This project took place as part of the ministry of the Covenant Fellowship Church of West Orange, New Jersey (CFC). Another key passage regarding parental discipleship of children is in the middle of the Psalms.
Introduction Introduction
Therefore, before an in-depth consideration of Ephesians 6:1-4, an excursus on the role of women in spiritual education is given. Then there will be an examination of the rest of the Bible for relevant passages that focus on the role of women in the family, which can shed light on the topic of family discipleship.
Ephesians 5:22-33 is a critical passage to consider before examining parental (and especially paternal) responsibilities of family discipleship in
The godly wife, for her part, submits to her husband in everything (Eph 5:24),81 which would include his leadership in family worship and discipleship. As her husband seeks to lead the family in worship, she portrays a supportive attitude toward the children, adding credibility to the importance of what her husband seeks to lead before their children's watchful eyes.
The marriage relationship is more likely to produce godly children when there is a strong, loving relationship between husband and wife based on a
The second section is a discussion of the place of family worship in a spiritually healthy family. Ruebush writes: "The family is the heart of society, and the home altar is the heart of the Christian family. According to Leon Smith, parents should be considered "the nurturing servants of the church in the home."14.
Anthony and Kit Rae, "Children's Ministry in the Context of the Family for Spiritual Growth," in Anthony and Anthony, A Theology for Family Ministries, ch. In the aftermath of World War II, the segmented program for family members became more prevalent. A third trend, also common in the latter half of the twentieth century, was the Education-Programmatic Family Ministry.
The fourth goal was to increase parents' commitment and responsibility for their children's learning, which was learned from the lessons learned from the third goal. The purpose of the project was to equip Christian parents who entrust their children to the educational service of St.
Would Do Differently
Parental Information)1
1 Many questions and wording were taken from a treatise on a similar topic written by Bradley Bruton Boyette, "Equipping Fathers at Parkridge Baptist Church in Coral Springs, Florida, to Lead in the Discipleship of Their Children" (D.Ed.Min. Project ), The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2017). I have a strong understanding of what it means to be the disciple maker of my home. I have a very good knowledge of what the Scriptures have to say about the role of fathers leading in the discipleship of their children.
I believe that it is the father's responsibility to lead in the discipleship of children. I lead my home in family discipleship (designated time for Bible reading and prayer) (check only one). I have a clear process (the big picture of what I should do) to spiritually lead my wife and children.
A Call to Personal Commitment to Growing in Christ
- SEEK TO ACTIVELY GROW YOUR OWN SPIRITUAL LIFE THIS WEEK BY COMMITMENT TO PRAYER, BIBLE READING AND MEDITATION,
- ALSO, PLEASE HAVE A NUMBER WITH YOU NEXT CLASS TO TALK TO YOUR PARTNER ABOUT: HOW MANY DAYS YOU SPENT A
- BEGIN THINKING ABOUT WHAT IT WOULD LOOK LIKE AT YOUR HOUSE WITH YOUR FAMILY HAVING REGULAR FAMILY WORSHIP
- THIS TYPE OF HOMEWORK AND ACCOUNTABILITY CAN EASILY SEEM LIKE AN EXTERNAL CHECK OFF LIST, SO PLEASE KEEP TWO
1 Standard English version was used in most cases for class notes. 4 Randy Stinson and Timothy Paul Jones, Trained in the Fear of God (Grand Rapids: Kregel, . I believe this is a general promise, like that of the Proverbs, which does not always come true, but it is a principle of God's general working in the lives of families, and one that should bring great seriousness and sincerity to our discipleship of our children on the Day of Judgment.
We must not neglect to meet together in church services, as some are wont to do. IN THE NEXT LESSON, YOU WILL HAVE A CHANCE TO DISCUSS WITH YOUR SPOUSE OR A NEIGHBOR IN CLASS ABOUT YOUR PROGRESS IN GROWING IN CHRIST. START THINKING HOW IT SHOULD BE IN YOUR HOME WITH YOUR FAMILY THAT HAS REGULAR FAMILY ACTING HOME WITH YOUR FAMILY THAT HAS REGULAR FAMILY WORSHIP (OR "THE FAITH OF THE POSSIBLE AND POSSIBLE") YOU CAN LEAD YOUR CHILDREN TO GOD OR HIS TRUTH IN SPECIFIC AND/OR POSSIBLE LIFE EVENTS.
