The Bible in Our Homes

God has Always Wanted His Word Studied & Talked About in the Home Genesis 18:19 “command his children & his household after him, that they may keep the way of the Lord…” Genesis 18:19 “command his children & his household after him, that they may keep the way of the Lord…” Israel to talk to their Children about: Israel to talk to their Children about: – The Plagues in Egypt – Exodus 10:1,2 – The Passover – Exodus 12:26,27 – The Law of the Firstborn – Exodus 13:15

God has Always Wanted His Word Studied & Talked About in the Home Israel to talk to their Children about: Israel to talk to their Children about: – God Speaking from Sinai – Deuteronomy 4:9,10 – The Law of God – Deuteronomy 6:20-25 – The Memorial Stones at Jordan – Joshua 4:4-7

God has Always Wanted His Word Studied & Talked About in the Home What impression do we leave when we restrict talk about God to set times? What impression do we leave when we restrict talk about God to set times? Deuteronomy 6:6-9 “teach them diligently to your children…” Deuteronomy 6:6-9 “teach them diligently to your children…”

Home is the Primary Place where we are to “Learn” the Bible Parents have the responsibility – Proverbs 22:6 “Train up a child in the way he should go…” Parents have the responsibility – Proverbs 22:6 “Train up a child in the way he should go…” Ephesians 6:4 “bring them up in the training & admonition of the Lord.” Ephesians 6:4 “bring them up in the training & admonition of the Lord.”

Home is the Primary Place where we are to “Learn” the Bible Widespread problem of Fathers Abandoning God-given role of Spiritual Leadership in the Home – Ephesians 6:4 “you, fathers…” Widespread problem of Fathers Abandoning God-given role of Spiritual Leadership in the Home – Ephesians 6:4 “you, fathers…” Colossians 3:21 “Fathers do not provoke your children…” Colossians 3:21 “Fathers do not provoke your children…”

Home is the Primary Place where we are to “Learn” the Bible Home the Ideal Place for truth of the Bible to be learned in real-life situations & relationships Home the Ideal Place for truth of the Bible to be learned in real-life situations & relationships Home – where truths of God’s Word are not only taught, but modeled, illustrated, & brought to life Home – where truths of God’s Word are not only taught, but modeled, illustrated, & brought to life Remember Deuteronomy 6:6-9 Remember Deuteronomy 6:6-9

How Can We Put The Bible At The Center Of Our Homes? Every member has a Bible & is taught to properly care for it Every member has a Bible & is taught to properly care for it Give it a prominent place in our homes Give it a prominent place in our homes Make actual plans for educating families in the Scriptures Make actual plans for educating families in the Scriptures Read & Study Every day Individually Read & Study Every day Individually

How Can We Put The Bible At The Center Of Our Homes? Put More Into Preparation for Bible Classes Put More Into Preparation for Bible Classes Have Regular Family Bible Studies & Scripture Readings Have Regular Family Bible Studies & Scripture Readings Talk about God & His Word in Our Homes! Talk about God & His Word in Our Homes!

Parents Concerned with Three Things: 1.Providing for children 2.Preparing them to be Adults 3.Leaving them a Legacy How does the Bible fit into those concerns for Our Children? How does the Bible fit into the memories our children will have of Home? 2 Timothy 1:5; 3:14,15

Bible Should be Center of ALL Homes Not “hide” God from our loved ones Not “hide” God from our loved ones Psalms 78:4-8 NKJV 4 We will not hide them from their children, Telling to the generation to come the praises of the LORD, And His strength and His wonderful works that He has done….” Psalms 78:4-8 NKJV 4 We will not hide them from their children, Telling to the generation to come the praises of the LORD, And His strength and His wonderful works that He has done….”