Salvation: Family Worship in the Epistles

You can teach the story of salvation to your family every day. This guide, part of the Teach Your Children the Scriptures series, helps your family discover the rich teachings of the apostles as they proclaim the gospel to the growing church.

Every volume of this series will help parents engage with children ages 5–12 while also edifying the entire family. Each devotion has a helpful Review/Read/Reflect/Request format to make lessons simple and memorable.

Endorsement

“Faithful to Scripture, rich in Reformed theology, and warmly pastoral, this devotional helps families not only to understand God’s word but also to delight in Christ and respond to Him in faith and obedience.”
—Sherif Fahim, professor and New Testament chair, Alexandria School of Theology; general director, El-Soora Ministries

“C. H. Spurgeon said for the teaching of our children, ‘Let us from the beginning mingle the name of Jesus with their ABCs.’ This volume does that faithfully. Opening Romans to Philemon, it brings the gospel’s welcome, warfare, walk, and witness into the home.”
—Pooyan Mehrshahi, pastor, Providence Baptist Chapel, Cheltenham, England; chairman, Parsa Trust

“Family worship is a valuable jewel on the crown of Christian discipleship—a nonnegotiable for serious Christian households. Make room on your coffee table for this practical resource and use it to nurture the souls of your covenant children.”
—Jon D. Payne, pastor, Christ Church Presbyterian, Charleston, South Carolina; executive coordinator, Gospel Reformation Network

Contents

Series Introduction
Part I: Gospel Welcome (Romans)

1. Not Ashamed
2. The Bad New
3. God’s Patience unto Our Repentance
4. All Under Sin
5. Wrath Swallowed Up
6. Righteous Robes
7. Peace Now and Forever
8. Death in Adam, Life in Christ
9. Serving a New Master
10. Struggling with Sin
11. Walking by the Spirit
12. Adopted by God
13. All Things for Good
14. Sovereign Mercy
15. Believing and Confessing
16. Gospel Doxology
17. Living Sacrifices
18. Government Under God
19. Wake-Up Call
20. Welcome One Another

Part II: Gospel Warfare (1 Corinthians–Galatians)

21. Servants or Celebrities?
22. Christ Is All!
23. Wisdom by the Spirit
24. God’s Field and Building
25. Serious Sin, Serious Discipline
26. The Fence of Freedom
27. Running to Win
28. Be Warned
29. Worthy Partakers
30. One Body, Many Members
31. The Driver of Our Gifts
32. Firmly Rooted
33. A Resurrection Harvest
34. A Resurrection Body
35. The God of All Comfort
36. A Glorious Covenant
37. The Light of Christ’s Glory
38. Cracked Clay Pots
39. By Faith, Not by Sight
40. Reconciled to God
41. Cheerful Giving
42. Power in Weakness
43. Sweet Blessing
44. Gospel Turncoats
45. Living by Faith in Jesus
46. Hearing with Faith
47. Cursed or Blessed?
48. Liberated to Love
49. Fruitful Vines in God’s Vineyard
50. Doing Good to Others

Part III: Gospel Walk (Ephesians–2 Thessalonians)

51. Chosen for Adoption
52. From Death to Life
53. Blessed Peace
54. Big Prayers to a Big God
55. Unity in the Gospel
56. Growing Through the Word
57. Redeeming the Time
58. Strong in the Lord
59. To Die Is Gain!
60. The Mind of Christ
61. Beware of Dogs!
62. Do Not Worry!
63. The King of the Universe
64. Putting Down Roots
65. Clean Clothes
66. Everyone Has a Job
67. Dynamite
68. Different (in a Good Way)
69. Looking Beyond the Grave
70. A Thief in the Night
71. Pleasing the Lord
72. Jesus Is Coming Back
73. The God Who Chooses Sinners
74. The Sprint of God’s Word
75. No Work, No Food!

Part IV: Gospel Witness (1 Timothy-Philemon)

76. The Best News of All Time
77. An Audience with the King
78. A Special Job
79. Setting an Example
80. Are You Rich?
81. The War and Race of Faith
82. Jesus Is Worth It
83. Fighting, Running, and Farming
84. Special Utensils
85. The God-Breathed Word
86. Preach the Word
87. Adorning the Gospel
88. The Best Present Ever
89. Two Paths
90. The Slave Becomes a Brother

Appendix: Remember: Bible and Catechetical Memorization During Family Worship