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Introduction:
“Bring
Them Up In The Discipline And Instruction Of The Lord” Ephesians
6:4 (NASB) Discussion: I.
Strive To “Saturate” The Minds Of Your Children With
The Word Of God. A.
This Has Always Been God’s Desire (Exo.
10:1, 2; 12:26, 27; 13:14, 15; Deut. 4:9, 10; Deut. 6:20-25; Josh.
4:4-7). B.
Emphasize The Bible’s Teaching On Service (Matt.
25:31-46; Acts 9:36; Eph. 2:8-10; 1 Tim. 5:10). II.
Create A Home Environment Conducive To Kingdom Service. A.
We Should Use Our Homes As Tools Of Ministry (Acts
5: 42; 12:12; Rom. 16:3-5; 1 Cor. 16:15, 19; Col. 4:15; Philemon 2).
B.
The Extension Of Hospitality Is One Of The Best Ways To
Serve Others (Rom.
12:13; 1 Tim. 3:2; Tit. 1:8; Heb. 13:13; 1 Pet. 4:9). III.
Focus Upon The Benefits Of Raising Children Who Will Serve
The Lord. A.
Love Will Permeate The Home Given Its Relationship To
Service (1
Cor. 13:1-8). B.
We Can Influence Generations To Come (2
Tim. 1:5; 3:14, 15; Phil. 2:19-22; Psa. 78:4-8). Conclusion: Strive To “Saturate” The Minds Of Your Children With The Word Of God, Create A Home Environment Conducive To Kingdom Service, and Focus Upon The Benefits Of Raising Children Who Will Serve The Lord.
Glory
to God in the church by Christ Jesus
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