{"id":1621,"date":"2025-09-19T00:16:10","date_gmt":"2025-09-19T00:16:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.summitbiblechurch.com\/?page_id=1621"},"modified":"2025-10-08T15:46:30","modified_gmt":"2025-10-08T15:46:30","slug":"family-worship","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.summitbiblechurch.com\/?page_id=1621","title":{"rendered":"Family Worship"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"1621\" class=\"elementor elementor-1621\" data-elementor-settings=\"{&quot;ha_cmc_init_switcher&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-b192e41 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-equal-height-no\" data-id=\"b192e41\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-background-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-e084b49\" data-id=\"e084b49\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c958d81 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c958d81\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Family<br>Worship<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-cf35216 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-equal-height-no\" data-id=\"cf35216\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-1aeb13b\" data-id=\"1aeb13b\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-50597c5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"50597c5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #003366;\">What is Family Worship?<\/span><\/h1><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Family worship is the practice of the head of the household \u2013 the father \u2013 leading his family in a daily time of worship. This is an essential way that Fathers obey the biblical mandate to raise their children in the discipline and instruction of the Lord (Gen. 18:19; Deut. 6:6-7; Joshua 24:15; Job 1:5; Psalm 78:5-7; Luke 18:16; Eph. 6:4; 2 Tim. 3:14-15).\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Family worship is simple: it consists of reading a portion of Scripture, praying, and singing a worship song. It need not take more than 10\u201330 minutes a day. While fathers bear the responsibility of leading and overseeing family worship, wives and children may participate by reading, praying, or sharing a short reflection. Family worship will look different for each family, but it is typically done after dinner or in the morning before work or school.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">If you would like to learn more about family worship, read these three excellent short articles:<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #003366;\"><a style=\"color: #003366; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/thecripplegate.com\/the-biblical-necessity-of-family-worship\/\">The Biblical Necessity of Family Worship<\/a><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #003366;\"><a style=\"color: #003366; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/thecripplegate.com\/your-family-tree-of-family-worship\/\">Historical Examples of Family Worship<\/a><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #003366;\"><a style=\"color: #003366; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/thecripplegate.com\/practical-wisdom-for-family-worship\/\">Practical Wisdom for Family Worship<\/a><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/p><h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #003366;\">Instructions for Family Worship<\/span><\/h1><div><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/div><h1><span style=\"color: #003366;\">1. Read<\/span><\/h1><h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Read a passage of Scripture, explain it briefly, and apply it as time allows and the Spirit leads. It is helpful to follow a Bible reading plan for your daily reading. As a church, we highly recommend the Robert Murray M\u2019Cheyne Bible Reading Plan, which can be found <\/span><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a style=\"color: #ff6600; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.summitbiblechurch.com\/?page_id=1559\">here<\/a><\/span>.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Questions for family discussion:\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Understanding the Bible<\/b><\/span><\/p><ul><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">What do we learn about God?\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">What do we learn about people?\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">What do we learn about relating to God?\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">What do we learn about relating to others?<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Applying the Bible<\/b><\/span><\/p><ul><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">What does God want me to understand? <\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">What does God want me to believe? <\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">What does God want me to desire? <\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">What does God want me to do?<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Other Questions<\/b><\/span><\/p><ul><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">What stood out to you?<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">What encouraged you?<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">What convicted you?<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">What confused you?\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h1><span style=\"color: #003366;\">2. Pray<\/span><\/h1><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Pray in response to the text. You can also take prayer requests and pray according to the ACTS method (Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, Supplication).\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>E<\/b><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>xample \u2013 praying from Isaiah 41:10:\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Isaiah 41:10:<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u201cfear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Praying the text:<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u201cGod thank you for being with us everyday. Thank you for being our God and that we can be your children. Help us to always trust that you are with us and to not fear no matter where we go. Help us this week at school, at work, and wherever we are to trust that you are with us. In Jesus name we pray, amen.