SERIES: FOUNDATIONS: THE TEN COMMANDMENTS
MESSAGE: Foundation of Honoring Father & Mother
TEXT: Deuteronomy 5:16
MESSAGE BY: Pastor Tim Lewis

1. What does this commandment mean? (V. 16)

2. Why is this commandment important? (Deut. 5:32–33)
- It is the link between rightly relating to God and rightly relating to others. (Deut. 4:40; Lev. 19:3)
- It is the foundation of a strong society.
- It is the ordained order for the family.
- It provides generational blessing.

3. How do I honor father & mother?
- Speak respectfully. (Mark 7:10–11)
- Humbly submit to them. (Eph. 6:1–3; Col. 3:20)
- Obediently learn from them. (Prov. 1:8; 6:20–21)
- Highly esteem them. (Prov. 4:1–9)
- Forgive them.
- Pray for them.
- Support and provide for them. (Mark 7:9–13)

4. What does this mean for parents?
(Deut. 6:1–9; Eph. 6:1–4; 2 Tim. 1:5)
- Follow the Lord.
- Obey His word.
- Learn His word.
- Model His word.
- Be present.
- Shepherd your family. (1 Pet. 5:2–4)