Family Quest: Kaboom! Lesson 1
LESSON 1: GOD IS UNIQUE
I have three children and, as a father, it is very important to me that my children know me. I want them to know how much I love them and how I would move heaven and earth to show them my love. I want them to know my character. Am I an honest person? Am I trustworthy? Do I give of myself to others? Will I be there for them if they are in trouble or in danger? Am I strong enough to save them?
I want them to know that I will provide for their basic needs yes, but also that I’d like to bless them with much, much more. I want them to understand what I expect of them and hope for them. These are all things I want my children to know about me. I tell them in words, I show them with my actions and they can observe them in the things that I have done in my life.
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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 | June 8
SONGS WE’LL BE SINGING TOGETHER
That’s My King | [listen + lyrics]
Jess Russ, Kellie Gamble, Lloyd Nicks, Taylor Agan
John 18:37
Holy Forever | [listen + lyrics]
Brian Johnson, Chris Tomlin, Jason Ingram, Jenn Johnson, Phil Wickham
Psalm 145:21
Because He Lives | [listen + lyrics]
Gloria Gaither, William J. Gaither
John 14:19
Christ Be Magnified | [listen + lyrics]
Cody Carnes, Cory Asbury, Ethan Hulse
Revelation 5:13
Yet Not I But Through Christ In Me | [listen + lyrics]
Jonny Robinson, Michael Farren, Rich Thompson
Galatians 2:20
SERMON TEXT
Acts 26
Acts 27
MEMORIZE SCRIPTURE
And Agrippa said to Paul, “In a short time would you persuade me to be a Christian?” And Paul said, “Whether short or long, I would to God that not only you but also all who hear me this day might become such as I am—except for these chains.” (Acts 26:28-29)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Preparing for Sunday | June 1
SONGS WE’LL BE SINGING TOGETHER
Be Glad | [listen + lyrics]
Cody Carnes, Chris Davenport, Jason Ingram, Steven Furtick
Psalm 118:1
King of Glory | [listen + lyrics]
Brett Younker, Hank Bentley, Jason Ingram, Kristian Stanfill, and Matt Maher
Psalm 24:7
God So Loved | [listen + lyrics]
Ed Cash, Scott Cash, Franni Cash, Martin Cash, Andrew Bergthold
John 3:16
Lord Have Mercy (For What We Have Done) | [listen + lyrics]
Aaron Keyes, James Tealy, Matt Boswell, Matt Papa
Psalm 25:6
Son of Suffering | [listen + lyrics]
Aaron Moses, David Funk, Matt Redman, Nate Moore
Isaiah 53:5
Knowing You | [listen + lyrics]
Graham Kendrick
1 John 5:20
SERMON TEXT
Acts 23
MEMORIZE SCRIPTURE
The following night the Lord stood by him and said, “Take courage, for as you have testified to the facts about me in Jerusalem, so you must testify also in Rome.” (Acts 23:11)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Preparing for Sunday | May 25
SONGS WE’LL BE SINGING TOGETHER
How Marvelous | [listen + lyrics]
Charles H. Gabriel, Chris Tomlin
2 Corinthians 8:9
The King Is in the Room | [listen + lyrics]
Ethan Hulse, Josh Farro, Phil Danyew, Phil Wickham, Taylor Johnson, Tommy Iceland
Luke 4:18
Awaken Revival | [listen + lyrics]
Christian A. Nuckels, Lauren Fucarino
Psalm 85:6-7
A Thousand Hallelujahs | [listen + lyrics]
Brooke Ligertwood, Phil Wickham, Scott Ligertwood
Psalm 92:4-5
His Mercy Is More | [listen + lyrics]
Matt Boswell, Matt Papa
Romans 5:20
My Worth Is Not in What I Own [listen]
Keith Getty, Kristyn Getty, Graham Kendrick
Philippians 3:8
SERMON TEXT
Acts 21
Acts 22
MEMORIZE SCRIPTURE
Then Paul answered, “What are you doing, weeping and breaking my heart? For I am ready not only to be imprisoned but even to die in Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus.” (Acts 21:13)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Preparing for the Jubilee Celebration
SONGS WE’LL BE SINGING TOGETHER
Holy, Holy, Holy | [listen + lyrics]