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>ACTS example:\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Adoration: &#8220;<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We praise you Lord for your goodness and faithfulness to us. You are always with us and always provide for us according to your mercy and lovingkindness. Blessed be your name.&#8221;<\/span><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Confession:<b> &#8220;<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Forgive us for our sins as we have forgiven our debtors. Forgive the kids if they have mistreated their siblings or friends, forgive me for losing my temper today, forgive my wife if she fell short today.&#8221;\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Thanksgiving: &#8220;Thank you Lord for helping the kids with their tests, for guiding in my work, and giving my wife strength in caring for the children.&#8221;\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Supplication: &#8220;H<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">elp the children Lord with their tests and soccer game, help them to do their best and trust you with the results. Help me with my project at work, and strengthen my wife as she disciples her friend this weekend.&#8221;\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p><h1><span style=\"color: #003366;\">3. Sing<\/span><\/h1><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Sing a hymn or spiritual song together. Here are some helpful resources with lyrics and singing guides:\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/singyourpart.app\/onboarding#demo\"><u>Family Singing App<\/u><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 An app that provides lyrics and music for families to download and sing together at home.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.singhymnal.com\/\"><u>Sing Hymnal<\/u><\/a><u> <\/u><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2013 If you own just one hymnal, we recommend this one. It features a rich collection of the finest traditional and contemporary Christian hymns, and its website includes helpful search tools to easily find songs.<\/span><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@MartijndeGroot\"><u>Congregational Singing<\/u> <\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0\u2013 A Youtube channel with recordings of congregational worship, perfect for families to sing along with or simply listen to together.<\/span><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hymnary.org\/\"><u>Hym<\/u>n<u><b> <\/b>Library<\/u><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><u> <\/u>\u2013 A hymn library with over one million Christian hymns.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p><h1><span style=\"color: #003366;\">4. Other<\/span><\/h1><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">In addition to reading, praying, and singing, you may include:<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.summitbiblechurch.com\/?page_id=1669\/\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Scripture memorization<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Work on verses together during the week and review them on Sundays. Our church follows a Bible memory list, which is available <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.summitbiblechurch.com\/?page_id=1669\/\"><span style=\"color: #ff6600; text-decoration: underline;\"><b>here<\/b><\/span><\/a><\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #ff6600; text-decoration: underline;\">.<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Catechism memorization<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Use simple Q&amp;A for teaching the faith and review them on Sundays. Catechisms resources for family worship are provided below.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Other books<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Read solid theology or children\u2019s books together. Books for various ages provided below.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p><h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/h2><h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #003366;\">Resources for Family Worship\u00a0<\/span><\/h1><div><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/div><h3><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Scripture Memory Resources<\/b><\/span><\/h3><ul><li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a style=\"color: #000000; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.summitbiblechurch.com\/?page_id=1669\">Scripture Memory List<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 A list of key Bible verses to memorize.<\/span><\/span><\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a style=\"color: #000000; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fighterverses.com\/\">Fighter Verses<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Free Scripture memory app offering verse cards, memorization guides, and other tools.<\/span><\/span><\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a style=\"color: #000000; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/scripturememory.com\/downloadables\/andrewdavis.pdf\">Andrew Davis Downloadable Scripture Memory Plan<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 A helpful article on Bible verse memorization.<\/span><\/span><\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a style=\"color: #000000; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/How-Memorize-Scripture-Life-Entire\/dp\/1433591030\">How to Memorize Scripture for a Lifetime<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 A short book on practical strategies for committing God\u2019s Word to memory effectively.<\/span><\/span><\/li><\/ul><h3><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Catechisms<\/b><\/span><\/h3><ul><li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a style=\"color: #000000; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thegospelcoalition.org\/new-city-catechism\/\">The New City Catechism<\/a><\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2013 Short Q&amp;A format for teaching foundational Christian truths; includes a kids\u2019 song app.