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Notes & Slides : https://slbc.org/sermon/the-rapture-hope-hype-or-blessed-hope/

Daniel 6 — Daniel didn't panic, and he didn't stay silent. He prayed first — then he gave the king a calm, respectful no. This is how we teach that to our kids. This family integrated church lesson walks parents through how to teach children real biblical courage — from Daniel's stand against King Darius to a hands-on lesson in stranger safety done right there with the kids. If you've been looking for a family integrated approach to biblical parenting, or for how to teach kids to say no to an adult who's asking them to do something wrong, this lesson was built for exactly that. Most parents assume their child already understands the difference between ordinary obedience and standing firm against a wrong instruction. They don't — not until it's practiced out loud, at home, more than once. This lesson gives you the words to put in your child's mouth and a physical response to go with them. Working through Daniel 6, Acts 5:27-29, and Joshua 24:15, this teaching lays out the only three biblical reasons a Christian has the right to disobey civil authority, then puts children through the "brave no" framework: say no, then tell a trusted adult. Pastor Fortunato also leads the children through a hands-on child-safety demonstration — practical, physical steps for what to do if an adult crosses a boundary. This family integrated Sunday school lesson covers: - The story of Daniel 6 and the den of real lions - Why Daniel prayed instead of panicking when the decree was signed - The only three biblical reasons a Christian may disobey civil government - Acts 5:27-29 — "We ought to obey God rather than man" - The "brave no" framework: say no, then tell a trusted adult

Notes & Slides : https://slbc.org/sermon/the-dangers-of-replacement-theology/

According to popular legend, the frontiersman Daniel Boone first laid eyes on the bluegrass region of central Kentucky on June 7, 1769. To gain this initial sight, Boone and his companions scaled a 700-foot sandstone outcrop called Pilot Knob, which gives a commanding view over the surrounding dense forest. After weeks of traveling over forbidding mountains, fording raging rivers, and narrowly escaping imprisonment by hostile Shawnee warriors, their ascent of this tower-like hill must have given the haggard frontiersmen a sense of relief. The expansive view of what he called "ample plains [and] beauteous tracts below" must have been mingled with hopes for future blessing and security in what would be his new home in subsequent years. Pilot Knob is now a Kentucky state nature preserve, and the summit still provides stunning views of this rugged region, with the addition of (on clear days) the skyline of the city of Lexington 40 miles in the distance. I had this spot, which I had the pleasure of hiking earlier this year, in mind as I was setting the text of Psalm 46 for congregational worship. The language of a "refuge," a "help in trouble," a fortress amid mountains, rivers, and hostile enemies paired in my mind with this lonely outpost where American settlers first found a refuge in the land the natives called a "dark and bloody ground." While not as venerable a setting of Psalm 46 as Luther's EIN FESTE BURG, I hope that the bluegrass inspired PILOT KNOB has helped you engage with this beautiful text from the Scriptures over these past few weeks. —Henry C. Haffner

📖 John 10:11-13 — A hireling runs when danger comes. The Good Shepherd never does. Here's how to teach your children who they can trust. 📚 Lesson 1 of 5 in our Good Shepherd's Care children's safety series This child safety lesson for Christian families uses the picture of the Good Shepherd from John 10 to teach children how to recognize a safe grown-up, why telling a trusted adult is never tattling, and why it is never their fault when something scares or confuses them. If you've been looking for how to talk to your kids about body safety and abuse prevention from a biblical perspective, this lesson was built for that conversation. Every parent wants to protect their children, but many don't know where to start. This lesson gives you a simple, repeatable model — four things every child should know — that you can put in your own words and repeat at home this week. It is not a substitute for you as the parent; it is the launching pad for that conversation. Preached from John 10:11-13, with 1 Samuel 17:34-35 (David rescuing the lamb from the lion and bear) and Mark 10:14-16 (Jesus welcoming the children), this lesson contrasts the Good Shepherd who lays down his life for the sheep with the hireling who flees when danger comes — and applies that picture directly to how children can recognize the adults God has given them to protect them. This child safety lesson walks through Scripture to teach: - Difference between a Good Shepherd and a hireling (John 10:11-13) - Four things every child should know to stay safe - "My body belongs to me and it's a gift from God" - Difference between a fun surprise and a secret that should always be told - The difference between a fun