Family Quest: The Rock (Peak 5, Lesson 1)
LESSON 1: GODLY GUIDANCE SYSTEM
Isn’t GPS a great thing? It amazes me that a satellite high above the earth can see me, and when combined with digital mapping software, can tell me how to get from point A to B in the quickest way possible. It amazes me even more to consider that this system can see if there is heavy traffic or an accident along my route and re-direct me around it. If I take a wrong turn, it quickly notifies me. “Rerouting.” But as amazing as this system is, it is only as good as its underlying data.
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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 | April 16
SONGS WE’LL BE SINGING TOGETHER
The Lion and the Lamb | [listen + lyrics]
Leeland Mooring, Benton Brown, Brian Johnson
Deuteronomy 33:26
King of Glory | [listen + lyrics]
Brett Younker, Hank Bentley, Jason Ingram, Kristian Stanfill, and Matt Maher
Psalm 24:7
Great and Mighty King | [listen]
Chris Brown, Zachary Kale, Brett Younker
Psalm 145:3
How Marvelous | [listen]
Charles H. Gabriel, Chris Tomlin
2 Corinthians 8:9
Grace Greater | [listen]
David E. Moffitt, Jeff Pardo, Travis Cottrell
Romans 6:14
Before the Throne of God Above [listen]
Charitie Lees Bancroft, Vikki Cook
Romans 8:35
SERMON TEXT
James 3
Ephesians 4:25-32
MEMORIZE SCRIPTURE
Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear. (Ephesians 4:29)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Preparing for Good Friday and Easter Sunday
SONGS WE’LL BE SINGING TOGETHER
I Surrender All | [listen]
Judson W. Van De Venter, Judson W. Van DeVenter, Michael W. Smith
Luke 9:23-24
I Stand Amazed | [listen]
Charles H. Gabriel
2 Corinthians 8:9
Man of Sorrows | [listen]
Matt Crocker, Brooke Ligertwood
Isaiah 53:3
By His Wounds | [listen]
David Nasser, Mac Powell
Isaiah 53:5
God So Loved | [listen]
Ed Cash, Scott Cash, Franni Cash, Martin Cash, Andrew Bergthold
John 3:16
This Is Amazing Grace | [listen + lyrics]
Josh Farro, Phil Wickham, Jeremy Riddle
Revelation 5:12
Thank You Jesus for the Blood | [listen]
Bryan McCleery, Charity Gayle, David Gentiles, Ryan Kennedy, and Steven Musso
1 John 1:7
Son of Suffering | [listen]
Aaron Moses, David Funk, Matt Redman, Nate Moore
Isaiah 53:5
What A Beautiful Name | [listen]
Ben Fielding, Brooke Ligertwood
Hebrews 1:3
Christ The Lord Is Risen Today (He Is Alive) | [listen + lyrics]
Travis Cottrell, David Moffitt, Sue C. Smith, Charles Wesley
Mark 16:6
SERMON TEXT
Luke 24:1-12
MEMORIZE SCRIPTURE
Why do you seek the living among the dead? He is not here, but has risen. (Luke 24:5b-6a)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Preparing for Palm Sunday | April 2
SONGS WE’LL BE SINGING TOGETHER
Prodigals | [listen]
Clay Finnesand, Lauren Gruber, Sean Curran
Luke 15:20
Goodness of God [listen + lyrics]
Jenn Johnson, Jason Ingram, Ben Fielding, Ed Cash, Brian Johnson
1 Chronicles 16:34
New Doxology | [listen + lyrics]
Thomas Miller, Thomas Ken
Romans 11:36
Revelation Song | [listen + lyrics]
Jennie Lee Riddle
Revelation 5:12
How Great Is Our God [listen + lyrics]
Chris Tomlin
Philippians 2:9
SERMON TEXT
James 2
MEMORIZE SCRIPTURE
What good is it, my brothers, if someone says he has faith but does not have deeds? Can that faith save him? (James 2:14)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
QUEST: Preschool Lesson for March 26
This week’s reading from the Jesus Storybook Bible:
A Dark Night in the Garden, p. 294
This week’s Big Idea:
Jesus gave His life for you and me.
This week’s Key Verse:
Mark 8:31
Preparing for Sunday | March 26
SONGS WE’LL BE SINGING TOGETHER
Be Glad | [listen + lyrics]
Cody Carnes, Chris Davenport, Jason Ingram, Steven Furtick
Psalm 118:1
My Worth Is Not in What I Own [listen]
Keith Getty, Kristyn Getty, Graham Kendrick
Philippians 3:8
A Thousand Hallelujahs | [listen]
Brooke Ligertwood, Phil Wickham, Scott Ligertwood
Psalm 92:4-5
Hosanna | [listen]
Brooke Ligertwood
Mark 11:9-10
Son of Suffering | [listen + lyrics]
Aaron Moses, David Funk, Matt Redman, Nate Moore
Isaiah 53:5
SERMON TEXT
James 2
MEMORIZE SCRIPTURE
My brothers, show no partiality as you hold the faith in our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory. (James 2:1)
QUEST: Preschool Lesson for March 19
This week’s reading from the Jesus Storybook Bible:
Get Ready, p. 170
This week’s Big Idea:
God promised to send a rescuer — His name is Jesus!
