I’m so thankful for a resource that is realistic and relatable for both parents and children. “David Murray has simplified family devotions without sacrificing depth or quality. Beeke, President, Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary author, Reformed Preaching coauthor, Reformed Systematic Theology ![]() Here is a highly recommended, user-friendly guide to spending time in God’s word and in prayer with your family every day over the course of a year.” - Joel R. “David Murray makes family worship simple and sweet. Ryan Lister, Associate Professor of Theology, Western Seminary author, Emblems of the Infinite King I am so thankful that this resource exists to help the church and the family-mine included!” - J. Building on his earlier project for kids, Exploring the Bible Together not only tells us why family worship is important but also shows us how to do family worship that is centered on God and his word. In Exploring the Bible Together, he unites theology and practice in a beautiful and accessible way, all in order to grow the family and bring glory to God. “Many Christian parents find themselves faced with a very real and very practical question: How do I consistently lead my family in worship well? That is where David Murray wisely steps in to help. This is a resource that both children and parents can benefit from, and I highly recommend it!” - Courtney Reissig, author, Teach Me to Feel and Glory in the Ordinary David Murray has given us a helpful resource for family worship that is not only age-appropriate and helpful, but something I look forward to learning from as well. But like many, my husband and I struggle to know where to begin. “Many Christian parents believe that family worship is important. Whitney, Associate Dean and Professor of Biblical Spirituality, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary author, Family Worship Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life and Praying the Bible If you’re looking for a sound, simple, no-prep guide to teach the Bible to your children, you’ve found it.” - Donald S. And he’s done it all in a format that can be completed in just a few minutes. But wait-there’s more! Murray also summarizes the main point your children should take from the text and suggests a simple way to pray toward that end. Beyond that, there’s a question for younger children and a more thought-provoking one for older children. Exploring the Bible Together is interactive (thus ‘together’), for it also supplies questions about the Bible passage. This is more than just a year’s worth of assigned daily Bible readings followed by additional material you read to your children (though that’s valuable). “David Murray has constructed a fabulous tool for family worship. He worked at the award-winning design studio Headcase Design in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and has done illustrative and design work for Chronicle Books, Disney/Pixar, GQ, Time magazine, the Boston Globe, the New Yorker, the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, and Wired magazine. Scotty Reifsnyder (MFA, Temple University) is assistant professor of art and design at West Chester University in Pennsylvania. He is also a counselor, a regular speaker at conferences, and the author of Exploring the Bible. ![]() David Murray presents a 52-week family worship plan that captures this excitement through brief and accessible daily devotions as families explore the Bible together.Įxpedition 4: A Special Promise of a Special SonĮxpedition 9: Look Back, Look Forward, Look UpĮxpedition 10: Entering the Promised LandĮxpedition 11: A Bad King and a Good KingĮxpedition 12: A Special Promise of a Special KingĮxpedition 13: Songs in the Midst of SadnessĮxpedition 17: Songs about the Coming KingĮxpedition 18: Songs about the Coming King IIĮxpedition 31: A Sad Wedding and a Dirty TempleĮxpedition 36: A Shepherd, a Servant, a Vinedresser, and a BuilderĮxpedition 42: The Most Famous Road in the WorldĮxpedition 50: A Burning Tongue and a Burning Worldĭavid Murray (PhD, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam) is professor of Old Testament and practical theology at Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary. From building an imaginary fort in the backyard to searching for buried treasure, the anticipation of discovering the unknown fills them with excitement. A No-Prep Guide to Teach the Bible to Your Children
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