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The Christ-centered Life and the Family Unity: Gods Creative Blessing Three Persons in One God
The Christ-centered Life and the Family Unity: Gods Creative Blessing Three Persons in One God Two Sexes in One Divine Image
The Christ-centered Life and the Family Unity: Gods Creative Blessing Three Persons in One God Two Sexes in One Divine Image Husband and Wife in Intimate Oneness
The Christ-centered Life and the Family Unity: Gods Creative Blessing Three Persons in One God Two Sexes in One Divine Image Husband and Wife in Intimate Oneness Many Parts in One Body of Christ
The Christ-centered Life and the Family Multiplication: Gods Creative Blessing Marriage – Gods covenant relationship Children – Gods blessing of hope Discipleship – Gods mediated privilege
The Christ-centered Life and the Family Multiplication: Gods Creative Blessing Marriage – Gods covenant relationship Children – Gods blessing of hope Discipleship – Gods mediated privilege Attacks from Culture
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The Christ-centered Life and the Family ROLESKEY RESPONSIBILITIESTEXTS Provide for family, children2 Cor. 12:14 Fathers Ensure proper nurture/disciplineEph. 6:4; Heb. 12:6 Raising and care of children1 Tim. 2:15 Mothers Managing the home1 Tim. 5:14 Obedience to parentsEph. 6:1-3; Col.3:20 Children Care for parents in old age1 Tim. 5:8 Adapted from Andreas Kostenberger
Take a Step ASK 1.Have I decided that if God leads me to have a family, that I will make them my first priority in ministry? 2. What kind of family member am I? 3. How am I preparing for my future role? That is why a man leaves his father and mother and is united to his wife, and they become one flesh. ~Genesis 2:24
Take a Step ACT 1.I will pray for Gods explicit will for me with regard to marriage and family. 2.I will confess my failures in relationships and dating and make a new start. 3.I will honor my family and love them as the Lord commands. Whoever fears the L ORD has a secure fortress, and for their children it will be a refuge. ~Proverbs 14:26