<\/span><\/span><ul><li aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spanish version: <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a style=\"color: #000000; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.coalicionporelevangelio.org\/catecismo-de-la-nueva-ciudad\/\">Catecismo de la Nueva Ciudad<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a style=\"color: #000000; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/gracebaptistcarlisle.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/childrens_catechism_esv.pdf\">Baptist Catechism<\/a><\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2013 An introduction to the Westminster Shorter Catechism with changes to reflect Baptistic distinctives.<\/span><\/span><\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a style=\"color: #000000; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/store.ligonier.org\/the-big-book-of-questions-and-answers-hardcover\">The Big Book of Questions and Answers<\/a><\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Sinclair Ferguson) \u2013 Based on the Westminster Shorter Catechism.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a style=\"color: #000000; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/0736991417\/ref=sspa_dk_detail_4?psc=1\">The Gospel Way Catechism<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Modern Catechism that challenges common cultural narratives.<\/span><\/span><\/li><\/ul><h3><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Books for Young Children<\/b><\/span><\/h3><ul><li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a style=\"color: #000000; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Big-Picture-Story-Bible-Redesign\/dp\/1433543117\">The Big Picture Story Bible<\/a><\/span> (David Helm) \u2013\u00a0 If you have young children, this is a must have resource. Simple but gospel-rich storytelling. Great pictures.<\/span><\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a style=\"color: #000000; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Jesus-Storybook-Bible-Every-Whispers\/dp\/0310708257\">The Jesus Storybook Bible<\/a><\/span> (Sally Lloyd-Jones) \u2013 Another must have for those with young children. Beautiful pictures and writing. Like Big Picture, the author connects each Bible story to the Bible\u2019s central character and central message, Christ and His saving work.<\/span><\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a style=\"color: #000000; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Gospel-Story-Bible-Discovering-Testaments\/dp\/1936768127\">Gospel Story Bible<\/a><\/span> (Marty Machowski) \u2013 Similar to the previous: Old and New Testament stories pointing to Jesus.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a style=\"color: #000000; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Gods-Mighty-Creation-Starr-Meade\/dp\/1433513986\">God\u2019s Mighty Acts in Creation<\/a><\/span> (Starr Meade) \u2013 90 Bible stories that focus on a particular trait or truth about God to help 4- to 10-year-olds better understand their heavenly Father. It\u2019s a good Bible to let your reading-age son\/daughter take to bed and begin his\/her personal times of reading Scripture.<\/span><\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a style=\"color: #000000; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Thoughts-Make-Your-Heart-Sing\/dp\/0310721636\">Thoughts to Make Your Heart Sing<\/a> <\/span>(Sally Lloyd-Jones) \u2013 Shows children how the gospel applies to everyday life.<\/span><\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a style=\"color: #000000; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Ology-Ancient-Truths-Ever-New\/dp\/194257228X\">The Ology: Ancient Truths, Ever New<\/a> <\/span>(Marty Machowski) \u2013 An excellent book to help kids of all ages understand who God is and how we, as his children, relate to him. While this book is very helpful for kids, parents will gain a lot from it as well.<\/span><\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a style=\"color: #000000; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Biggest-Story-Crusher-Brings-Garden\/dp\/1433542447\">The Biggest Story: How the Snake Crusher Brings Us Back to the Garden<\/a> <\/span>(Kevin DeYoung) \u2013 An exciting journey through the Bible, connecting the dots from the garden of Eden to Christ\u2019s death on the cross to the new heaven and new earth. This book has great illustrations and is best for elementary age children.<\/span><\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a style=\"color: #000000; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Long-Story-Short-Ten-Minute-Devotions\/dp\/1935273817\">Long Story Short: Ten-Minute Devotions to Draw Your Family to God<\/a><\/span> (Marty Machowski) \u2013 A one-stop-shop resource. Gives brief Bible reading, brief devotional thought, asks good questions for family discussion. Offers helps for family prayer.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a style=\"color: #000000; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Real-Story-Exodus-Paul-Maier\/dp\/0758612680\">The Real Story Series<\/a><\/span> (Paul Maier) \u2013 The Real Story of the Creation; The Real Story of the Flood; The Real Story of the Exodus; The Very First Christmas; The Real Story of Easter; These are great books to use during family worship, particularly as you approach a holiday (Christmas\/Easter).<\/span><\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a style=\"color: #000000; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Grandpas-Box-Retelling-Biblical-Redemption\/dp\/087552866X\">Grandpa\u2019s Box: Retelling the Biblical Story of Redemption<\/a><\/span> (Starr Meade) \u2013 Meade uses a story of children visiting their grandpa as the backdrop for teaching the one big story of the Bible. Readings can take (if memory serves) 10+ minutes, so it\u2019s probably better for older kids (maybe 8 and up).