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Family Problems Families of Faith Do you want to avoid family problems like in Eli’s house, 1 Sam. 13:11-14 Immoral children Irreverent children Children suffering under God’s wrath

Family Problems Families of Faith Do you want your whole family Avoid Family Problems Families of Faith Do you want your whole family delivered from judgment like Noah’s, Gen. 7:7 God-fearing Faith-filled Heaven-bound

Zacharias, Elizabeth, John Avoid Family Problems Families of Faith Zacharias, Elizabeth, John Peter Eunice, Lois, Timothy

Family Problems Families of Faith Zacharias, Elizabeth, John Avoid Family Problems Families of Faith Zacharias, Elizabeth, John Zacharias & Elizabeth both faithful, Lk. 1:5, 6 Husband & wife supporting each other Had hardship & sorrow, Lk. 1:7 Prayed about hardship, Lk. 1:8-13 Prayer answered, Lk. 1:11-13 Beyond expectation, Lk. 1:14-16; Eph. 3:20, 21 Moment of doubt, Lk. 1:18-20

Family Problems Families of Faith Zacharias, Elizabeth, John Avoid Family Problems Families of Faith Zacharias, Elizabeth, John Raised John to be a godly man, Lk. 1:57-80 Kept the Law, Lk. 1:59 Obeyed the Lord, Lk. 1:60-63; cf. 1:13 John grew strong in spirit, Lk. 1:80

Family Problems Families of Faith Zacharias, Elizabeth, John Avoid Family Problems Families of Faith Zacharias, Elizabeth, John John was unique among men Preached boldly to sinners, Mt. 3:2-8 Baptized Christ, Mt. 3:13, 14 Bore witness to Christ, Jn. 1:29 Honored by Christ, Mt. 11:7-14 Gave life for the truth, Mt. 14:1-13

Family Problems Families of Faith Peter Avoid Family Problems Families of Faith Peter Peter was married, Mt. 8:14, 15 Family to care for Could not be pope

Family Problems Families of Faith Peter Avoid Family Problems Families of Faith Peter Peter led his family in the faith, 1 Cor. 9:5; 1 Pt. 5:1 Wife supported him in his labors, Acts 4, 5 Wife a faithful woman, 1 Tim. 3:1-7, 11 Children faithful, Titus 1:6

Family Problems Families of Faith Peter Avoid Family Problems Families of Faith Peter Peter had to correct his behavior at times Denied Christ, Mt. 26:69-75 Separated from Gentile brethren, Gal. 2:11-14 Do you think this impacted his family? What did they think of him? Did he show his emotions to his family? Did he correct his behavior with his family? Public & private confessions?

Family Problems Families of Faith Eunice, Lois, Timothy Avoid Family Problems Families of Faith Eunice, Lois, Timothy Eunice raised a man of faith, 2 Tim. 1:3-5; 3:13-15 Faith in grandmother, Lois Faith in mother Faith in Timothy

Family Problems Families of Faith Eunice, Lois, Timothy Avoid Family Problems Families of Faith Eunice, Lois, Timothy Raised in faith while his father was an infidel, Acts 16:1-3 Known for his faith Terrific battle with Satan & pagan culture won Peer pressure False religion

Family Problems Families of Faith Eunice, Lois, Timothy Avoid Family Problems Families of Faith Eunice, Lois, Timothy Want to raise a Timothy? Keep the faith Teach him God’s word

Family Problems Families of Faith Do you want to avoid family problems like in Eli’s house, 1 Sam. 13:11-14 Immoral children Irreverent children Children suffering under God’s wrath

Family Problems Families of Faith Do you want your whole family Avoid Family Problems Families of Faith Do you want your whole family delivered from judgment like Noah’s, Gen. 7:7 God-fearing Faith-filled Heaven-bound