Introduction - the Old Testament ends... Family breakdown, children rebelling...a curse. - the Old Testament beginning ... Marriage, companionship, love... But it doesn't last past first family...corruption of marriage, family relationships, children breaking out
1. Why was this happening? * Mal 4:4 - "Remember the law of Moses..." * 2 Tim 3 - very misplaced love * But when the gospel comes families can come back together
2. What can happen when relationships are 'in Christ' * Col 3 - 'put off...' and 'put on...' * Col 3:18-21 - instructions to family relationships
3. Three important truths to remember a) Be realistic: no one is perfect b) Be realistic: even if you were perfect it wouldn't mean others would respond perfectly c) Be realistic: we all make mistakes
4. Three comforts in your broken relationship a) The comfort of forgiveness b) The comfort of a 'family' in the Church c) The comfort of God as your Heavenly Father
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