<\/span><\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a style=\"color: #000000; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Big-Truths-Young-Hearts-Greatness\/dp\/1433506017\">Big Truths for Young Hearts<\/a> <\/span>(Bruce Ware) \u2013 Devotional chapters written to unpack<\/span><\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">major doctrines (God as Creator, etc.). Can be doctrinally heavy (in a good way). For older kids. Readings take about 15 minutes.<\/span><\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a style=\"color: #000000; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Little-Pilgrims-Progress-Illustrated-Bunyans\/dp\/0802420532\">Little Pilgrim\u2019s Progress<\/a> <\/span>(Helen Taylor) \u2013 An easy to read (and with pictures!) version of Bunyan\u2019s classic, Pilgrim\u2019s Progress.<\/span><\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a style=\"color: #000000; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Keeping-Holiday-Starr-Meade\/dp\/1433501422\">Keeping Holiday <\/a><\/span>(Starr Meade) \u2013 A Christian allegory akin to Pilgrim\u2019s Progress. Excellent portrayals of how temptation works and many other biblical motifs. Older kids (maybe from 8+) will get the most out of it.<\/span><\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a style=\"color: #000000; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/store.ligonier.org\/priest-with-dirty-clothes-hardcover\">The Priest with Dirty Clothes<\/a><\/span> (R.C. Sproul) \u2013 Great story and beautiful pictures. Helpful teaching and conversation starter toward understanding the vital doctrine of imputation\/justification.<\/span><\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a style=\"color: #000000; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/store.ligonier.org\/the-lightlings-hardcover\">The Lightlings<\/a><\/span> (R.C. Sproul) \u2013 Great story and beautiful pictures. A retelling of the big story \u2013 creation, sin, salvation.<\/span><\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a style=\"color: #000000; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/store.ligonier.org\/the-princes-poison-cup-hardcover\">The Prince\u2019s Poison Cup<\/a><\/span> (R.C. Sproul) \u2013 Great story and beautiful pictures. Helps teach the truth that Christ took our curse for our salvation.<\/span><\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a style=\"color: #000000; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/store.ligonier.org\/the-barber-who-wanted-to-pray-hardcover\">The Barber Who Wanted to Pray<\/a><\/span> (R.C. Sproul) \u2013 This is a storied and kid-friendly version of what Luther wrote to his friend, the barber, when he asked him how to pray.<\/span><\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a style=\"color: #000000; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/store.ligonier.org\/the-king-without-a-shadow-audiobook-download\">The King Without a Shadow<\/a><\/span> (R.C. Sproul) \u2013 Sproul explains the concept of God\u2019s holiness in story form. It is abstract at times and may be more difficult for young children to grasp.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h3><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Books for Teenagers and Young Adults<\/b><\/span><\/h3><ul><li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a style=\"color: #000000; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/banneroftruth.org\/us\/store\/books-for-teens\/thoughts-young-men\/\">Thoughts for Young Men<\/a><\/span> (J.C. Ryle) \u2013 Biblical guidance for teenage and young adult males.<\/span><\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a style=\"color: #000000; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/When-People-Are-Big-Small\/dp\/0875526004\">When People Are Big and God Is Small<\/a><\/span> (Edward Welch) \u2013 Encouragement for those struggling with peer pressure and the fear of man.<\/span><\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a style=\"color: #000000; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.desiringgod.org\/books\/dont-waste-your-life\">Don\u2019t Waste Your Life<\/a><\/span> (John Piper) \u2013 Inspires a Christ-centered, eternal perspective on life.<\/span><\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a style=\"color: #000000; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/How-Read-Book-Christian-Readers\/dp\/1591280672\">How to Read a Book<\/a><\/span> (Andy Naselli) \u2013 Guides young adults on reading and understanding great literature.<\/span><\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a style=\"color: #000000; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/What-Gospel-9Marks-Greg-Gilbert\/dp\/1433515008\">What Is the Gospel?<\/a><\/span> (Greg Gilbert) \u2013 Clear, short, and biblical explanation of the gospel.<\/span><\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a style=\"color: #000000; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Just-Do-Something-Liberating-Approach\/dp\/0802411592\">Just Do Something<\/a><\/span> (Kevin DeYoung) \u2013 Practical guidance for decision-making aligned with God\u2019s will.<\/span><\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a style=\"color: #000000; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.desiringgod.org\/books\/not-yet-married\">Not Yet Married<\/a><\/span> (Marshall Segal) \u2013 Biblical counsel for singleness and preparation for marriage.<\/span><\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a style=\"color: #000000; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/195790514X\/\">Get the Girl<\/a><\/span> (Douglas Wilson) \u2013 How to be the kind of man the kind of woman you want to marry would want to marry.<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a style=\"color: #000000; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/1957905387\/\">Get the Guy<\/a><\/span> (Douglas Wilson) \u2013 How to be the kind of woman the kind of man you want to marry would want to marry.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a style=\"color: #000000; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Do-Not-True-Yourself-Countercultural\/dp\/1433590050\">Do Not Be True to Yourself<\/a> <\/span>(Kevin DeYoung) \u2013 DeYoung challenges the modern notion of authenticity, urging readers to find their identity in Christ.