Stay the Course: Wisdom, Part 5
Wisdom in dialogue seeks to learn the other person’s story. Until you understand someone’s story, you’ll likely have more judgement than empathy.
Stay the Course: Wisdom, Part 4
Terminology today tends to be a moving target, so genuine dialogue is key. Wisdom seeks to understand before seeking to be understood so as not to perpetuate misunderstanding.
Awana Message for March 7
QUEST: Clubhouse Service for March 7
Family Quest: Extreme Makeover, Spiritual Edition – Family, Lesson 2
LESSON 2: HONOR YOUR PARENTS – THE BRIDGE
“Honor your father and your mother, so that you may live long in the land the Lord your God is giving you.” Exodus 20:12. ‘Honor’ is a word that has fallen out of favor in our modern western culture. This is particularly the case when it comes to the giving of honor to parents by children whether grown or still at home. The fifth command is the first of six commands that God gives concerning our behavior towards our fellow man. It is the “bridge” between the commands about loving God and those about loving our neighbor. So it is fitting that in our study we will begin here. This week we will look at what it means to “honor” our parents. We’ll consider how this is a picture for how children relate to their Heavenly Father. As you prepare this week take some time to consider how you “honor” your own parents, even if they may not be very “honorable.”
Download Family, Lesson 2BABY 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 God’s love for your child through the story of Jesus and the children. Children will begin to learn that they are made in the image of God, how much God loves them, and the purpose God has for them individually in bringing Him glory.
Big Idea:
Jesus Loves Me
Scripture Focus:
Mark 10/Psalm 135:4
QUEST: Preschool Lesson for March 7
This week’s video is the same as last week.
This week’s reading from the Jesus Storybook Bible:
A Little Servant Girl and the Proud General, p. 136
This week’s Big Idea:
Salvation and relationship with God isn’t something we achieve, it’s something we receive!
This week’s Key Verse:
Isaiah 53:6
Stay the Course: Wisdom, Part 3
How do we apply wisdom? Start with the Word. Understand how to discern between things you can change, and things you can’t or you’ll default to what is wise in your own eyes.
Preparing for Sunday | March 7
We are excited to be gathering in person this Sunday! You can use the button below to register, or to find out more about the precautions we have put in place. If you are unable to join us in person, we encourage you to worship with us via our live stream.
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SONGS WE’LL BE SINGING TOGETHER
This week, we will sing together a song called Jesus Strong and Kind, which we introduced recently. This song reminds us of Jesus’s promise that He is able and willing to offer ultimate sustenance and relief in our times of need. Watch the Doxologies video here.
We’ll also sing Promises, which we learned last week. This song comes as a blessing and sweet reminder of God’s inherent goodness (Psalm 25:8) and His promise to complete the work that He begins (Philippians 1:6). Watch the Doxologies video here.
Christ Is Enough | [listen + lyrics]
Reuben Morgan, Jonas Myrin
2 Corinthians 12:9
Only King Forever | [listen]
Mack Brock, Chris Brown, Steven Furtick, Wade Joye
1 Timothy 1:17
Jesus Strong And Kind | [listen]
Colin Buchanan, Jonny Robinson, Michael Farren, and Rich Thompson
Matthew 11:28-29
Promises | [listen]
Aaron Moses, Carrington Gaines, Dante Bowe, Keila Alvarado, Lemuel Marin
Psalm 113:2-3
SERMON TEXT
Colossians 3:22-4:1
Philemon 1
MEMORIZE SCRIPTURE
“For in Him all the fullness of God was pleased to dwell.” (Colossians 1:19)
Stay the Course: Wisdom, Part 2
Where do we get wisdom? Start by fearing God. Wisdom doesn’t guarantee you won’t have problems in life, only that you won’t be the cause.