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- Avoiding Dysfunction
- I Samuel 2:12-25; II Samuel 13-18
- Family dysfunction
- The family of Eli
- Eli: Judge, high priest, father – I Samuel 1:3, 9; 4:18
- Hophni and Phinehas: Priests, no moral character – I Samuel 2:12
- Hophni and Phinehas abused priesthood/people – I Samuel 2:13-16
- Irreverent, immoral, rebellios – I Samuel 2:17, 22, 25
- David, Absalom, Amnon, Tamar
- Absalom rapes Tamar – II Samuel 13:1, 13-14
- Absalom’s hatred grows – II Samuel 13:20-22
- Absalom revels, executed – II Samuel 13-18
- Lessons for parents
- Family priorities
- Vigilance in instruction, discipline – I Kings 1:6
- Too busy for the kingdom? Matthew 6:31-33
- Maintain discipline
- Eli failed – I Samuel 2:24-25; 3:13
- Beyond redemption point – Proverbs 19:18
- Hebrews 6:6
- Fight passivity – II Samuel 13:21
- Luke 10:42
- Work through difficulty – II Samuel 14:28
- Love without partiality
- Misplaced devotion – I Samuel 2:29
- Feeding sibling rivalry – Genesis 25:27-28
- Heed the warnings – I Samuel 2:22; II Samuel 12:21
30 min - Discipline of the Lord
- Hebrews 12:7-11
- Discipline is necessary and unpleasant – Proverbs 19:18; Hebrews 12:11
- Discipline has a purpose and goal
- Purges evil and purifies the heart – Proverbs 20:30
- Drives out folly and foolishness – Proverbs 22:15
- Corrects condemning behavior – Proverbs 23:13-14
- Exodus 21:20 – Compare the word “rod” here. The rod of discipline is painful!
- Imparts wisdom and prevents shame – Proverbs 29:15-17; 17:25
- Discipline early while there is hope! Proverbs 19:18
- The goal is holiness and righteousness – Hebrews 12:7-11
- Discipline MUST be motivated by love – Proverbs 3:11-12
- Discipline and love linked – Proverbs 13:24
- Unloving punishment is destruction – Ephesians 6:4
- The Bible and discipline
Child abuse
Godly discipline
Unfair, unexpected
Fair, expected
Degrading, demoralizing
Balanced, reasonable
Leaves permanent damage, scars
Painful, no permanent damage
Motivated by hatred, emotional damage
Motivated by love, emotional security
- Administering discipline
- Start early – Proverbs 19:18
- Stay balanced – Proverbs 29:15
- Use the rod and reproof – Proverbs 3:11-12
- Verbal (not shouting, Galatians 5:20)
- Sometimes it is sufficient – Proverbs 17:10
- Corporal (the rod)
- Never to vent anger (Ephesians 4:26)
- Distinguish immaturity vs defiance
- Be consistent, avoid extremes
- Administer privately
- Don’t delay – Ecclesiastes 8:11
- Decide with your spouse
- Pray for wisdom – Proverbs 2:6
- Discipline by the Word of God – Ephesians 6:4
- Seek godly counsel – Proverbs 15:22
- The naysayers
- Apply God’s pattern, expect ridicule – II Timothy 3:12
- “Spanking is abuse, ya know”
- “Your kids are just learning to hit others” – Colossians 3:20
- Discipline’s reward
- Discipline will be well worth the effort – Proverbs 10:1; 29:17
- Eli’s regret – II Samuel 2:17, 24; 3:13
- Lasting righteousness, holiness – Proverbs 22:6
30 min - Focusing on Mothers
- Proverbs 31:10-31
- The keeper of the house – Titus 2:3-5
- Isaiah 66:13; Psalms 31:2
- A mother’s priority should be the house.
- Psalms 127:3 – Godly mothers will view their children as rewards from God.
- I Timothy 5:14
- A spiritual guide and example – Proverbs 31:26-30
- A woman of sincere faith – II Timothy 1:5
- A loving teacher – Titus 2:4-5; Proverbs 6:20-23
- Wields influence – II Chronicles 22:2-4
- Hebrews 11:23-27 – Moses’ parents were not afraid of the king’s edict because of their faith.
- Practices discipline – Proverbs 29:15; 13:24
30 min - Focusing on Fathers
- The provider – I Timothy 5:8; Luke 11:11-13
- The spiritual leader – Ephesians 6:4
- Acknowledges God’s standard – Ephesians 5:8-10
- Psalms 78:4-7
- Wields influence to teach the standard – Joshua 24:14-15
- Through instruction – Deuteronomy 6:6-7
- Deuteronomy 32:46
- By example – Ephesians 5:25; II Timothy 1:5
- We must treasure the Word in our hearts if we are going to be diligent teachers.
- II Chronicles 22:3-4 – Ahaziah did evil after his mother counseled him to do evil.
