Parenting with Grace

Parenting with Grace

Deuteronomy 6:4-9

Notes:

 I.  The relationship between a child and parent is to be a __________ and God-honoring one.

 II. We have to treat our children the _________ way.

III. The path of __________  is the most effective way.

FAMILY FAITH SHEET

Transformation Scripture:  before honor comes humility… Proverbs 15:33 (NASB) 

Monday - 11-26-12 - Reflecting on Yesterday

1. Is there any legalism that you have been practicing in your home for which you need to ask forgiveness?  If so, ask forgiveness from God and your family. Parents, help define legalism to your children.

2. How are you currently reflecting grace in the lives of your family members?

3. What evidences of God’s grace have you noticed in your family’s life?  What is one way that you can commit to putting Deuteronomy 6:7-9 into practice in your home?  Also, what would your role be in living out these commands?

Tuesday - 11-27-12 - Reflecting on this Past Sunday

1. Read Proverbs 1:8-9.  Share a time when you were told what to do rather than instructed.  What do you think the difference is?  How did it make you feel?   How can you be an instructor of the Word in your family?

2. Children, what is the result of listening to instruction? (Proverbs 8:33)

Wednesday - 11-28-12 - Reflecting on this Past Sunday

1. Review what was confessed Monday and thank God for His forgiveness.

2. Are there other areas of legalism that you need to address?

Thursday - 11-29-12 - Preparing for this Upcoming Sunday

1. Read Luke 16:18.  What does Jesus say about divorce and remarriage?

2. Read Malachi 3:15-17.  Sum up what God says.

3. Pray for marriages, for those hurt by divorce, and for those who will marry in the future.

Friday - 11-30-12 - Preparing ourselves for this Sunday

1. Read Luke 16:18 and then Matthew 5:31-32 and 19:3-9.  What does Jesus   say about divorce and remarriage?

2. How does 1 John 1:9 fit with this Scripture and what can it “not” cover (example consequences)?

3. In what two specific ways can believers cultivate a marriage that will be strong for the long run and glorify God? (Matthew 22:34-40)

Saturday - 12-1-12 - Preparing for Tomorrow

1. Read Ephesians 5:18-32.  What truths do you see concerning a healthy, Christ honoring marriage?

2. Pray for tomorrow’s worship together and for God’s delegated leaders.