In the Instruction of the Lord

In the Instruction of the Lord

Introduction:

Psa. 127:1-5 – children are a heritage of the Lord. They are a reward. It is w/utmost importance that we bring them up in a way that is pleasing to God. 127:4 – arrows compared to children. Arrows had to be carefully formed & shaped correctly to fly straight. Children must be molded & shaped right if they are to grow up and mature in God’s way. Parenthood is more about begetting children & providing for their physical needs. Children need parents who are crazy about them, parents who get involved in their lives on a daily basis. Parents are to be active participants’ with God in creating & maturing human beings.

I. God’s word gives us very many practical aspects to parenting.

A. Deut. 6:5-7 – Parents…how ______________________ are you?

1. Our children must learn that God’s commandments mean something REAL in our lives!

B. Pro. 22:6 – Solomon tells us 2 things here:

1. How we train a child _______ will affect the kind of adult he/she grows into.

2. There is a ____________________ for a child to go.

C. Eph. 6:4 – tells us how we can train them in the way they should go…

II. The goal of parenting – as seen in Eph. 6:4.

A. 6:4 – written in an active voice. Parents…__________ bring them up.

1. Children become in life what their parents make them.

B. 6:4 – written in present tense. Suggests ___________________ action.

C. 6:4 – written as an imperative.

1. Parental responsibility is all about __________ and _________________.

2. 1 Sam. 3:12-13 – Eli would answer for his ___________________.

III. How to bring them up in the instruction of the Lord.

A. ______________ ________________________.

1. Deut. 6:4-9 – bible is the best guide for parents/children in ALL situations.

B. By personal ____________________________ of parents.

1. Phil. 4:9 – apply this verse to the parent/child relationship.

2. Parents…

a) What have they ___________________ from you?

b) Have they ________________ in you some questionable behavior?

c) Have they ____________ a consistent portrayal of the life you lead?

C. Take advantage of ______________ _____________________.

1. We need to hold our bible class teachers up in honor!

a) Our attitude toward bible classes can be a good indicator of the amount of our desire to know God.

2. We should back our teachers up; thank them for investing their time into our children!

3. Kids…How important is bible class to you?

Conclusion:

A. We need the type of parenting that closely reflects the character of God.

B. Js. 1:2-5 – esp. 4-5 – consider these verses in context of parent/child relationship.

C. Involves vision for the end result, when the child grows up having his priorities in the right place. (Psa. 78:1-4) Spiritual priorities not in check? Get them right!



In the Instruction of the Lord Introduction: Psa. 127:1-5 – children are a heritage of the Lord. They are a reward. It is w/utmost importance that we bring them up in a way that is pleasing to God. 127:4 – arrows compared to children. Arrows had to be carefully formed & shaped correctly to fly straight. Children must be molded & shaped right if they are to grow up and mature in God’s way. Parenthood is more about begetting children & providing for their physical needs. Children need parents who are crazy about them, parents who get involved in their lives on a daily basis. Parents are to be active participants’ with God in creating & maturing human beings. I. God’s word gives us very many practical aspects to parenting. A. Deut. 6:5-7 – Parents…how ______________________ are you? 1. Our children must learn that God’s commandments mean something REAL in our lives! B. Pro. 22:6 – Solomon tells us 2 things here: 1. How we train a child _______ will affect the kind of adult he/she grows into. 2. There is a ____________________ for a child to go. C. Eph. 6:4 – tells us how we can train them in the way they should go… II. The goal of parenting – as seen in Eph. 6:4. A. 6:4 – written in an active voice. Parents…__________ bring them up. 1. Children become in life what their parents make them. B. 6:4 – written in present tense. Suggests ___________________ action. C. 6:4 – written as an imperative. 1. Parental responsibility is all about __________ and _________________. 2. 1 Sam. 3:12-13 – Eli would answer for his ___________________. III. How to bring them up in the instruction of the Lord. A. ______________ ________________________. 1. Deut. 6:4-9 – bible is the best guide for parents/children in ALL situations. B. By personal ____________________________ of parents. 1. Phil. 4:9 – apply this verse to the parent/child relationship. 2. Parents… a) What have they ___________________ from you? b) Have they ________________ in you some questionable behavior? c) Have they ____________ a consistent portrayal of the life you lead? C. Take advantage of ______________ _____________________. 1. We need to hold our bible class teachers up in honor! a) Our attitude toward bible classes can be a good indicator of the amount of our desire to know God. 2. We should back our teachers up; thank them for investing their time into our children! 3. Kids…How important is bible class to you? Conclusion: A. We need the type of parenting that closely reflects the character of God. B. Js. 1:2-5 – esp. 4-5 – consider these verses in context of parent/child relationship. C. Involves vision for the end result, when the child grows up having his priorities in the right place. (Psa. 78:1-4) Spiritual priorities not in check? Get them right!