Lesson 12
What does God teach us about those whom he has placed in authority over us?
How does God emphasize the special importance of this commandment? Ephesians 6:2-3 “Honor your father and mother”—which is the first commandment with a promise— “that it may go well with you and that you may enjoy long life on the earth.”
Key Point #1 God emphasizes the importance of this commandment by adding a special promise to it.
Which people has God placed in authority over us? Ephesians 6:1-2 Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. “Honor your father and mother”—which is the first commandment with a promise… home
Which people has God placed in authority over us? Hebrews 13:7,17 Remember your leaders, who spoke the word of God to you. Consider the outcome of their way of life and imitate their faith. Obey your leaders and submit to their authority. They keep watch over you as men who must give an account. Obey them so that their work will be a joy, not a burden, for that would be of no advantage to you. church
Which people has God placed in authority over us? 1 Peter 2:13-14 Submit yourselves for the Lord’s sake to every authority instituted among men: whether to the king, as the supreme authority, or to governors, who are sent by him to punish those who do wrong and to commend those who do right. government
Key Point #2 God places people over us in the home, church, and government.
What blessings does God give us through those people he places over us? 1 Timothy 5:8 If anyone does not provide for his relatives, and especially for his immediate family, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.
What blessings does God give us through those people he places over us? 1 Thessalonians 2:7 …but we were gentle among you, like a mother caring for her little children.
What blessings does God give us through those people he places over us? Ephesians 6:4 Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord. care for our bodies and souls
What blessings does God give us through those people he places over us? 1 Timothy 4:16 Watch your life and doctrine closely. Persevere in them, because if you do, you will save both yourself and your hearers.
What blessings does God give us through those people he places over us? Hebrews 13:7 Remember your leaders, who spoke the word of God to you. Consider the outcome of their way of life and imitate their faith. teach us God’s Word
What blessings does God give us through those people he places over us? Romans 13:3-4 For rulers hold no terror for those who do right, but for those who do wrong. Do you want to be free from fear of the one in authority? Then do what is right and he will commend you. For he is God’s servant to do you good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword for nothing. He is God’s servant, an agent of wrath to bring punishment on the wrongdoer. provide law and order
Key Point #3 God provides many wonderful blessings for both our bodies and our souls through the people he places over us.
How does God want us to honor these people whom he has placed over us? Colossians 3:20 Children, obey your parents in everything, for this pleases the Lord. in a spirit of and
How does God want us to honor these people whom he has placed over us? Hebrews 13:17 Obey your leaders and submit to their authority. They keep watch over you as men who must give an account. Obey them so that their work will be a joy, not a burden, for that would be of no advantage to you. in a spirit of and
How does God want us to honor these people whom he has placed over us? Titus 3:1 Remind the people to be subject to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready to do whatever is good, obey them in a spirit of and
How does God want us to honor these people whom he has placed over us? Galatians 5:13 You, my brothers, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the sinful nature; rather, serve one another in love. love obey them in a spirit of and
How does God want us to honor these people whom he has placed over us? 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13 Now we ask you, brothers, to respect those who work hard among you, who are over you in the Lord and who admonish you. Hold them in the highest regard in love because of their work. Live in peace with each other. love obey them in a spirit of and
How does God want us to honor these people whom he has placed over us? Romans 13:7 Give everyone what you owe him: If you owe taxes, pay taxes; if revenue, then revenue; if respect, then respect; if honor, then honor. respect love obey them in a spirit of and
How does God want us to honor these people whom he has placed over us? Leviticus 19:32 Rise in the presence of the aged, show respect for the elderly and revere your God. I am the LORD.
How does God want us to honor these people whom he has placed over us? Proverbs 23:22 Listen to your father, who gave you life, and do not despise your mother when she is old. even when they get old
Key Point #4 God wants us to honor them by obeying them in a spirit of love and respect at all times.
Agree or Disagree… Parents who won’t let their daughters wear makeup until they are 15 years old are too old fashioned.
Mary’s parents are seldom home and show little concern for her. She tells you that because they don’t care about her, she feels she doesn’t have to obey them. What do you say to her?
Evaluate… George said, “I think it’s stupid that the government says I have to wear a seat belt in my car, so I’m not going to do it.”
Lesson 12 God wants me to respectfully obey those whom he places over me to provide blessings for my body and soul.