lord, praise the name of the Lord! Blessed be the name of the Lord from this time forth and forevermore! From the rising of the sun to its setting, the name of the Lord is to be praised! The Lord is high above all nations, and his glory above the heavens! Who is like the Lord our God, who is seated on high, who looks far down on the heavens and the earth? He raises the poor from the dust and lifts the needy from the ash heap, to make them sit with princes, with the princes of his people. He gives the barren woman a home, making her the joyous mother of children. Praise the Lord! II. Worship In Song
"Build My Life"
Worthy of every song we could ever sing Worthy of all the praise we could ever bring Worthy of every breath we could ever breathe We live for You Jesus, the Name above every other name Jesus, the only One who could ever save Worthy of every breath we could ever breathe We live for You Oh, we live for You Holy, there is no one like You There is none beside You Open up my eyes in wonder And show me who You are And fill me with Your heart And lead me in Your love to those around me Jesus, the Name above every other name Jesus, the only One who could ever save Worthy of every breath we could ever breathe We live for You Oh, we live for You And holy, there is no one like You There is none beside You Open up my eyes in wonder And show me who You are And fill me with Your heart And lead me in Your love to those around me And I will build my life upon Your love It is a firm foundation I will put my trust in You alone And I will not be shaken And holy, there is no one like You There is none beside You Open up my eyes in wonder And show me who You are And fill me with Your heart And lead me in Your love to those around me "Yet Not I But Through Christ In Me" What gift of grace is Jesus my redeemer There is no more for heaven now to give He is my joy, my righteousness, and freedom My steadfast love, my deep and boundless peace To this I hold, my hope is only Jesus For my life is wholly bound to His Oh how strange and divine, I can sing: all is mine Yet not I, but through Christ in me The night is dark but I am not forsaken For by my side, the Saviour He will stay I labour on in weakness and rejoicing For in my need, His power is displayed To this I hold, my Shepherd will defend me Through the deepest valley He will lead Oh the night has been won, and I shall overcome Yet not I, but through Christ in me No fate I dread, I know I am forgiven The future sure, the price it has been paid For Jesus bled and suffered for my pardon And He was raised to overthrow the grave To this I hold, my sin has been defeated Jesus now and ever is my plea Oh the chains are released, I can sing: I am free Yet not I, but through Christ in me With every breath I long to follow Jesus For He has said that He will bring me home And day by day I know He will renew me Until I stand with joy before the throne To this I hold, my hope is only Jesus All the glory evermore to Him When the race is complete, still my lips shall repeat Yet not I, but through Christ in me To this I hold, my hope is only Jesus All the glory evermore to Him When the race is complete, still my lips shall repeat Yet not I, but through Christ in me When the race is complete, still my lips shall repeat Yet not I, but through Christ in me Yet not I, but through Christ in me Yet not I, but through Christ in me III. Kids' Lesson
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