Parents and Children

Parents and Children
Sunday, November 24, 2024

“Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. 2 “Honor your father and mother”—which is the first commandment with a promise— 3 “so that it may go well with you and that you may enjoy long life on the earth.” 4 Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord.” – Ephesians 6:1-4 (NIV)

Recap on Ephesians: (From “Wives and Husbands” Sermon 9/29/2024)
In the Book of Ephesians, Paul gives Encouragement to the Church about living .
Ephesians 1:1, Ephesians 1:13
In Ephesians 5, Paul urges the Church to follow the of Christ.
Ephesians 5:1-2; Ephesians 5:15-20
At the end of Chapter 5, Paul’s focus shifts to living like Christ in our .

Ephesians 6:1-4:

In speaking to children, Paul emphasized the of . Eph. 6:1

He then reminds them of the in your Parents.
Eph. 6:2-3; Exodus 20:12

He highlights the of your Children. Eph. 6:4

Finally, Paul instructs Parents in the and of the Lord.
Eph. 6:4; Deuteronomy 6:4-7; Psalm 78:1-7

Once again, Paul uses this human relationship to highlight the relationship between God and his . Ephesians 5:1-2; 1 John 3:1-10

Three More Reminders on Living as Children of God:

1. God’s Heart is for the . Mark 10:13-15
2. God His Children. Hebrews 12:5-11.
3. God’s Children are of all of God’s . Romans 8:14-18