<\/span><\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a style=\"color: #000000; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Surviving-Religion-101-Letters-Christian\/dp\/1433572079\">Surviving Religion 101<\/a> <\/span>(Michael Kruger) \u2013 Kruger addresses challenges to faith encountered in college, providing answers to common questions.<\/span><\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a style=\"color: #000000; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.christianbook.com\/more-than-a-carpenter-revised-edition\/9781496488268\/pd\/488263?en=google&amp;event=SHOP&amp;kw=christian-living-0-20%7C488263&amp;p=1179710&amp;utm_source=google&amp;p=1237749&amp;dv=c&amp;cb_src=google&amp;cb_typ=shopping&amp;cb_cmp=21328467087&amp;cb_adg=167503012527&amp;cb_kyw=&amp;utm_medium=shopping&amp;gad_source=4&amp;gad_campaignid=21328467087&amp;gbraid=0AAAAAD_dTHbAAaC585UbpK9C97qjdCcSw&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjw267GBhCSARIsAOjVJ4F2-OdqI5f6DuDA3f8iU6XYJIXyQupoGstEk8CoT44h8u7bu67Utg0aAiMgEALw_wcB\">More Than a Carpenter<\/a><\/span> (Josh McDowell) \u2013 McDowell presents historical evidence for Jesus\u2019 divinity and resurrection, addressing common objections to Christianity.<\/span><\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a style=\"color: #000000; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Pure-Heart-Sexual-Sin-Promises\/dp\/1433574896\">Pure in Heart<\/a> <\/span>(Garrett Kell) \u2013 Kell offers a biblical approach to overcoming sexual sin, emphasizing the power of the gospel and community support.<\/span><\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a style=\"color: #000000; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Stop-Asking-Jesus-Into-Heart\/dp\/1433679213\">Stop Asking Jesus Into Your Heart<\/a> <\/span>(J.D. Greear) \u2013 Greear discusses assurance of salvation, urging believers to rest in the finished work of Christ rather than repeated prayers.<\/span><\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a style=\"color: #000000; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Get-Married-Americans-Families-Civilization\/dp\/0063210851\">Get Married<\/a><\/span> (Brad Wilcox) \u2013 Wilcox presents research on the benefits of marriage, encouraging young adults to consider marriage as a foundation for a flourishing life.<\/span><\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a style=\"color: #000000; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Start-Your-Family-Inspiration-Paperback\/dp\/B00HLZ7GBI\">Start Your Family<\/a> <\/span>(Steve and Candice Watters) \u2013 This book encourages couples to be intentional about starting a family, offering biblical inspiration and practical advice.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h3><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Books for Parents<\/b><\/span><\/h3><ul><li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a style=\"color: #000000; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Family-Worship-Bible-History-Your\/dp\/1433567229\">Family Worship: In the Bible, in History &amp; in Your Home<\/a> <\/span>(Donald Whitney) \u2013 Short but transformative guide on the importance and practice of family worship.<\/span><\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a style=\"color: #000000; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Shepherding-Childs-Heart-Tedd-Tripp\/dp\/0966378601\">Shepherding a Child\u2019s Heart (Tedd Tripp)<\/a><\/span> \u2013 Essential reading for parents of young children.<\/span><\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a style=\"color: #000000; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Parenting-Gospel-Principles-Radically-Change\/dp\/1433551934\">Parenting by God\u2019s Promises (Paul Tripp)<\/a><\/span> \u2013 Biblical principles for raising children faithfully.<\/span><\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a style=\"color: #000000; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/1433592746?tag=thegospcoal-20\">What Do I Say When\u2026?<\/a><\/span> (Andrew T. Walker) \u2013 Practical advice for parents in a secular society.<\/span><\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a style=\"color: #000000; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/equip.sbts.edu\/article\/training-children-for-their-good\/\">Disciplining Children Article<\/a><\/span> (Andy Naselli) \u2013 Article on how and when to discipline children.<\/span><\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a style=\"color: #000000; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/God-Marriage-Family-Second-Rebuilding\/dp\/1433503646\">God, Marriage, and Family<\/a><\/span> (Andreas K\u00f6stenberger) \u2013 A biblical defense of God\u2019s design for the family.<\/span><\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a style=\"color: #000000; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Anxious-Generation-Rewiring-Childhood-Epidemic\/dp\/0593655036\">The Anxious Generation<\/a> <\/span>(Jonathan Haidt) \u2013\u00a0 Explores how smartphones, social media, and overprotective parenting have contributed to rising anxiety and mental health challenges in children and teens.<\/span><\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a style=\"color: #000000; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Bad-Therapy-Kids-Arent-Growing\/dp\/0593542924\">Bad Therapy for Kids: Why Kids Aren\u2019t Growing Up<\/a> <\/span>(Abigail Shrier) \u2013 <span style=\"color: #000000;\">Critiques modern therapeutic approaches and \u201cgentle parenting\u201d trends that may hinder children\u2019s emotional growth. Emphasizes traditional parenting methods that encourage resilie<\/span>nce, maturity, and facing life\u2019s challenges.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>FamilyWorship What is Family Worship? Family worship is the practice of the head of the household \u2013 the father \u2013 leading his family in a daily time of worship. This is an essential way that Fathers obey the biblical mandate to raise their children in the discipline and instruction of the Lord (Gen. 18:19; Deut. 6:6-7; Joshua 24:15; Job 1:5; Psalm 78:5-7; Luke 18:16; Eph. 6:4; 2 Tim. 3:14-15).