Resources For Family Devotions

As you all know, each week I post the catechism question and answer, memory verse, thoughts, and discussion questions. I thought it would be beneficial to share with you some of the resources I have been using as they may be beneficial for you and your family.

Training Hearts, Teaching Minds by Starr Meade is written in a form intended to be used for family devotions. It focuses on one catechism each week, Monday through Saturday.  For each day of the week the author provides short commentary about the catechism question and answer along with scripture readings. The book can be found here: Training Hearts, Teaching Minds

Another resource that has been useful in my study of the catechism is The Westminster Shorter Catechism: for Study Classes by G.I Williamson. This text differs than that of Training Hearts, Teaching Minds in that this book is set up for more a study rather than a quick daily devotion. While it provides more teaching on the catechism it is not too weighty. His writing is very concise and provides about three to four pages of writing for two to three catechism questions. This book would be great for adults to increase their understanding of the catechism and various doctrines. It would also be a great tool for parents and older children to work through together as each section provides discussion questions. Westminster Shorter Catechism: For Study Classes

A couple important things to note: these two resources contain an abundance of correct biblical theology but since they are written by man they are subject to error. While, I recommended these two resources we must always read these types of texts with discernment to ensure that they are in-line with the truths of scripture.

It is also important to note that the leadership of Emmaus Christian Fellowship holds to the view of believer’s baptism as opposed to infant baptism as found in the Westminster Shorter Catechism and in these two texts.

May the Lord bless your time in family worship as you seek to train up your children in the Lord!


Gospel Community Group Questions for Sermon on 06/23/13

1. What is the significance of approaching God as Heavenly Father in prayer?
2. Scripture clearly teaches that God is loving, intimate, and gentle to His children. Do you ever struggle with viewing God this way? Why or why not.
3. What scriptures supports the view of God as loving Father? Share and support.
4. How has your prayer life been this last week? Share with your group.
5. What have you done in your life to increase the quality and consistency of your prayer life? Share with one another.


Gospel Community Group Questions for Sermon on 06/16/13

1. On a scale of 1-10, where is your prayer life? Share.
2. Why is prayer such an essential part of the Christian faith? Explain.
3. How would you explain to a new believer the answer to the question “how do I pray?” Support with scripture.
4. What is the purpose of prayer? Support with scripture.
5. Pray for one another, that we would pray for one another, on a regular basis.


Gospel Community Group Questions for Sermon on 06/09/13

Bible text: Romans 8:29-30, et. al.

1. What is the covenant of Redemption? Discuss and share. Support with scripture.
2. What is the covenant of Works? Discuss and share. Support with scripture.
3. What is the covenant of Grace? Discuss and share. Support with scripture.
4. What is the covenant of Common Grace? Discuss and share. Support with scripture.
5. Are you currently growing in your faith? How are you doing with your spiritual disciplines? Share with your group.


Gospel Commuity Group Questions for Sermon on 06/02/13

1. Is your life reflecting the biblical teachings on unity? With friends? Co-workers? In your family? Share.
2. What changes could you make in your life to bring about more unity?
3. Are you currently exercising your spiritual gifts on a regular basis? Share and help each other identify each others spiritual giftedness.
4. Do you currently desire and regularly engaging in the listening to and study of scripture? Share.
5. Do you have any unconfessed sin that you would be willing to confess to your group this week? Share and pray.


Gospel Community Group Questions for Sermon on 05/26/13

1. How do you feel about the move to diamond valley middle school?
2. What are the pros (and cons) of the move? Can you see why the move is in the best interest of the Church?
3. How have you grown over the last 2 years as a believer? Share details with your group.
4. Is your heart and mind prepared for the next chapter of Emmaus Christian Fellowship? Share.
5. Have you ever considered leading a GCG? Pray about it.


Gospel Community Group Questions for Sermon on 05/19/13

1. What practical benefits does the Sabbath offer? List and explain.
2. In one sentence, answer the question “what is the Sabbath for?”
3. What insight does Psalm 92 give on Sabbath observance?
4. What additional Sabbath questions come to mind after listening to this week’s sermon? Share.
5. What activity have you experienced as being the most beneficial on the Sabbath for you spiritual development? (i.e. Reading, praying, writing, singing, visiting, family time…) Share.


Gospel Community Group Questions for Sermon on 05/12/13

1. What biblical evidences are there that the sabbath changed from Saturday to Sunday? Why is this important? Support your answer.

2. How have you been blessed in the recent focus on the sabbath? Share.

3. If you were encouraging a brother or sister in christ to observe the sabbath, yet they responded saying “isnt observing the sabbath legalistic?” How would you respond?

4. How can your group pray for you this week?

5. What areas in your life do you find most difficult to rest from? (worry, work, homework, projects, finances, etc.)



"Him we proclaim,
warning everyone and teaching everyone with all wisdom,
that we may present everyone mature in Christ."
(Colossians 1:28, ESV)

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