Description
Family Worship Made Simple!
Family worship is the practice of regularly gathering as a family to study God’s Word, pray, and sing songs of praise. But many parents are intimidated by the thought of leading these elements with their children, and consequently, family worship never gets off the ground in their homes.
The Foundational Truths for Family Worship series was written with the parents who are new to family worship in mind. Each entry is designed to be an all-in-one tool that includes a Scripture reading, brief teaching, prayer, song and hymn verse, and theology question and answer. These elements are not simply an aid to parents, but they are written to be read to your children.
This fourth volume on The Doctrine of Christ has fifty entries written to help your family behold the glory of Christ by studying His person (nature, names and titles, I Am sayings) and work (life, death, resurrection, ascension, session, and offices). Whether you are new to family worship or are seasoned in the practice, this book will help you lead your family to love and worship our Lord and Savior more!
Endorsements
One of the greatest joys and responsibilities of fathers is to raise their children in the fear and admonition of the Lord. A critical element of faithfully carrying out that task is daily, structured times of family worship. Sadly, this fundamental and life-giving habit has been forgotten in many quarters of the Christian tradition. I thank God for Kelsey’s labors to produce this aid because I am sure it will be used by God to bring households back to the family altar. Not only is it a thorough treatment of the person and work of Christ, but it is written and arranged in such a way that any Christian family may use it to begin family worship without delay. Oh, what blessings are found in this precious practice!
Ryan Bush
Latin America Coordinator | HeartCry Missionary Society
Pastor | Grace Bible Church
Conway, AR
Kelsey Jurkovich’s Foundational Truths for Family Worship: The Doctrine of Christ is a gift to parents! This project offers families a gentle, structured guide to ensure your family devotional time is rooted in God’s word and centered on the person and work of Christ. Its consistent format of Scripture reading, clear doctrinal teaching, guided prayers, suggested songs, and catechism-style questions leads every family members’ mind and heart to better know and worship God. Even hesitant moms and dads will find confidence here to explore the doctrine of Christ together, filling your home with God’s praises and your hearts with the desire to forever follow Jesus, the Ruling and Conquering King.
Ryan Lister
Dean of Students and Professor of Christian Theology | Boyce College
My family has benefited greatly from this wonderful series. It makes family worship accessible for households with younger children while remaining engaging for older students through its thoughtful questions and discussions. I am especially encouraged to see a volume on Christ that faithfully preserves the historic orthodoxy of the Council of Nicea while explaining profound Christological truths with clarity, care, and pastoral wisdom.
Dr. Peter Sammons
Professor of Systematic Theology | Founders Seminary
Book Details
Foundational Truths for Family Worship: The Doctrine of Christ
©2026 Kelsey Jurkovich
ISBN: 979-8-90120-039-1 (Hardcover)
ISBN: 979-8-90120-040-7 (eBook)
Printed in the United States
Contents
Introduction
1. The Nature of Christ
Christ Before Creation
The Incarnation
How God Accomplished the Incarnation
The Human Nature of Jesus
The Divine Nature of Jesus
The Sinlessness of Jesus
Jesus’ Divine and Human Natures
2. The Names and Titles of Christ
The Importance of a Name
God and Lord
Son of God
Son of Man
Jesus
The Christ
The Lamb of God
The Last Adam
Immanuel
3. The I Am Sayings of Christ
The I Am Sayings of Jesus
I Am the Bread of Life
I Am the Light of the World
I Am the Door of the Sheep
I Am the Good Shepherd
I Am the Resurrection and the Life
I Am the Way, the Truth, and the Life
I Am the True Vine
4. The Life and Death of Christ
Life: Jesus as the New Adam
Life: The Obedient Life of Jesus
Death: The Sin Removing Death of Jesus
Death: The Wrath Satisfying Death of Jesus
Death: The Relationship Restoring Death of Jesus
Death: The Slave Freeing Death of Jesus
Death: The Place Trading Death of Jesus
Death: The War Winning Death of Jesus
5. The Resurrection, Ascension, and Session of Christ
Resurrection: Jesus Raised Bodily
Resurrection: Proves the Message of Jesus
Resurrection: Guarantees the Blessings of His Death
Ascension: Christ Ascended into Heaven
Ascension: Christ Honored for Accomplishing His Mission
Ascension: Jesus’ Departure and the Holy Spirit’s Arrival
Ascension: Jesus is Preparing our Place in Heaven
Session: Jesus’ Work of Redemption Completed
Session: Jesus’ Rule and Reign Begun
6. The Offices of Christ
The Three Biblical Offices
Christ the Father Revealing Prophet
Christ the Truth Revealing Prophet
Christ the Sacrificing Priest
Christ the Interceding Priest
Christ the Ruling King
Christ the Conquering King
Christ Our Prophet, Priest, and King
The Christian as Prophet, Priest, and King
Resources for Further Study