\u00a0 Family worship is simple: it consists of reading a portion of Scripture, praying, and singing a worship song. It need not take more than 10\u201330 minutes a day. While fathers bear the responsibility of leading and overseeing family worship, wives and children may participate by reading, praying, or sharing a short reflection. Family worship will look different for each family, but it is typically done after dinner or in the morning before work or school.\u00a0 If you would like to learn more about family worship, read these three excellent short articles: The Biblical Necessity of Family Worship Historical Examples of Family Worship Practical Wisdom for Family Worship\u00a0 Instructions for Family Worship \u00a0 1. Read Read a passage of Scripture, explain it briefly, and apply it as time allows and the Spirit leads. It is helpful to follow a Bible reading plan for your daily reading. As a church, we highly recommend the Robert Murray M\u2019Cheyne Bible Reading Plan, which can be found here.\u00a0 Questions for family discussion:\u00a0 Understanding the Bible What do we learn about God?\u00a0 What do we learn about people?\u00a0 What do we learn about relating to God?\u00a0 What do we learn about relating to others? Applying the Bible What does God want me to understand? What does God want me to believe? What does God want me to desire? What does God want me to do? Other Questions What stood out to you? What encouraged you? What convicted you? What confused you?\u00a0 2. Pray Pray in response to the text. You can also take prayer requests and pray according to the ACTS method (Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, Supplication).\u00a0 Example \u2013 praying from Isaiah 41:10:\u00a0 Isaiah 41:10: \u201cfear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.\u201d Praying the text: \u201cGod thank you for being with us everyday. Thank you for being our God and that we can be your children. Help us to always trust that you are with us and to not fear no matter where we go. Help us this week at school, at work, and wherever we are to trust that you are with us. In Jesus name we pray, amen.\u201d\u00a0 ACTS example:\u00a0 Adoration: &#8220;We praise you Lord for your goodness and faithfulness to us. You are always with us and always provide for us according to your mercy and lovingkindness. Blessed be your name.&#8221; Confession: &#8220;Forgive us for our sins as we have forgiven our debtors. Forgive the kids if they have mistreated their siblings or friends, forgive me for losing my temper today, forgive my wife if she fell short today.&#8221;\u00a0 Thanksgiving: &#8220;Thank you Lord for helping the kids with their tests, for guiding in my work, and giving my wife strength in caring for the children.&#8221;\u00a0 Supplication: &#8220;Help the children Lord with their tests and soccer game, help them to do their best and trust you with the results. Help me with my project at work, and strengthen my wife as she disciples her friend this weekend.&#8221;\u00a0 3. Sing Sing a hymn or spiritual song together. Here are some helpful resources with lyrics and singing guides:\u00a0 Family Singing App \u2013 An app that provides lyrics and music for families to download and sing together at home.\u00a0 Sing Hymnal \u2013 If you own just one hymnal, we recommend this one. It features a rich collection of the finest traditional and contemporary Christian hymns, and its website includes helpful search tools to easily find songs. Congregational Singing \u00a0\u2013 A Youtube channel with recordings of congregational worship, perfect for families to sing along with or simply listen to together. Hymn Library \u2013 A hymn library with over one million Christian hymns.\u00a0\u00a0 4. Other In addition to reading, praying, and singing, you may include: Scripture memorization \u2013 Work on verses together during the week and review them on Sundays. Our church follows a Bible memory list, which is available here. Catechism memorization \u2013 Use simple Q&amp;A for teaching the faith and review them on Sundays. Catechisms resources for family worship are provided below.\u00a0 Other books \u2013 Read solid theology or children\u2019s books together. Books for various ages provided below.\u00a0 \u00a0 Resources for Family Worship\u00a0 \u00a0 Scripture Memory Resources Scripture Memory List \u2013 A list of key Bible verses to memorize. Fighter Verses \u2013 Free Scripture memory app offering verse cards, memorization guides, and other tools. Andrew Davis Downloadable Scripture Memory Plan \u2013 A helpful article on Bible verse memorization. How to Memorize Scripture for a Lifetime \u2013 A short book on practical strategies for committing God\u2019s Word to memory effectively. Catechisms The New City Catechism \u2013 Short Q&amp;A format for teaching foundational Christian truths; includes a kids\u2019 song app. Spanish version: Catecismo de la Nueva Ciudad Baptist Catechism \u2013 An introduction to the Westminster Shorter Catechism with changes to reflect Baptistic distinctives. The Big Book of Questions and Answers (Sinclair Ferguson) \u2013 Based on the Westminster Shorter Catechism.\u00a0 The Gospel Way Catechism \u2013 Modern Catechism that challenges common cultural narratives. Books for Young Children The Big Picture Story Bible (David Helm) \u2013\u00a0 If you have young children, this is a must have resource. Simple but gospel-rich storytelling. Great pictures. The Jesus Storybook Bible (Sally Lloyd-Jones) \u2013 Another must have for those with young children. Beautiful pictures and writing. Like Big Picture, the author connects each Bible story to the Bible\u2019s central character and central message, Christ and His saving work. Gospel Story Bible (Marty Machowski) \u2013 Similar to the previous: Old and New