Family Quest: The Rock – Peak 1 (Lesson 3)
Come in. You will be safe here…but you’ll never be the same.
“If anyone is in Christ he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.” (2 Corinthians 5:17)
This is one of the great mysteries of the Christian faith. We can find this truth foreshadowed in the events of the Old Testament and these shadows of what was to come are helpful to our understanding. Just as Noah was safe from the flood of judgment in the ark, and Israelites pursued by avengers could be safe within cities of refuge, so it is with us when we are found in Christ. Jesus welcomes us in to abide with Him where we can benefit from the price He paid for our sins. There in Christ we are covered and protected from the judgment that was ours to bear because He bore it for us.
Download Lesson 3ABOUT FAMILY QUEST: At Reston Bible Church, we firmly believe that parents are a child’s first and most important spiritual leader. In order to support you that mission, we have created a parent devotional and some discussion starters to go along with each lesson your grade school age children are learning at Quest on Sundays. Our hope and prayer is that this material will help you to engage with your children around the topics they are learning on Sunday mornings, answer their questions, go deeper with them, and find real, day-to-day applications. We are honored to be able to partner with you in the critical task of sharing Christ with the next generation.
Preparing for Sunday | September 28
SONGS WE’LL BE SINGING TOGETHER
Praise the Lord (Gateway) | [listen + lyrics]
Levi Smith, Matthew Harris, Micah Kuiper, and Nick Bays
Luke 2:14
Hosanna | [listen]
Brooke Ligertwood
Mark 11:9-10
Only King Forever | [listen + lyrics]
Mack Brock, Chris Brown, Steven Furtick, Wade Joye
1 Timothy 1:17
Only a Holy God | [listen + lyrics]
Michael Farren, Rich Thompson, Dustin Smith, Jonny Robinson
Isaiah 5:16
Praise to the Lord the Almighty | [listen + lyrics]
Joachim Neander, Catherine Winkworth
1 Chronicles 16:25
Be Still My Soul (In You I Rest) | [listen + lyrics]
Katharina von Schlegel, Jason Ingram, Kari Jobe
Psalm 46:10
That’s My King | [listen + lyrics]
Jess Russ, Kellie Gamble, Lloyd Nicks, Taylor Agan
John 18:37
SERMON TEXT
Esther 3
Esther 4
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Memorial Service for Jan Viands
A longtime member of Reston Bible Church, Janet Viands, is now with her Lord and Savior. Janet came to faith on Dec. 24th 1978 at a Reston Bible Church Christmas service. She and her family have faithfully attended and served at RBC ever since. Family and friends are gathering at the Adams-Green funeral home on Monday September 22nd for her memorial service. Visitation is from 11am to 12:30pm. The service will begin at 12:30pm at 721 Elden Street, Herndon, VA. 20170. You can click here for more information.
Preparing for Sunday | September 21
SONGS WE’LL BE SINGING TOGETHER
Only King Forever | [listen + lyrics]
Mack Brock, Chris Brown, Steven Furtick, Wade Joye
1 Timothy 1:17
King of Glory | [listen + lyrics]
Brett Younker, Hank Bentley, Jason Ingram, Kristian Stanfill, and Matt Maher
Psalm 24:7
Every Step | [listen + lyrics]
Ian Lewis, James Ferguson
Hebrews 12:2
Honey in the Rock | [listen + lyrics]
Brooke Ligertwood
Psalm 81:16
Yes I Will | [listen + lyrics]
Eddie Hoagland, Jonathan Smith, and Mia Fieldes
Psalm 63:3-4
What A Beautiful Name | [listen + lyrics]
Ben Fielding, Brooke Ligertwood
Hebrews 1:3
SERMON TEXT
Esther 1
Esther 2
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Family Quest: The Rock – Peak 1 (Lesson 2)
What is the purpose of testimony?
Testimony is the solemn declaration usually made orally or in writing by a witness either in a courtroom under oath or elsewhere. Its purpose is to provide information on which to base a decision. Our memory verse begins with these words, “And this is the testimony.” Whose testimony? God Almighty’s testimony. His testimony, or solemn declaration, is that eternal life can only be found in his Son and be had only through his Son. We have already established that God is trustworthy so we know that the testimony is true. What decision then must be made based upon this information? Why did God give us this testimony?
ABOUT FAMILY QUEST: At Reston Bible Church, we firmly believe that parents are a child’s first and most important spiritual leader. In order to support you that mission, we have created a parent devotional and some discussion starters to go along with each lesson your grade school age children are learning at Quest on Sundays. Our hope and prayer is that this material will help you to engage with your children around the topics they are learning on Sunday mornings, answer their questions, go deeper with them, and find real, day-to-day applications. We are honored to be able to partner with you in the critical task of sharing Christ with the next generation.
