Bible In Real Life

Episode 59: The family structure is an important part of your spiritual development in real life.

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It is important to understand the priority that family should have in the spiritual development of our children. Family plays an important part.


I. Introduction

  • God created the institution of family (Genesis 2:18-24)
  • Proverbs 22:6: "Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it."
  • Family is a central theme throughout the Bible (Deuteronomy 6:4-9, Psalm 127:3-5, Ephesians 5:22-33)

    • II. The Importance of Family in the Old Testament

    • God established family relationships from the beginning (Genesis 1:27-28)
    • The family was the basic unit of society (Deuteronomy 6:6-7)
    • The patriarchal structure of the family emphasized the role of the father as the spiritual leader (Genesis 18:19, Deuteronomy 6:1-9)

      • III. The Role of Family in the New Testament

      • Jesus affirmed the importance of family relationships (John 19:26-27)
      • The church is described as a family (Ephesians 2:19, 1 Timothy 3:15)
      • The family is a metaphor for our relationship with God (Ephesians 5:22-33)

        • IV. The Blessings of Family

        • Family provides a sense of belonging and identity (1 John 3:1, Galatians 3:26-29)
        • Family teaches us about love and sacrifice (John 15:13, Ephesians 5:2)
        • Family provides a space for spiritual growth and discipleship (Deuteronomy 6:6-7, Acts 16:31)
        • Family provides a source of comfort and support (2 Corinthians 1:3-4, Galatians 6:2)
        • Family provides a legacy of faith (Psalm 78:5-7, 2 Timothy 1:5)

          • VI. Conclusion

          • Family is a gift from God and an important part of the Christian life
          • Let us embrace our roles as family members and seek to honor God in our relationships with one another.
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