Testament<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":1563,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"elementor_header_footer","meta":{"ocean_post_layout":"","ocean_both_sidebars_style":"","ocean_both_sidebars_content_width":0,"ocean_both_sidebars_sidebars_width":0,"ocean_sidebar":"","ocean_second_sidebar":"","ocean_disable_margins":"enable","ocean_add_body_class":"","ocean_shortcode_before_top_bar":"","ocean_shortcode_after_top_bar":"","ocean_shortcode_before_header":"","ocean_shortcode_after_header":"","ocean_has_shortcode":"","ocean_shortcode_after_title":"","ocean_shortcode_before_footer_widgets":"","ocean_shortcode_after_footer_widgets":"","ocean_shortcode_before_footer_bottom":"","ocean_shortcode_after_footer_bottom":"","ocean_display_top_bar":"default","ocean_display_header":"default","ocean_header_style":"","ocean_center_header_left_menu":"","ocean_custom_header_template":"","ocean_custom_logo":0,"ocean_custom_retina_logo":0,"ocean_custom_logo_max_width":0,"ocean_custom_logo_tablet_max_width":0,"ocean_custom_logo_mobile_max_width":0,"ocean_custom_logo_max_height":0,"ocean_custom_logo_tablet_max_height":0,"ocean_custom_logo_mobile_max_height":0,"ocean_header_custom_menu":"","ocean_menu_typo_font_family":"","ocean_menu_typo_font_subset":"","ocean_menu_typo_font_size":0,"ocean_menu_typo_font_size_tablet":0,"ocean_menu_typo_font_size_mobile":0,"ocean_menu_typo_font_size_unit":"px","ocean_menu_typo_font_weight":"","ocean_menu_typo_font_weight_tablet":"","ocean_menu_typo_font_weight_mobile":"","ocean_menu_typo_transform":"","ocean_menu_typo_transform_tablet":"","ocean_menu_typo_transform_mobile":"","ocean_menu_typo_line_height":0,"ocean_menu_typo_line_height_tablet":0,"ocean_menu_typo_line_height_mobile":0,"ocean_menu_typo_line_height_unit":"","ocean_menu_typo_spacing":0,"ocean_menu_typo_spacing_tablet":0,"ocean_menu_typo_spacing_mobile":0,"ocean_menu_typo_spacing_unit":"","ocean_menu_link_color":"","ocean_menu_link_color_hover":"","ocean_menu_link_color_active":"","ocean_menu_link_background":"","ocean_menu_link_hover_background":"","ocean_menu_link_active_background":"","ocean_menu_social_links_bg":"","ocean_menu_social_hover_links_bg":"","ocean_menu_social_links_color":"","ocean_menu_social_hover_links_color":"","ocean_disable_title":"on","ocean_disable_heading":"default","ocean_post_title":"","ocean_post_subheading":"","ocean_post_title_style":"","ocean_post_title_background_color":"","ocean_post_title_background":0,"ocean_post_title_bg_image_position":"","ocean_post_title_bg_image_attachment":"","ocean_post_title_bg_image_repeat":"","ocean_post_title_bg_image_size":"","ocean_post_title_height":0,"ocean_post_title_bg_overlay":0.5,"ocean_post_title_bg_overlay_color":"","ocean_disable_breadcrumbs":"default","ocean_breadcrumbs_color":"","ocean_breadcrumbs_separator_color":"","ocean_breadcrumbs_links_color":"","ocean_breadcrumbs_links_hover_color":"","ocean_display_footer_widgets":"default","ocean_display_footer_bottom":"default","ocean_custom_footer_template":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-1621","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","entry","has-media"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.1.1 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Family Worship - Summit Bible Church<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.summitbiblechurch.com\/?page_id=1621\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Family Worship - Summit Bible Church\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"FamilyWorship What is Family Worship? Family worship is the practice of the head of the household \u2013 the father \u2013 leading his family in a daily time of worship. This is an essential way that Fathers obey the biblical mandate to raise their children in the discipline and instruction of the Lord (Gen. 18:19; Deut. 6:6-7; Joshua 24:15; Job 1:5; Psalm 78:5-7; Luke 18:16; Eph. 6:4; 2 Tim. 3:14-15).\u00a0 Family worship is simple: it consists of reading a portion of Scripture, praying, and singing a worship song. It need not take more than 10\u201330 minutes a day. While fathers bear the responsibility of leading and overseeing family worship, wives and children may participate by reading, praying, or sharing a short reflection. Family worship will look different for each family, but it is typically done after dinner or in the morning before work or school.\u00a0 If you would like to learn more about family worship, read these three excellent short articles: The Biblical Necessity of Family Worship Historical Examples of Family Worship Practical Wisdom for Family Worship\u00a0 Instructions for Family Worship \u00a0 1. Read Read a passage of Scripture, explain it briefly, and apply it as time allows and the Spirit leads. It is helpful to follow a Bible reading plan for your daily reading. As a church, we highly recommend the Robert Murray M\u2019Cheyne Bible Reading Plan, which can be found here.\u00a0 Questions for family discussion:\u00a0 Understanding the Bible What do we learn about God?\u00a0 What do we learn about people?\u00a0 What do we learn about relating to God?\u00a0 What do we learn about relating to others? Applying the Bible What does God want me to understand? What does God want me to believe? What does God want me to desire? What does God want me to do? Other Questions What stood out to you? What encouraged you? What convicted you? What confused you?\u00a0 2. Pray Pray in response to the text. You can also take prayer requests and pray according to the ACTS method (Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, Supplication).\u00a0 Example \u2013 praying from Isaiah 41:10:\u00a0 Isaiah 41:10: \u201cfear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.\u201d Praying the text: \u201cGod thank you for being with us everyday. Thank you for being our God and that we can be your children. Help us to always trust that you are with us and to not fear no matter where we go. Help us this week at school, at work, and wherever we are to trust that you are with us. In Jesus name we pray, amen.\u201d\u00a0 ACTS example:\u00a0 Adoration: &#8220;We praise you Lord for your goodness and faithfulness to us. You are always with us and always provide for us according to your mercy and lovingkindness. Blessed be your name.&#8221; Confession: &#8220;Forgive us for our sins as we have forgiven our debtors. Forgive the kids if they have mistreated their siblings or friends, forgive me for losing my temper today, forgive my wife if she fell short today.&#8221;\u00a0 Thanksgiving: &#8220;Thank you Lord for helping the kids with their tests, for guiding in my work, and giving my wife strength in caring for the children.&#8221;\u00a0 Supplication: &#8220;Help the children Lord with their tests and soccer game, help them to do their best and trust you with the results. Help me with my project at work, and strengthen my wife as she disciples her friend this weekend.