Honor (Ephesians 6:1-4)

​I. Intro
Big Idea: In Christ God teaches us the value of honor.
II. Obey
A. Kids have a calling. Ephesians 6:1a
B. Learning to honor shapes character. Ephesians 6:1b
III. A Promise
A. Honor means respond immediately. Deuteronomy 21:18-21; Proverbs 30:17; Ephesians 6:2a; 2 Timothy 3:1-5
B. God wants to bless us. Ephesians 6:2b
IV. Enjoy
A. Honor leads to what God values. Ephesians 6:3a
B. Honor leads to joy. Ephesians 6:3b; Hebrews 12:2
V. Training
A. Trust your kids to God. Numbers 20:6-12; Ephesians 6:4a
B. Take responsibility for kids in Christ. Ephesians 6:4

​The Next Step
§ What’s something invaluable you learned from your parents?
§ How might teaching kids or grandkids to honor authority help them?
§ Why does overindulging kids often cause them to become angry people?
§ What’s the difference between demanding kids do things verses training them to do them?
§ How can you show your kids or grandkids that following Christ is enjoyable?
§ What’s the difference between teaching kids to have good moral verses teaching them to focus on the gospel?
§ What’s a specific way you can respond to Ephesians 6:1-4?

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