- The loving discipliner – Hebrews 12:6-10
- Reinforce the motive – Proverbs 13:24; Deuteronomy 8:5
- Necessary for growth – Proverbs 22:15; 29:17
- Not to provoke to wrath – Ephesians 6:4; Colossians 3:21
30 min - Parenting God’s Way
- Deuteronomy 6:1-9
- I Kings 15:26, 34; 16:30; 22:52 – Examples of evil kings who followed in the sin of Jeroboam. Their parents did not influence them for good.
- II Chronicles 25:1-2, 14-16 – Half-hearted service to God can be just as destructive as failing to serve God at all. Half measures are no measures in God’s eyes.
- If we are looking for excuses to not teach our children, we’ll find them!
- Deuteronomy 6:6-7 – We are to be diligent teachers. If God’s Word does not have a place in our heart, how can we be diligent teachers?
- Proverbs 2:20
- I John 3:7
- II Timothy 1:5 – Timothy’s mother and grandmother were great influences on him.
- Deuteronomy 6:12-14, 20-25
- Psalms 119:36
- Hosea 6:4
- Proverbs 6:20-24
- Proverbs 22:6
30 min - Character, Part 3
- Lesson 3: The rebellion against Moses and Aaron
- Korah, Dathan, Abiram, and the 250 men who stood with them
- They were rebellious, ego-driven, and selfish. They did not respect the position God had put them in.
- Numbers 3:5-10
- Moses and Aaron
- They were meek and humble and always pointed back to God.
- Leviticus 19:18
- Romans 12:19-21
- James 1:19-20
- The people of Israel as a collective group
- They were fickle and easily swayed by their leaders.
- God punished those who sympathized with the offenders the same as the offenders.
- God
- He is loving and just. He is powerful and will punish those who do not obey.
30 min - Why Do You Worship?
- Introduction
- John 4:24
- Why do you sing?
- Ephesians 5:19; Colossians 3:16
- We sing to praise God and glorify Him because of the redemption He has brought us through Jesus.
- Colossians 3:15-16
- Why do you pray?
- I Thessalonians 5:17 – Because we are commanded to by God.
- I John 5:15 – To petition God.
- Colossians 4:2 – To thank Him for our blessings.
- I John 1:9 – To confess our sins so we may be forgiven.
- I Peter 3:12
- The underlying reason for prayer is to thank Him for the blessing of salvation.
- Why do you listen to teaching?
- Acts 20:7
- Hebrews 10:24-25 – To exhort one another to love and good works.
- Colossians 3:16
- II Peter 1:8
- Acts 20:28, 32
- Why do you give?
- So the work of the local church can be done.
- I Corinthians 16:1-2
- II Corinthians 9:7; 8:7
- Why do you partake of the Lord’s Supper?
- To thank God for the body and blood of Jesus that allows us to be saved.
- I Corinthians 11:24-26
- I Corinthians 10:16
- Why do you live?
- To glorify God!
- I Corinthians 10:31
- Ephesians 3:21
- John 17:1
- We are saved to glorify God.
30 min - The Two Great Motivators
- Fear
- Hebrews 2:1-3
- Hebrews 3:12-4:1
- Hebrews 6:4-8
- Hebrews 10:26-31
- Hebrews 12:15, 25-29
- What about I John 4:16-18?
- Perfect love casts out fear. One who fears is not perfected in love.
- Love
- Hebrews 2:7-18
- Hebrews 4:9, 15-16
- Hebrews 5:9; 6:9-20
- Hebrews 7:24-25; 8:6
- Hebrews 9:12-14, 26-28
- Hebrews 10:10-34
- Hebrews 11:6, 10, 16
- Hebrews 13:14
- Applications:
- Daily living
- I Need to wake up every morning knowing that God loves me.
- Shining your light
- Matthew 5:16
- Parenting
- We should reflect this same kind of balance in our parenting.
- Proverbs 13:24
- Titus 2:4
30 min - Tested by Fire, Part 3
- Get some perspective: God’s people have always been in the minority! (continued)
- II Peter 2:1-9
- Prophets:
- James 5:10-11
- I Kings 19
- Jeremiah 38
- Amos 7
- II Chronicles 36:11-16
- Matthew 5:10-12
- Hebrews 12:1; 11:33-40
- There is always a way of escape
- I Corinthians 10:13
- I Peter 1:3-6
- I Peter 2:24
- I Peter 3:10-13
- I Peter 5:6-7
- Our inheritance is reserved in Heaven
30 min - Character, Part 2
- Lesson 2: Cain and Abel
- Genesis 4:1-15
- Abel’s sacrifice was accepted, but Cain’s was not. Cain became angry and killed Abel.
- God questions Cain, but he does not repent. God punishes him.
- Hebrews 11:4 – Abel walked by faith, but Cain did not.
- Jude 1:3-13 – The “way of Cain” is to reject God and go your own way.
- Conclusions:
- God wants obedience from us! When He gives us a command, He wants it done His way.
- Watch out for jealousy and anger and what they lead to.
- God wants us to do well and not sin. He wants us to be reconciled to Him when we do sin.
- God is just and will punish those who sin.
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