&#8221;\u00a0 3. Sing Sing a hymn or spiritual song together. Here are some helpful resources with lyrics and singing guides:\u00a0 Family Singing App \u2013 An app that provides lyrics and music for families to download and sing together at home.\u00a0 Sing Hymnal \u2013 If you own just one hymnal, we recommend this one. It features a rich collection of the finest traditional and contemporary Christian hymns, and its website includes helpful search tools to easily find songs. Congregational Singing \u00a0\u2013 A Youtube channel with recordings of congregational worship, perfect for families to sing along with or simply listen to together. Hymn Library \u2013 A hymn library with over one million Christian hymns.\u00a0\u00a0 4. Other In addition to reading, praying, and singing, you may include: Scripture memorization \u2013 Work on verses together during the week and review them on Sundays. Our church follows a Bible memory list, which is available here. Catechism memorization \u2013 Use simple Q&amp;A for teaching the faith and review them on Sundays. Catechisms resources for family worship are provided below.\u00a0 Other books \u2013 Read solid theology or children\u2019s books together. Books for various ages provided below.\u00a0 \u00a0 Resources for Family Worship\u00a0 \u00a0 Scripture Memory Resources Scripture Memory List \u2013 A list of key Bible verses to memorize. Fighter Verses \u2013 Free Scripture memory app offering verse cards, memorization guides, and other tools. Andrew Davis Downloadable Scripture Memory Plan \u2013 A helpful article on Bible verse memorization. How to Memorize Scripture for a Lifetime \u2013 A short book on practical strategies for committing God\u2019s Word to memory effectively. Catechisms The New City Catechism \u2013 Short Q&amp;A format for teaching foundational Christian truths; includes a kids\u2019 song app. Spanish version: Catecismo de la Nueva Ciudad Baptist Catechism \u2013 An introduction to the Westminster Shorter Catechism with changes to reflect Baptistic distinctives. The Big Book of Questions and Answers (Sinclair Ferguson) \u2013 Based on the Westminster Shorter Catechism.\u00a0 The Gospel Way Catechism \u2013 Modern Catechism that challenges common cultural narratives. Books for Young Children The Big Picture Story Bible (David Helm) \u2013\u00a0 If you have young children, this is a must have resource. Simple but gospel-rich storytelling. Great pictures. The Jesus Storybook Bible (Sally Lloyd-Jones) \u2013 Another must have for those with young children. Beautiful pictures and writing. Like Big Picture, the author connects each Bible story to the Bible\u2019s central character and central message, Christ and His saving work. 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Family worship is the practice of the head of the household \u2013 the father \u2013 leading his family in a daily time of worship. This is an essential way that Fathers obey the biblical mandate to raise their children in the discipline and instruction of the Lord (Gen. 18:19; Deut. 6:6-7; Joshua 24:15; Job 1:5; Psalm 78:5-7; Luke 18:16; Eph. 6:4; 2 Tim. 3:14-15).\u00a0 Family worship is simple: it consists of reading a portion of Scripture, praying, and singing a worship song. It need not take more than 10\u201330 minutes a day. While fathers bear the responsibility of leading and overseeing family worship, wives and children may participate by reading, praying, or sharing a short reflection. Family worship will look different for each family, but it is typically done after dinner or in the morning before work or school.\u00a0 If you would like to learn more about family worship, read these three excellent short articles: The Biblical Necessity of Family Worship Historical Examples of Family Worship Practical Wisdom for Family Worship\u00a0 Instructions for Family Worship \u00a0 1. Read Read a passage of Scripture, explain it briefly, and apply it as time allows and the Spirit leads. It is helpful to follow a Bible reading plan for your daily reading. As a church, we highly recommend the Robert Murray M\u2019Cheyne Bible Reading Plan, which can be found here.\u00a0 Questions for family discussion:\u00a0 Understanding the Bible What do we learn about God?\u00a0 What do we learn about people?\u00a0 What do we learn about relating to God?\u00a0 What do we learn about relating to others? Applying the Bible What does God want me to understand? What does God want me to believe? What does God want me to desire? What does God want me to do? Other Questions What stood out to you? What encouraged you? What convicted you? What confused you?\u00a0 2. Pray Pray in response to the text. You can also take prayer requests and pray according to the ACTS method (Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, Supplication).\u00a0 Example \u2013 praying from Isaiah 41:10:\u00a0 Isaiah 41:10: \u201cfear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.\u201d Praying the text: \u201cGod thank you for being with us everyday. Thank you for being our God and that we can be your children. Help us to always trust that you are with us and to not fear no matter where we go. Help us this week at school, at work, and wherever we are to trust that you are with us. In Jesus name we pray, amen.\u201d\u00a0 ACTS example:\u00a0 Adoration: &#8220;We praise you Lord for your goodness and faithfulness to us. You are always with us and always provide for us according to your mercy and lovingkindness. Blessed be your name.&#8221; Confession: &#8220;Forgive us for our sins as we have forgiven our debtors. Forgive the kids if they have mistreated their siblings or friends, forgive me for losing my temper today, forgive my wife if she fell short today.&#8221;\u00a0 Thanksgiving: &#8220;Thank you Lord for helping the kids with their tests, for guiding in my work, and giving my wife strength in caring for the children.&#8221;\u00a0 Supplication: &#8220;Help the children Lord with their tests and soccer game, help them to do their best and trust you with the results. Help me with my project at work, and strengthen my wife as she disciples her friend this weekend.&#8221;\u00a0 3. Sing Sing a hymn or spiritual song together. 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