As Paul continues to explore what mutual submission looks like in Christ (Ephesians 5:21), he explores the relationship between children and their parents.

Scripture Reference

Ephesians 6:1-4

Complementary Reading: Deuteronomy 6: 1-9

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Sermon Notes

Christian Family Features Honor, Obedience, Sensitivity, and Living Our Faith

• For Children of All Ages – Honor and Obedience (verses 1-3)
  • For those still at home – obey your parents (verse 1)
  • For children of all ages – honor your parents and be blessed (verses 2-3)
• For Parents – Sensitivity, Teaching, and Modeling a Life of Faith (verse 4)
  • Be sensitive and kind – not frustrating, angering, or setting them up for failure
  • Instruction of the Lord: Teach them the Gospel
  • Discipline of the Lord: Model a Gospel-Centered Life
• For the Church – Help Them!
  • The church doesn’t replace parents, it must partner with parents
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