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Lead your family into obeying the resurrected Jesus’ central command to his followers—“Rejoice!”

Easter season teaches us the discipline of celebration.

Paul says that the Church is the place where God’s secret plan for the world is uncovered and revealed.

Surrender to God's will in Holy Week is the path to celebrating God's victory on Easter.

Sing Psalm 32 as a family to fill your minds and hearts with its truth as we round out the season of Lent.

Paul describes our salvation using the language and sequence of Israel’s sacrificial system to show how and why God saved us in Christ.

Jesus defeats Satan's final wilderness temptation and now leads us into his victory.

*If you’re doing this with littles you may want to skip to the end for the Dinner Table Short Sermon Summary Paul prays that the church would see what is already true: Jesus is reigning, resurrection power is already at work, and the church is the instrument through which Christ will fill the world. Because these truths are so surprising, God must open the eyes of our hearts to believe them. Reflection & Discussion 1. Pray for People Who Are Doing Well Paul thanks God for the

Sermon Summary In this sermon we zeroed in on the words redemption and inheritance , showing the historical and theological freight that they carry into Ephesians chapter 1. Paul uses these words as a map that places the Church inside of Israel’s story. He shows us that what God was doing with the little nation of Israel, He is still doing—only more broadly and more gloriously, as He brings the promise that He made to Abraham—that he would be heir of the world (Rom. 4:13)—to

Scripture Reading Matthew 4:1-2, 5-7 Big Idea (For Parents) The sequence of wilderness temptations during Jesus’ 40-day fast is patterned after that of Israel in its Exodus from Egypt. After Israel’s baptism in the Red Sea (Exodus 14; 1 Corinthians 10:1-2; cf. Matthew 3:13-17), they immediately faced a hunger temptation, which they failed by sinful grumbling (Exodus 16:2; cf. Matthew 4:1-4). Having nevertheless received bread from heaven (Exodus 16:4), the people next experie

Scripture Reading Matthew 4:1-4 Big Idea (For Parents) Jesus was fully tempted as we are so that he alone might defeat temptation for us. Having done so, he now empowers us by his Spirit to progressively do the same. Thus, because he is our Savior, he is also now our example. “Wilderness” situations in life involve intentional fasting from—or divine removal of—some of God’s good gifts. These situations test us and mature us into those who, like Jesus, walk in victory over t

*If you’re doing this with your littles, skip to the bottom and use the short form family follow up version* Sermon Summary In Ephesians 1:1–2, we explored the meaning of Paul’s address to the church as “saints.” Far from referring to spiritual elites, the word saints means holy ones—people granted sanctuary access to the very presence of God. This status is not earned through religious performance but given freely through Christ’s cleansing work. Finally, we consider what i

Scripture Reading Isaiah 58:1-7 Big Idea (For Parents) Isaiah here describes God’s intention for Israel’s one regular divinely-appointed Old Testament fast, the Day of Atonement. That season began with the “Feast of Trumpets” (Leviticus 23:24-25; cf. Isaiah 58:1) followed by the Day of Atonement ten days later (Leviticus 23:27). God told the Israelites to “afflict yourselves” on that day (Leviticus 23:27) so that their sincere self-examination would foster the confession, rep

Sermon Summary In this opening message on Ephesians, we explore Paul’s sweeping announcement that the New Creation has already begun. The King has been crowned. Heaven and earth are being reunited. A new humanity has been formed. And through the church, God is displaying His wisdom to the world. God is making us new so that we can renew the world. Reflection Materials Discussion Q’s (for the grown-ups) 1. When you hear that “the government of the world has changed,” what does

Sermon Summary In Haggai 2, God teaches His people that obedience matters, but it cannot reverse the curse that grips the world. Only God can do that. In restoring Zerubbabel as His “signet ring,” God previews a greater reversal that comes through Christ. In Jesus’ resurrection, the direction of the world changes. Death still lingers, but it grows in borrowed ground. The Church now lives as the King’s signet ring, spreading the life of the risen Christ. Reflection Questions 1

Scripture Reading Matthew 6:1, 16-18 Big Idea (For Parents) Jesus assumes that his people will fast as a spiritual discipline and therefore instructs them how to do it rightly. Our church does not require observance of Lenten fasts or other aspects of the church calendar, but it does recommend biblically-aligned fasting as a valuable means given by God to further his redemptive purpose. The one regular divinely-appointed Old Testament fast was that of the Day of Atonement

Picking Up Our Crosses Together Lent is a season for embracing Jesus’ call to pick up our crosses and follow him. As with all seasons of the church calendar, this guide is not meant to add pressure or fill your calendar—it’s meant to gently shape the rhythms you already have. There is one devotional for each week in the season of Lent until Holy Week (six weeks). As with other longer seasons, choose a consistent day (earlier in the week is better than later) to read the devot

Scripture John 1:4–9 Matthew 5:14–16 Big Idea (For Parents) Epiphany isn’t the end of the Gospel story—it places us into the story with an important role to play. The Light revealed in Christ now shines through His people. Family Reflection Jesus is the Light of the world. And now, He calls His people to shine. Epiphany reminds us that faith is not seasonal—even when the calendar turns. The Light we have received is meant to be carried forward. Discussion Questions • What d

Week 5 — Giving and Receiving Scripture Isaiah 60:1–6 Matthew 2:10–11 ⸻ Big Idea (For Parents) Long before Jesus was born, God promised (through the prophet Isaiah) that when His Light appeared, the nations would be drawn to it—and that they would come bearing gifts. The wise men are an example of what Isaiah predicted. Those who receive God’s Light give back to Him in gratitude. ⸻ Family Reflection (Read aloud or summarize) Through the prophet Isaiah, God promised a day when

Sermon Summary As Jesus approaches Jerusalem and the cross, a blind beggar recognizes what others miss: the true identity of the Messiah. When Bartimaeus cries out for mercy, Jesus stops, restores his sight, and calls him into discipleship—revealing that the kingdom advances not through spectacle or power, but through mercy received by faith and a life that follows Jesus on the road of the cross. Main Points 1. The Messiah Revealed at the Margins As Jesus nears Jerusalem, his