This week’s Key Verse:
Instead of learning a verse at home, focus on memorizing the books of the New Testament!
Preparing for Sunday | March 19
SONGS WE’LL BE SINGING TOGETHER
Open Up The Heavens | [listen | lyrics]
Meredith Andrews, Stuart Garrard. James McDonald, Andi Rozier
Isaiah 64:1
Prodigals | [listen]
Clay Finnesand, Lauren Gruber, Sean Curran
Luke 15:20
This Is Amazing Grace | [listen + lyrics]
Josh Farro, Phil Wickham, Jeremy Riddle
Revelation 5:12
Cornerstone | [listen]
William Bradbury, Eric Liljero, Reuben Morgan, Edward Mote, Jonas Myrin
Ephesians 2:20
10,000 Reasons | [listen]
Jonas Myrin, Matt Redman
Psalm 103:1
Christ Be Magnified | [listen]
Cody Carnes, Cory Asbury, Ethan Hulse
Revelation 5:13
SERMON TEXT
James 1
MEMORIZE SCRIPTURE
But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves. (James 1:22)
Celebrating Generosity: Youth Winter Retreat
We are so thankful for a church that supports and celebrates Student Ministry.
Winter Retreat 2023 was an amazing time of true fellowship and community. The theme for the weekend was “The Upside-Down King,” which focused on Jesus’s Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5-7). Students and leaders learned and discussed what it means to live in God’s Kingdom. The Winter Retreat would not be possible without an awesome volunteer staff!
QUEST: Preschool Lesson for March 12
This week’s reading from the Jesus Storybook Bible:
God’s Messenger, p. 160
This week’s Big Idea:
God loves people and so should we!
This week’s Key Verse:
Jonah 2:9
Preparing for Sunday | March 12
SONGS WE’LL BE SINGING TOGETHER
Holy Forever | [listen + lyrics]
Brian Johnson, Chris Tomlin, Jason Ingram, Jenn Johnson, Phil Wickham
Psalm 145:21
Prodigals | [listen]
Clay Finnesand, Lauren Gruber, Sean Curran
Luke 15:20
His Mercy Is More | [listen + lyrics]
Matt Boswell, Matt Papa
Romans 5:20
Way Maker | [listen]
Osinachi Kalu Okoro Egbu
2 Corinthians 1:20
Grace Greater | [listen]
David E. Moffitt, Jeff Pardo, Travis Cottrell
Romans 6:14
SERMON TEXT
James 1
MEMORIZE SCRIPTURE
Let no one say when he is tempted, “I am being tempted by God,” for God cannot be tempted with evil, and he himself tempts no one. But each person is tempted when he is lured and enticed by his own desire. (James 1:13-14)
QUEST: Preschool Lesson for March 5
This week’s reading from the Jesus Storybook Bible:
Daniel and the Scary Sleepover, p. 152
This week’s Big Idea:
God rescued Daniel and He has sent another to rescue us all!
This week’s Key Verse:
Jonah 2:9
BABY QUEST: March Lessons
Baby QUEST is Reston Bible Church’s ministry to the youngest members of our Body.
Each month, we will feature a guide for your family to use with children ages 0-2. The guide includes follow up activities, a craft or sensory activity, recommended reading, a song, and other tips that are uniquely tailored to the development of infants and toddlers.
The guide follows the themes we are teaching in our nursery classes, giving you an opportunity to connect and reinforce the ideas taught at home. Because children this age need repetition, each activity can be done multiple times throughout the month to continue to press it upon your child’s memory as they grow!
This month, we’re focusing on the story of Jesus and the storm. Children will love interacting with this story! They will learn about God’s power over all things, including things that are very dramatic and mysterious to young children-wind and rain! They will be introduced to the safety they have in God and will be guided in thanking God for His power and protection.
Big Idea:
God is Powerful!
Scripture Focus:
Mark 4
Preparing for Sunday | March 5
SONGS WE’LL BE SINGING TOGETHER
Prodigals | [listen]
Clay Finnesand, Lauren Gruber, Sean Curran
Luke 15:20
All Creatures of Our God and King | [listen + lyrics]
Jonathan Baird, Ryan Baird, Francis of Assisi, William Henry Draper
Psalm 69:34
This I Believe (The Creed) | [listen | lyrics]
Ben Fielding, Matt Crocker
Romans 1:16
Endless Praise | [listen]
Charity Gayle, Crystal Yates, David Gentiles, Ryan Kennedy, Steven Musso
Revelation 19:6
Let There Be Light [listen]
Bryan Torwalt, Katie Torwalt, Hank Bentley, Mia Fieldes
Genesis 1:3-4
SERMON TEXT
1 Peter 3:8-22
MEMORIZE SCRIPTURE
But in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect. (1 Peter 3:15)
QUEST: Preschool Lesson for February 26
This week’s reading from the Jesus Storybook Bible:
Operation “No More Tears”: The Rescuer Will Come, p. 144
This week’s Big Idea:
God has an amazing rescue plan for all people.
This week’s Key Verse:
Isaiah 53:6