Preparing for Sunday | September 14
SONGS WE’LL BE SINGING TOGETHER
King of Kings | [listen + lyrics]
Brooke Ligertwood, Jason Ingram, and Scott Ligertwood
Revelation 19:16
The King Is in the Room | [listen + lyrics]
Ethan Hulse, Josh Farro, Phil Danyew, Phil Wickham, Taylor Johnson, Tommy Iceland
Luke 4:18
Yes & Amen (You Never Fail) | [listen + lyrics]
Armando Sánchez, Matthew Ryan Harris, Ryan Nathaniel Rich, Zachary Bradon Rowe
Psalm 89:1
Battle Belongs | [listen + lyrics]
Brian Johnson, Phil Wickham
Romans 8:31-32
Yes & Amen (You Never Fail) | [listen + lyrics]
Armando Sánchez, Matthew Ryan Harris, Ryan Nathaniel Rich, Zachary Bradon Rowe
Psalm 89:1
Your Great Name | [listen + lyrics]
Michael Neale, Krissy Nordhoff
Philippians 2:10-11
This Is My Father’s World | [listen + lyrics]
Maltbie Davenport Babcock
Jeremiah 32:17
SERMON TEXT
Esther 1
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Family Quest: The Rock – Peak 1 (Lesson 1)
To live a truly eternal life, eternal both in quality (in God’s eternal presence and with His eternal purpose) and in duration (we will never perish), we must understand and place our confidence in God’s assurances to us.
An assurance is God’s pledge, His guarantee for His children born of the Spirit through Christ. While there are experiential or subjective ways for us to get a clue as to our salvation and place in God’s family, our love for the church and the things of God (1 John 2:15, 3:14), and the fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22) among them, it is only God’s “testimony,” His solemn declaration through His Word, that stands as our objective proof of the assurance we have that, when we have believed and received His gift of eternal life through Christ Jesus, we are secure in his hands.
ABOUT FAMILY QUEST: At Reston Bible Church, we firmly believe that parents are a child’s first and most important spiritual leader. In order to support you that mission, we have created a parent devotional and some discussion starters to go along with each lesson your grade school age children are learning at Quest on Sundays. Our hope and prayer is that this material will help you to engage with your children around the topics they are learning on Sunday mornings, answer their questions, go deeper with them, and find real, day-to-day applications. We are honored to be able to partner with you in the critical task of sharing Christ with the next generation.
Preparing for Sunday | September 7
SONGS WE’LL BE SINGING TOGETHER
His Mercy Is More | [listen + lyrics]
Matt Boswell, Matt Papa
Romans 5:20
Yes & Amen (You Never Fail) | [listen + lyrics]
Armando Sánchez, Matthew Ryan Harris, Ryan Nathaniel Rich, Zachary Bradon Rowe
Psalm 89:1
The Heart of Worship | [listen + lyrics]
Matt Redman
John 4:24
Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus | [listen]
Helen H. Lemmel
Hebrews 12:2
Cornerstone | [listen + lyrics]
William Bradbury, Eric Liljero, Reuben Morgan, Edward Mote, Jonas Myrin
Ephesians 2:20
Wonderful Merciful Savior | [listen + lyrics]
Dawn Rodgers, Eric Wyse
Psalm 117
Christ Be Magnified | [listen + lyrics]
Cody Carnes, Cory Asbury, Ethan Hulse
Revelation 5:13
SERMON TEXT
2 Kings 5
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Preparing for Sunday | August 31
SONGS WE’LL BE SINGING TOGETHER
Yes & Amen (You Never Fail)
Armando Sánchez, Matthew Ryan Harris, Ryan Nathaniel Rich, Zachary Bradon Rowe
Psalm 89:1
Let the People Sing | [listen + lyrics]
Aaron Robertson, Chris McClarney, Mitch Wong
Psalm 47:1
‘Tis So Sweet | [listen + lyrics]
Louisa M. R. Stead
Psalm 34:8
My God Is Still the Same | [listen + lyrics]
Benji Cowart, Chris Rohman, Dustin Lolli, Josh Bronleewe
Hebrews 10:23
Promises | [listen]
Aaron Moses, Carrington Gaines, Dante Bowe, Keila Alvarado, Lemuel Marin
Psalm 113:2-3
Great Is Thy Faithfulness | [listen + lyrics]
William Marion Runyan
Lamentations 3:22-23
SERMON TEXT
Lamentations 3
Psalm 145
MEMORIZE SCRIPTURE
The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. (Lamentations 3:22-23)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Preparing for Sunday | August 24
SONGS WE’LL BE SINGING TOGETHER
Honey in the Rock | [listen + lyrics]
Brooke Ligertwood
Psalm 81:16
House of the Lord | [listen + lyrics]
Jonathan Smith, Phil Wickham
Revelation 19:16
God So Loved | [listen + lyrics]
Ed Cash, Scott Cash, Franni Cash, Martin Cash, Andrew Bergthold
John 3:16
I Will Look Up | [listen + lyrics]
Mack Brock, Chris Brown, Wade Joye, Matt Redman
Psalm 121:1
Death Was Arrested | [listen + lyrics]
Adam Kersh, Brandon Coker, Heath Balltzglier, Paul Taylor Smith
Hebrews 2:9
The Everlasting Love of God | [listen + lyrics]
Matt Boswell, Matt Papa, and Matt Redman
Psalm 103:17
SERMON TEXT
1 John 4
MEMORIZE SCRIPTURE
“So we have come to know and to believe the love that God has for us. God is love, and whoever abides in love abides in God, and God abides in him.” (1 John 4:16)