Below, you will find specific resources that will allow families to continue biblical discussions within the family about things being learned in Sunday School, Children's Church, Youth Services, and our Sunday Sermons. The goal is to equip parents to be the primary disciple making leaders in their home while being equipped to have discussions towards understanding and application of biblical truths being discussed in places where parents might not be present for the teaching. These weekly resources should have an overview of what was studied, specific questions for discussion, and possibly some memory verses to focus on monthly. We hope these resources will be an encouragement to you and to your family as you lead the way by pointing your children to God's Word and God's Work in one another's lives.

As a church, beginning in February, we initiated a weekly pursuit of Discipleship in our homes and families by using New City Catechisms.

You can download the Apple IOS APPLICATION HERE and if you are an Android user you can download the GOOGLE PLAY STORE APP HERE.

Weekly, we will put the Catechism of the Week link here so that as a family if you don't use the app, you can still access the information here and can launch it in regular mode for adults and students or switch it over to kids mode to simplify the process of memorization and encouragement.
Additionally, we will be utilizing the catechism of the week to teach our Students and Children's Sunday School classes throughout the year so that as a family, there will be a continuity of directional growth towards foundational principles of the faith that can be learned at church and fully reinforced and implemented in the home!

During the Sunday School Hour - all of our children and students will be studying the catechism of the week - please use the link above and regularly review and discuss this catechism with your household as your discipleship investment. For younger kids - please use the children's mode and listen to the song every day to help your kids learn and store these spiritual truths in their hearts.

August 30, 2026
David and Nathan:
2 Samuel 11:26–12:13
Once the game is over, teams will often put aside whatever happened on the field and settle their differences by shaking hands. This week, we'll take a look at the time when Nathan rebuked David for what he did to Uriah and Bathsheba until David repented for his actions. David's confrontation with Nathan helped him discover firsthand that forgiveness is always God's game plan

DISCUSSION QUESTION:
Who came to tell David a story about a rich man and a poor man? 
 The prophet Nathan
How did David feel when he heard this story?
David felt angry
What did God do when David felt sorry for what he did wrong?
God forgave David.

APPLICATION QUESTION:
What should we do when we feel that someone has wronged us?
Who will forgive us when we sin?

MEMORY VERSE FOR THE MONTH:
The counsel of the LORD stands forever,
the plans of his heart to all generations.
 - Psalm 33:11

August 30, 2026
Jesus Was Dedicated
Luke 2
The story of Jesus' deidication in the temple further reveals Him to be the expected Messiah -- the chosen One promised to bring salvation to all who repent and believe. Here we discover that Simeon and Anna were patiently waiting for God's Messiah to enter the world, and through their words, we learn that Jesus is worth of worship and that He would usher in salvation and redemption for both the Israelites and the Gentiles

DISCUSSION QUESTION:
Why did Mary and Joseph bring birds to the temple?
God's law required a sin offering to be made whenever the first male born to a family was dedicated in the temple. Jesus came to be the sin offering that would atone for sin once and for all.
Who are the Gentiles that Simeon spoke about?
Gentiles are all the people who are not from the nation of Israel. God has made salvation available not just to the Israelites, but to all of us through His Son, Jesus.

APPLICATION QUESTION:
What happens to those who reject Jesus?
What does this story tell you about God and the gospel?

MEMORY VERSE FOR THE MONTH:
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

August 30, 2026
Youth
Walk in Him
Colossians 2:1 - 15
If we want to walk in Him, we must keep growing, watch out for pitfalls, and never forget that Jesus has won the war.
DISCUSSION QUESTION:
Why do you think spiritual growth feels like a "struggle" rather than something that happens automatically?
Being "taken captive" is being carried off as plunder. How can "human traditions" or cultural trends sometimes take our focus captive and move us away from Christ?
Why are we often tempted to look for "spiritual supplements" (like special experiences or extra-biblical rituals) instead of resting in Jesus?

APPLICATION QUESTION:
How does the image of Jesus "nailing our debt to the cross" change the way you view your past mistakes and failures?
Who can help you this week to continue to walk with Jesus daily?

August 30, 2026
FLG Questions - Matthew 23 - THE LION - PROMISES FULFILLED SERIES
We are back in Matthew for our sermon series on Promises fulfilled and are unpacking the final week of Jesus's life prior to His crucifixion.
This week our questions are based on the text above and our sermon from Pastor Chris on Sunday, 8/30/26!

    1) Jesus condemns the Pharisees for preaching but not practicing. 
What are some areas where believers today can be tempted to know the truth (information and education)
but fail to live it (transformation and application)?

   2) The Pharisees were concerned with being seen, honored, and respected by others. 
What does it look like when faith becomes more about appearance than genuine humility before God?

   3) Jesus rebukes the Pharisees for creating followers (Proselytes) that were further from the truth than when they were lost. 
How much damage can a zealous person/leader do when they champion a false thing and claim it to be the only truth?
How does that damage the work of the gospel today?

   4) Jesus says He desired to gather Jerusalem, but they were not willing. 
What does this teach us about Christ’s compassion, human responsibility, the power of choice, and the danger of rejecting Him?

In addition to our questions this week, please note the following resources through RightNow Media that could be an encouragement to you as you seek to learn more about reading the Bible, understanding it's origins and purpose, and teaching your kids and students health way to interact with this incredible gift of God's Word!
FAMILIES WITH YOUNG KIDS:
BIBLE BASICS (HOW TO READ THE BIBLE WELL)

FAMILIES WITH GRADE SCHOOL THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL:
THE BIBLE
CAN I TRUST THE BIBLE
INTRODUCTION TO THE BIBLE (MORE OF A STORYTELLING APPROACH)

GREAT CUMULATIVE STUDIES TOWARDS KNOWING AND DEFENDING THE BIBLE:
WHY TRUST THE BIBLE (FILMED AND FUNCTIONAL FOR UK AUDIENCE)
WHY DO WE NEED THE BIBLE
WHAT DOES THE BIBLE SAY

In our previous week of Foundational Steps in preparing to pursue Christ with our habits and our hearts, we looked specifically at our Explanation of The Word and how that informs us how to live according to scripture and walk with a Biblical lens in life. We worked through a systematic method of interpretation to allow the text to point us to proper context, understanding, and explanation to others - this method is the O.I.A. Method - we are going to leave these resources here for you to utilize in your ongoing pursuit of Bible Study.

SPECIFIC RESOURCES INTENDED TO HELP YOU WALK WITH THE O . I . A . METHOD:
ENCOURAGEMENTS FOR THE FIRST-TIME BIBLE STUDENT - BEYOND READING TO STUDYING
OBSERVATION WORKSHEET
INTERPRETATION WORKSHEET
APPLICATION WORKSHEET