“Parenthood – Part 1”
Various Scriptures
June 13, 2021
Main Point: The family is central to God’s revelation of Himself, His plan of salvation, and the Church. Christ-centered families are a means of great blessing to the church and the world.
I. The Parent’s Purpose
II. The Parent’s Priority
III. The Parent’s Process
Questions for Spiritual Growth
Our Cornerstone mission is To Know Christ and Make Him Known. Community Groups help us to live out our mission as Family, Missionaries, and Servants.
How does God’s view of children differ from the world’s view of children?
How is the family a portrait of God Himself, of His plan of salvation, and of the Church?
According to Deuteronomy 6:4-9, 20-23, what is the central calling of parents? What value does God place on parenting?
How does the strength of a church rely upon the strength of the family? How can the church support but not replace the family?
How important are a parent’s commitments to Jesus, to their spouse, and to the local church? Why?
What is the core problem that every child has? What priority should parents place on a child’s salvation and sanctification?
Ephesians 6:4 is in the active voice instead of the passive voice or middle voice. Why? What does passive parenting look like?
Why do fathers need extra biblical instruction and encouragement in their parenting duties?
Instead of being a reactive parent, how can you be an active parent and see parenting as a life-long connected process, as an unending conversation, and as a God-given project?