THE CHURCH OF PENTECOST - 2017 BIBLE STUDY OUTLINE
WEEK 37 - SUNDAY MORNING, SEPTEMBER 10, 2017.
TOPIC: ENCOURAGING OBEDIENCE IN CHILDREN
Main text: Luke 2: 41-52
Memory verses: Then he went down to Nazareth with them and what obedient to them. But his mother treasured all these things in her heart - Luke 2:51
Introduction
We live in a generation where children are increasingly becoming very disobedient to their parents (2 Tim 3:2). Parents and guardians employ a number of approaches, including the use of the rod to train their children. Even though the use of the rod can instill discipline into children, it has not always yielded the desired results. In this study, we will look at the approach adopted by Joseph and Mary to bring Jesus to an obedient child.
Questions for Discussion
1. What was the reaction of Jesus' parents when they found Him after a hectic search? Verse 48
2. What do you understand by Jesus' statement in verses 49?
3. Jesus was obedient to His earthly parents. Is that possible in our generation?
4. How can we adopt the approach used by Jesus?
Conclusion
We have seen from the lesson that the parents of 12-year-old Jesus at a point were disappointed when they could not find Him. He had stayed in Jerusalem after a while. They had been searching for Him and only found Him after three days. Jesus was surprised to see that he was in his own house. This is the end of the year, and it is the end of the year. It is, however, surprising, when the parents found it. The Bible records the boy Jesus followed His parents and what obedient to them. This approach by Jesus' parents affirms that, obedience can be only in the heart of children without resorting to verbal and physical abuse. It is only the Holy Spirit.
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THE CHURCH OF PENTECOST - 2017 HOME CELL OUTLINE
WEEK 37 - SUNDAY EVENING, SEPTEMBER 10, 2017.
TOPIC: GODLY PARENTING
Main text: Deuteronomy 6: 4-9
Memory verses: Train up a child in the way. (NKJV) - Proverbs 22: 6
Introduction
Parents are usually confronted with the challenge of how to raise their children in ways that please God. As society becomes more complex and confusing, the task of parenting also becomes complex. So, in order to understand what God is, godly parenting begins with Him. As God commanded human beings to be fruitful and increase in number. They are not allowed to go out of their way. As Christians, our parenting should be the model of the world can emulate. Today's lesson in the world.
Questions for Discussion
1. What was God's command to the Israelites? Verses 4-5
2. How were the Israelites? Verse 6
3. What does God expect from parents? Verse 7
4. How can parents raise godly children in this contemporary time?
5. What are some of the challenges to godly parenting?
Conclusion
The Bible makes it clear that God created his own image. God is the first parent and he is the only one of us. God instructed the Israelites to teach their children. He even told them to "talk about them when they sit at home and walk along the road". This means that, God expects parents to reproduce in their children. Within contemporary society, the internet as well as postmodern ideas makes parenting more difficult. Parents will need to be aware of this and help their children through the Word of God. By so doing, our godly parenting can have a positive impact on the society or the world at large.
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READ THROUGH THE BIBLE IN A YEAR GUIDE
Week 37 (Sunday 10 th September to Saturday 16 th September, 2017)
- Sunday: Ezekiel 43-45
- Monday: Ezekiel 46-48
- Tuesday: Daniel 1-2
- Wednesday: Daniel 3-4
- Thursday: Daniel 5-6
- Friday: Daniel 7-9
- Saturday: Daniel 10-12
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