Reginald Heber, John B. Dykes
Isaiah 6:3
How Great Is Our God [listen + lyrics]
Chris Tomlin
Philippians 2:9
Goodness of God | [listen + lyrics]
Jenn Johnson, Jason Ingram, Ben Fielding, Ed Cash, Brian Johnson
1 Chronicles 16:34
Awesome God | [listen]
Rich Mullins
Nehemiah 1:5
Be Unto Your Name | [listen + lyrics]
Gary Sadler, Lynn DeShazo
Revelation 5:11-12
How Great Thou Art | [listen]
Stuart K. Hine, Carl Boberg
Psalm 145:3
SERMON TEXT
Genesis 37
MEMORY VERSE
Not to us, O Lord, not to us, but to Your name give glory, for the sake of Your steadfast love and Your faithfulness! Psalm 115:1
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Preparing for Sunday | May 11
SONGS WE’LL BE SINGING TOGETHER
King of Glory | [listen + lyrics]
Brett Younker, Hank Bentley, Jason Ingram, Kristian Stanfill, and Matt Maher
Psalm 24:7
The King Is in the Room | [listen + lyrics]
Ethan Hulse, Josh Farro, Phil Danyew, Phil Wickham, Taylor Johnson, Tommy Iceland
Luke 4:18
O for a Thousand Tongues to Sing | [listen]
Charles Wesley, Jack Parker, David Crowder
Psalm 89:1
King of Kings | [listen + lyrics]
Brooke Ligertwood, Jason Ingram, and Scott Ligertwood
Revelation 19:16
Echo Holy | [listen + lyrics]
Jake Espy, Kory Miller, Mia Fieldes, and Ran Jackson
Revelation 4:8
What He’s Done | [listen_+ lyrics]
Jacob Sooter, Tasha Cobbs Leonard, Anna Golden, Kristian Stanfill
1 Timothy 1:17
SERMON TEXT
Acts 17
Acts 18
MEMORIZE SCRIPTURE
Now these Jews were more noble than those in Thessalonica; they received the word with all eagerness, examining the Scriptures daily to see if these things were so. (Acts 17:11)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Preparing for Sunday | May 4
SONGS WE’LL BE SINGING TOGETHER
The King Is in the Room
Ethan Hulse, Josh Farro, Phil Danyew, Phil Wickham, Taylor Johnson, Tommy Iceland
Luke 4:18
House of the Lord | [listen + lyrics]
Jonathan Smith, Phil Wickham
Revelation 19:16
Good Good Father | [listen + lyrics]
Anthony Brown, Pat Barrett
Galatians 4:6
He Will Hold Me Fast | [listen + lyrics]
Ada Ruth Habershon, Matthew Merker
John 10:28
Way Maker | [listen + lyrics]
Osinachi Kalu Okoro Egbu
2 Corinthians 1:20
SERMON TEXT
Acts 17
Acts 18
MEMORIZE SCRIPTURE
Now these Jews were more noble than those in Thessalonica; they received the word with all eagerness, examining the Scriptures daily to see if these things were so. (Acts 17:11)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Preparing for Sunday | April 27
SONGS WE’LL BE SINGING TOGETHER
The King Is in the Room
Ethan Hulse, Josh Farro, Phil Danyew, Phil Wickham, Taylor Johnson, Tommy Iceland
Luke 4:18
Who You Say I Am [listen + lyrics]
Ben Fielding, Reuben Morgan
John 8:36
Christ Be Magnified | [listen + lyrics]
Cody Carnes, Cory Asbury, Ethan Hulse
Revelation 5:13
This Is Amazing Grace | [listen + lyrics]
Josh Farro, Phil Wickham, Jeremy Riddle
Revelation 5:12
What A Beautiful Name | [listen + lyrics]
Ben Fielding, Brooke Ligertwood
Hebrews 1:3
In Christ Alone | [listen + lyrics]
Keith Getty, Stuart Townend
Galatians 2:20
SERMON TEXT
Acts 16
MEMORIZE SCRIPTURE
About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the prisoners were listening to them, and suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison were shaken. And immediately all the doors were opened, and everyone’s bonds were unfastened. (Acts 16:25-26)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Memorial Service for Cindy Wiese
Longtime RBCer Cynthia “Cindy” Edwards Wiese, 70, passed away peacefully at her home in PA on March 26. Click here to read her full obituary. A memorial service to celebrate Cindy’s life will be held at 2:00pm on Saturday, May 10 at New Story Church, 110 Valley Park Road in Phoenixville, PA. To RSVP for in-person attendance or to request the livestream link, email Roy.