Family Discipleship, Especially the Responsibility of Fathers
- YOU ARE TO STRIVE TO PASS YOUR LOVE AND KNOWLEDGE OF GOD ON TO YOUR CHILDREN BY DILIGENTLY TEACHING IN WORD AND
- THE WORK OF DISCIPLESHIP FINDS ITS ULTIMATE RESPONSIBILITY IN THE FATHER/HUSBAND OF THE FAMILY, ESPECIALLY IN FAMILY
- KEY PARENTAL DISCIPLESHIP PASSAGES TEACH THAT FATHERS ESPECIALLY ARE CHARGED WITH LEADING THE
- SEEK TO ACTIVELY GROW YOUR OWN SPIRITUAL LIFE THIS
- PLEASE HAVE A NUMBER WITH YOU NEXT WEEK TO TALK TO YOUR PARTNER ABOUT: HOW MANY DAYS YOU SPENT AT LEAST
- THOUGH YOU WILL GET MORE INSTRUCTION ON FAMILY
- HOW MANY OF YOU WOULD LIKE A COMPLIMENTARY
- THIS TYPE OF HOMEWORK AND ACCOUNTABILITY CAN EASILY SEEM LIKE AN EXTERNAL CHECK OFF LIST, SO PLEASE KEEP TWO
Parents must tap into the fullness of knowledge and love they personally cultivate in their own lives and then diligently train their children in these ways. For he established a testimony in Jacob and established a law in Israel, which he commanded our fathers to make known to their children; that the generation to come might know them, the children that would be born, that they might arise and preach them to their children, that they might put their hope in God, and not forget the works of God, but keep his commandments; and must not be like their fathers, a stubborn and rebellious generation, a generation that did not set its heart aright, and whose spirit was not faithful to God. KEY PARENT DISCIPLESHIP PASSAGES TEACH THAT FATHERS ARE ESPECIALLY CHARGED TO LEAD FATHERS ARE ESPECIALLY CHARGED TO LEAD THEIR CHILDREN'S DISCIPLES.
Parents do great harm to their children and themselves when they indulge and allow backbiting, snobbery and imperfect obedience. They must add seriousness to obedience by reminding their children of the consequences of disobedience. Women are often more considerate of their children's emotions, but men need to learn this more.
Marriage—Crucial Component of Discipleship REVIEW
- HUSBANDS AND WIVES WILL VIEW THEIR MARRIAGES AS EVEN MORE VALUABLE BECAUSE OF HOW THEY REVEAL THE GOSPEL, IN
- HUSBANDS WILL APPRECIATE THEIR WIVES’ PARTNERSHIP IN FAMILY DISCIPLESHIP
- WIVES WILL UNDERSTAND AND VALUE THEIR ROLE AS ASSISTANTS TO THEIR HUSBANDS’ LEADERSHIP IN FAMILY WORSHIP AND
- EPHESIANS 5:22-33 (AMONG OTHER PASSAGES) TEACHES THAT THE MARRIAGE RELATIONSHIP IN THE HOME TEACHES A GREAT
- KEEP TRACK OF YOUR PROGRESS IN FAITHFULNESS OF A MEANINGFUL TIME EACH DAY IN PRAYER AND/OR
- SEEK TO HAVE FAMILY WORSHIP AS MANY TIMES AS YOU CAN THIS WEEK, BEING READY TO SHARE WITH A PARTNER NEXT LESSON
- ALSO, KEEP TRACK OF TIMES WHEN YOU WERE ABLE TO HAVE
- THIS TYPE OF HOMEWORK AND ACCOUNTABILITY CAN EASILY SEEM LIKE AN EXTERNAL CHECK OFF LIST, SO PLEASE KEEP THESE
HUSBANDS AND WIVES WILL CONSIDER THEIR MARRIAGES EVEN MORE WORTHFUL BECAUSE OF THE SPREADING OF THE GOSPEL, MORE WORTHFUL BECAUSE OF THE SPREADING OF THE GOSPEL, IN THE RELATIONSHIP OF CHRIST AND THE CHURCH. Fathers are at the heart of the responsibility to guide their children in God's ways. We should conduct family worship as often as possible, and we will discuss how to do this in the next lesson.
6 all contain important passages that instruct parents to be active in the discipleship of their children. ALSO BE PREPARED TO DISCUSS WHAT IS WORKING WELL, WHAT IS THE STRUGGLE, AND WHAT YOU'RE LEARNING IN THE PROCESS. GOD'S MOMENTS", HOW DO YOU POINT YOUR CHILDREN TO GOD IN SPECIFIC OR GLOBAL AREAS OF LIFE.
