Good Moms, Prov 31:1
Good Moms Prov. 31:1 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO The Bible has much to say about good moms. If you will follow what the Bible says, you are not guaranteed that all of your children will turn out just right. But you have the best opportunity of rearing good children if you follow what God shows you […]
Saved in Childbearing, 1 Tim 2:15
Saved in Childbearing 1 Tim. 2:15 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO In 1 Tim 2:15, Paul says that a wife shall be saved in childbearing, if she and her husband continue in four spiritual things. To understand this verse we must realize that Paul is not talking about being saved from hell, but rather being saved from […]
Judgment Begins at the House of God, 1 Pet 4:17
1 Pet 4:17 says, “For the time is come that judgment must begin at the house of God.” The Lord is the judge. He brings everything into judgment. And he expects us to judge according to his justice. If a thing is right we are supposed to do it. If a thing is wrong we […]
When He Is Old Prov 22:6
When He Is Old Prov. 22: 6 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO We understand that Prov 22:6 is a principle, not a promise. However, we want to stress four words from this verse that are often overlooked. They are “when he is old.” That’s not when he is a teenager, or when he is a young adult. […]
Rearing Children Ps 127:3
Rearing Children Ps. 127: 3 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Ps 127:3 – Children are an heritage of the Lord. Therefore, rear them for the Lord. To “rear” is to raise them upright; to bring them to maturity through nurturing care. Pray for them. Emphasize being good more than doing good. Train them – Prov 22:6. Andrew […]
A Heart for Children Mal. 4:6
A Heart for Children Mal. 4:6 In Mal 4:6, Elijah returns before the second coming of Jesus to turn the heart of the fathers to the children. A heart for children is characterized by: Instructing — Prov 4:1— to instruct is to communicate knowledge; to teach. Prov 5:7 says, “Hear me now therefore, O ye […]
The Widow of Nain Luke 7:11-16
The Widow of Nain Luke 7:11-16 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO The funeral for and the resurrection of the son of the widow of Nain pictures the sinner’s need of Christ and the result of his meeting with Christ. The city is called Nain which means “pleasant.” When coming into this city, therefore, you don’t expect to […]
Teaching Bible at Home Deut. 11:18-19
Teaching Bible at Home Deut. 11:18-19 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO The best place for children to learn the Bible is at home. They are certainly going to learn some of the Bible at church in Sunday school and Bible Clubs. But they will learn much more at home than they will in the short time […]
Observe My Ways Prov.23:26
Observe My Ways Prov.23:26 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO In Prov 23:26, Solomon said, “My son, give me thine heart, and let thine eyes observe my ways.” In their youth, sons generally give their hearts to their fathers and also observe their ways. That’s the time to instill in them the training that you hope they will […]
Fathers Eph. 6:23
Fathers Eph. 6:23 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Often when we are teaching discipleship lessons, we teach on our new relationship to God by comparing Him to an earthly father. This way a new convert can understand what it means to have God as his Father. As our earthly fathers love us, provide for us, protect us, […]