Doxologies: That’s My King
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“But what about you?” he asked. “Who do you say I am?” Matthew 16:15
Who is Jesus to you? Don’t answer this question quickly. Take time and really think through your answer.
For over 2,000 years, many titles have been ascribed the Jesus: teacher, healer, prophet, rabbi, friend, savior, and lord, to name a few. But, have you ever truly considered Jesus to be your “king”?
In Daniel 7:13-14, we read about a vision that the prophet receives during the Babylonian exile, a vision that he didn’t understand at first:
“I saw in the night visions, And behold, with the clouds of heaven
There came one like a son of man,
And he came to the Ancient of Days
And was presented before him.
And to him was given dominion
And glory and a kingdom,
That all peoples, nations, and languages
Should serve him;
His dominion is an everlasting dominion,
Which shall not pass away,
And his kingdom one
That shall not be destroyed.”
Certainly, this vision would have perplexed Daniel. The “Ancient of Days” is a reference to God, but there was no “son of man” that could stand full-faced in the presence of God and live. Not only does this “son of man” approach God, but he is honored and glorified and given an eternal kingdom! We can see that this son of man is no ordinary man, but is to be crowned as a king. So, who is this, “son of man”?
Over eighty times in the New Testament, Jesus is referred to as the Son of Man: four of those occur outside of the gospels, thirteen are mentions by others about Jesus, and there are almost seventy occasions where Jesus is referring to Himself! One of the most famous examples is found in Mark 16 as Jesus stood before the council of the high priest. The high priest, seeking to accuse Jesus of blasphemy, asks,
“Are you the Christ, the Son of the Blessed?” And Jesus said, “I am, and you will see the Son of Man seated at the right hand of Power, and coming with the clouds of heaven.” Mark 16:61-62
In this one statement, Jesus declares Himself to be the coming King, prophesied by Daniel nearly 600 years prior. Jesus affirms His role as the great mediator between God and man; it is in His death and resurrection that we see His power as not just king over life, but also king over death.
As we prepare ourselves to celebrate this risen King on Easter Sunday, let’s be reminded of who this King is:
Wise – “For the Lord gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding.” (Proverbs 2:6)
Protector – “But you, O LORD, are a shield about me, my glory, and the lifted of my head.” (Psalm 3:3)
Just – “O Lord, you hear the desire of the afflicted; you will strengthen their heart; you will incline your ear to do justice to the fatherless and the oppressed, so that man who is of the may earth strike terror no more.” (Psalm 10:17-18)
Patient – “But I [Paul] received mercy for this reason, that in me, as the foremost [sinner], Jesus Christ might display his perfect patience as an example to those who were to believe in him for eternal life.” (1 Timothy 1:16)
Provider – “And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 4:19)
Forgiving – “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” (1 John 1:9)
Loving – “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 hm.” (1 John 4:16)
And the greatest attribute about this King is not that He places the weight and responsibility of righteousness on His people, but that He is…
Self-Sacrificing – “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.” (John 3:16)
Every other earthly king places the weight of taxes, development, and defense of their kingdom on the shoulders of their subjects. Not Jesus. He took all the weight and burden and placed it upon Himself so that we could know freedom and restoration found in a relationship with our Creator.
So, I ask again. Who is Jesus to you? As for me, He is the great and mighty King!
LYRICS
Verse 1:
I wish I could tell you
Wish I could describe it
But I can’t contain it, can’t keep it to myself
There aren’t enough colors
To paint the whole picture
Not enough words to ever say what I found
Pre-Chorus:
Wonderful and beautiful and glorious and holy
He is merciful and powerful
Who we talkin’ about? That’s my King!
Chorus:
We declare the glory, give Him all the honor
Altogether worthy
Who we talkin’ about? That’s my King!
There’s no one before You; Yes, we will adore You
All of this is for You
Who we talkin’ about? That’s my King!
Verse 2:
I’m not letting the rocks cry
Without joining the chorus
There aren’t enough notes to make the harmony
It’s the song of the angels
Through all of the ages
It’s all of the earth and heaven’s symphony
Bridge:
That’s my King, that’s my God
That’s my Shepherd, my Protector
That’s my King, that’s my Rock
That’s my Anchor, my Defender