ABC's of Christian Growth - Family 1

Key Moments:

Introduction 00:01

Pastor Campbell introduces the topic of the family or the Christian home and emphasizes the importance of the home and the church in a Christian's life.

God's Blueprint for the Family 02:05

• The Bible teaches that God has established two institutions: the home and the church.
• The home and the church are complementary, and the greatest home is one built around a church.

Establishing Godly Principles for the Family 06:53

• The Bible provides a blueprint for the family, and this lesson focuses on establishing some Godly principles for families to follow.
• The memory verse from Joshua 24:15 emphasizes the importance of choosing to serve the Lord as a family.
• The study begins with Genesis 2:15-25, which describes the creation of Adam and Eve and the establishment of marriage.

The Husband's Duty to His Wife 14:11

• The husband is to love his wife as Christ loved the church and gave himself for it.
• The husband is the head of the wife and is responsible for leading the family.

The Wife's Duty to Her Husband 20:09

• The wife is to submit to her husband's leadership in the home.
• She is to reverence her husband and not criticize him in the presence of others.

Parents' Duty to Their Children 26:40

• Children are a heritage of the Lord, and parents are responsible for training them.
• Parents should discipline their children and teach them obedience.

Conclusion 38:26

• Raising Godly children requires time, work, and consistent effort.
• Parents should see their children as they really are in God's sight and train them in the ways of the Lord.