Family Devotional Guide: 3/23/25-3/29/25

The New City Catechism

Question #28

Q. What happens after death to those not united to Christ by faith?

A. They will be cast out from the presence of God, into hell, to be justly punished, forever.

(To encourage memorization through song: https://youtu.be/aneLsEWY9eM?si=DexFmd5Y40t6CxDD)

BIG Idea

“Eternal separation and punishment will be the everlasting reality for those who are not united to Christ by faith.” 

Weekly Bible Passage and Monthly Memory Verse

Passage: John 3:16-18, 36

Monthly Memory Verse: “21 For our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.” (2 Corinthians 5:21)

Prayer (ACTS Method)

These are ways to pray in light of the truth learned this week. Of course, pray for other things as a family!

·      Adoration: Praise God for his patience with the world.

·      Confession: Confess when we do not live like those who are forgiven from eternal punishment.

·      Thanksgiving: Thank God for the work of salvation through the blood of Christ.

·      Supplication: Ask God to bless this week’s prayer gathering.