Two essential elements of family — marriage and parenthood — reveal God’s character like nothing else in Creation. The love between a husband and wife provides a glimpse of Christ’s passionate devotion to us as His bride. In the same way, the ups and downs of parenthood offer a compelling picture of God’s tenderness and patience toward us as His children.
And family does more than reflect God’s character. It provides a safe place where children can experience God’s love (through their parents) and learn how to love other people.
Even Christ himself was born within the context of a family. “God in the flesh” submitted to an earthly mom and dad to model what it means to honor parents and to benefit from their loving direction. It was within the nurturing care of His earthly family that “Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and men” (Luke 2:52).
Our children need to know that God has a special purpose for placing them within a family. The following activities and discussions are designed to help your kids explore this truth and to lead them into a deeper appreciation for the family God has given them.
The family is a masterpiece of God’s Creation.
Marriage and parenthood reveal God’s character.
God put children in families so they can experience His love and learn how to love others.
Family Memory Verse
Proverbs 1:8
“Listen, my son, to your father’s instruction and do not forsake your mother’s teaching
1. “Whoever believes that Jesus is the Christ is born of God; and whoever loves the Father loves the child born of Him.” ... You are a child of God if you have believed… a belief that causes you to surrender your life to Jesus as your LORD (Creator and Owner).
2.“I cry out to God Most High, to God who fulfills his purpose for me.” This is key in understanding God's purpose for your life.17 Jan 2017
3.Honor My father and mother, so that I may live long in the land the Lord our God is giving you
4.The world is not an eternal reality which always has been and always will be. Although God created the world he isn't dependent on it. God is a being who depends on nothing, but upon whom everything else is dependent.
Answers & Comments
Answer:
Two essential elements of family — marriage and parenthood — reveal God’s character like nothing else in Creation. The love between a husband and wife provides a glimpse of Christ’s passionate devotion to us as His bride. In the same way, the ups and downs of parenthood offer a compelling picture of God’s tenderness and patience toward us as His children.
And family does more than reflect God’s character. It provides a safe place where children can experience God’s love (through their parents) and learn how to love other people.
Even Christ himself was born within the context of a family. “God in the flesh” submitted to an earthly mom and dad to model what it means to honor parents and to benefit from their loving direction. It was within the nurturing care of His earthly family that “Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and men” (Luke 2:52).
Our children need to know that God has a special purpose for placing them within a family. The following activities and discussions are designed to help your kids explore this truth and to lead them into a deeper appreciation for the family God has given them.
The family is a masterpiece of God’s Creation.
Marriage and parenthood reveal God’s character.
God put children in families so they can experience His love and learn how to love others.
Family Memory Verse
Proverbs 1:8
“Listen, my son, to your father’s instruction and do not forsake your mother’s teaching
Answer:
1. “Whoever believes that Jesus is the Christ is born of God; and whoever loves the Father loves the child born of Him.” ... You are a child of God if you have believed… a belief that causes you to surrender your life to Jesus as your LORD (Creator and Owner).
2. “I cry out to God Most High, to God who fulfills his purpose for me.” This is key in understanding God's purpose for your life.17 Jan 2017
3.Honor My father and mother, so that I may live long in the land the Lord our God is giving you
4.The world is not an eternal reality which always has been and always will be. Although God created the world he isn't dependent on it. God is a being who depends on nothing, but upon whom everything else is dependent.