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THIS MONTH'S BIBLICAL THEM IS: GOD IS GOOD
Our stories this month magnify God’s goodness by revealing His character through different people’s life experience. The Psalms remind us that God lovingly guides us, speaks to us through His Word, and invites us to live in a way that honors Him. Even in difficult or sad times, we are encouraged to bring our emotions to God and remember His faithfulness. The Psalms also highlight God’s care and protection, showing that He is always with us, providing what we need. As we look back on His actions throughout the Bible, we can be inspired to give thanks for His constant love and never-ending goodness.
Conversation Starters
To help families talk about God's Big Story
July 6: Psalms of Wisdom
God’s Big Story: Psalm 19
Wisdom psalms guide us in how God wants us to live. David celebrates how God reveals Himself through both nature and His Word. We can search our hearts and seek to please God.
Bright Idea: God is good.
Memory Verse: “The Lord is good to all, and His mercy is over all that He has made.” (Psalm 145:9)
Wisdom psalms guide us in how God wants us to live. David celebrates how God reveals Himself through both nature and His Word. We can search our hearts and seek to please God.
Bright Idea: God is good.
- How does God make himself known?
- How can reading the Bible help us?
- How is God calling you to respond to His word?
Memory Verse: “The Lord is good to all, and His mercy is over all that He has made.” (Psalm 145:9)
July 12: Psalms of Lament
God’s Big Story: Psalm 22
Psalms of lament express sadness, frustration or even complaints with God. These psalms encourage us that we can express all our emotions to God and remember His character and promises, despite whatever we’re going through.
Bright Idea: God is good even when we are hurting.
Memory Verse: “The Lord is good to all, and His mercy is over all that He has made.” (Psalm 145:9)
Psalms of lament express sadness, frustration or even complaints with God. These psalms encourage us that we can express all our emotions to God and remember His character and promises, despite whatever we’re going through.
Bright Idea: God is good even when we are hurting.
- Is there ever a time when God is not good?
- What can we do when we don’t feel like praising God?
- How is God calling me to respond to this?
Memory Verse: “The Lord is good to all, and His mercy is over all that He has made.” (Psalm 145:9)
July 19: Psalms of Trust
God’s Big Story: Psalm 23
The psalms of trust highlight God's protection and care and encourage us to trust in Him. Psalm 23 was written by David. It compares God to a shepherd who guides, comforts and provides for His people. David described how God protects us even in scary situations. We can have peace because we can trust Him. Jesus, the Good Shepherd, laid down His life for us, offering forgiveness and eternal life through His death and resurrection.
Bright Idea: God is our good shepherd.
Memory Verse: “The Lord is good to all, and His mercy is over all that He has made.” (Psalm 145:9)
The psalms of trust highlight God's protection and care and encourage us to trust in Him. Psalm 23 was written by David. It compares God to a shepherd who guides, comforts and provides for His people. David described how God protects us even in scary situations. We can have peace because we can trust Him. Jesus, the Good Shepherd, laid down His life for us, offering forgiveness and eternal life through His death and resurrection.
Bright Idea: God is our good shepherd.
- How is God like a shepherd?
- If God is our shepherd, what can we trust him with?
- How is God inviting you to trust in Him more?
Memory Verse: “The Lord is good to all, and His mercy is over all that He has made.” (Psalm 145:9)
July 26: Psalms of Thanksgiving
God’s Big Story: Psalm 136
His steadfast love endures forever. This line repeats numerous times throughout Psalm 136 as a reminder to give thanks to Jesus for His thankfulness. The psalmist walks through the history of Israel, from creation to God’s rescue in the Promised Land. We can thank God for His eternal goodness and never-failing love.
Bright Idea: God does good things for His people.
Memory Verse: “The Lord is good to all, and His mercy is over all that He has made.” (Psalm 145:9)
His steadfast love endures forever. This line repeats numerous times throughout Psalm 136 as a reminder to give thanks to Jesus for His thankfulness. The psalmist walks through the history of Israel, from creation to God’s rescue in the Promised Land. We can thank God for His eternal goodness and never-failing love.
Bright Idea: God does good things for His people.
- How long will God exist?
- How can we tell others about God’s goodness?
- How is God calling me to respond?
Memory Verse: “The Lord is good to all, and His mercy is over all that He has made.” (Psalm 145:9)