Covenant Family Church (OPC)

"By Silvanus, a faithful brother as I regard him, I have written briefly to you, exhorting and declaring that this is the true grace of God. Stand firm in it." (1 Peter 5:12)

"But David went up the ascent of the Mount of Olives, weeping as he went, barefoot and with his head covered. And all the people who were with him covered their heads, and they went up, weeping as they went." (2 Samuel 15:30)

"So I exhort the elders among you, as a fellow elder and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, as well as a partaker in the glory that is going to be revealed: shepherd the flock of God that is among you, exercising oversight..." (1 Peter 5:1–2a)

A Christian view of physical education, including exercise, martial arts, sports, dance, and etiquette.

"Then the king said to Joab, 'Behold now, I grant this; go, bring back the young man Absalom.'" (2 Samuel 14:21)

A Christian perspective of music.

"As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God's varied grace..." (1 Peter 4:10)

A Christian view of language arts.

"David said to Nathan, 'I have sinned against the LORD.' And Nathan said to David, 'The LORD also has put away your sin; you shall not die.'" (2 Samuel 12:13)

"Since therefore Christ suffered in the flesh, arm yourselves with the same way of thinking, for whoever has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin, so as to live for the rest of the time in the flesh no longer for human passions but for the will of God." (1 Peter 4:1–2)

A Christian view of mathematics.

"But the thing that David had done displeased the LORD." (2 Samuel 11:27b)

"Baptism, which corresponds to this, now saves you, not as a removal of dirt from the body but as an appeal to God for a good conscience, through the resurrection of Jesus Christ, who has gone into heaven and is at the right hand of God, with angels, authorities, and powers having been subjected to him." (1 Peter 3:21–22)

A Christian view of science.

"After this the king of the Ammonites died, and Hanun his son reigned in his place. And David said, 'I will deal loyally with Hanun the son of Nahash, as his father dealt loyally with me.'" (2 Samuel 10:1–2a)

"Have no fear of them, nor be troubled, but in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect, having a good conscience, so that, when you are slandered, those who revile your good behavior in Christ may be put to shame." (1 Peter 3:14b–16)

"Finally, all of you, have unity of mind, sympathy, brotherly love, a tender heart, and a humble mind. Do not repay evil for evil or reviling for reviling, but on the contrary, bless, for to this you were called, that you may obtain a blessing." (1 Peter 3:8–9)

"And David said to him, 'Do not fear, for I will show you kindness for the sake of your father Jonathan, and I will restore to you all the land of Saul your father, and you shall eat at my table always.'" (2 Samuel 9:7)

"Likewise, wives, be subject to your own husbands ... Likewise, husbands, live with your wives in an understanding way ..." (1 Peter 3:1a, 7a)

"And the LORD gave victory to David wherever he went." (2 Samuel 8:6, 14)

"For what credit is it if, when you sin and are beaten for it, you endure? But if when you do good and suffer for it you endure, this is a gracious thing in the sight of God. For to this you have been called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, so that you might follow in his steps." (1 Peter 2:20–21)