Lesson 6 – Types of Legacies (1)

Introduction Many kinds of legacies: Living Legacy Religious Legacy Legal Legacy We will cover those that concern us 3 lessons Family Work / recreational Religious / social

Family Legacy Concerns most of us Both living and dead Bible refers to it as generations Exodus 34:7 Keeping mercy for thousands, forgiving iniquity and transgression and sin, and that will by no means clear the guilty; visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children, and upon the children's children, unto the third and to the fourth generation. Introduction

Grandparents 2 Timothy 1:5 When I call to remembrance the unfeigned faith that is in thee, which dwelt first in thy grandmother Lois, and thy mother Eunice; and I am persuaded that in thee also. 3 great generations of faith. Today’s situation in Singapore, grandparents fulfill a niche role You may not be able to convert your children, but grandchildren provide a second chance Introduction Family Legacy

Parents Strong command Ephesians 6:4 And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord. Genesis 18:19 For I know him, that he will command his children and his household after him, and they shall keep the way of the LORD, to do justice and judgment; that the LORD may bring upon Abraham that which he hath spoken of him. Hebrews 11:23 By faith Moses, when he was born, was hid three months of his parents, because they saw he was a proper child; and they were not afraid of the king's commandment. Introduction Family Legacy Grandparents

Extended Family Genesis 13:8 And Abram said unto Lot, Let there be no strife, I pray thee, between me and thee, and between my herdmen and thy herdmen; for we be brethren. Romans 16:7 Salute Andronicus and Junia, my kinsmen, and my fellowprisoners, who are of note among the apostles, who also were in Christ before me. Often come together during marriages and funerals How about getting close and personal during birthdays? Cards, lunch etc. Introduction Family Legacy Grandparents Parents

Godparents Philippians 2:22 But ye know the proof of Timothy, that, as a son with the father, he hath served with me in the gospel. Some single people have great impact on their family members, e.g. My sister, sister Dorothy Also, as godparents (officially or not) E.g. Nat, June Introduction Family Legacy Grandparents Parents Extended family

Discussion Questions 1. Which of these legacies do you feel you have the most ability to influence? 2. Explore ways you can reach out to your family and build legacy. 3. How can someone without family enhance his legacy? Softcopies and MP4 videos are at our www.ppcoc.org > Latest > Bible Class Notes Introduction Family Legacy Grandparents Parents Extended family Godparents

Legacy of Sam Ponnusamy Introduction Family Legacy Grandparents Parents Extended family Godparents Ponnusamy Ammasie Ren Ci, Bukit Batok St 52 Level 4, Bed 14