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Family Devotions - Entries from May 2010
SunSundayMayMay30th2010
May 30 - God Ordains the Tabernacle
God Ordains the Tabernacle
Passage: Exodus 25–31
Principle: God has made a way for us to dwell with Him.
Praise: “There Is a Redeemer”
Prompt: Ask your child these questions:
• What was the purpose of the tabernacle?
• Who was allowed to go into the tabernacle?
• What items were inside the tabernacle?
• What does the tabernacle tell us about God?
Practice: Help your child apply these truths in the following ways:
• By recognizing his sinful condition.
• By worshiping God in an honoring way.
• By praising God that faith in Christ allows God’s Spirit to dwell in men.
This Week: As a family, read Exodus 25–31.
Next Week: Exodus 32
SunSundayMayMay23rd2010
May 23 - God Gives the Ten Commandments
God Gives the Ten Commandments
Passage: Exodus 20:1–21
Principle: God’s standards are perfect.
Praise: “Holy, Holy, Holy”
Prompt: Ask your child these questions:
• What does holy mean?
• Why did God give laws to the Israelites?
• Which commands show love for God?
• Which commands show love for other people?
Practice: Help your child apply these truths in the following ways:
• By loving God more than anything else.
• By turning away from sin.
• By loving other people.
This Week: As a family, read Exodus 20:1–21.
Next Week: Exodus 25–31
SunSundayMayMay16th2010
May 16 - God Prepares Israel for the Covenant
God Prepares Israel for the Covenant
Passage: Exodus 19
Principle: God is worthy of fear and reverence.
Praise: “Our God Is an Awesome God”
Prompt: Ask your child these questions:
• What did God promise Israel?
• What did Israel promise God?
• Why were the Israelites not allowed to go on the mountain?
• How did God reveal His presence?
Practice: Help your child apply these truths in the following ways:
• By fearing and respecting God because He is holy.
• By obeying God’s Word wholeheartedly.
• By thanking God for making people His treasure.
This Week: As a family, read Exodus 19.
Next Week: Exodus 20:1–21
SunSundayMayMay9th2010
May 9 - God Preserves Israel
God Preserves Israel
Passage: Exodus 15:22–17:7
Principle: God is merciful and good.
Praise: “Give Thanks with a Grateful Heart”
Prompt: Ask your child these questions:
• Why did God test Israel?
• Why did the Israelites grumble and complain?
• What food did God provide for the Israelites?
• What happened when some of the Israelites broke God’s command concerning the
manna?
Practice: Help your child apply these truths in the following ways:
• By confessing grumbling and complaining attitudes.
• By trusting that God will provide.
• By trusting that God’s Word is good.
This Week: As a family, read Exodus 15:22–17:7.
Next Week: Exodus 19
SunSundayMayMay2nd2010
May 2 - God Parts the Red Sea
God Parts the Red Sea
Passage: Exodus 14–15
Principle: God wants us to trust and praise His power.
Praise: “I Sing the Mighty Power of God”
Prompt: Ask your child these questions.
• Who led Israel to the Red Sea?
• Why did God lead the Israelites to the Red Sea?
• How did the Israelites escape the Egyptian army?
• What did God do to the Egyptian army?
• Did the Israelites worship God for delivering them?
Practice: Help your child apply these truths in the following ways:
• By submitting to the awesome power of God.
• By praising God for His mighty deeds.
• By trusting in God’s love for His people.
This Week: As a family, read Exodus 14–15.
Next Week: Exodus 15:22–17:7
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