The Who, What, When, and Where of Discipleship, and Especially Family Worship
- PARENTS WILL VALUE TIME TOGETHER AS A FAMILY BECAUSE OF ITS ABILITY TO FURNISH OPPORTUNITIES FOR DISCIPLESHIP
- PARENTS WILL IDENTIFY AREAS OF THEIR FAMILIES’ LIVES THAT HAVE SUPERCEDED THE PRIMACY OF THE FAMILY AND WILL
- FAMILY WORSHIP
- KEEP TRACK OF HOW MANY DAYS YOU MEET WITH GOD FOR A MEANINGFUL TIME IN PRAYER AND/OR BIBLE
- KEEP TRACK OF HOW MANY DAYS THIS NEXT WEEK YOU
- KEEP TRACK OF HOW MANY DAYS A WEEK YOU WERE ABLE TO
- THIS TYPE OF HOMEWORK AND ACCOUNTABILITY CAN EASILY SEEM LIKE AN EXTERNAL CHECK OFF LIST, SO PLEASE KEEP
Take your children to pray once a month on Saturday morning if they are old enough (and you go too!). What kind of neighbors and school friends do you let your children spend alone time with? Remember that your discipleship efforts can be destroyed because of other people you let your children be with.
Read a few verses from the Bible or a story bible, depending on the age of your children. First of all, there is one test that your children must pass, and that is on the Day of Judgment. Give good books into your hands or into the hands of your children when they can read, especially on the Lord's day when they are better served by reading something Christian than what they would read on other days.
Church History, Review, Debriefing, and Post-Survey
- TAKE POST SURVEY
You will diligently teach them to your children and talk about them when you sit in your house, when you walk on the road, when you lie down and when you get up. IF YOU ARE NOT ACTIVELY DOING THIS, YOUR EFFORTS TO DISCIPLINE YOUR CHILDREN WILL EVEN SERIOUSLY LACK. 6:6: "But when you pray, go into your room, shut the door, and pray to your Father who is in secret.
Please, if there is anyone trying to force your schedule against God's agreement with you in the church, just say so. Your attitude toward attending church on the Lord's Day and other times will teach your children a lot about how important it really is. 4:8-9: Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is righteous, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is praiseworthy, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, consider these things.
Family Discipleship, Especially the Responsibility of Fathers
- PLEASE HAVE A NUMBER WITH YOU NEXT WEEK TO TALK TO YOUR PARTNER ABOUT: HOW MANY DAYS YOU SPENT A
- HUSBANDS WILL APPRECIATE THEIR WIVES’ PARTNERSHIP IN
We will not hide it from their children, telling the next generation the praises of God, his power and the wonders he has done. telling the next generation the praises of God, his power and the miracles he has done. 2 "Honor your father and your mother," which is the first commandment with a promise: 3 "that it may go well with you and live long on the earth." 4 And you, fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in education and God's counsel.
They contain a call to parents to pass on the faith to their children, both directly from the Bible and in conversations that arise in the extraordinary and everyday events of life. Explore the importance of a happy, healthy, and holy marriage relationship in your children's discipleship from Ephesians 5:22-32 and other verses. If you think family worship or discipline (or whatever) should be different at home, talk to your husband out of earshot of the kids.
The Who, What, When and Where of Discipleship, and Especially Family Worship
- PARENTS WILL IDENTIFY KEY ELEMENTS OF FAMILY WORSHIP AND WILL DECIDE WHEN, WHERE, AND HOW THEY MIGHT
- TIME TOGETHER AS A FAMILY
- KEEP TRACK OF HOW MANY DAYS A WEEK YOU WERE ABLE TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF “GOD MOMENTS,” BEING READY TO
- TAKE POST SURVEY
Gebhard recommends line-by-line meditation on the most common and influential passages, as well as memorizing key passages. There is one test your children must pass, and that is on the Day of Judgment. Finally, discuss obstacles to family worship and/or "God moments," and how they can be handled in wise and godly ways.
Are you and your spouse on the same page when it comes to committing to and applying the principles of parental discipleship in your home? Equipping Fathers at Parkridge Baptist Church in Coral Springs, Florida to Lead in the Discipleship of Their Children.” D.Ed.Min. So Many Voices': The Devotion of Monica, Mother of Augustine.” The Journal of Discipleship & Family Ministry 4, no.
